BEYOND MATERIALS CONSORTIUM
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Beyond Materials Consortium
Become a member of our Beyond Materials Consortium – a collaborative network of the world’s leading industry players, researchers, and experts in the materials sector. We join forces to drive advancements in materials that benefit industry, society, and the environment.
Our offering
- Coordination of joint projects between the materials industry and other value chain players to address common challenges such as the transition to sustainability
- Intelligence reports on the latest technologies, market and benchmarking studies, proprietary market and technology forecasts, and other valuable resources
- Workshops with interdisciplinary mobility and technology experts featuring demonstrations of cutting-edge technologies and vehicle components to spark ideas for your next products
- Promotion space for showcasing your innovations to key decision-makers from automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers
- Platform for material suppliers to network with potential customers, validate the demand for their next innovations, and discuss future customer needs
Your benefits
- Leverage our collective expertise and resources to enhance your R&D effectiveness, reduce costs, and speed up your innovation process
- Make informed investment decisions based on insights into state-of-the art vehicle components and future industry trends
- Identify your next growth drivers by partnering with experts who have in-depth knowledge of your target industry
- Accelerate adoption of your products and expand your sales reach with target-oriented marketing aimed at leading European OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers
- Establish connections with potential customers to build long-term relationships fostering trust and loyalty
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Consortium projects
Collaboration with other material players and value chain participants not only accelerates the development of sustainable solutions but also enhances cost efficiency and regulatory compliance. By working together, material suppliers can standardize practices, mitigate risks, and stay competitive in the market. We are dedicated to maintaining continuous exchanges with our clients on topics of common interest, ensuring that our collaborations are always aligned with their needs and goals. Our consortium projects encompass both joint developments and joint studies, providing a versatile platform for innovation and research. Below, you will find examples of potential studies that illustrate the scope and impact of our collaborative efforts.
EXAMPLE #1
Recycling – Is it condemned to commodity or suited for more?
- Investigate key legislations and regulations facilitating recycling of engineering plastics in the future
- Assess different plastic recycling approaches and feedstock types
- Identify best practices for future adoption of recyclates
- Sample and test mechanical and rheological performance of recyclates against virgin materials
- Simulate the performance of recyclates in a specific application context
EXAMPLE #2
Navigating Tomorrow’s Roads – Plastics recycling amidst evolving automotive regulations
Within this consortium study we want to:
- Analyze key drivers for the adoption of recycled plastics in the automotive industry
- Investigate recycling sources, routes and automotive applications employed today
- Understand key challenges and barriers for a wider adoption of recyclates
- Identify potential applications for design-from-recycling in the future
- Explore design-for-recycling measures to further enhance the potential of recycling
- Provide recommendations to material players related to plastics recycling in the future
