CliMAFlux - Horizon Europe Project

We, with pleasure and great pride, would like to present to you a recording of the speeches from the RTR Conference that took place earlier this year in Brussels, Belgium. At this event, Hendrik Vansompel - one of the key members of the consortium and the scientific coordinator of the project - made a presentation about our project. He comprehensively highlighted the current results and successes of engineering and scientific research and informed about future stages and aims. The video of the presentation is available at the link (the discussed moment of presentation begins since 1:06:06). In addition to our project, other related projects of the E-VOLVE Cluster were presented, the results of which have a complex importance for the development and technological progress in this area. We are grateful to the Prof. Vansompel for the presentation and his diligent work, and we are confident that during the ongoing project we will have opportunities for interesting presentations and demonstrations in the future. Stay tuned! We also sincerely thank Joao Duarte Miranda (CINEA) and Dr. Damian Backes (ika RWTH-Aachen) - the organizers and the moderators of the conference and hope for further fruitful cooperation! #CliMAFlux #RTR2025 #Evolve #EUTransportResearch #HorizonEU #axialfluxmotor #horizoneurope https://lnkd.in/eA7S2p3t

?? Making Disassembly Smarter with Python! ???? In the era of Circular Design, ensuring efficient disassembly of industrial products is key to sustainability. Our research introduces a Python-based computational tool to optimize disassembly sequences, making component recovery faster and more efficient. ???? ?? What’s it about? ? Finds the quickest way to reach a target component ?? ? Uses precedence graphs to map out disassembly steps ?? ? Tested on an Axial Flux Permanent Magnet (AFPM) Electric Motor model ?? ? Open-source and adaptable for real-world applications! ?? This research is related to the objectives of the CliMAFlux - Horizon Europe Project, contributing to a more sustainable approach in industrial product design. ???? A great collaboration with Eleonora Innocenti, Lorenzo Berzi, Saverio Corsi, and Massimo Delogu, leading to our presentation at AIAS 2024! ???? Check it out here ?? https://lnkd.in/dqxQgdtP #AIAS2024 #CliMAFlux #CircularDesign #Sustainability #Python #Engineering #Innovation

RTR Conference: "Innovative components for more efficient EVs" The RTR Conference with the session "Innovative components for more efficient EVs" gave the opportunity for a quasi informal E-VOLVE cluster group picture and fireside chat. The presentations in this session 8 from the projects - MAXIMA represented by Stéphane Clénet - Voltcar Project represented by Jenni Pippuri-M?kel?inen - CliMAFlux - Horizon Europe Project represented by Hendrik Vansompel - EM-TECH project represented by Martin Weinzerl - #HEFT represented by Fernando Garramiola gave the room to start discussions that will be continued in the E-VOLVE cluster on circularity and digital twin - looking forward to the further exchange on these and more topics. #digitaltwin #circularity #innovation #horizoneu #RTR2025

Today we would like to introduce you one of our industrial partner - Tenneco. 1) What is the main R&D profile of your organisation and what technologies and innovations will you apply in this project? At Tenneco, through the Monroe? Ride Solutions unit,?we focus on the development of advanced damping technologies, such as semi-active and adaptive suspension systems, which enhance ride comfort and vehicle handling. We will contribute to the CliMAFlux project by developing an active suspension system technology that enhance the integration of axial flux motor drives in electric vehicles, improving both performance and energy efficiency. ? 2) How will the CliMAFlux project contribute to sustainable mobility technologies in the EU? The CliMAFlux project will contribute to sustainable mobility technologies in the EU by developing advanced axial flux motor drives, which are more efficient and compact, for electric vehicles. This innovation will enhance the energy efficiency of EVs, reducing their environmental impact and extending their range. By focusing on circular design and manufacturing techniques, CliMAFlux promotes the use of sustainable materials and reduces waste in the production process. These advancements support the EU's goals for cleaner, more sustainable transportation systems. ? ? 3) What is your past experience of co-operation with partners - other participants of this CliMAFlux project? Tenneco has been cooperating with CliMAFlux partners on various projects, among them EVC1000, XIL4EVand HighScape. In EVC1000, Tenneco developed a new active suspension system that fits better to the new electric vehicles requirements, i.e. with high energy efficiency keeping high performance standard for comfort and handling. In Xil4EV, suspension components were tested in a complex experimental environment, which connects test platforms and setups from different domains and situated in different geographical locations. HighScape is currently running and aims to develop and integrated high efficient and modular power electronics and control solutions for electric vehicles. ? ? 4) What are your future plans for participating in the European projects and developing innovations related to the CliMAFlux topics? As an advanced suspension manufacturer, we plan to actively participate in future European projects by integrating our suspension technologies with the next-generation axial flux motor drives. Our focus will be on enhancing vehicle performance and energy efficiency, contributing to the overall sustainability of vehicles. Additionally, we aim to collaborate on circular design initiatives, ensuring our products align with the EU’s goals for innovation and environmental responsibility. We are cordially thankful to Monzer AL SAKKA and his team for their response. #CliMAFlux #electricmotor #axialfluxmotor #horizoneurope #TENNECO #REA

We are pleased to inform you that on the 14th and 15th of January a consortium meeting was held in Kortrijk in the technology park Evolis of our industrial partner - TRAXIAL. At the meeting the results and outcomes of the previous phase of ongoing project were presented as well as plans for the medium- and long-term prospects were detailed?and outlined. Each of the responsible project partners gave a presentation?of their work packages or relevant tasks and highlight key moments and ideas for further discussion in order to collect the opinions of all participants. During the meeting were also set up a few Breakout groups, which focused on technical aspects that require attention in relation to IDU and the AF active suspension. The partners came to productive conclusions on important discussion points. We would also like to mention a workshop about developing the components with consideration of the sustainability framework, conducted by one of our partners - Lorenzo Berzi. It is useful to identify relevant key performance indicators and factors that can have a significant impact on both the development-production processes and also on further stages of exploitation and dissemination. We warmly thank all partners of the meeting for their contribution to the attainments and achievements of the project and additional the team of TRAXIAL for their hospitality! The Consortium meeting might be regarded as successful and allowed us to align all key moments and milestones of the project. #CliMAFlux #horizoneurope #Traxial #UGent #POLITO #UNIFI #TENNECO #Bluways #STARD

Recent results of the CliMAFlux project were presented by Roman Tangalychev, Smart Vehicle Systems - Working Group, on the annual national engineering exhibition KAWUM 2024 in Ilmenau <https://lnkd.in/e6H2bcNB>. The main goals and the concept of the project were presented to both the general public and the scientific community. We thank the organizers for hosting this event and the opportunity to participate. #CliMAFlux #electricvehicles #electricmotors #greenmobility CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency E-VOLVE Cluster Technische Universit?t Ilmenau

Today we would like to present you the interview with our industrial partner - TRAXIAL! 1. What is the main R&D profile of your organisation and what technologies and innovations will you apply in this project? At our very core, we are an R&D technology company focused on the development of high performance yokeless axial flux motors that excel in torque density, power density, efficiency and reliability. 2. How will the CliMAFlux project contribute to sustainable mobility technologies in the EU? The CliMAFlux project, with Traxial's focus on circular design and manufacturing techniques, aims to advance sustainable mobility in the EU by developing next-generation, highly efficient axial flux motor drives for electric vehicles. This approach enhances resource efficiency and promotes the recyclability of key components. 3. What are your future plans for participating in the European projects and developing innovations related to the CliMAFlux topics? We are strong proponents of circularity and recyclability. We leverage our technical expertise to develop advanced AF motor innovations with excellent performance while striving for the lowest possible CO2 impact. This dedication drives our collaborations, enabling us to contribute significantly to the transition towards the circular economy. We cordially?thank Lyka C. for participating in the interview ?? #CliMAFlux #electricmotor #axialfluxmotor #horizoneurope #traxial

Today we would like to present you the interview with our partner - Politecnico di Torino (POLITO)! 1. What is the main R&D profile of your organisation and what technologies and innovations will you apply in this project? In the CliMAFlux project, the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (DIMEAS - Dipartimento di Ingegneria Meccanica e Aerospaziale) of POLITO is involved and more specifically the Vehicle Dynamics research team, led by Prof. Mauro Velardocchia. POLITO is work package leader on the design activities of the robust real-time control algorithms exploiting the benefits of the axial flux drive system. The activity will include: (1) the development of an optimisation framework for different architectures of electric powertrain, (2) the integration of multiphysics models of other partners in a unique environment for the (3) development of digital twins of the powertrain subsystem; (4) adaptive digital twins with computationally efficient formulations will be implemented for predicting and controlling the electrical, mechanical and thermal dynamics of the powertrain; (5) predictive controllers will be conceived and assessed for: (i) anti-jerk control to attenuate the torsional drivetrain dynamics, (ii) energy recuperation and management, and (iii) chassis control through active suspension actuators based on axial flux electric machine technology. ? 2. How will the CliMAFlux project contribute to sustainable mobility technologies in the EU? ? The mission of the CliMAFlux project is to innovate both the design and manufacturing processes of axial flux motors. Thanks to improved thermal behavior and the use of novel materials, a higher power density can be achieved and simultaneously circularity, recyclability and cost competitiveness are boosted. The novel concepts developed within this project lead to more performant axial flux motors, while reducing the need for rare earth materials. ? 3. What is your past experience of co-operation with partners - other participants of this CliMAFlux project? ? In the last three years, the host department (i.e., the DIMEAS) has been partner in more than 10 international projects concerning transportation technology, with particular reference to the themes of vehicle design and control, while currently it is involved in the European projects HighScape, EM-TECH, EFFEREST and SmartCorners, all of them dealing with topics very relevant to the CliMAFlux developments. ? 4. What are your future plans for participating in the European projects and developing innovations related to the CliMAFlux topics? ? Politecnico di Torino will continue being active in Horizon Europe proposals on topics related to advanced systems and components for electric vehicles, with special focus on digital twinning and advanced control individualized to the characteristics of the specific vehicle. We thank Luca Ciravegna for participating in the interview ?? #CliMAFlux #horizoneurope #polito

We are proud to inform you that one of the participants in our project - Università degli Studi di Firenze, and in particular Maurizio Guadagno took part in the 53rd Conference on Engineering Mechanical Design and Stress Analysis (AIAS 2024), Naples, Italy and presented the work:?Development of procedures for disassembly of industrial products in Python environment. This research is closely related to the aims and topics covered in our project. We are very pleased that the project participants are scientifically active and participate in various events and wish you all success in your future endeavors! #CliMAFlux #unifi #horizoneurope

The next interviewee of our monthly column is Università degli Studi di Firenze (UNIFI)! 1) What is the main R&D profile of your Organisation and what technologies and innovations will you apply in this project? We are a Department of Industrial Engineering and our working group is focused on the assessment of Life Cycle Impact of products, processes, and energies. The research group has a crucial role in the project, as it is responsible for determining the effectiveness of the proposed solutions regarding the balance between performance, cost and life cycle sustainability. The group will conduct LCA and LCC studies to assess the sustainability of the proposed solutions. UNIFI will identify the most significant factors and provide feedback to improve the methodologies through constant communication with other partners. 2) How will the CliMAFlux project contribute to sustainable mobility technologies in the EU? The group will support the definition of more sustainable versions of the new proposed axial flux electric motor giving guidelines regarding the manufacturing, use and end of life phases. The approach provides an "holistic" overview and will aggregate data coming from different sources, design tools and CAE results. Also,?CliMAFlux will improve the knowledge about correct management of Critical Raw Materials, such as rare-earths needed for Permanent Magnet alloys. 3) What is your past experience of co-operation with partners - other participants of this CliMAFlux project? We started a joint Horizon Europe research project - named HARMONY - and still are collaborating with TRAXIAL for the adoption of recyclable and recycled PM solutions for various types of electric machines. Most partners are new to us - but we feel home due to the common ambition to reduce impact reduction for mobility technologies! 4) What are your future plans for participating in the European projects and developing innovations related to the?CliMAFlux?topics? CLIMAFLUX is fundamental for us since it provides a very deep insight into Electric Vehicle powertrain technologies, comprehending motor design and overall vehicle optimization. It is a strong opportunity to acquire new know-how and its results will be fundamental for our new projects, our culture and - of course - to provide up-to-date knowledge to our engineering students! We thank Lorenzo Berzi for participating in the interview ?? #CliMAFlux #electricmotor #axialfluxmotor #horizoneurope #unifi