Metalsa, a global leader in manufacturing automotive components specializing in chassis structures for light and commercial vehicles, is seeking innovative corrosion protection solutions. We aim to develop a passive cathodic protection method for the automotive industry that utilizes replaceable sacrificial anodes. This approach would complement existing protection methods, such as galvanized steel and e-coat protection, by providing an additional layer of defense against corrosion. Proposals should focus on designing a practical and efficient sacrificial anode system tailored for automotive applications.
Corrosion is a serious concern for the automotive industry. Beyond aesthetic and economic concerns, loss of function due to corrosion can lead to unsafe scenarios. Passive cathodic corrosion is a method widely used in marine vessels, oil pipes, and others. The key piece of this method is the use of sacrificial anodes that corrode instead of the structural metal. Once the anodes are exhausted, they can be replaced by new ones, which is desirable for the automotive industry to prolong the duration of corrosion protection for at least 15 years.
Business objective to achieve:Develop a competitive advantage against our main competitors by extending the life of the automotive structural components (frame and subframe).
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Currently, corrosion protection on frames is implemented with the use of galvanized steel and e-coat. Both methods involve the addition of a protective layer, e-coat prevents corrosion by serving as insulation between the substrate and the electrolyte. On the other hand, in galvanized steel the zinc layer acts as sacrificial anode, effectively establishing a cathodic protection system, like sacrificial anodes in ships, but with the disadvantage that once the zinc layer oxidizes, it cannot be replaced by a new one.
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If the project results in new intellectual property (IP), joint-patent applications will be considered, along with Metalsa’s support for IP generation.
Our Research Collaboration Model is designed to accommodate both academic institutions (universities) and private research organizations. Metalsa is open to exploring a variety of partnership models, tailored to the development stage of the proposed technology.
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5th of May - Deadline for submission
May 2025 - Evaluation of proposals/Request of additional information
June 2025 - Winners announcement
Metalsa is a private company and a subsidiary of Proeza Group.
We manufacture tier 1 and tier 2 structural components for the light and commercial vehicle markets. We are constantly growing and innovating. Having state of the art technology that keeps products at the forefront. Our portfolio includes light duty frames, space frames, suspension modules, body structures, safety systems, transmission modules and fuel tanks for passenger cars and light trucks as well as chassis frames, side rails and cross members of heavy trucks and buses.
For us, our collaborators are the engine of the company and everyone works together to achieve our vision; “Best global option for automotive structures”.
Our culture is a strong asset to foster collaboration and communication in order to support efficient decision-making processes. We continually strive to eliminate barriers of collaboration and seek for human development and the well-being of our communities. We create a multicultural team of more than 13,000 employees around the world giving Metalsa the opportunity to offer solutions to the customer with a strategically global perspective.
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