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Linkedin Facebook Twitter The MOZART Project has officially held its Final Review Meeting, marking the successful completion of an ambitious, multi-year collaborative journey. We are delighted to announce that the project has successfully passed its final review, representing a major step forward in developing safe and sustainable metal matrix nano-composite…

Linkedin Facebook Twitter Last week, our project actively contributed to the Coatings 2026 conference held in Athens, Greece. We were proud to present two scientific posters highlighting our latest research: Financial Evaluation of Advanced Gear Coatings Decision Support Tool for Selection of SSbD Coating Alternatives Both posters were developed by…

Linkedin Facebook Twitter Our latest publication investigates Ni–SiC nanoparticle electroplated coatings as a safer, sustainable alternative for industrial applications. In this study, the MOZART team provides a comprehensive assessment of safety-by-design, evaluating aging, toxicity, and in silico data to determine if Ni–SiC can effectively replace conventional hard chromium. Explore the…

Linkedin Facebook Twitter The MOZART EU Project took part in Waste Management Europe 2025, held in Bologna from June 10 to 12, alongside AIFM-Asfimet as one of the Association partners and exhibitors. Although the event focused on waste management, MOZART drew significant interest from visitors intrigued by its approach to…

Linkedin Facebook Twitter Hard chromium makes metal surfaces tough and smooth, but it’s toxic. MOZART EU Project is developing nickel-based nanocomposite coatings that match or exceed chromium’s strength, wear resistance, and corrosion protection — safely and sustainably. Key Benefits: Durability: Surfaces last up to 10x longer Performance: Harder, smoother, corrosion-resistant…

Linkedin Facebook Twitter AXIA Innovation GmbH recently presented the MOZART project at Munich Mall, highlighting significant progress in the development of advanced nano-composite coatings. These innovative coatings are designed to protect everyday materials while promoting sustainability by extending the lifespan of products and reducing waste. During the presentation, visitors had…

Linkedin Facebook Twitter MOZART Contributes to Successful Joint Webinar on Materials Modeling On June 17th, the MOZART project proudly participated in the joint webinar “Advances in Materials Modeling: From Atoms to Industrial Application,” hosted in collaboration with our sister projects NOUVEAU, NICKEFFECT, and FreeMe. This engaging event highlighted the latest…

Linkedin Facebook Twitter MOZART was featured at the OROAREZZO exhibition during a workshop on metal finishing in the jewellery industry organized by ASFIMET. The workshop brought together professionals and experts to discuss current challenges and innovative solutions in surface treatment technologies. On May 11, project coordinator Luca Magagnin participated as…

Linkedin Facebook Twitter The MOZART consortium marked a major milestone with the successful completion of its 36-month project meeting, hosted by our partners at Brave Analytics in Graz, Austria. Over two days of intensive collaboration, partners reviewed the project’s progress and planned the final steps toward a successful and impactful…

Linkedin Facebook Twitter We’re excited to announce a major achievement in the MOZART project! At Creative Nano, pilot-scale electroplating of forged piston rods has been successfully carried out using our newly developed Ni/SiC nanocomposite electrolyte—designed and produced entirely in-house. A key innovation in this process was the integration of the…