ECOBALLIFE

We’re excited to share with you that ECOBALLIFE successfully held the first review meeting with the European Defence Agency! 🎉 Our recent consortium and review meeting was a resounding success, hosted at AITEX's cutting-edge new facilities in the beautiful city of Alcoy, Spain. 🏢 AITEX, renowned for its research and development in areas such as circular economy, sustainability, and advanced manufacturing, showcased its innovative facility equipped with cutting-edge technologies to the consortium, demonstrating its essential role in the ECOBALLIFE project. 🔬 Day one was packed with dynamic discussions as our consortium examined achieved and ongoing milestones, progress, achievements, challenges, and the exciting next steps for the project. This includes the start of WP6, focused on the Proof-of-Concept Study, which brings the project to the next stage. 📈 On day two, we had the honour of presenting our progress, results, and achievements from the first 14 months to our project officer from the European Defence Agency. Their presence and valuable insights were immensely appreciated, and we are grateful for their unwavering support. 🙏 A heartfelt thank you to José Gisbert Gomis, all AITEX staff, and ECOBALLIFE partners involved in the meeting organisation. Together, we're making remarkable strides towards ECOBALLIFE goals and driving innovation forward! 💪🌟 Stay tuned for more updates! 🚀 TECNALIA Research & Innovation, AITEX, VTT, Commissariat a l'Energie Atomique et aux Energies Alternatives, CITEVE, Miilux Oy, Exote Oy, Leonardo, FYC, Plus Ethics, Petroceramics, OLMAR | Autoclaves & Additive Manufacturing, Everythink, Sasia Reciclagem Fibras Têxteis, AMIRES, BOGGES, spol. s r.o. #ECOBALLIFE #ConsortiumMeeting #Innovation #Research #AITEX #EuropeanDefenceAgency  #Sustainability #HorizonEurope

🌍 Introducing Work Package 3: Eco-Design for Protection Systems 🌍 Proud to introduce WP3, focusing on eco-designing high-performance personal and platform protection materials, processes, and equipment. Our goals include creating solutions that protect against current and novel threats, developing environmentally friendly processes and products, and contributing to the circular economy. We are reviewing and improving existing solutions by incorporating creative methodologies to meet circular economy principles. This involves rethinking production processes and generating new value chain models. Additionally, we are developing new solutions by integrating emerging materials and processes, ensuring they meet performance and protection standards. Our approach includes using multi-scale modelling to simulate material behaviour and optimise design configurations for better performance. We also present Gilda Santos, leader of WP3 and Technical Project Manager at CITEVE. Gilda is a Group Leader and senior researcher with a degree in Textile Engineering from the University of Beira Interior, a master’s in design and marketing from the University of Minho, and a Project Management Professional certification from the Project Management Institute (USA). She is a specialist in technical and functional clothing, involved in numerous national and European R&D projects related to multifunctional smart textiles and protective clothing. Together with our partners, we're innovating to protect against current and novel threats while prioritising sustainability. ♻️🔄 For more information, visit our website www.ecoballife.eu. #EcoDesign #Sustainability #Innovation #CircularEconomy #ProtectionSystems

Introducing ECOBALLIFE! 🌟 With 16 months of progress, our project is revolutionizing European defence capabilities by developing cutting-edge materials and technologies for enhanced protection against diverse threats. We focus on creating innovative personal and military platform protection solutions, optimizing existing ones, and ensuring their reliability. Goals: ▪️Decrease weight and cost while maintaining protection levels. ⚖️💰 ▪️Including sustainability aspects in the protection systems♻️ ▪️Ensure Europe's independence in material procurement. 🇪🇺 ▪️Validate and test the characteristics of the defined solutions. ✅ Project Coordinator: Meet Iñigo Agote, the ECOBALLIFE project coordinator from TECNALIA Research & Innovation, where he is Head of the Materials for Extreme Conditions Technological Platform. With extensive knowledge in materials processing and characterization, including metallic, ceramic, and composite materials, Iñigo applies his expertise at Tecnalia to coordinate the project and actively participate in sustainable manufacturing processes and efficient material use. 🛠️🌍 Join us on this journey to strengthen and expand the European defence market! 💪 For more information, visit our website www.ecoballife.eu. #ECOBALLIFE #DefenseInnovation #EuropeanDefense #Sustainability #Innovation

CITEVE proudly showcased its cutting-edge technology and innovation at the 3rd Army Innovation and Technological Modernisation Event! 🚀 A key highlight was the ECOBALLIFE project, which aims to develop eco-designed ballistic systems for durable lightweight protections. This project underscores our commitment to sustainability and advanced military protection. Gilda Santos presented the impressive results from ECOBALLIFE, demonstrating the significant progress and potential of this project. 🌟 Learn more about CITEVE's work in the defence sector at www.citeve.pt #boostedbyCITEVE #textileindustry #defence #innovation #military #technology #taguspark

📢ECOBALLIFE Featured in Infodefensa We are excited to announce that ECOBALLIFE has been featured in the prestigious Spanish military journal Infodefensa. The article written by our esteemed partner AITEX was presented by General García García de las Hijas, Head of the Army Logistics Support Command, at the 2E+I Army Forum in Toledo. Following the presentation, several printed copies of the magazine were distributed among the attendees. 🔍 Key Highlights: 🔹ECOBALLIFE is a European research initiative funded by the European Defence Fund. The project commenced on September 1, 2023, and will run for 42 months. 🔹Consortium: Led by TECNALIA Research & Innovation, the project involves 16 partners from 6 countries, including Spain, Finland, Czechia, Italy, France, and Portugal. 🔹Objectives: ECOBALLIFE aims to strengthen European defence capabilities and the competitiveness of the European defence industry by developing innovative materials and technologies that provide high levels of protection against a wide range of threats, thereby reducing the risk to soldiers’ physical integrity. 🔹Research Focus: The project focuses on new material concepts and technologies for personal and military platform protection against new threats such as blast overpressure, lasers, microwaves, and STANAG level 5-6. It also aims to optimize existing solutions to ensure their reliability throughout their lifecycle. 📰To read the article, visit ecoballife.eu and check our news section. You can also follow our progress on LinkedIn https://lnkd.in/eaSHYkjU. TECNALIA Research & Innovation AITEX VTT Commissariat a l'Energie Atomique et aux Energies Alternatives CITEVE Miilux Oy Exote Oy Leonardo FYC Plus Ethics Petroceramics OLMAR | Autoclaves & Additive Manufacturing Everythink Sasia Reciclagem Fibras Têxteis AMIRES BOGGES, spol. s r.o. European Defence Agency European Defence Fund #DefenceInnovation #EuropeanSecurity #MilitaryTech

ECOBALLIFE Annual Consortium Meeting Highlights 🚀 Our recent annual meeting demonstrated significant progress through in-depth discussions and collaborations. Here are the key takeaways: 🔹 First External Advisory Board Meeting: We were honoured to welcome representatives from the Italian Ministry of Defence and Spanish Police units. Their insights and feedback are invaluable as we continue to advance our project. 🔹 Stakeholder Workshop: Led by TECNALIA Research & Innovation, we conducted a strategic workshop to enhance our collaborative efforts and ensure all stakeholders are aligned with our project goals. 🔹 Eco-Design & Simulation: We reviewed current and optimised solutions and continue to develop new eco-friendly designs. 🔹 Personal and Platform Protection Systems: We are improving existing technologies and innovating new protection methods against current and emerging threats. 🪖 🔹 Assessment & Validation Study: We continue to evaluate the durability, performance, and quality of our solutions. 🔹 Environmental Assessment & Recyclability: We are concentrating on materials' recyclability and environmental impact. 🌱 Supported by the European Defence Agency and funded by the European Defence Fund, ECOBALLIFE aims to strengthen European defence capabilities and the competitiveness of the European defence industry. Our ultimate goal is to develop new materials and technologies that provide high levels of protection against a wide range of threats, ensuring soldiers' safety. 🛡️ Thank you to all participants for their contributions and to CITEVE and Gilda Santos for hosting us. 🙌 To learn more, visit ecoballife.eu and follow the project's progress on LinkedIn https://lnkd.in/eaSHYkjU   🤝TECNALIA Research & Innovation AITEX VTT Commissariat a l'Energie Atomique et aux Energies Alternatives CITEVE Miilux Oy Exote Oy Leonardo FYC Plus Ethics Petroceramics OLMAR | Autoclaves & Additive Manufacturing Everythink Sasia Reciclagem Fibras Têxteis AMIRES BOGGES, spol. s r.o.   #DefenceInnovation #EuropeanSecurity #MilitaryTech

We were privileged to participate in the AuxDefense Conference, a leading event focused on advanced materials for defence applications. Held from June 20-22, 2024, in Braga, Portugal, this conference brought together key stakeholders, including researchers, end-users, and military personnel, to discuss the latest advancements in defence technologies. 🪖 Represented by our esteemed partners, CITEVE and AITEX, we contributed to driving innovation forward by showcasing our expertise in textile and recyclable materials. 🧵Our representative, Gilda Santos, delivered an insightful presentation on our innovative contributions to eco-designed ballistic systems. José Gisbert Gomis joined the event, further supporting our presence. At ECOBALLIFE, a project funded by the European Defence Fund and supported by the European Defence Agency, we are dedicated to developing durable, lightweight protection solutions against current and emerging threats. Our project aims to enhance European defence capabilities by creating new materials and technologies that ensure high levels of protection while maintaining environmental sustainability. 🌱 Thank you to all the military professionals and defence experts who joined the #AuxDefense2024. Follow our LinkedIn page to stay updated on military protection systems. #AUXDefense2024 #ECOBALLIFE #SustainableDefence

#WorldEnvironmentDay2024: Advancing Eco-Friendly Defence 🌿 This World Environment Day reminds us of the urgent need for sustainability in every sector, including defence. ECOBALLIFE is a European Defence Fund project focused on sustainability in defence technology. 🛡️The defence sector is on a mission to reduce its environmental footprint. #ECOBALLIFE, funded by the European Defence Agency, is at the forefront of this green revolution. Our objective is clear: to recycle ballistic materials, implement sustainable manufacturing, and perform Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) for defence systems. This is our way of contributing to the UN Decade on #EcosystemRestoration. 🌱 With ECOBALLIFE, we’re not just protecting lives; we’re safeguarding our planet. 🌍 TECNALIA Research & Innovation AITEX VTT Commissariat a l'Energie Atomique et aux Energies Alternatives CITEVE Miilux Oy Exote Oy Leonardo FYC Plus Ethics Petroceramics OLMAR | Autoclaves & Additive Manufacturing Everythink Sasia Reciclagem Fibras Têxteis AMIRES BOGGES, spol. s r.o. #WED2024 #EcoBallisticSolutions #SustainableDefence

CITEVE & ECOBALLIFE at #Techtextil2024: Pioneering Sustainable Defence Solutions 🚀Innovation met sustainability at #Techtextil2024!🌿 🌍In the 20th Techtextil, held from April 23-26, international exhibitors unveiled the latest updates in technical textiles, nonwovens, and textile technologies. 🧵 CITEVE, represented by Gilda Santos, took centre stage with a compelling presentation on “Military Revolution: Innovative Prototyping and Sustainable Defence Solutions through Additive Manufacturing and Digitalisation.”👏 🛡️Gilda also introduced our project, ECOBALLIFE, an initiative under the European Defence Fund, and showcased groundbreaking approaches to sustainable ballistic defence.💡 🌱Our commitment to eco-friendly innovation was evident as we discussed the integration of additive manufacturing and digitalisation in creating resilient yet sustainable defence solutions.🪖 📸Swipe through to see moments from our presentation and the innovative ECOBALLIFE project making waves at #Techtextil2024! 🌟Stay tuned for more updates!🌟 #Techtextil2024 #SustainableDefence #ECOBALLIFE #CITEVE #Innovation

📸 ECOBALLIFE Consortium Meeting at CEA 🤝These snapshots capture collaborative moments during our consortium M6 meeting at CEA-List Digiteo Saclay in Paris 🇫🇷. Let’s delve into the highlights! 🚀 🌐Defining Military Protection Research Ecosystem (MPRE): We’re crafting a community living lab blueprint for cutting-edge solutions. 🛡️ More exciting updates are on the horizon! Stay tuned! 🌟 ⚖️Social, Legal, Ethical, and Privacy Considerations: Navigating complexities with care. 🤔 📑 Assessment & Validation Study: Rigorous evaluation—ensuring excellence. 🔬🧪  🌱Eco-Design & Simulation: Sustainability meets innovation 💡   🙌Gratitude to Our Host Partner, CEA, for an enriching experience that included a fascinating lab visit 🥼 and a dynamic networking event. Together, we’re shaping the future of European defence! 🛡️   👏 Congratulations to all the partners for being part of this initiative! TECNALIA Research & Innovation AITEX VTT CEA CITEVE Miilux Oy Exote Oy Leonardo FYC Plus Ethics Petroceramics OLMAR | Autoclaves & Additive Manufacturing Everythink Sasia Reciclagem Fibras Têxteis AMIRES BOGGES, spol. s r.o.   #ECOBALLIFE #DefenseInnovation #EuropeanSecurity #Innovation #MilitaryTech