Thermally Treated Recycled Glass as a Vibratory Finishing Abrasive Technology
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This project will deliver to UK a disruptive technology in the field of surface finishing. At the heart of the project is thermally treated recycled glass previously targeted for landfill. It will establish in the UK the only manufacturer of vibratory abrasives in this field. The innovative patented process possesses strong environmental credentials and will provide substantial economic benefit to consumers in the high-value sectors including aerospace, automotive and biomedical. Significant social benefit will be secured through the creation of permanent jobs and improved working conditions. The project brings together key global partners in the competitive arena of glass production, super-finishing and Research and Technology Organisations.
| Vibraglaz (UK) Limited | LEAD_ORG |
| Finishing Techniques Limited | PARTICIPANT_ORG |
| Potters-Ballotini Limited | PARTICIPANT_ORG |
| Vibraglaz (UK) Limited | PARTICIPANT_ORG |
| Liverpool John Moores University | PARTICIPANT_ORG |
| Rolls-Royce plc | PARTICIPANT_ORG |
| Manufacturing Technology Centre | PARTICIPANT_ORG |
| Mark Fealey | PM_PER |
| Christina Fitzpatrick | PM_PER |
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- Innovations
- Glass
- Recycling
- Safety and security
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- Vibratory Finishing Abrasive Technology
- Project
- Recycled Glass
- Glass production
- Substantial economic benefit
- Significant social benefit
- Technology Organisations
- Disruptive technology
- Key global partner
- UK
- Strong environmental credential
- Field
- Vibratory abrasive
- Working condition