Innovation-oriented research programme on Precision Technology (innovatie gericht onderzoeks programma) Programme on Precision Technology (fabrication of micro systems), initiated by Ministry of Economic Affairs and/ or research institutes or industry.To promote strategic research at universities and research institues, aimed at industrial needs, knowledge acquistion and development, forming of networks between research institutes and industryMetal forming and welding (i.e. manufacturing technologies), steel and aluminium production processes (metals production) and surface engineering and corrosion (lifetime properties).last call: 1999