Spanning nine countries across the continent, the DiMAT project focuses on digital modelling and simulation for design, processing and manufacturing of advanced materials. From December 17th, European materials manufacturing SMEs will be able to apply to become part of the programme.
Successful applicants will get access to state-of-the-art digital tools that will help them transition to higher-value and more efficient manufacturing. Participating companies will also be given tailored expert guidance on digital translation strategies from a consortium of 18 partners to align on digitalisation strategy.
With €4.3 million in investment thus far, the EU initiative comes at a crucial juncture for materials manufacturing SMEs across the continent as increasing energy costs, supply chain disruption, global competition, and the green transition put strain on their resources.
Over the course of the programme, participants will actively collaborate with the DiMAT team, with development and improvement of each suite of tools. The open call for the initial SMEs to benefit will connect with DiMAT on the F6S growth network.
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The initial cohort of companies will receive access to digitalisation technology, support and mentorship tailored to the segment of materials manufacturing that they compete in.
DiMAT offers three suites with a total of nine toolkits, each designed to address the main challenges faced by SMEs in materials manufacturing in each stage of the material value chain (design, processing and manufacturing): DiMAT Data and Assessment Suite (DiDAS), DiMATModelling and Design Suite (DiMDS), and DiMAT Simulation and Optimisation Suite (DiSOS).
In a statement, Dr. Ilias Gialampoukidis, CERTH, Deputy Coordinator of the DiMAT project, said: “DiMAT aims to create open digital tools based on open standards, such as MODA, CHADA and the EMMO ontology, offering SMEs and Mid-Cap companies an affordable full modelling, simulation, and optimisation system.
“We’re integrating data analysis services and visualisation techniques, focusing on accelerated properties prediction and materials design, ultimately improving the quality, sustainability, effectiveness, and competitiveness of materials. The expected impacts and outcomes of DiMAT are multifaceted, covering improvements in materials data safety, mechanical and thermal properties of materials, traceability, and design of materials.”
Companies interested in the programme can apply via the F6S platform here.