News ArticleMotherson and NTU Singapore Collaborate to Industrialize Magnetic Curing Technology Accelerating Coating Processes
The partnership focuses on developing Spinheat technology to cure coatings faster and more efficiently for automotive and aerospace applications
Motherson Group and Nanyang Technological University Singapore collaborate to industrialize Spinheat, a magnetic induction technology that rapidly cures industrial coatings using less energy, targeting automotive and aerospace manufacturing. The partnership aims to reduce energy consumption and CO₂ emissions while maintaining coating performance.
Samvardhana Motherson International Limited
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Samvardhana Motherson International Limited's Singapore subsidiary announces a collaboration with Nanyang Technological University Singapore to industrialize Spinheat, a magnetic induction technology that enables rapid and energy-efficient curing of industrial coatings in automotive and aerospace manufacturing.
Spinheat technology uses magnetic nanoparticles embedded in coatings such as adhesives and resins. When exposed to an alternating magnetic field, the particles generate heat internally to cure the coating rapidly without heating the entire component.
Early laboratory results show Spinheat can achieve bonding strengths comparable to conventional oven curing methods but in about one hour compared to 24 hours, significantly reducing process time and energy consumption.
The collaboration combines NTU's expertise in magnetic materials and polymer science with Motherson's global manufacturing and engineering capabilities across automotive and non-automotive sectors.
This initiative aims to industrialize Spinheat for real-world production, supporting sustainable manufacturing practices with potential reductions in CO₂ emissions and energy use across automotive and aerospace components.
Highlights
- Spinheat technology cures industrial coatings in approximately one hour versus 24 hours for conventional methods.
- Magnetic nanoparticles generate heat directly within coatings upon exposure to alternating magnetic field, improving energy efficiency.
- Collaboration involves Motherson’s Singapore subsidiary and NTU researchers to develop scalable industrial applications.
- Targets use in automotive and aerospace manufacturing sectors for faster, cleaner, and efficient coating processes.
- Spinheat may reduce energy consumption and CO₂ emissions compared to traditional oven-based curing methods.
Key Data Snapshot
What happened
- Motherson announced a joint collaboration with NTU Singapore to advance Spinheat, a magnetic curing technology for industrial coatings.
- The partnership aims to industrialize the technology for automotive and aerospace manufacturing.
- Spinheat uses magnetic nanoparticles to generate heat internally, curing coatings faster and using less energy than traditional ovens.
Key details
- Spinheat can match conventional oven curing's bonding strength but in about one hour versus 24 hours.
- Technology targets resin coatings on automotive and aerospace components.
- Collaboration leverages NTU’s material science expertise and Motherson's manufacturing capabilities.
- Potential benefits include reduced energy consumption and related CO₂ emissions.
- Motherson's Singapore subsidiary MSSL (S) Pte Ltd leads the industrialization efforts alongside NTU researchers.
Strategic context
- Motherson is a global specialist in design, engineering, manufacturing, and logistics, serving automotive and non-automotive sectors worldwide.
- NTU Singapore is a top-ranked technological university with strong research in materials science and engineering.
- This collaboration aligns with Motherson's focus on innovation and sustainable manufacturing processes.
- Spinheat technology development may enable faster, cleaner coating methods, improving manufacturing efficiency in targeted sectors.
Background and context
- Spinheat was developed by NTU researchers using magnetic nanoparticles in adhesives and resins.
- Exposure to alternating magnetic fields heats particles and cures the coating internally without heating the entire component.
- Lab results confirm effective bonding strength comparable to traditional oven curing but with substantial time and energy savings.
- The technology seeks to address energy consumption and environmental impacts of conventional curing processes.
Highlights
- Spinheat technology cures industrial coatings in approximately one hour versus 24 hours for conventional methods.
- Magnetic nanoparticles generate heat directly within coatings upon exposure to alternating magnetic field, improving energy efficiency.
- Collaboration involves Motherson’s Singapore subsidiary and NTU researchers to develop scalable industrial applications.
- Targets use in automotive and aerospace manufacturing sectors for faster, cleaner, and efficient coating processes.
- Spinheat may reduce energy consumption and CO₂ emissions compared to traditional oven-based curing methods.
Disclosures
- SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, Regulation 30, clause 12 of Para A Part A of Schedule III
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