Mat4Rail Newsletter 03 | April 2019
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Mat4Rail on Tour
Spreading results and influencing the trains of the future
Spreading results and influencing the trains of the future
The Mat4Rail consortium joins existing events, exhibitions, tradeshows, workshops and information days to communicate and reach out to interested stakeholders and to disseminate and demonstrate Mat4Rail related information and results. Starting in the second project year, Mat4Rail partners have attended a number of national and international events to present the Mat4Rail results and prototypes.
Design meeting: Innovative driver’s desk
Mat4Rail and PIVOT partners have been holding collaborative design meetings to support knowledge distribution and facilitate discussions between both projects from the start of the projects.
The collaboration and exchange of information between Mat4Rail and PIVOT is essential in order to facilitate knowledge exchange and efficient use of resources. On 16th of January 2019, representatives of the Mat4Rail work package 8 (WP8) met up with PIVOT partners in Vienna, Austria to discuss the further design and implementation of the Innovative driver’s desk which is currently being developed led by SPIRIT. Feedback about design concept was received which helped to align further design developments with industry demands.
Stakeholder Board meeting on standardisation
During the Stakeholder Board meeting held on the 1st February 2019 in Madrid, Spain, Mat4Rail together with PIVOT and representatives of external advisors of CEN (European Committee for Standardization) took first steps towards standardisation of composites and dissimilar joints for use in structural carbody parts.
In summary, Mat4Rail members have already established the required contacts and are represented in the key relevant standardisation working group(s). They are in an optimal position to feed their results into the next generation of standards currently under development.
Design meeting: Innovative driver’s desk
Mat4Rail and PIVOT partners have been holding collaborative design meetings to support knowledge distribution and facilitate discussions between both projects from the start of the projects.
The collaboration and exchange of information between Mat4Rail and PIVOT is essential in order to facilitate knowledge exchange and efficient use of resources. On 16th of January 2019, representatives of the Mat4Rail work package 8 (WP8) met up with PIVOT partners in Vienna, Austria to discuss the further design and implementation of the Innovative driver’s desk which is currently being developed led by SPIRIT. Feedback about design concept was received which helped to align further design developments with industry demands.
Stakeholder Board meeting on standardisation
During the Stakeholder Board meeting held on the 1st February 2019 in Madrid, Spain, Mat4Rail together with PIVOT and representatives of external advisors of CEN (European Committee for Standardization) took first steps towards standardisation of composites and dissimilar joints for use in structural carbody parts.
In summary, Mat4Rail members have already established the required contacts and are represented in the key relevant standardisation working group(s). They are in an optimal position to feed their results into the next generation of standards currently under development.
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Transfiere 2019
Mat4Rail partner, AIMPLAS, participated at Transfiere in Málaga, Spain, 13th -14th February 2019. Transfiere is known in Spain as the largest professional and multisector event to transfer scientific knowledge and technological research. AIMPLAS, for the fourth consecutive year, were present at Transfiere and used this ideal platform to promote Mat4Rail’s objectives and innovations to other research groups and companies. AIMPLAS have an excellent track record in developing new thermoset resin formulations and improve transformation processes. They are involved in WP2: New materials for rolling stock, to improve fire performance as well as supporting WP4: Testing and characterisation of resins, composites and joints. |
Impressions from Transfiere 2019
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Design meeting: Plug & play systems
Mat4Rail and PIVOT partners working on innovative plug & play systems (WP6) met in Paris, France to exchange their final results on the 19th February 2019. The aim of WP6 has been to design and develop a hyper-flexible and intelligent new “plug & play” system for train operators. The system should allow operators to reconfigure the interior layout of a train as well as the service offerings and elements that add to passenger comfort.
The Mat4Rail designers, NVGTR, have previously met the PIVOT partners on the 27th November 2018. During this collaborative workshop, they discussed the strategic requirements planning and the various innovative design solutions created by NVGTR.
Standardisation CEN/TC 256 Kick-off
Mat4Rail partners joined the CEN/TC 256 kick-off meeting held in Brussels, Belgium on the 20th February 2019. The CEN/TC 256 Implementation and Approval of New Materials focuses on the Standardisation of all applications (except electrical and electronic subjects), in the field of railways, including urban transport, specifically intended for vehicles and fixed installations. Mat4Rail partners joined the meeting as part of the Survey Group to support the implementation of results derived from Mat4Rail into the standards.
4th Mat4Rail General Assembly
From the 27th – 28th February 2019 representatives of the 16 Mat4Rail partners travelled to Basel, Switzerland for the 4th General Assembly. The meeting was hosted by our partner HUNTSMAN and offered the opportunity to further discuss project results and make decisions on how these should be best implemented. The work streams for materials and for interior design also held smaller meetings to discuss their advancements and results in their fields which supports the outcomes and effectiveness of the project as a whole. We look forward to what the last six months of the project will bring.
JEC World 2019
A number of Mat4Rail partners travelled to Paris, France in March 2019 to participate at the JEC World 2019 which was held 12th – 14th March 2019. The JEC World is known to be the leading international show on composites featuring ground-breaking research and solutions and unique manufacturing and business opportunities. In total, the event attracted over 43,300 visitors and members from CIDETEC, COEXPAIR, AIMPLAS and HUNTSMAN were also part of this 3-day event.
Our partners used this platform to facilitate networking with targeted audiences in the field of composites and to present the new Mat4Rail brochure for the first time. Over 1,300 exhibitors presented their innovative solutions to a large audience. One of these was our partner COEXPAIR, a highly innovative SME from the aeronautics sector.
For Mat4Rail, they use their expertise in composites to make their know-how of innovative processes, the development of out-of-autoclave technologies, their tooling and peripheral equipment available. During the JEC World, COEXPAIR was on site to present themselves but also their contributions to Mat4Rail where they lead WP5 on access door systems.
Mat4Rail and PIVOT partners working on innovative plug & play systems (WP6) met in Paris, France to exchange their final results on the 19th February 2019. The aim of WP6 has been to design and develop a hyper-flexible and intelligent new “plug & play” system for train operators. The system should allow operators to reconfigure the interior layout of a train as well as the service offerings and elements that add to passenger comfort.
The Mat4Rail designers, NVGTR, have previously met the PIVOT partners on the 27th November 2018. During this collaborative workshop, they discussed the strategic requirements planning and the various innovative design solutions created by NVGTR.
Standardisation CEN/TC 256 Kick-off
Mat4Rail partners joined the CEN/TC 256 kick-off meeting held in Brussels, Belgium on the 20th February 2019. The CEN/TC 256 Implementation and Approval of New Materials focuses on the Standardisation of all applications (except electrical and electronic subjects), in the field of railways, including urban transport, specifically intended for vehicles and fixed installations. Mat4Rail partners joined the meeting as part of the Survey Group to support the implementation of results derived from Mat4Rail into the standards.
4th Mat4Rail General Assembly
From the 27th – 28th February 2019 representatives of the 16 Mat4Rail partners travelled to Basel, Switzerland for the 4th General Assembly. The meeting was hosted by our partner HUNTSMAN and offered the opportunity to further discuss project results and make decisions on how these should be best implemented. The work streams for materials and for interior design also held smaller meetings to discuss their advancements and results in their fields which supports the outcomes and effectiveness of the project as a whole. We look forward to what the last six months of the project will bring.
JEC World 2019
A number of Mat4Rail partners travelled to Paris, France in March 2019 to participate at the JEC World 2019 which was held 12th – 14th March 2019. The JEC World is known to be the leading international show on composites featuring ground-breaking research and solutions and unique manufacturing and business opportunities. In total, the event attracted over 43,300 visitors and members from CIDETEC, COEXPAIR, AIMPLAS and HUNTSMAN were also part of this 3-day event.
Our partners used this platform to facilitate networking with targeted audiences in the field of composites and to present the new Mat4Rail brochure for the first time. Over 1,300 exhibitors presented their innovative solutions to a large audience. One of these was our partner COEXPAIR, a highly innovative SME from the aeronautics sector.
For Mat4Rail, they use their expertise in composites to make their know-how of innovative processes, the development of out-of-autoclave technologies, their tooling and peripheral equipment available. During the JEC World, COEXPAIR was on site to present themselves but also their contributions to Mat4Rail where they lead WP5 on access door systems.
COEXPAIR’s booth at the JEC World 2019
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Further impressions from JEC World 2019, with Mat4Rail brochures at the desk
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Shift2Rail JU IP1 – Steering Committee meetings
Mat4Rail is a Shift2Rail project, funded under the call S2R-OC-IP1-01-2017, targeting the Shift2Rail IP1 (Innovation Program 1). It is an OPEN CALL (OC) project which runs parallel to the complementary project PIVOT from the Call for Members (CFM) S2R-CFM-IP1-2017. Both PIVOT and Mat4Rail run in parallel to address the challenges from the technological demonstrators TD 1.3; Carbody shell demonstrators, TD 1.6; Doors and Access systems demonstrators and TD 1.7; Train modularity in use. To support the implementation of projects part of the IP1, Shift2Rail Project Officers and the Project Coordinators meet online every 2 to 3 months to discuss the status of the project. So far in 2019, Mat4Rail has already presented its results on two occasions, on 15th January and 27th March.
Design Meeting: Innovative seats
Representatives of the Mat4Rail design team, NVGTR, GRAMMER and ESCATEC met with PIVOT partners in Paris, France on 10th April 2019 to present their final results from WP7 innovative seats.
The concept and ultralight seats our partners have been developing over the past 18 months were presented. The participants discussed the design process and the different options which include different materials and heights of the seats for optimal passenger comfort. The highlight of the meeting was when the PIVOT partners had the opportunity to physically test the different prototypes themselves. All participants were positively surprised at the level of comfort of the seats and congratulated Mat4Rail on their innovative and “crazy” ideas.
PIVOT partners testing the various seat prototypes
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NVGTR presenting the new innovative and lightweight seats developed in WP7
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Planned Events
Mat4Rail partners plan to use the last six months of the project effectively to promote Mat4Rail and related project outcomes and results to interested stakeholders within the railway network. Listed below are a number of future events where members of the project plan to represent Mat4Rail.
Mat4Rail partners plan to use the last six months of the project effectively to promote Mat4Rail and related project outcomes and results to interested stakeholders within the railway network. Listed below are a number of future events where members of the project plan to represent Mat4Rail.
- CEN/TC 256 “Implementation and Approval of New Materials Survey Group 2nd meeting” in Brussels, Belgium 24th April 2019
- International Paris Air Show, France, 17th – 23rd June 2019
- FPRM 2019, Fire Retardant Polymeric Materials, Turku, Finland, 26th – 28th June 2019
- MATCOMP 2019, Galicia, Spain, 2nd -4th July 2019
- AB2019 - 4th International Conference on Structural Adhesives, Porto, Portugal, 11th – 12th July 2019
- Euromat 2019, Stockholm, Sweden, 1st – 5th September 2019
- Final project event in collaboration with PIVOT, to be held in Paris, France, 17th September 2019
- Advanced Engineering 2019, United Kingdom, 30th – 31st October 2019
- ALUS 09, 9th International Aluminium Symposium, Istanbul, Turkey, 10th – 11th October 2019
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Standardisation of composites and dissimilar joints for the use in train carbodies Mat4Rail's and PIVOT's first steps towards standardisation |
