DEFINITION:

Includes innovative processes and systems for sustainability in terms of energy and resource consumption and impact in the environment.

OBJECTIVE:

Deploy production processes compatible with the REACH regulation. Reduction of raw materials´ use with respect to current reference by means of reduction of non- conformities, net-shape production and reuse of materials.

Note: It has a strong relationship with 1-M-4 (Clean Space in particular with Eco-design subdomain)

(Source: SMART report, paragraph 4.1.7 and ESA Clean Space program)

TECHNOLOGIES:

1. Process and product monitoring with Instant automatic feedback to design and manufacturing with self- learning systems to assure optimum design for manufacturing and zero defects.
2. Cleaner processes, with less resource consumption: materials, energy, lubricants, etc. and reduction of generated waste.
3. Improving the “Buy to Fly ratio” using additive manufacturing and other net-shape manufacturing techniques.
4. Environmental compliant auxiliary materials.
5. Reuse of ancillary materials.
6. Less energy consumption processes such as titanium cold forming.
7. Reducing consumption of tools by component, optimising their use with intelligent tool life control.
8. Advanced supply on demand management tools