Abstract
The research and development of new materials such as particle-reinforced aluminum matrix composites (AMCs) will only result in a successful innovation if these materials show significant advantages not only from a technological, but also from an economic point of view. Against this background, in the Collaborative Research Center SFB 692, the concept of an integrated technology, user, and market analysis and forecast has been developed as a means for assessing the technological and commercial potential of new materials in early life cycle stages. After briefly describing this concept, it is applied to AMCs and the potential field of manufacturing aircraft components. Results show not only technological advances, but also considerable economic potential—the latter one primarily resulting from the possible weight reduction being enabled by the increased yield strength of the new material.
Highlights
By the reinforcement of aluminum materials, improved mechanical properties can be achieved [1,2], which is promising for applications, e.g., in automotive or aircraft industries
In case of a technology push it has to be of powder-metallurgically produced particle-reinforced aluminum matrix composites) it has to be questioned initially what the new technology can accomplish, which benefit questioned initially what the new technology can accomplish, which benefit can be derived, and who can benefit
If the technology fits the requirements, a market analysis can be realized within a third step, followed by an appraisal of the commercial potential of the technology
Summary
By the reinforcement of aluminum materials, improved mechanical properties can be achieved [1,2], which is promising for applications, e.g., in automotive or aircraft industries. It takes a long time to introduce new materials into the automotive and the aircraft industry. Against this background, it is important to appraise the technological, as well as commercial, potential [3] of the material innovation as early as possible. The results will give some evidence about the technological, as well as commercial, potential of AMCs, can be used for directing research activities, and—in case a sufficient technology maturity can be achieved—might contribute to their dissemination on the markets. Metals 2018, 8, x and—in case a sufficient technology maturity can be achieved—might contribute to their on the markets
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