Project

Development of flexible polymer-based horseshoes

Acronym
Hoefbeslag
Code
F2019/IOF-StarTT/116
Duration
01 February 2020 → 30 September 2023
Funding
Regional and community funding: Industrial Research Fund
Research disciplines
  • Agricultural and food sciences
    • Other veterinary sciences not elsewhere classified
Keywords
Flexible horseshoe Injection molding 3D printing Equestrian sport
 
Project description

The aim of this project is the development of flexible, polymer-based horseshoes, to avoid the problems associated with conventional metal horseshoes. In terms of production technology, use will be made of both injection molding and 3D printing. The objectives of this project focus on design and material selection for horseshoes manufactured by using. injection molding, optimization of the design of 3D printed horseshoes based on scans of the horseshoe (together with business partner), testing and validation of the properties of the flexible horseshoe, and business development.