Our commitment to a sustainable future starts with research

Tecnoproteo: a technological adventure for the future of mobility.

In a rapidly transforming automotive market, we’ve chosen to look to the future not just through production, but by investing significantly in research and development. This commitment complements our expertise in prototyping and manufacturing, building a bridge towards cutting-edge innovation.

We’re therefore proud to present Tecnoproteo, a wide-ranging experimental project that stems from the core competencies and unique facilities Piedmont offers.

Beyond recycling: the upcycling revolution

The international context and the challenges posed by climate change demand a step beyond simple recycling. Tecnoproteo fits into this scenario by promoting the upcycling model: a creative process that doesn’t just recover materials, but “reinvents” them, giving them new life, functionality, and superior value compared to the original waste material. It’s a virtuous example of how circularity can be a source of value.

The Tecnoproteo challenge: from recycled materials to future components

At the heart of Tecnoproteo is experimentation: we’re developing an innovative process for molding thermoplastic composite sheets made from recycled materials (fibers and polymers), destined to become key bodywork elements. Our goal is to obtain components that can compete with traditional metal parts in terms of performance, but with a radically lower environmental impact.

This exploration is a team effort involving 6 partners: three technology companies (2Gamma, F.T. Famat, and us, in a leading role) and three research centers (CRF Stellantis, Environment Park, and Politecnico di Torino). The multidisciplinary team integrates diverse competencies to tackle the ambitious goal of developing prototypes for the automotive sector (and beyond), to be transformed into solutions applicable to industrial production with clear environmental and economic benefits.

A sustained commitment to the territory

Tecnoproteo’s importance and potential are also recognized at an institutional level: within the framework of territorial development policy design, definition, and implementation, the Piedmont finances 50% of the project’s activities. This support, under the SWIch Call for Proposals and in line with the Piedmont Regional Programme E.R.D.F. 2021/2027, confirms Tecnoproteo’s relevance in supporting business research, development, and innovation for local enterprises.

For all of us at Eurodies, Tecnoproteo is more than just a project. It’s a testament to how change comes through engineering and innovation, transforming environmental urgencies into premises for a more sustainable manufacturing, from prototype to mass production.