Mineral Elements (MinEl)
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Jernkontoret - Jernkontoret, STOCKHOLM |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 3 816 000 |
| Project duration | October 2018 - June 2020 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | The strategic innovation programme for Metallic material |
Important results from the project
** Denna text är maskinöversatt ** The aim of the project is to strengthen the innovation and attractiveness of the entire innovation area by showing a very inspiring example of how ideas with high innovation heights can also be taken to concrete deliveries close to the market. The project work will be made available by publishing a film about the innovation process openly on Youtube and by lending selected clothing and accessories from the collection to activities and events. This allows all actors in the innovation area to utilize the results.
Expected long term effects
maskinöversatt The project´s results can be utilized by organizations working on innovation and recruitment issues linked to the metal industry. One expected effect is that these companies and organizations are encouraged to explore new innovation collaborations by making the project serve as an inspired example. Another expected effect is that the attractiveness of the innovation area Metallic Materials and the organizations operating within it increases as a result of the project contributing to the image of the metals and metal industry as innovative and future-oriented.
Approach and implementation
The project was carried out in 11 work packages by Naim Josefi AB together with other project partners. The work packages went from concept for clothing/accessories collection to making the physical garments available at exhibitions and events. Particularly important was the technical development of the textile with integrated metal threads.This development process led to a number of delays when the thread broke, but this was solved through close cooperation between Kanthal and Smart Textiles.