Sustainable Composite Materials & Manufacturing (SCMM) Innovation Centre
The transport sector is on the cusp of an exciting transformation that will shape the next three decades: Electric cars, hydrogen-powered vehicles and aircraft, urban air mobility and space transport of the future will all rely on ultra-lightweight, recyclable structural materials with a low carbon footprint.
The Sustainable Composite Materials & Manufacturing (SCMM) Innovation Centre of the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) aims to develop, process and design composite materials with a very low carbon footprint and to demonstrate their benefits using specific application demonstrators in the automotive, rail, space and aeronautics sectors, as well as in future urban air mobility.
Rapid transition from research results to the real economy
This innovation centre aims at accelerating the use of bio-based and/or recyclable materials for ultra-lightweight functional parts.
SCMM is equipped with pre-industrial manufacturing technologies (Liquid Infusion, Resin Transfer Moulding, Thermoforming, Robotic Filament Winding, IR welding), enabling the manufacturing of composite parts with qualified processes in the automotive, aeronautics and space sector, up to the relevant scale.
Towards an ecosystem around sustainable composites
- A hub for collaboration among academia, industry, and government organizations.
- Access to a broad network of experts, resources, and facilities
By combining these elements, the SCMM offers a comprehensive ecosystem that covers the entire value chain of sustainable composite materials and manufacturing. The SCMM is actively supported by key international players, who participate in the definition of the long-term research and innovation agenda and support the design and manufacturing of demonstrators built by LIST and its partners.
Earlier this year, LIST entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Luxinnovation, solidifying a collaborative effort to advance the growth of the Centre. This partnership involves an array of proactive measures such as awareness raising and promotion, market intelligence, and support to R&D and innovation project submissions to existing funding schemes. Luxinnovation will also facilitate interactions between the centre, industry players and the Ministry of the Economy, support the organization of bi-annual partnership days, and share in-house expertise and insights from the manufacturing ecosystem mapping.
Acting as a key player for Luxembourg
The SCMM is strongly supported by the Luxembourg Ministry of Higher Education and Research, the Ministry of the Economy and the European Regional Development Fund (FEDER). These entities recognize the SCMM as an innovative centre capable of making significant contributions to address the challenges of tomorrow for a more sustainable world.
co-funder
The Sustainable Composite Materials & Manufacturing (SCMM) Innovation Centre is co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), which is designed to strengthen economic, social and territorial cohesion in the European Union.
The Sustainable Composite Materials & Manufacturing Industry Day
The Sustainable Composite Materials & Manufacturing Industry Day is an annual event focusing on sustainable materials, manufacturing technology, and zero emission mobility. The half-day event is the top-level platform to connect with experts and decision-makers driving innovation in the transport sector and beyond.
Together with key materials innovations enabling your future industrial leadership, you will get an in-depth look at the Sustainable Composite Materials & Manufacturing Innovation Centre (SCMM), including its framework, demos, and insights from industry leaders.
