Water soluble hyperbranched materials
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Polymer Factory Sweden AB |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 432 250 |
| Project duration | November 2013 - July 2014 |
| Status | Completed |
Purpose and goal
The goal of this project is to develop and scale up the production of a group of class materials to meet market needs for cost, tailored functional groups, water solubility, and biocompatibility. We have in 2013 been approached by a number of large customers with a desire for these materials. We have with this knowledge and via this project developed a completely new type of material that is now in a medtech project towards one customer. Phase 1 of the project is worth 40 000 Euro with an option of a phase 2 corresponding to 200 000 Euro and these materials and know-how is an important component.
Results and expected effects
PF believes that these materials after this successful project will be able to generate revenues already in 2014, with profitability projected towards the end of 2015. We have already managed to generate revenue on this project through product sales during May / June 2014 and also included them in a customized project for an international med tech client. If the med tech project is successful, we will implement a larger Phase 2 project with the same client which will mean that we need to hire another engineer.
Approach and implementation
This project was divided into the following four sub-projects. I. Develop productive conditions for scale, materials analysis. This milestone was reached within the time frame. II. Studying the catalytic effects and optimize selection. No problem in this step. III. Tailored processing of the manufactured DLHB materials. Have been carried out and the materials have been launched within the time frame. IV. Market Preparation, pilot materials to customers and launch of the products. Has been successfully launched at a scientific conference in May with a major impact.