Key Development
MSSL (S) Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based subsidiary of Samvardhana Motherson International Limited, has entered into a collaboration with Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) to advance Spinheat magnetic induction technology for industrial applications.
Technology Details
Spinheat is a magnetic induction technology that uses magnetic nanoparticles embedded in coating materials such as adhesives and resins. When exposed to an alternating magnetic field, the particles generate heat directly within the coating, curing it faster without heating the entire component. The technology aims to cure industrial coatings in minutes using significantly less energy than conventional oven-based methods.
Performance Metrics
Early lab results show the approach can match the bonding strength of conventional 24-hour oven curing in about an hour. The technology can potentially help reduce energy consumption and associated CO₂ emissions.
Application Areas
The collaboration aims to industrialize the technology for real-world applications including resin coatings across automotive and aerospace components.
Collaboration Structure
The partnership combines NTU's expertise in magnetic materials and polymer science with Motherson's manufacturing and engineering capabilities in both automotive and non-automotive industries. Motherson will use its proprietary SVAG E3 methodology in this collaboration.
Executive Commentary
Dhruv Mehra, Director, Motherson Singapore, stated: "Innovation is at the core of how Motherson builds for the future. Partnering with NTU Singapore & using Motherson's proprietary SVAG E3 methodology, we are excited to bring cutting-edge material science into real manufacturing environments and explore possibilities that can make our processes faster, cleaner, and more efficient."
Assoc Prof Terry Steele, NTU School of Materials Science and Engineering, stated: "The first generation of our technology showed that we could use magnetic nanoparticles for directed energy materials curing, unlike conventional oven heating. The next challenge is to understand how this can work reliably within automotive manufacturing."
Prof. Raju V. Ramanujan, NTU School of Materials Science and Engineering, stated: "The development of Spinheat technology for industrial applications is the next logical step to demonstrate its numerous advantages. Our collaboration with Motherson to study the use of Spinheat for demanding automotive and aerospace applications can be a game changer."
Financial Impact
Financial impact not quantified in the disclosure.