Objetivo This project proposes to generate new scientific understanding of the processing of thermoplastics using microwave energy for targeted, controlled melting, drilling by ablation and controlled hardening. It also proposes to generate new understanding of resonant vibration attenuation in fluid transmission systems; barrier properties of thermoplastics (egg using fillers-fillers), recycling of multi-material assemblies and selective stiffening of fibrous reinforcement by infiltration of thermoplastic melt. This new knowledge will initially be used to develop a radically innovative production process for fluid transmission systems to produce single-piece, multi-channel, selectively stiffened, internally-drilled hoses with inherent and specific vibration attenuation characteristics, enhancing the performance and functionality of hydraulic systems. Integrated with this will be smart end fittings, incorporating an innovative low-cost self-sealing device with built in system sensing and diagnostics, and the entire assembly will be designed with inherent recyclables and a fully developed recycling strategy. This represents a major advance on current manufacturing methods involving assembly of metallic and rubber sections of tube, enabling lighter, cheaper and more reliable products. The production process will be based on parametric methods to reduce the need for tooling, thus increasing flexibility and reducing lead times. The process developed will be disseminated beyond the automotive case study to other fluid transmission applications in industry, aerospace, white goods, agriculture and so on. Furthermore, the technology will be adapted and disseminated throughout Europe to Sees in other applications where the core technology is applicable, thus encouraging the shift of traditional, resource-based Sees towards an RTD-focussed, knowledge-based economy. This will then launch other development programmes to deploy the core scientific understanding in many varied applications. Ámbito científico engineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringwaste managementwaste treatment processesrecyclingagricultural sciencesagriculture, forestry, and fisheriesagriculture Palabras clave Micowave processing of thermoplastics diagnostics recycling selective stiffening of hose self targeted microwave Programa(s) FP6-NMP - Nanotechnologies and nanosciences, knowledge-based multifunctional materials and new production processes and devices: thematic priority 3 under the 'Focusing and integrating community research' of the 'Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area' specific programme 2002-2006. Tema(s) NMP-2002-3.4.2.1-1 - Understanding materials phenomena NMP-2002-3.4.3.1-4 - Support to the development of new knowledge based added value products and services in traditional less RTD intensive industries Convocatoria de propuestas FP6-2002-NMP-1 Consulte otros proyectos de esta convocatoria Régimen de financiación IP - Integrated Project Coordinador SIMS ENGINEERING SYSTEMS LTD Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección Rae House, Dane Street BISHOP'S STORTFORD Reino Unido Ver en el mapa Enlaces Sitio web Opens in new window Coste total Sin datos Participantes (10) Ordenar alfabéticamente Ordenar por aportación de la UE Ampliar todo Contraer todo AUGUST HERZOG MASCHINENFABRIK GMBH & CO. KG Alemania Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección Am Alexanderhaus 160 OLDENBURG Ver en el mapa Enlaces Sitio web Opens in new window Coste total Sin datos RUBBERFABRIEK WITTENBURG BV Países Bajos Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección Koolhaaspark 15 NIJKERKERVEEN Ver en el mapa Enlaces Sitio web Opens in new window Coste total Sin datos DANA AUTOMOTIVE LTD Reino Unido Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección Offices of Newsome Vaughn, Greyfriars House, Greyfriars Lane COVENTRY, WEST MIDLANDS Ver en el mapa Coste total Sin datos PLAZMATRONIKA NT SP.Z.O.O Polonia Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección Grabiszynska 163 WROCLAW Ver en el mapa Enlaces Sitio web Opens in new window Coste total Sin datos UNITEAM ITALIA S.R.L. Italia Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección Via Abbate Tommaso, 41 QUARTO D'ALTINO (VENEZIA)' Ver en el mapa Enlaces Sitio web Opens in new window Coste total Sin datos LYKKETRONIC A/S Dinamarca Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección Stengaardsvej 20 LOGSTOR Ver en el mapa Enlaces Sitio web Opens in new window Coste total Sin datos DKI PLAST A.S Dinamarca Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección Erhvervsparken 7 GADSTRUP Ver en el mapa Enlaces Sitio web Opens in new window Coste total Sin datos LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY Reino Unido Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección Ashby Road LOUGHBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE Ver en el mapa Enlaces Sitio web Opens in new window Coste total Sin datos THE EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION OF INNOVATING SMES Reino Unido Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección Middle Aston House MIDDLE ASTON - OXFORDSHIRE Ver en el mapa Enlaces Sitio web Opens in new window Coste total Sin datos SOCIETÉ KOENIG EQUIPMENTS SA Francia Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección 76 Rue Marius Aufan LEVALLOIS PERRET Ver en el mapa Coste total Sin datos
