The public call for proposals is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund
- Member of the University of Ljubljana: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and DANFOSS TRATA
- Project code: RZK
Pilot technology for advanced mechanical characterisation of materials
Period: 01.03.2026 – 28.02.2029
The project addresses a key challenge of modern industry: how to reliably and rapidly determine the mechanical properties of materials for use in numerical simulations. The objective is to develop pilot technology based on the principles of Material Testing 2.0 (MT2.0), which represents an advanced form of testing based on the analysis of full-field deformation using Digital Image Correlation (DIC) and inverse methods for identifying material parameters.
The development includes all key components: a geometrically optimised specimen, a digital twin of the testing device, the mechanical and electronic testing apparatus, and integrated software that enables an automated testing procedure. The developed technology will be validated both in a laboratory environment and in an industrial setting (Danfoss), where cases will also be analysed in which standard MT1.0 tests are not feasible. Special emphasis will be placed on use with materials of higher value.
The total value of the project is EUR 194.310, of which EUR 77.724 is provided by the European Regional Development Fund. The programme is co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund under the European Cohesion Policy Programme 2021–2027.
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