Manufacturing, products and services engineering in 2010
The European Commission has published a call for proposals in the area of manufacturing, products and services engineering in 2010 under the Sixth Framework Programme's 'information society technologies' and 'nanotechnologies and nanosciences, knowledge-based multifunctional materials, and new production processes and devices' thematic priorities. These are both areas covered by the 'Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area' specific programme. The areas covered by this call are: a) Priority 2 (IST) - Focus will be given to 'products and services engineering' (area 2.3.2.1-1 of the work programme) b) Priority 3 (Nanotechnologies) - Creation of 'knowledge communities' in production technologies (area 3.4.3.1-3 of the work programme) The objective is to support dynamic organisations, inter-enterprise operability, and necessary standardisation. Incorporation of advances in virtual production, supply chain and life cycle management, interactive decision-aid systems, development and rapid manufacturing should be addressed. The objective is also to profit from different approaches to common manufacturing problems and to promote successful technology transfer. Particular attention should be given to the world market. Emphasis should be given to creating maximum of synergies with IST, national programmes and the IMS scheme at international level. In specifying the instruments to be used in these areas, the call requests the use of integrated projects, networks of excellence, coordinated actions, and specific support actions. Proposers are advised to consult the full call text at the address below in order to find out the particular instruments requested for each area. The total indicative budget for this call is 25 million euro for Priority 2 and 35 million euro for Priority 3.To see the call text, please visit: http://fp6.cordis.lu/fp6/call_details.cfm?CALL_ID=10(opens in new window)