Objective Current generation Cobalt Chrome prostheses are limited in performance by the shortcomings of the investment casting process. By employing navel computer simulation, pre-forming and encapsulation techniques in conjunction with Hot Isocratic Pressing and powder metallurgy it will be possible to significantly enhance the performance of artificial implants beyond the current state of the art . A 70% increase in strength, improved repeatability / complexity will permit reduction in overall implant size, extend revision periods and lower patient trauma, particularly in high load, low volume skeletal regions. The project objectives therefore to develop a system which allows the economic, near net shape, production of these high performance implants. Work will focus on new forming processes and prediction / characterisation technologies needed to produce these components along with mechanical / clinical tests needed to gain approval from the relevant medical bodies. Fields of science natural scienceschemical sciencesinorganic chemistrytransition metalsmedical and health sciencesmedical biotechnologyimplantsengineering and technologymaterials engineeringmetallurgynatural sciencesmathematicsapplied mathematicsmathematical model Programme(s) FP5-GROWTH - Programme for research technological development and demonstration on "Competitive and sustainable growth 1998-2002" Topic(s) 1.1.3.-1. - Key Action Innovative Products, Processes and Organisation Call for proposal Data not available Funding Scheme EAW - Exploratory awards Coordinator FINSBURY INSTRUMENTS LTD EU contribution No data Address 13,Randalls Road 13 Mole Business Park KT22 0BA Leatherhead United Kingdom See on map Total cost No data Participants (1) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all LIVALLCO STAL AB Sweden EU contribution No data Address Lerum 443 21 ALMEKARRSVAGEN See on map Total cost No data
