RESHAPE

RESHAPE Makes Progress in Defining Its Case Study and Coordinating the International Consortium

Zeltener. September 10, 2026

On 10 September 2026, the partners of the RESHAPE project (Advancing Heat Exchanger Performance and Sustainability using Metal Additive Manufacturing) held a new technical coordination meeting, attended by representatives from INTEGASA, ZELTENER, AIMEN and the University of Bologna (UNIBO).

During the meeting, the partners reviewed the progress made since the project kick-off meeting and discussed in greater detail the technologies to be applied throughout the different planned activities. Each partner also presented the capabilities and expertise they will contribute to the initiative, further strengthening the project’s collaborative and interregional approach.

From a technical perspective, AIMEN and INTEGASA presented their initial progress in defining the component selected for the case study and identifying the functional and manufacturing requirements that will underpin the development of future demonstrators. Meanwhile, the University of Bologna (UNIBO) shared its initial technical recommendations on design for additive manufacturing and component optimisation.

ZELTENER also made progress in coordinating with INTEGASA to characterise the existing industrial processes associated with the case study, as well as in identifying the processes and parameters that will subsequently be assessed using the advanced technologies considered within the project. These activities will provide a solid foundation for future sustainability and techno-economic feasibility assessments.

The meeting helped consolidate the project’s initial work and align all participants around the next technical milestones, paving the way for the development of innovative solutions for the advanced and sustainable manufacturing of industrial components.

RESHAPE Holds Its International Kick-Off Meeting to Advance Sustainable Heat Exchanger Manufacturing through WAAM Technology

Zeltener. July 27, 2026

On 27 July 2026, the international Kick-Off Meeting of the RESHAPE (Advancing Heat Exchanger Performance and Sustainability using Metal Additive Manufacturing) project took place, officially launching an interregional collaboration initiative funded under the VInnovate Galicia Programme.

RESHAPE brings together partners from Galicia (Spain) and Emilia-Romagna (Italy) to develop and validate an innovative manufacturing solution based on Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) for high-performance heat exchanger components.

The consortium includes:

INDUSTRIAS TÉCNICAS DE GALICIA (INTEGASA), industrial leader and coordinator of the project.
ZELTENER, responsible for sustainability, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and techno-economic studies.
AIMEN Technology Centre, providing expertise in WAAM technologies, simulation and advanced manufacturing.
Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna (UNIBO), contributing expertise in Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM), structural optimization and mechanical characterization.

During the meeting, partners reviewed the technical objectives, project implementation roadmap and the key milestones planned for the first project period.

RESHAPE aims to develop a new generation of heat exchanger components capable of:

Improving mechanical and functional performance.
Reducing manufacturing lead times.
Lowering production costs.
Minimizing environmental impacts.
Enhancing manufacturing digitalization and traceability.

The project supports Europe’s transition towards a smarter, greener and more competitive industrial ecosystem by fostering strong collaboration between industry, technology centres and academia.

In the coming months, the consortium will focus on defining technical requirements, selecting suitable materials, redesigning components for additive manufacturing and developing the first demonstrators that will validate the application of WAAM technology in heat exchanger production.

RESHAPE is expected to become a benchmark example of European interregional cooperation, accelerating the adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies while promoting sustainability and industrial competitiveness.