"IRATI" CERVERA - INNOVATION IN MATERIALS FOR ADVANCED HIGH-TEMPERATURE APPLICATIONS AND DUAL FUNCTIONALITY DESCRIPTION The IrATi Network is a cluster of excellence comprised of six technology centers (AIDIMME, LORTEK, CEIT, IDONIAL, LEITAT, and LUREDERRA) that collaborate on the design, processing, and validation of advanced materials for high-temperature applications with a dual purpose (civilian and defense). The project focuses on the development of new nickel-, copper-, and aluminum-based superalloys, as well as resistant coatings and nanomaterials, to improve durability and efficiency under extreme operating conditions. This initiative fully covers the value chain, from computational modeling to prototype validation, addressing the needs of strategic sectors such as aerospace, energy, naval, and large scientific facilities. OBJECTIVES The overall objective of the IrATi network of excellence is to strengthen the capabilities of participating technology centers through research and development of advanced materials not currently available on the market. These materials are based on novel metal alloys and metal matrix composites reinforced with particles and fibers. The aim is to utilize innovative processes for raw materials in powder and yarn form to produce components and coatings that guarantee greater durability, thermal stability, and oxidation resistance in propulsion and structural applications. Furthermore, the project seeks to promote advanced training, attract talent, and facilitate the transfer of these technological results to national and international industry. The specific objectives of the project are the following: - Define requirements and specifications for each family of advanced materials according to their future application. - Design and model the new alloys (Ni, Cu, Al base) and their reinforcements (nanoparticles and fibers). - Research and develop the processes for obtaining raw materials (atomization, vacuum melting, synthesis, etc.) - Characterize the raw material to ensure its chemical composition, morphology and appropriate sizes. - Innovate in transformation processes, including additive manufacturing, isostatic pressing and hot extrusion. - Study the microstructural and mechanical properties of the material after manufacturing (as-built state). - Investigate customized heat treatments and new chemical and surface post-processing routes to improve finishes and properties. - Evaluate the properties at high temperature and long duration through tests on test specimens and small prototypes (mock-ups). - Compare the results against commercial materials to quantify the improvements achieved. - Boost network visibility and accelerate technology transfer to industry for dual-use applications. Project Number: 22500091 Grant Agreement: EXP - 00180265 / CER-20251022 Duration: From 01/01/2026 to 31/12/2029 Coordinated at AIDIMME by: ZAMBRANO CARRULLO,JENNY R&D Line: ADDITIVE MANUFACTURE PUBLISHED NEWS general broadcast https://www.instagram.com/p/DWYpkYbAlwT/?utm_source=ig_w (...) https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:744 (...) https://actualidad.aidimme.es/2026/03/12/irati-desarroll (...) GRANT 879.098 € € "" TARGET AUDIENCE AND IMPACT MEASUREMENT 554 Access to the project website 282 Access to news published on own websites. Total Accesses: 836 Objective Sectors by CNAE CNAE: 24 - Metallurgy; manufacturing of iron, steel and ferroalloy products - No. of target companies: 3 (1 from the Valencian Community) CNAE: 25 - Manufacture of metal products, except machinery and equipment - No. of target companies: 1 (0 from the Valencian Community) CNAE: 331 - Repair of metal products, machinery and equipment - Number of target companies: 1 (1 from the Valencian Community) CNAE: 2445 - Production of other non-ferrous metals - No. of target companies: 11 (8 from the Valencian Community) CNAE: 255 - Forging, stamping and deep drawing of metals; powder metallurgy - Number of target companies: 1 (0 from the Valencian Community) CNAE: 2561 - Treatment and coating of metals - Number of target companies: 110 (64 from the Valencian Community) Objective Sectors by Activity METAL INDUSTRY - Number of target companies: 93 (42 of the Valencian Community) METALLIC TRANSFORMED - Number of target companies: 216 (116 of the Valencian Community) Varnishing of metal elements - Number of target companies: 3 (1 from the Valencian Community) METAL - Number of target companies: 16 (10 of the Valencian Community) TRACTOR COMPANIES Thanks to its support and signature of the "declaration of participation" the project has been funded. COMPANIES DIFFUSION R&D PROJECTS They want to know first-hand the evolution of the project, and its progress to the final result. COMPANIES TRANSFER KNOWLEDGE They will implement technologies, develop strategies or look for new models based on the results.