Cast products with resource efficient production and business models
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | RISE Research Institutes of Sweden AB |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 500 000 |
| Project duration | September 2020 - October 2023 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | The strategic innovation programme for Metallic material |
Important results from the project
The goal of the GRETA project was to give Swedish foundries tools for a sustainable transition through more efficient use of resources with regard to energy use, material flows, and product design. Improvements were proposed, tested and evaluated in eleven pilot projects and degree projects linked to selected foundry companies. Knowledge gaps were identified and complementary research and development work led to six newly started research projects together with the foundry companies and their suppliers and customers.
Expected long term effects
The project results have continuously led to important input into the joint strategic work of the foundry industry. In addition, the project has received attention in media both locally and nationally. Two scientific publications, sixteen open reports and a large number of newspaper articles have been published. All of this has contributed to creating a positive image of Swedish foundries as drivers of a sustainable transformation of society and industry.
Approach and implementation
Projektet GRETA Phase 1 has had three main parts: planning and initiation of the implementation of the R&D-oriented work packages, overall coordination and project management of the work packages in the GRETA projects, as well as communication activities together with the Swedish Foundry Association. The project work began with detailed descriptions of and plans for the R&D-oriented work packages being drawn up. These then formed the basis for two separate projects, GRETA Phase 2 and GRETA Phase 3, which have also been carried out with support from Vinnova.