The GreenAuto Agenda aims to position the national automotive industry in the value chain of low-emission vehicles. To achieve this objective, innovative, digital and sustainable products and processes will be developed, associated with the manufacture of automobiles and their components.
The STAR Institute's participation aims to create a research infrastructure that bridges the gap between universities and industry, develop an advanced drone-based system and develop a robust and efficient navigation system for AMRs (Autonomous Mobile Robots).
This project proposes the development of new composite materials, based on the reconversion of waste resulting from the process, such as polyurethane foams, to subsequently create circular products that can be integrated into robotic production processes.
The introduction of collaborative robotic systems in the sector is a key innovation of the MonSITIA project, focusing on one of the most challenging stages: sofa upholstery.
GreenFibers is a project to develop sustainable acoustic and thermal insulation blankets for the automotive industry, using natural fibers, bio-resins, and nanomaterials. Its aim is to maximize acoustic absorption and thermal insulation performance while reducing environmental impact and promoting a circular economy.
The GreenSet project aims to develop a technology to produce epoxide-based biocomposites using only monomers from renewable sources, applicable in the automotive industry.
The project proposes to synthesize epoxy resins from renewable raw materials and reinforce them with cellulose fibers extracted from rice straw, thus adding value to this agricultural waste. This approach promotes sustainability and contributes to the EU's CO2 reduction targets, while also benefiting the Central region, a rice-producing area.
The PolyGreen project aims to develop cross-linked polyester biocomposites for the automotive industry, replacing fossil raw materials with renewable sources.
The project focuses on the synthesis of polyesters and compatibilizers from renewable sources, and the incorporation of cellulose fibers extracted from rice straw – an agricultural residue that is growing, especially in the Central Region.
The BioCoating project aims to develop a polyurethane-based paint for the automotive sector, using polyurethanes produced from renewable-based polyols, which are energy efficient and have distinctive functional properties.
The R&D activities of this project will focus on three key areas: Development of renewable-based polyol production technology; Formulation of polyurethane-based paint that meets the requirements of the automotive industry; Life Cycle Assessment of the technology and its comparison with current technology that uses fossil-based polymers.
The WATER.TECH project aims to introduce new methodologies in the water-assisted injection process. This project aims to develop a new hardware and software ecosystem that combines an advanced data acquisition system with machine learning models based on artificial neural networks to enable precise adjustment of injection parameters in real time. The project will also seek to integrate more sustainable materials that maintain the quality and performance of the parts.
