Technological asset

CASTnano®: Lightweighting of automotive cast iron components

Castnano

CASTnano® generates new nanoreinforced materials for the lightweighting of automotive components without significantly increasing raw material and process costs.

Sectors

Automotive industry
Construction equipment and facilities
Foundry and steel industry

PROBLEM/OPPORTUNITY

Increasing need for vehicle lightweighting due to environmental pressures. In 2021, the average CO2 emissions of new vehicles will have to be 40% lower than in 2007. (European regulations)

Potential Market

  • Automotive cast parts: chassis, powertrain, steering, including safety systems.

We offer

  • TRL 2
  • CASTnano technology (in process of protection).
  • New CASTnano® family of materials under registration.
  • Knowledge of the foundry and automotive market.

We are searching for

  • Licensee