Project Details

AProMag aims to prototype, validate, and bring to market technology for fast prototyping of rotors for brushless DC motors and actuators using 3D printing in a magnetic field which enables anisotropic alignment of hard magnetic material. The cutting-edge technology will reduce waste by 3D printing technology, with very low waste and material used re-usable up to 5 times (~97% material yield). The source of the feedstock powder used is a raw material obtained from EOL NdFeB magnets enabling the circular economy. Technology also significantly shortens the manufacturing time of final products to test design concepts up to 5 times and significantly reduces the cost of conventional injection molding tools. Partners involved cover all value chains, have strong synergies and complementary expertise encompassing materials production, manufacturing processes for filaments, and 3D printing of magnetic prototypes. The end-user to test new methods is a world-renowned manufacturer in the field.