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UK funding (£1,245,231): LaserCure Ukri 1 Sept 2017 UK Research and Innovation, United Kingdom
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LaserCure
| Abstract | Manufacture of a bio-material suitable for exterior use through the impregnation of sustainable timber with a resin. This material will have improved stability, durability, fire resistance, mechanical and physical properties. At present the material can only be manufactered from timbers of small cross section since the rate of transfer of heat to the core of the piece is slow. This means that the high temperature necessary to cure the resin cannot be reached in the core resulting in stress and damage to the material and inadequate resin cure. Laser incising will be used for the first time. It will enable a more even distribution of resin throughout the timber structure through creation of flowpaths, it will also improve rate of heat transfer into the core to enable curing of resin. This will enable treatment of thicker timbers, reduce processing costs and improve material quality.Thicker material is preferred and sought by end users for a range of products. |
| Category | Collaborative R&D |
| Reference | 103545 |
| Status | Closed |
| Funded period start | 01/09/2017 |
| Funded period end | 30/06/2019 |
| Funded value | £1,245,231.00 |
| Source | https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=103545 |
Participating Organisations
| LIGNIA WOOD COMPANY LIMITED |
£403,712.00 |
| MILLENNIUM LASERS LTD |
£437,026.00 |
| COVENTRY UNIVERSITY |
£84,341.00 |
| BANGOR UNIVERSITY N WALES |
£320,152.00 |
The filing refers to a past date, and does not necessarily reflect the current state. The latest known state is available on the following page: Lignia Wood Company Ltd., London.
