Nanotechnologies and nano-sciences, knowledge-based multifunctional
materials and new production processes and devices
Main
objectives:
| Contribution to the creation of the scientific base for the transition of
European production industry from resource-based towards knowledge-based, more
environment-friendly approaches |
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Thematic
areas:
::
Nano-technologies and nano-sciences
- long-term interdisciplinary research into understanding phenomena, mastering
processes and developing research tools
- nanobiotechnologies
- nanometre scale engineering techniques
- handling and control devices
- applications
:: Knowledge-based multi-functional materials
- development of fundamental knowledge
- technologies for production, transformation and processing
- engineering support for materials development
:: New production processes and devices
- new processes and flexible and intelligent manufacturing systems
- systems research and hazard control
- optimising life-cycles
Budget:
The indicative budget allocated to the Thematic Priority Nanotechnologies
and nanosciences, knowledge-based multifunctional materials and new production
processes and devices for the duration of FP6 is EUR 1 429 million.
Other
NMP-priority related sites:
Links
to previous activities:
Work undertaken on FP5 related to this area can be found at
the following web pages:
- The Thematic Programme Competitive and Sustainable Growth
at:
/growth/
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