SUMMSEED Project
European research project developing sustainable medium-manganese steel for heavy industry using casting and wire-based directed energy deposition (DED) additive manufacturing.
- CEO / Founder
- Pere Barriobero Vila (Project Coordinator)
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- European Union's Research Fund for Coal and Steel (RFCS)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Medium-Mn steel (MMns) alloy design for casting and DED remanufacturing; processing guidelines for sustainable steel production; cone crusher component demonstrators; circular manufacturing chain from casting to DED repair.
Technological Advantage
Integrated approach covering the entire value chain from alloy design to real-world validation; use of laser-wire directed energy deposition (LW-DED) for remanufacturing; reduced Mn content supporting European critical raw material policies; validated through pilot plant casting and real cone crusher component testing.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Developing a new medium-Mn steel grade with lower greenhouse gas emissions, reduced critical alloying elements, and improved sustainability for mining and heavy industry applications, validated through casting and laser-wire DED remanufacturing of cone crusher components.
How They Differentiate
SUMMSEED is a collaborative research project (not a commercial entity) funded by the EU Research Fund for Coal and Steel, uniquely combining academic alloy design with industrial-scale casting and DED remanufacturing for a complete circular steel ecosystem.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Steelmakers, mining operators, heavy machinery companies, and technology providers in the steel and additive manufacturing sectors.
Industry Verticals
Mining, Heavy Industry, Steel Manufacturing, Additive Manufacturing
Competitors
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Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
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Major Milestones
April 2026: Project kick-off meeting at UPC Barcelona; April 2026: Public announcement of SUMMSEED project launch
Notable Customers
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