The INGENIOUS consortium is proud to support groundbreaking solutions for industrial sustainability through the INGENIOUS Innovation Grant. One of our latest success stories, IREWASH, is transforming water management in the metalworking industry by combining Pulsed Discharge Plasma (PDP), Ultrafiltration (UF), and advanced digital tools. This innovation was developed by IRIS srl (Italy), DURANTE SPACE TECH S.L. (Spain), and GRIDMETRICS LTD. (Bulgaria), aiming to reduce pollutants, optimize energy use, and promote water reuse.

Project Objectives & Achievements

🌍 Driving Sustainable Industrial Practices:
✅ Glycol-free chillers to reduce environmental impact & costs
✅ >85% reduction in water pollutants, promoting cleaner manufacturing
✅ 30% lower energy consumption using advanced digital technologies
✅ >70% water reuse, drastically cutting the industry's water footprint

🔬 Innovative Technology in Action
The TRL6 prototype, developed and tested at the challenge owner's facilities, demonstrates the efficiency of this next-gen solution, proving that sustainable water management in metalworking is not just a vision—but a reality.

Why It Matters

Industries worldwide are grappling with rising environmental regulations and water scarcity. IREWASH, supported by the INGENIOUS Innovation Grant, provides a scalable and cost-effective way to reduce waste, optimize energy, and secure a cleaner future for metalworking operations.

💡 Sustainability & Efficiency Combined:
🔹 Digital tools for real-time monitoring & process optimization
🔹 Cleaner wastewater, lower costs, and reduced energy demand
🔹 A step toward a more circular, resource-efficient industry

A Game-Changer for Industrial Sustainability

By integrating advanced water treatment & digital intelligence, IREWASH is shaping the future of sustainable metalworking. This achievement was made possible through the support of the INGENIOUS consortium via the INGENIOUS Innovation Grant.

📽️ Watch the project results video here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7308775020586041344 

📢 More INGENIOUS-backed success stories coming soon—stay tuned!