Functional lignin-based 4D composites by additive manufacturing with A.I. improved magnetic triggering performance – MAGNELIN4D

MAGNELIN4D is a multidisciplinary project that aims at developing new smart materials with programmable magnetic actuation using additive manufacturing and artificial intelligence. MAGNELIN4D gathers a consortium of 4 academic partners and 1 SEM to perform an applied research balanced between material formulation and functionalisation, polymer processing, numerical modelling and process control using artificial intelligence. MAGNELIN4D has four defined targets: 1- Develop a biosourced magnetic filament with high-lignin load 2- Prove this new filament relevance in industrial environment, 3- Build an artificial intelligence control environment for 4D printing, and 4- Achieve new 3D designs with magnetic actuation capabilities. MAGNELIN4D novel solutions will feed key industrial sectors such as electronics, utilities, materials, energy and healthcare. MAGNELIN4D intends to have a large impact in AM industry and usages, by involving end-users at the first steps of the project and by addressing production upscaling of bio-based magnetic filaments for future industrialisation.