The CISMA project, coordinated by Eurecat, was featured at the CUPRA Material Innovation Hub, held at SEAT S.A.’s facilities in Martorell, Spain. As an Horizon Europe initiative, CISMA investigates the implications of steel recycling, focusing on high-strength and high-formability alloys for mass-market applications in industries such as automotive and consumer goods.
Promotional materials for CISMA were displayed at Eurecat’s booth, providing attendees with insights into the project’s objectives and its role in advancing sustainable and scalable steel solutions. This included information about the project’s focus on leveraging recycled steel to develop low-CO₂, high-performance materials, supporting the transition to circular economy practices.
The booth also showcased other projects coordinated by Eurecat, including the COOPHS project, which focuses on low-CO₂ steel for hot stamping and press hardening, and the SALEMA project, which is developing low-CRM, extensively recycled aluminum alloys for diverse applications. Together, these initiatives reflect Eurecat’s commitment to fostering circularity and sustainability in metallurgy.
Several demonstrators were showcased from COOPHS and SALEMA project, including a B-pillar demonstrator made from hot-stamped Boron Steel using post-consumer steel scrap or a body-in-white developed in the SALEMA project manufactured via cold stamping based on recycled content.
CUPRA Material Innovation Hub brought together SEAT S.A. employees, suppliers, and partners, providing a platform to showcase innovative technologies shaping the future of the automotive sector. Eurecat’s participation highlighted the value of collaboration between research institutions, steelmakers, and OEMs in developing materials that meet the demands of industrial scalability and environmental responsibility.
