CLASCO

On 07 October, the EU-funded sister projects Sure2Coat, FABulous Project, BILASURF, SYNTECS Project, and CLASCO came together for a 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗿-𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 (07 October 2025). 🔹 Sebastian Slawik 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 German Society for Materials Science - Deutsche Gesellschaft für Materialkunde e.V. (DGM) represented CLASCO, highlighting the project’s motivation, core elements, and use cases. CLASCO focuses on laser-based post-processing methods for additive manufacturing, including laser polishing and surface functionalization. These technologies improve biocompatibility of biomedical implants and enhance durability and corrosion resistance of aerospace components, strengthening Europe’s technological leadership. Participants explored the latest findings from all these 𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 — demonstrating the power of European collaboration in advancing manufacturing innovation. 📺 Watch the recording: https://lnkd.in/efTnDjg2 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ee6BhYZp EFFRA European Commission Innovate UK #TheFutureofManufacturing | #MiEProject | #FoFProject | #LaserTechnology | #SurfaceEngineering | #EFFRA #MadeinEurope #StrongEuropeThroughManufacturingResearchandInnovation

CLASCO is part of #MANUDAYS25 this week in Brussels! 🇪🇺 Sebastian Slawik (German Society for Materials Science – DGM) and Steve Bageritz (Steinbeis Europazentrum) represent the project at the EFFRA Manufacturing Days, showcasing how CLASCO advances laser-based surface functionalization within the 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 in Europe initiative. Sebastian will give a short pitch on 𝟮𝟮 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟭:𝟬𝟬, in a session shared with our sister projects 𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗙 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗔𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗼𝘂𝘀, highlighting new approaches to tackle industrial surface challenges through innovative laser technologies. Visit the 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗖𝗢 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵 in the exhibition area to learn how our project contributes to sustainable and efficient surface engineering solutions — connecting research, industry, and innovation across Europe. 🔗 Explore the booth plan & join us: https://lnkd.in/eBKrcuTx EFFRA European Commission Innovate UK #TheFutureofManufacturing | #MiEProject | #FoFProject | #LaserTechnology | #SurfaceEngineering | #EFFRA #MadeinEurope #StrongEuropeThroughManufacturingResearchandInnovation

✨ 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗖𝗢 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝗨𝗥𝗢𝗠𝗔𝗧 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 As part of 𝗙𝗘𝗠𝗦 𝗘𝗨𝗥𝗢𝗠𝗔𝗧 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮, CLASCO hosted a World Café dedicated to Equity and Empowerment in Scientific Careers. The format encouraged direct exchange — from short inputs to active group discussions — and brought forward perspectives from different regions and career stages. Topics ranged from gender aspects in life-cycle assessment and health risks in workplaces to the specific challenges faced by women scientists in Africa. The importance of mentorship and leadership opportunities was underlined as a driving force for more inclusive scientific communities. We sincerely thank Khadija Sarquah, Marta Revello Olivo, Anna Ravensburg, Gisèle Laure NANA KOUMTOUDJI, Mrunmayee Nagpure and ABCircular GmbH for their contributions, moderation and organization. And of course, our appreciation goes to everyone who joined the dialogue and shared their insights. 📸 A selection of impressions from the event can be found below. CLASCO will continue to highlight and support initiatives that strengthen women’s scientific education and career development. Read More: https://ow.ly/yRHR50XeKx6 #CLASCO #WomenInScience #EquityInScience #FEMSEUROMAT2025

🚨 𝗘𝗨 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 – 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿! Don’t miss it: 𝗢𝗻 𝟬𝟳 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿, 𝟭𝟰:𝟬𝟬–𝟭𝟱:𝟯𝟬 𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗧 🌍✨ The webinar “𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀: 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆-𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀” brings together five EC-funded projects showcasing laser-driven innovations for smarter, more sustainable industries. CLASCO will demonstrate how laser surface polishing and functionalisation improve biomedical implants and aerospace parts by boosting biocompatibility, durability, and corrosion resistance. Together with Sure2Coat , FABulous Project , BILASURF and SYNTECS Project Project, the session highlights coatings ⚙️, sensors 🔬, turbines 💧, and sustainable production 🌱. With EFFRA the discussion will also explore synergies, challenges, and the future of manufacturing. 👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/dhZJYs-s Learn more about the sister projects: https://lnkd.in/eBvep4KC European Commission , Innovate UK #TheFutureofManufacturing | #MiEProject | #FoFProject | #LaserTechnology | #SurfaceEngineering | #EFFRA | #MadeinEurope | #StrongEuropeThroughManufacturingResearchandInnovation

🎓𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸: 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗖𝗢 𝗮𝘁 𝗨𝗡𝗜 𝗧𝗔𝗚 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 – 𝗧𝗨 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆 CLASCO coordinator 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗿é𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗶 presented the project to a wide audience during 𝗨𝗡𝗜 𝗧𝗔𝗚 at 𝗧𝗨 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗲𝗻, inspiring prospective students and the public with the potential of 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗿-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀. The event offered a dynamic platform to showcase cutting-edge research and academic life at the university. Prof. Lasagni’s presentation highlighted CLASCO’s role in advancing laser-based technologies, aiming to spark curiosity and demonstrate how EU-funded research contributes to shaping the future of technology and industry. 🔗 More about CLASCO: https://ow.ly/ZXtN50WZbyY European Commission Innovate UK #TheFutureofManufacturing | #MiEProject | #FoFProject | #LaserTechnology | #SurfaceEngineering | #EFFRA #MadeinEurope #StrongEuropeThroughManufacturingResearchandInnovation

🌍 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 Throwback to an inspiring CLASCO training event in June 2025, held as part of the 𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗻𝗶 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 of European School of Materials (EUSMAT) at Saarland University in Saarbrücken (Germany). With the support of 𝗗𝗔𝗔𝗗, 27 international alumni students from EUSMAT programs gathered to explore 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀, 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. 💡 Prof. Dr. Gesa Beck (ABCircular GmbH) delivered an eye-opening lecture on: • Why and how to measure “Sustainability” • Eco-Design & Safe and Sustainable by Design • Environmental, Social & Economic Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) – all based on the CLASCO case study. 🛠️ Marta Revello Olivo followed with a hands-on workshop applying a multi-criteria LCA framework for environmental, social, and economic evaluation. This training was a core contribution of the 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗖𝗢 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁, promoting sustainability skills. 🔗 Learn more about the event: https://ow.ly/KmCa50WYzUP #SustainabilityEducation | #MiEProject | #FoFProject | #LaserTechnology | #SurfaceEngineering | #EFFRA #MadeinEurope #StrongEuropeThroughManufacturingResearchandInnovation European Commission Innovate UK

We are excited to participate in this year's Manufacturing Partnership Days in Brussels 🏛️!

Thank you to the Max-Planck-Institut für Nachhaltige Materialien GmbH for the kind invitation to speak at this week’s #colloquium! I shared insights from two exciting projects at the intersection of sustainability, circularity, and innovation: 🔹 The EU-funded CLASCO project, applying a Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) approach through additive manufacturing, laser-based surface functionalization, and AI-driven in-line monitoring. 🔹 The Green Loops project, developed in collaboration with Kiran Gulian (University of Wolverhampton), which combines clean energy material innovation with AI-supported recycling of complex waste. We're honored that Green Loops is among the 10 finalists of the Manchester Prize! The audience was not only engaged but also incredibly kind and polite — a true pleasure to connect with everyone. #SusMet #MPISusMat #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #MaterialsScience #AIforGood #ManchesterPrize #CLASCO #GreenLoops #PVLoops #Innovation

🚨𝗘𝗨 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁 Lasers are shaping smarter and more sustainable industries 🌍✨. On 𝟬𝟳 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿, 𝟭𝟰:𝟬𝟬–𝟭𝟱:𝟯𝟬 𝗖𝗘𝗧, five EC-funded projects come together to showcase laser-driven innovations for functional surfaces: “Functional surfaces: Industry-centered use cases” CLASCO will present how laser surface polishing and functionalisation improve biomedical implants 🏥 and aerospace parts ✈️ by boosting biocompatibility, durability, and corrosion resistance. Together with our sister projects Sure2Coat , FABulous Project , BILASURF & SYNTECS Project the webinar highlights coatings ⚙️, sensors 🔬, turbines 💧, and sustainable production 🌱. With EFFRA the discussion will explore synergies, challenges, and the future of manufacturing. 👉 Register here: https://ow.ly/Optz50WRHq7 Learn more about CLASCO’s sister projects: https://ow.ly/yETQ50WRHq6 European Commission , Innovate UK #TheFutureofManufacturing | #MiEProject | #FoFProject | #LaserTechnology | #SurfaceEngineering | #EFFRA | #MadeinEurope | #StrongEuropeThroughManufacturingResearchandInnovation

📢 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 – 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗖𝗢 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 The CLASCO Project will hold its final CLASCO Workshop at the 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 conference in Kassel, Germany (24–26 March 2026), the key event for the science and industry of additive manufacturing. ✨ CLASCO is organising Symposium G, which focuses on 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗿-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 representing CLASCO’s core topic. The following sub-topics will be covered witin the scope of this symposium: 🔹 Surface roughness reduction 🔹 Functionalisation of complex geometries 🔹 Advanced Monitoring 🔹 Sustainability of processes 🔹 Artificial Intelligence approach and use 🔹 High-performance applications in aerospace, medical & energy 📄 External contributions are welcome – submit your abstract now: https://lnkd.in/e6FzqY3w As part of the Made in Europe initiative, this symposium strengthens collaboration between research and industry to shape the future of manufacturing. European Commission Innovate UK EFFRA #AdditiveManufacturing | #LaserProcessing | #MaterialsScience | #EFFRA | #MadeinEurope | #StrongEuropeThroughManufacturingResearchandInnovation | #TheFutureofManufacturing | #MiEProject | #FoFProject