Manufacturing Processes on Metallic Materials

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<h3>Goals</h3><ul style="text-align:justify;"><li><p>The main goals of this researcharea are:</p></li><li><p>Acquire Know-How on the metallic production process in order to allow the technological transfer to the aerospace industrial field;</p></li><li><p>Characterize the components made by advanced production technologies;</p></li><li><p>Save costs and production times of metallic parts made by advanced productive process compared to the traditional ones;</p></li><li><p>Investigate post-processing effective techniques aimed at the improvement of the chemical, physical, mechanical and surface related features of components made by innovative production process;</p></li><li><p>Build lighter and efficient metallic structures.</p></li></ul><h3>Research topics</h3><ul><li><p>Process and Product Characterization;</p></li><li><p>Process Control;</p></li><li><p>Additive Layer Manufacturing.</p></li></ul>

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Innovative Materials	https://www.cira.it/en/competences/strutture-e-materiali/__subnav/materiali-innovativi/Innovative Materials	Innovative Materials
Manufacturing Processes on Metallic Materials	https://www.cira.it/en/competences/strutture-e-materiali/__subnav/processi-produttivi-materiali-metallici/Manufacturing Processes on Metallic Materials	Manufacturing Processes on Metallic Materials
Design and manufacturing of composite prototypes	https://www.cira.it/en/competences/strutture-e-materiali/__subnav/progettazione-e-realizzazione-di-prototipi-in-composito/Design and manufacturing of composite prototypes	Design and manufacturing of composite prototypes
Aerostructural Design and Dynamics	https://www.cira.it/en/competences/strutture-e-materiali/__subnav/progettazione-strutturale-e-dinamica/Aerostructural Design and Dynamics	Aerostructural Design and Dynamics
Thermostructures and Thermal Control Technologies and Design	https://www.cira.it/en/competences/strutture-e-materiali/__subnav/tecnologie-e-progettazione-termostrutture-e-controllo-termico/Thermostructures and Thermal Control Technologies and Design	Thermostructures and Thermal Control Technologies and Design

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Aerospace Structures Impact Laboratory	https://www.cira.it/en/research-infrastructures/aerospace-structures-impact-laboratory/Aerospace Structures Impact Laboratory	Aerospace Structures Impact Laboratory	Aerospace Structures Impact Laboratory (LISA) allows performing full-scale crash tests of aerospace structures.
Icing Wind Tunnel	https://www.cira.it/en/research-infrastructures/icing-wind-tunnel-(iwt)/Icing Wind Tunnel	Icing Wind Tunnel	The Icing Wind Tunnel is a plant for ice and aerodynamic testing. It is unique in the world, in size and operational envelope, to generate artificial clouds that simulate every possible natural icing condition.
Laboratory of Methods and Technologies for Observations and Measurements	https://www.cira.it/en/research-infrastructures/methods-and-technologies-for-observations-and-measurements/Laboratory of Methods and Technologies for Observations and Measurements	Laboratory of Methods and Technologies for Observations and Measurements	This laboratory develops innovative measurement methods in the field of Aerospace both for the use of standard measurement techniques than to support the large CIRA testing plants (SCIROCCO / Ghibli).
Plasma Wind Tunnel Complex	https://www.cira.it/en/research-infrastructures/plasma-wind-tunnels/Plasma Wind Tunnel Complex	Plasma Wind Tunnel Complex	The Plasma Wind Tunnel Complex has two available hypersonic arc-jet facilities, SCIROCCO and GHIBLI, for the ground simulation of the aerothermodynamic conditions acting onto Thermal Protection Systems and Payloads of space vehicles during the hypersonic reentry phase.
Scientific computing systems	https://www.cira.it/en/research-infrastructures/scientific-computing-systems/Scientific computing systems	Scientific computing systems	Through the availability of adequate High Performance Computing resources the availability of the necessary computational power to perform Research and Development activities is assured.
Space Qualification Laboratory	https://www.cira.it/en/research-infrastructures/space-qualification-laboratory/Space Qualification Laboratory	Space Qualification Laboratory	Facility aimed at supporting aerospace companies in the design, manufacturing and testing of nano and micro satellites (up to 70 Kg) and electronic and mechanical components of space, avionic and military systems.
Technological Laboratories for Advanced Materials and Processes	https://www.cira.it/en/research-infrastructures/advanced-materials-and-processes/Technological Laboratories for Advanced Materials and Processes	Technological Laboratories for Advanced Materials and Processes	This laboratory carries out studies, testing and characterization of new materials and prototyping of advanced aeronautical and space structures, through the development of innovative process technologies.

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https://mysite.cira.it:443/Person.aspx?accountname=CIRA%2EIT%5Cbema472	Marika Belardo;Belardo Marika;MarikaBelardo;BelardoMarika	0823623560	M.Belardo@cira.it	Progettazione aerostrutture e dinamica
https://mysite.cira.it:443/Person.aspx?accountname=CIRA%2EIT%5Cboro519	Rosario Borrelli;Borrelli Rosario;RosarioBorrelli;BorrelliRosario	0823623544	R.Borrelli@cira.it	Additive Manufacturing
https://mysite.cira.it:443/Person.aspx?accountname=CIRA%2EIT%5Cdefe232	Felice De Nicola;De Nicola Felice;FeliceDe Nicola;De NicolaFelice	0823623713	F.DeNicola@cira.it	Centro Manifattura e testing strutture
https://mysite.cira.it:443/Person.aspx?accountname=CIRA%2EIT%5Cfemi447	Michele Ferraiuolo;Ferraiuolo Michele;MicheleFerraiuolo;FerraiuoloMichele	0823623933	M.Ferraiuolo@cira.it	Materiali Innovativi e termostrutture
https://mysite.cira.it:443/Person.aspx?accountname=CIRA%2EIT%5Cvian294	Andrea Vigliotti;Vigliotti Andrea;AndreaVigliotti;VigliottiAndrea	0823623916	A.Vigliotti@cira.it	Materiali Innovativi e termostrutture

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Space Rider PRIDE	https://www.cira.it/en/space/accesso-allo-spazio-satelliti-ed-esplorazione/pride/Space Rider PRIDE	Space Rider PRIDE	Space-Rider is an European Space Agency Program devoted to the development of a reusable space transportation system capable of performing in-orbit operations as payload capturing from the International Space Station and Microgravity experimentation and then to land on a runway.
AIRGREEN 2 - Morphing Wing Technology	https://www.cira.it/en/aeronautics/fixed-wing-air-vehicle/air-green-2/AIRGREEN 2 - Morphing Wing Technology	AIRGREEN 2 - Morphing Wing Technology	Development of technologies for in-flight wing adaptation to improve aerodynamic efficiency of new generation regional aircrafts.
AMICO - Additive Manufacturing and automatic process for hybrid and composite materials	https://www.cira.it/en/aeronautics/fixed-wing-air-vehicle/amico/AMICO - Additive Manufacturing and automatic process for hybrid and composite materials	AMICO - Additive Manufacturing and automatic process for hybrid and composite materials	The Amico project is aimed at using of additive processes, namely to generate the component slice after slice and then to compose it into a 3D geometry using not necessarily powders or metal filaments, but carbon fibers and resins thermoplastic or thermosetting and realizing hybrid systems...
DEFENDER - DEsign, development, manufacture, testing and Flight qualification of nExtgeNeration fuel storage system with aDvanced intEgRated gauging and self-sealing capabilities	https://www.cira.it/en/aeronautics/fixed-wing-air-vehicle/defender/DEFENDER - DEsign, development, manufacture, testing and Flight qualification of nExtgeNeration fuel storage system with aDvanced intEgRated gauging and self-sealing capabilities	DEFENDER - DEsign, development, manufacture, testing and Flight qualification of nExtgeNeration fuel storage system with aDvanced intEgRated gauging and self-sealing capabilities	The DEFENDER project aims at the design, manufacturing and testing of the fuel storage system for the NGCTR-TD (Next Generation Civil TiltRotor - Technology Demonstrator) up to TRL6
FTB4UAS Flight Test Bed For UAS	https://www.cira.it/en/aeronautics/aeromobili-pilotati-da-remoto-e-non-pilotati/ftb4uas/FTB4UAS Flight Test Bed For UAS	FTB4UAS Flight Test Bed For UAS	Development of flight testing demonstrators for the flight validation of enabling technologies in the field of autonomous flight technologies, innovative aerostructures and hybrid propulsion systems.
HERWINGT - Hybrid Electric Regional Wing Integration Novel Green Technologies	https://www.cira.it/en/aeronautics/fixed-wing-air-vehicle/herwingt/HERWINGT - Hybrid Electric Regional Wing Integration Novel Green Technologies	HERWINGT - Hybrid Electric Regional Wing Integration Novel Green Technologies	HERWINGT is a research project with the utmost target to become one of the “game-changers" that will drive the transformation toward climate-neutral aviation systems
HEXAFLY-INT - High-Speed Experimental Fly Vehicles-International	https://www.cira.it/en/space/accesso-allo-spazio-satelliti-ed-esplorazione/hexafly-int/HEXAFLY-INT - High-Speed Experimental Fly Vehicles-International	HEXAFLY-INT - High-Speed Experimental Fly Vehicles-International	The HEXAFLY-INT, High-Speed Experimental Fly Vehicles – International, project, stemmed from the interest of Europe in hypersonic civil transportation vehicles, is dedicated to the development of a flight test experiment for demonstrating and validating high speed key technologies.
INTERSTADIO GRID - The Interstage 2/3 of the new European launcher, VEGA C	https://www.cira.it/en/space/accesso-allo-spazio-satelliti-ed-esplorazione/interstadio-grid/INTERSTADIO GRID - The Interstage 2/3 of the new European launcher, VEGA C	INTERSTADIO GRID - The Interstage 2/3 of the new European launcher, VEGA C	CIRA in partnership with Avio is involved in the development and qualification of the interstage 2/3 of the new European launcher, VEGA C, in the frame of the VECEP Program of ESA. The new Interstage will be constituted by a composite grid structure, characterized by a low weight and high structural properties.
LED - Long Endurance Demonstrator	https://www.cira.it/en/aeronautics/aeronautical-propellers/led/LED - Long Endurance Demonstrator	LED - Long Endurance Demonstrator	This project aims at the realization of a primary and secondary power system based on electrochemical modules, suitable for aerospace applications.
METMAT - Development of Microstructured Materials	https://www.cira.it/en/space/accesso-allo-spazio-satelliti-ed-esplorazione/metmat/METMAT - Development of Microstructured Materials	METMAT - Development of Microstructured Materials	The project Microstructured materials/Metamaterials aims at developing the theoretical and numerical tools for the modelling of the mechanical properties of materials with a defined, architecture microstructure.
Mini-IRENE FLIGHT EXPERIMENT	https://www.cira.it/en/space/accesso-allo-spazio-satelliti-ed-esplorazione/mini-irene/Mini-IRENE FLIGHT EXPERIMENT	Mini-IRENE FLIGHT EXPERIMENT	Mini-IRENE is a technology demonstrator of advanced thermal protection systems for the atmospheric re-entry.
NEUMANN - Novel Energy and propUlsion systeMs for Air dominance	https://www.cira.it/en/aeronautics/aeronautical-propellers/neumann/NEUMANN - Novel Energy and propUlsion systeMs for Air dominance	NEUMANN - Novel Energy and propUlsion systeMs for Air dominance	The project studies will address propulsion and energy systems technologies required for an highly efficient powerplant, able to deliver at the same time increased electrical power generation and increased thrust-to-weight ratio
SAT-AM More Affordable Small Aircraft Manufacturing	https://www.cira.it/en/aeronautics/fixed-wing-air-vehicle/sat-am/SAT-AM More Affordable Small Aircraft Manufacturing	SAT-AM More Affordable Small Aircraft Manufacturing	The aim of SAT-AM project is to develop low cost manufacturing technologies able to assure weight saving and equal levels of safety and reliability for General Aviation class vehicle.
SMAF – Smart AirFrame	https://www.cira.it/en/aeronautics/aeromobili-pilotati-da-remoto-e-non-pilotati/smaf-–-smart-airframe/SMAF – Smart AirFrame	SMAF – Smart AirFrame	Development of an innovative design criteria for the reduction of the weight and cost of the primary structures made of composite material, also by means of out-of-autoclave process, through the use of information coming from structural health monitoring systems (SHM).
SMOS – SMART ON-BOARD SYSTEMS	https://www.cira.it/en/aeronautics/aeromobili-pilotati-da-remoto-e-non-pilotati/smos-–-smart-on-board-systems/SMOS – SMART ON-BOARD SYSTEMS	SMOS – SMART ON-BOARD SYSTEMS	The project SMOS (SMart On-board Systems) aims to develop technologies concerning on-board systems such as low weight and low power Anti-Icing / De-Icing devices as well as diagnostic and prognostic systems. The SMOS project is funded by PRO.R.A.
T-WING - Tilt Rotor Wing	https://www.cira.it/en/aeronautics/fixed-wing-air-vehicle/t-wing/T-WING - Tilt Rotor Wing	T-WING - Tilt Rotor Wing	T-WING consortium is working on the composite wing of the Next Generation Civil TiltRotor - Technology Demonstrator, planned to be flying in 2023. The task undertaken by the consortium is aimed at designing, manufacturing, qualifying and flight-testing the wing and moveable surfaces of the NGCTR-TD.
TB-GRID - A Satellite central tube and a boom for deployable antennas to be manufactured in composite materials	https://www.cira.it/en/space/accesso-allo-spazio-satelliti-ed-esplorazione/tb-grid/TB-GRID - A Satellite central tube and a boom for deployable antennas to be manufactured in composite materials	TB-GRID - A Satellite central tube and a boom for deployable antennas to be manufactured in composite materials	TB Grid Project aims to design and manufacture by means of automated processes a satellite central tube and a boom for deployable antennas to be manufactured in composite materials with a grid architecture.
TEAM - Maturation of Innovative Technologies for ALM	https://www.cira.it/en/aeronautics/fixed-wing-air-vehicle/team/TEAM - Maturation of Innovative Technologies for ALM	TEAM - Maturation of Innovative Technologies for ALM	Additive manufacturing, also known with the acronym ALM (Additive Layer Manufacturing), is a production method that, using very different technologies, allows the creation of 3D objects (parts, components, semi-finished or finished products) by adding material.
TIMA – Technologies for low emission and long endurance piston engines	https://www.cira.it/en/aeronautics/aeronautical-propellers/tima/TIMA – Technologies for low emission and long endurance piston engines	TIMA – Technologies for low emission and long endurance piston engines	The project aims at the definition, development and application of enabling technologies for the development of piston engines, for General Aviation aircraft (GA) and for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) applications, with low environmental impact and high autonomy.
USV - Unmanned Space Vehicle	https://www.cira.it/en/competences/strutture-e-materiali/__subnav/processi-produttivi-materiali-metallici/USV - Unmanned Space Vehicle	USV - Unmanned Space Vehicle	Il programma Unmanned Space Vehicle sviluppa sistemi e tecnologie per un accesso allo spazio indipendente, affidabile ed efficace con l’obiettivo di sviluppare tecnologie per il trasporto ipersonico ...
VECEP - Studies on aerothermodynamics, acoustic and vibroacoustic of the VEGA C takeoff	https://www.cira.it/en/space/accesso-allo-spazio-satelliti-ed-esplorazione/vecep/VECEP - Studies on aerothermodynamics, acoustic and vibroacoustic of the VEGA C takeoff	VECEP - Studies on aerothermodynamics, acoustic and vibroacoustic of the VEGA C takeoff	Lo sviluppo del nuovo lanciatore VEGA C migliorerà la capacità di carico di circa il 50% rispetto alla configurazione attuale di VEGA ed avrà anche una maggior flessibilità operativa.