Functional Lattices for Automotive Components (FLAC)
Lead Participant:
HIETA TECHNOLOGIES LTD
Abstract
Vehicle efficiency, regardless of the powertrain type, can be increased through several strategies, including
reducing weight, aerodynamic drag, reduction in rolling resistance and powertrain efficiency. Out of all, weight
reduction is considered to have the greatest potential to increase vehicle efficiency and thus to reduce the CO2
emissions. The objective of the FLAC project is to progressively develop and demonstrate a portfolio
lightweight automotive components with increased efficiency and functionality utilising an integrated SLM
design methodology, a novel class of lattices, new aluminium alloys for SLM and demonstrate the viability of
selective laser melting as a manufacturing route.
reducing weight, aerodynamic drag, reduction in rolling resistance and powertrain efficiency. Out of all, weight
reduction is considered to have the greatest potential to increase vehicle efficiency and thus to reduce the CO2
emissions. The objective of the FLAC project is to progressively develop and demonstrate a portfolio
lightweight automotive components with increased efficiency and functionality utilising an integrated SLM
design methodology, a novel class of lattices, new aluminium alloys for SLM and demonstrate the viability of
selective laser melting as a manufacturing route.
Lead Participant | Project Cost | Grant Offer |
|---|---|---|
| HIETA TECHNOLOGIES LTD | £750,000 | £ 525,000 |
Participant |
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| RENISHAW P L C | £588,684 | £ 294,342 |
| ALCON COMPONENTS LIMITED | £184,035 | £ 110,421 |
| ADDED SCIENTIFIC LIMITED | £139,133 | £ 97,393 |
| MOOG CONTROLS LIMITED | £163,948 | £ 81,974 |
| UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM | £368,287 | £ 368,287 |
| UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL | £237,681 | £ 237,681 |
People |
ORCID iD |
| Robert Hemsley (Project Manager) |