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The potential of the KET "Electro ‐ Rheological Fluids" for Military Applications Eng. Sandro Scattareggia Marchese (PhD) – CEO Signo Motus srl 39th CapTech Materials & Structures Meeting – EDA, Brussels (BE) 14-15 February 2018

Presentation Summary  Introduction on KET Electro ‐ Rheological Fluids  Main development and achieved results  Key Applications for the Military Sector  Roadmap and Conclusions www.eda.europa.eu 2

Signo Motus: Who we are Core Business R&D:  ICT  eHealth, Telemedicine and Home-Care  Robotics and Automation  Smart Materials Organic coating Inorganic Core Transmission electron microscopy www.eda.europa.eu 3

Introduction on KET Electro ‐ Rheological Fluids What ERFs are ElectroRheological Fluids are polar nanoparticles (inorganic or organic) dispersed in a non-conductive fluid (e.g. silicon oil). Such materials drastically change their rheological characteristics at the application of an electric field (few kV/mm) passing from the liquid to a quasi-solid state at a speed of some milliseconds (1 ÷ 10 ms). www.eda.europa.eu 4

Introduction on KET Electro ‐ Rheological Fluids Semi-active devices Principle of Operation upper plate upper plate upper plate lower plate lower plate lower plate www.eda.europa.eu 5

Introduction on KET Electro ‐ Rheological Fluids Context information Competing technologies:  Innovative electro-mechanical actuators  Magneto-rheological fluids  Electro-rheological fluids Keys: response time, controllability, fault management, reliability, costs, weight & size Worldwide development on ERFs & MRFs:  USA: MRFs leader with different applications in the military domains  Asia: ERFs leader (research claims – not applications)  Europe: MRFs/ERFs running development www.eda.europa.eu 6

Main development and achieved results The Project ADHERE Advanced Development Held by Electro-Rheological Effect  Programme : National Military Research Plan (P.N.R.M.)  Start/End date : December 2010 / February 2016  Objective : development and validation of a rotational electromechanical device (based on smart materials) for vehicular and / or ballistic applications in the military field This work has been supported by SEGREDIFESA of the Italian Ministry of Defence under the National Military Research Plan R&T Project “ADHERE” www.eda.europa.eu 7

Main development and achieved results The Project ADHERE – PHASE I  Theoretical analysis, synthesis and physical-chemical characterization of different ER Fluids (ERFs)  Identification of ERFs suitable for the purpose and process optimization 6,000 5,000 Yield Stress [kPa] 4,000 3,000 Organic coating 2,000 Inorganic Core 1,000 0,000 0,0 1,0 2,0 3,0 4,0 5,0 Transmission electron microscopy Electric Field [kV/mm] www.eda.europa.eu 8

Main development and achieved results The Project ADHERE – PHASE II  Design and manufacturing of a purposely conceived ERFs rheometer  Validation of ERFs rheometer as measurement system  Electromechanical characterization of ERFs  Optimization of ERFs on the base of the results obtained  Analysis of military applications at the operative centres of the Italian MoD – (CEPOLISPE UTT- NETTUNO) www.eda.europa.eu 9

Main development and achieved results The Project ADHERE – PHASE III  Design, manufacturing and validation  Design, manufacturing and validation of a prototype of electromechanical of a test-bench to characterize and shock absorber based on ERFs for validate rotational and linear ERFs vehicular applications electromechanical devices www.eda.europa.eu 10

Main development and achieved results The Project ADHERE – Main Results on ERFs  Yield stress ( static performances ): values up to an order of magnitude higher w.r.t. state of the art  Shear stress ( dynamic performances ): values up to 2 times higher w.r.t. state of the art  Current Density ( power consumption ): values up to 6 times lower w.r.t. state of the art Maximum Maximum Maximum Yield Stress Shear Stress Current Density [ μA /cm 2 ] [kPa] [kPa] ADHERE ERF (low concentration) 0,515 0,415 3,19 ADHERE ERF (medium concentration) 6,125 3,971 8,59 ADHERE ERF (high concentration) 15,076 8,346 10,36 State of the Art 1,610 4,122 58,43 www.eda.europa.eu 11

Main development and achieved results The Project ADHERE – Main Results on ERFs based devices  Mechanical power increase due to ER effect: 500 W (max)  Power consumption: 1 W (max)  Full correspondence with theoretical models  No significant changes due to continuous use of the ERF based device (48 hours - 144.000 cycles) www.eda.europa.eu 12

Main development and achieved results The Project ERXOS ElectroRheological fluid based eXOSkeleton devices for physical upper limb rehabilitation  Programme : H2020 – SME Instrument (PHASE I)  Topic : “Accelerating NMP-25-2015-1 the uptake of nanotechnologies, advanced materials or advanced manufacturing and processing technologies by SMEs”  Start/End date : April 2016 / September 2016  Objective : to demonstrate technical/economical feasibility of ERFs based low-cost upper limb exoskeleton devices to address the rehabilitation and fitness markets www.eda.europa.eu 13

Main development and achieved results The Project ERXOS ERXOS is an exoskeleton device for upper limbs based on Electro- rheological Fluids donned by the user, providing a variable resistance on each single joint in relation to the arm position and the intention of motion. Main applications in the civil domain: Rehabilitation : treatment of patients (e.g. stroke, MS, post-trauma); Fitness : custom physical training for the arm. www.eda.europa.eu 14

Key Applications for the Military sector Vehicular Domain  Semi-active shock absorbers : increase of performances (e.g. adherence, comfort) and safety of vehicles in different operating conditions  Smart clutches/brakes: increase of performances (e.g. applied torque/force) and device lifetime El. Field OFF El. Field ON M 1 z k 1 c 1 M 2 z t k 2 z r www.eda.europa.eu 15

Key Applications for the Military sector Vibration damping systems  Vibration reduction for naval application : increase of performances (e.g. noise reduction, comfort) and safety of structure & hull  Ballistic: increase of performances (e.g. shot precision on target) www.eda.europa.eu 16

Key Applications for the Military sector Increase of human capabilities and soldier training  Wearable Exoskeletons :  Increase of load capabilities  Increase of shot precision on target (snipers)  Soldiers Personalized Physical training (e.g. on camp target/ships) www.eda.europa.eu 17

Roadmap and Conclusions Domain ERFs Exoskeletons Shock Absorbers Prototyping and Test and validation Production process validation of Foreseen in operating scale-up and physical training/ Actions environment industrial validation rehabilitation (2-axis vehicle) devices Adequate batch Ready-to-market Ready-to-market Objectives production and devices devices reliable process Timing 2020 2020 2019 Estimated ≈ 2 M€ ≈ 2 M€ ≈ 0.5 M€ investments www.eda.europa.eu 18

Roadmap and Conclusions  Strategic investment for the Company  Wide military potential applications in different domains  Co-funding expected for R&D through: H2020, ESF (Dual Use), FTI, international cooperation  Strategic partnership alliances www.eda.europa.eu 19

Contacts Sandro Scattareggia Marchese Signo Motus srl - Managing Director Via Panoramica 340 98168 – Messina (ME) Tel: +39 (0)90 355645 Tel: +39 (0)90 357028 Fax: +39 (0)90 356913 Thanks! sandroscattareggia@signomotus.it www.signomotus.it www.eda.europa.eu 20