DIAMETER - Demonstration of a sustainable circular-by-design manufacturing system based on additive manufacturing

To combat climate change, it is critical to develop and implement innovative solutions, strategies, and circular economy approaches, as well as to transition to more sustainable production and recycling methods.

In this context, the EU-funded DIAMETER project aims to create the necessary solutions and strategies to facilitate the efficient and sustainable transition of the metal manufacturing sector into a circular economy. The project will establish a hybrid manufacturing system that combines additive manufacturing and digital tools to optimise processes. Additionally, it will develop an AI-assisted algorithm to calculate and assess the ecological and economic impacts of various methods. Finally, these features will be integrated into two platforms to encourage the adoption of these solutions and provide training for workers.

Project type

Horizon Europe

Total project value

€ 5,999,845

Team leads

A/prof. Andrey Molotnikov, andrey.molotnikov@rmit.edu.au

Dr. Maciej Mazur, maciej.mazur@rmit.edu.au

Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

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