A European project aims to improve road safety and environmental sustainability by developing better vehicle components, using eco-friendly manufacturing methods and advanced technologies.
The FATECO project, launched in 2018, is a partnership of six experts from different fields who are working to reduce the number of Vehicle Component Failures, one of the main causes of road accidents.
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The project focuses on transmission shafts and gears, which account for more than a quarter of vehicle component failures. By enhancing the surface quality of these parts, FATECO hopes to improve their resistance to wear and tear.
The partners have different roles and skills in the project:
- MGEP leads the studies on cryogenic grinding, a process that uses very low temperatures, and the development of predictive models.
- SIDENOR provides its expertise in steel production and fatigue testing.
- CRF evaluates conventional and innovative sanding techniques, a process that smooths the surface of metal parts.
- ECL-ENISE specializes in hard machining, a process that shapes metal parts, and surface integrity analysis.
- UNIBO focuses on innovative technologies for gears, the toothed wheels that transmit motion and power.
- EMAG SU develops new processes for grinding gear geometries, a process that removes excess material from metal parts, and assesses their environmental impact.
The project also aims to be environmentally friendly and efficient by using manufacturing methods that require little or no lubrication, reducing power consumption and eliminating fire hazards and health risks from the use of grinding lubricant oil.
The consortium uses advanced artificial intelligence and predictive models to ensure the reliability and efficiency of the manufacturing processes (http://fatecoapp.danz.eus/).
The success of FATECO shows the power of collaboration. The smooth cooperation of different experts not only advances the project’s goals, but also opens new possibilities for a future where road safety is significantly improved through technological innovation.
Learn more about this project at Emag.
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