The Mitsubishi Chemical Group Launches Engineering Challenge on 3D Printing Fused Granulate Fabrication
In this open innovation program, MCG’s Growth Garage collaborates with selected industry partners including Ford, Alstom, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, CEAD, Adaxis, Belotti, Fis Robotics, Haddy and Nedcam. To promote sustainable innovation, The Global KAITEKI Center and the Arizona State University are also part of the Engineering Challenge.
MCG and its partners are inviting all interested parties who would like to explore or further advance their product or parts with FGF and hybrid technologies, to participate in this engineering challenge. 3D Printing FGF or pellet 3D Printing is a game-changer in the industry as it allows cost-effective printing of large parts. The Challenge welcomes innovative ideas that make use of the potential of 3D Printing FGF or combine it with materials like carbon fiber, UD tape and other hybrid technologies, such as CNC machining.
Ralph-Vinzenz Meier, Vice President EMEA Specialty Materials Business Group, illustrates the value of the challenge: “In the quest for ground-breaking ideas, innovative and sustainable solutions, collaboration with different minds and skills is key. And our materials are the foundation upon which these ideas and solutions take shape.”
MCG has a wide range of 3D Printing FGF materials, spanning from soft to high-performance properties for various applications. Grades with a low carbon footprint, featuring bio-based components or recycled content are available in the portfolio to produce parts with a low carbon footprint or to enable circular business models.The Challenge Winner will gain access to a multitude of support which includes technology expertise, support in material selection, feasibility assessment, industry expert feedback, design and manufacturing assessment.
The Challenge submission period will close on February 14, 2023. A panel of experts and industry leaders will select the Overall Challenge Winner based on predefined selection criteria.
For detailed information about the Challenge, partner companies and participation, please visit: 3D Printing Fused Granulate Fabrication (FGF) Engineering Challenge
ABOUT THE MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL GROUP:
Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation (TSE: 4188) is a specialty materials group with an unwavering commitment to lead with innovative solutions to achieve KAITEKI, the well-being of people and the planet. We bring deep expertise and material science leadership in core market segments such as mobility, digital, medical and food. In this way, we enable industry transformation, technology breakthroughs, and longer, more fruitful lives for us all. Together, around 70,000 employees worldwide provide advanced chemistry-based solutions to deliver the core elements of our slogan — “Science. Value. Life.” For further information, please visit our website: https://www.mcgc.com/english/
About Mitsubishi Chemical Group Growth Garage
Growth Garage is the Open Innovation Hub of the Mitsubishi Chemical Group. Its mission is to support and develop new ideas and projects their using advanced manufacturing technologies and Specialty Materials, to help tackle some of today’s biggest engineering challenges. Growth Garage is offering opportunities for engineers, innovators, and entrepreneurs from startups, scaleups and innovative companies to join the community and submit their ideas and projects through the open innovation programs. Successful applications will get exposure and access to Mitsubishi Chemical Group’s network of industry experts, Mitsubishi Chemical Group’s Corporate Venture Capital team and business partners to advance their ideas and projects.
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