SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-00580
Acronym
VIHI
Proposal title
STUDY OF THE DETECTION RANGE PERFORMANCE OF NIGHT VISION
EQUIPMENT ON HIGH SPEED CRAFT UNDER A RANGE OF ENVIRONMENTAL
CONDITIONS AT SEA IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH PEFORMANCE STANDARDS
FOR SAFE OPERATION OF FAST PASSENGER FERRIES AT NIGHT
Abstract
There are no international performance standards for night vision equipment forhigh
speed craft (HSC) and there is no reliable information on the performance ofnight vision
equipment under the range of environmental conditions that areexperienced by high speed
passenger ferries operating at night.This project will draw together the available European
expertise to study thecharacteristics of the different hazards and small craft that might be
involved incollisions with HSC and measure the laboratory and sea performance
Key Action
GROW-2. Key action: Sustainable mobility and intermodality
Start date
18/05/2001
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
28/02/2002
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Company size
MR GEORGE ANTHONY EWER
VISTAR NIGHT VISION LTD
24 DOMAN ROAD
GUI15 3DF - CAMBERLEY, SURREY
United Kingdom
Phone: +44 1276 708800
Fax: +44 1276 708807
Internet: www.vistar.co.uk
S3
SME Proposer(s)
AG REEDEREI NORDEN-FRISIA
Last update
18/6/2001
Germany
S4
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-00849
Acronym
AEINSERVICE
Proposal title
In-service non destructive monitoring of industrial structures by new Acoustic
Emission technology
Abstract
The goal of this CRAFT project is the development of a control apparatus to monitor
static and dynamic structures under service conditions, i.e. without stopping plantor
machinery activity, at a cost of few hundreds Euro per monitoring point.The objectives
are the development of multipurpose devices for wide applications,based on transducers
which detect acoustic emissions due to active defects and ana-lyse them in real time. The
specific software will evaluate importance of signalssource and inform operators on risk
level.This implies research on the propagation of signals as a function of structure geometry and materials (metals, non-metals and concrete).The objective will be achieved with
advanced microelectronics and specific signalanalysis. Expected results will increase safety
of plants and of buildings.
Key Action
GROW-6. RTD activities of a generic nature : Measurement and testing
Start date
20/09/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
20/09/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Company size
Dr. Lucio GIULIANI
ATELs.r.l.
Via Valle Caia snc
00040 - Pomezia
Italy
Phone: +39.06.9146053
Fax: +39.06.9145963
S2
SME Proposer(s)
HMC Corlab b.v.
The Netherlands
Last update
18/6/2001
S2
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-00851
Acronym
NSE PRO
Proposal title
NOVEL SURFACE ENGINEERED COUNTERFACE SYSTEMS FOR PROSTHESES
APPLICATIONS
Abstract
Conventional prostheses materials which are acceptable to the body includeaustenitic
stainless steels and titaniumalloys which usually articulate withultra high molecular weight
polyethylene counterfaces. However, these materialssuffer from poor tribological
properties and wear debris produced have anadverse clinical effect on prostheses patients.
This leads to unacceptably poorlong term outcomes for young patients. The availability of
plasma immersionion implantation in Europe, which is a surface engineering technology
whichcan generate wear resistant surface layers in both metallic and polymeric
materials,provides a special opportunity to manufacture "long life" surfaceengineered
medical prostheses, thus opening up new opportunities for youngerpatients.
Key Action
GROW-5. RTD activities of a generic nature : Materials and their technologies for
production and transformation and new and improved materials and production technologies
in the steel field
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 10 months
Company size
Professor Barry L MORDIKE
Zentrum für Funktionswerkstoffe (Clausthal) gmbH
Sachsenweg 8
38678 - CLAUSTHAL-ZELLERFELD
Germany
Phone: +49 5323 9385-0
Fax: +49 5323 9385-20
S2
SME Proposer(s)
Juhasz Imre es Lanyai Protetim Orvosi Muszergyarto Kft.
Last update
18/6/2001
Hungary
S4
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-00855
Acronym
EMINCPM
Proposal title
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT FOR REFURBISHMENT INTEGRATED WITH
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Abstract
The construction sector is the most dominating one as to environmental impact. The
largest potential for improving Eco-efficiency lies within refurbishment of buildings. This
project will focus on the preservation of any building under renewal, and the use, reuse or
recycling of parts of the building. Next the focus will be on reduced consumption of new
materials and less products or waste for deposit. The project target is to develop an
integrated pack of tools that enable the SME main contractor to manage , to co-ordinate
and influence upon the refurbishment process in a documented Eco-efficient way. The
pack will include a structured process model with operational procedures, technical
guidelines assisting optimisation and forms for control, documentation and on line
Intranet communication between all agents along the supply chain. The target is a
reduction of waste from the refurbished existing building to deposit by 25-75% and from
the new material brought to the site with 20-30%.
Key Action
GROW-5. RTD activities of a generic nature : Materials and their technologies for
production and transformation and new and improved materials and production technologies
in the steel field
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Company size
Managing Director Rolf-Thore JOHANSEN
MODERNE BYGGFORNYELSE A/S
Brochmannsgate 9
0470 - OSLO
Norway
Phone: 4722025110
Fax: 4722025115
Email: rolf-th@byggfornyelse.no
Internet: http://www.byggfornyelse.no
S4
SME Proposer(s)
ELINDO A/S
Denmark
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
45 - Construction
51 - Wholesale trade and commission trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
60 - Land transport; transport via pipelines
37 - Recycling
Comments
Last update
18/6/2001
S4
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-00857
Acronym
LOGinCPM
Proposal title
LOGISTICS FOR TECHNICAL INTALLATIONS INTEGRATED WITH
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Abstract
Technical installations represent 30 -40% of building construction costs and are continuing
to be a growing and increasingly complicated part. Due to the traditional split into several
different trades for the technical consultants and the contractors (e.g. Electrician, Sanitary
and Heat/ventilation/air-condition) this area has a great potential for improving
efficiency and effectiveness. The project will bridge the trade splits within design and
management of work processes and logistics. The deliverables will be a pack of tools: (1) A
model for a virtual co-operative organisation to enable the SME's to undertake the total
installation services for complex jobs. (2) A supply chain management system model
with operational procedures for mutual scheduling and logistics. (3) An Intranet
communication platform for all agents in a building project, e.g. material producers,
designers, client, main contractor, all subcontractors, wholesalers, carrier, recycling
company.
Key Action
GROW-1. Key action: Innovative products, processes and organisation
Start date
20/09/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
20/09/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Company size
Managing Director Ragnar BERGET
WERNER-WINTHER A/S
Haslevangen 45B
PO Box 224 OEkern
0580 - OSLO
Norway
Phone: 4723174060
Fax: 4722658407
Email: werwin@online-no
S4
SME Proposer(s)
COLLIANDERS ROER A/B
Sweden
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
45 - Construction
51 - Wholesale trade and commission trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
60 - Land transport; transport via pipelines
37 - Recycling
Comments
Last update
18/6/2001
S3
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-00868
Acronym
ISOSYS
Proposal title
DEVELOPMENT OF NEW ISOLATION MATERIALS APPLICABLE TO THE
REFRIGERATING TRANSPORT
Abstract
Now the isolaton of the refrigerating trucks boxes is obtained performing thewalls of the
box with a sandwich formed by outer layers of PRFV (Polyester andFibber glass) of 3 mm
and inside polyurethane plates of 55-100 mm. The bottom partof the box is produced
inserting inside the above structure board plywood and Woodstringers. This system has
elevated weight (235 Kg./m). All it reduces the liftingcapacity of the vehicle increase the
consumption of fuel when the truck circulatesin emptiness and the instability. The
objective is to investigate and to developnew mixtures of materials with better isolation
characteristics, and slighter thatcan replace the present PRFV. In addition, to research new
plastic materials thatcan substitute wood and steel components. It will be investigated to
obtain theoptimal mixture from the point of view of the isolation, the cost and the
weight.To reach this goal it will be tried with two materials: a resin to imbibe and a fibre.
Key Action
GROW-3. Key action: Land transport and marine technologies
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 8 months
Mr. Fco. Javier FERNÁNDEZ CABALLERO
Company size
TECNOLOGIAS DE VEHICULOS ESPECIALES FIBERGLASS, S.L.
Polígono Industrial Parcelas 27-30
13640 - Herencia (Ciudad Real)
Spain
Phone: 34926574710
Fax: 34926572296
Email: fiberglass@t-fiberglass.com
S4
POLYMERICS, GMBH
S2
SME Proposer(s)
Germany
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
Comments
34 - Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers
60 - Land transport; transport via pipelines
24 - Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
24 - Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
SME manufacturer of trucks boxes. Carriage makers.SME of refrigerating transports.
Chemical company producer of plastic products.Research centres specialised in chemistry
of the plastic.
Last update
18/6/2001
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-00869
Acronym
OPTIDEBRI
Proposal title
OPTIMAL SELLECTION AND REUSE OF CONSTRUCTIONDEBRIS
Abstract
The increase of the construction debris mainly due to renewal of the buildings and the
associated dump solution begins to have a significant environment importance The main
problem in the reuse of the construction debris is their variability which makes very
difficult to define their characteristics and so to achieve uniformity of the recycled
products. This project as the aim of defining strategies for optimal demolishing at the
site, to develop techniques to separate the debris, to define the best characteristics of the
crushed fragments, and the best proportions in the debris mix, and to define the type of
construction elements that are more appropriate for each selection of debris. Prototypes
of the systems to separate the debris will be implemented and some construction elements
will be built and tested with optimal debris.
Key Action
GROW-5. RTD activities of a generic nature : Materials and their technologies for
production and transformation and new and improved materials and production technologies
in the steel field
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Company size
RUI OLIVEIRA
LOBBE TRANSLICON, LDA
RUA GIL VICENTE LT 59QTA DAS LARANJEIRAS
2865-089 - FERNÃO FERRO - SEIXAL
Portugal
Phone: 212122170
Fax: 212122120
S3
SME Proposer(s)
MAN.TA. INGROSS S.R.L.
Italy
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
45 - Construction
Comments
Last update
18/6/2001
S3
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-00870
Acronym
CAREA
Proposal title
CAROB BEAN OR GUAR: DEVELOPING AN ANTI-FRAUD METHODOLOGY
Abstract
European Directive (98/86/EC) presents an important gap in the technical description of
procedure to distinguish between two food additives E-410 (carob bean) and E-412 (guar).
This fact allows the fraud on the use and on the purity ofspecific additives by end users
European companies are in a disadvantaged situation respecting Asian ones. The useof
E-412 instead of E-410 affect directly to European market. The undetectableadulteration
of carob bean gum batches with guar gum, affect to the price of theproduct. The
adulteration (10-40%) causes reduction of the price of some batches(70-90%) of the real
costs. The fraud supposes an illegal and uncontroled competence against European
companies. As consequence, the actual situation actsindirectly on sustainable growth of
their employs.That is why is necessary the development of a new method capable to
discriminatebetween both types of additives to give solution to this problem.
Key Action
GROW-6. RTD activities of a generic nature : Measurement and testing
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 8 months
Company size
Mr. Gregorio BIBILONI
CAROB S.A.
Gremi de Celleters 143
07141 - Marratxi
Spain
Phone: 34971604480
Fax: 34971604764
Internet: http://www.carob.es
S3
SME Proposer(s)
GEL STAR IMPORT-EXPORT GMBH
Last update
18/6/2001
Germany
S2
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-00871
Acronym
TAR
Proposal title
BRANDING SHEEP WITH TAR PITCH: DEVELOPING AN ECO-EFFICIENT
PROCESS FOR WOOL TREATMENT
Abstract
The traditional method of branding causes serious problems to wool manufacturers because
it supposes huge technological difficulties on the wool treatment. In the industrial process
one of the steps consists on the treatment with strong detergents and sulphuric acid, which
promote formation of lipid (tar pitch and coloured wax) tangles. Those tangles are very
difficult to separate from the wool. Most companies separate it manually using hazardous
organic solvents obtaining poor results. Workers using Pulverised trichloridethilene carry
out the treatment of wool assuming high health risk and causing water and atmosphere
pollution. Despite efforts, wool obtained presents small black spots, which can not be
separated. Theproblem is solved with a rude method: using dark tinctures to unmask black
spots in woollen products. A new chemical process based on Eco-friendly products could
solve this problem, which affects both company benefits and environment and health
workers.
Key Action
GROW-1. Key action: Innovative products, processes and organisation
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 8 months
Company size
MR. CARLOS RODRIGUEZ ARIAS
CIPRIANO RODRIGUEZ ARIAS, S.A.
RODRIGUEZ YAGÜE 26.
37700 - BEJAR (SALAMANCA)
Spain
Phone: 923400300
Fax: 923400302
S4
SME Proposer(s)
M. CARMONA S.A.
Portugal
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
17 - Manufacture of textiles
24 - Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
Comments
Last update
18/6/2001
S4
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-00883
Acronym
Fob'O'Tec
Proposal title
Automating the Assembly of Footwear with Bottom StitchingTechniques
Abstract
During Step One the necessary preparations for a Step Two Proposal are planned. The
Exploratory Phase will comprise a detailed literature study, including the study of available
patents. This goes together with a detailed market analysis. A search for appliable systems
already existing will be included, too. A feasibility study is to be carried out. During the
time of the Exploratory Award the SME proposers will have to look for further partners.
The Step Two proposal aims at the development of a sewing automate able to stitch the
soles of shoes to the upper parts. Up to now no such machinery system is known. So the
work that must be carried out in order to sew soles of shoes to the upper parts is to be done
"by hand". The work is tedious and also dangerous for the worker to do.The development
of this machinery system which application is not limited to t:he use in shoe
manufacturing will be carried out by at least one machine manufacturer in close
co-operation with shoe manufacturers.
Key Action
GROW-1. Key action: Innovative products, processes and organisation
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Company size
Mr. Hans AGNE
AMS GMBHAGNE MASCHINEN- UND STAHLBAU
Flugplatz Gebäude 62
66482 - Zweibrücken
Germany
Phone: 49633241911
Fax: 49633241900
S3
SME Proposer(s)
LIMA & RESENDE, LD^A.
Portugal
S3
MARI
Greece
S2
Last update
18/6/2001
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-00885
Acronym
STARCHLAYER
Proposal title
THE
PRODUCTION OF EASILY RECYCLABLE CO-EXTRUDED SHEETS BASED IN
USE OF A RENEWABLE BIOPOLYMER AS INNER LAYER
Abstract
Complex co-extrusions offer good barrier properties against water vapour, gasesand
aromas, together with outstanding mechanical properties. During extrusion andvacuum
forming a lot of waste is produced. For several years now the SME proposershave been
looking at different technical solutions to efficiently separate thedifferent co-extruded
layers in order to recover and thus reuse valuable polymers,such as polystyrene. The
proposed RTD work will focus on the production of easilyrecyclable co-extruded sheets
based in the use of a renewable biopolymer as innerlayer. The use of a biopolymer as inner
layer in the food container sheets, canselectively facilitate the adhesion of layers - by
dissolving it in hot water, forinstance. A broad range of separation techniques is then
available to separate thedifferent layers. In this way, fabrication losses can directly be
recycled and reprocessed internally leading to a reduction in waste (up to 40 %).
Key Action
GROW-1. Key action: Innovative products, processes and organisation
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Mr. DANIEL TUDELA
ENVASES DEL VALLES, S.A.
PORVENIR S/N -ZONA INDUSTRIAL SUR
08450 - LLINARS DEL VALLES (BARCELONA)
Spain
Phone: 34938427000
Fax: 34938412465
Email: dtudela@edv.es
Internet: http://www.edv.es
Company size
S4
SME Proposer(s)
INTEGRATED RECYCLING SYSTEMS
Last update
18/6/2001
United Kingdom
S3
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-00889
Acronym
P.L.U.S.
Proposal title
Research and Development of a New Plumb Line Universal Monitoring System
Abstract
The project aims at the research and development of a new range of instruments, based on
the plumb-line principle but with innovative measuring techniques, to monitor rotations that
may occur to foundations or structures. They will offer increased precision and reliability
coupled with cost curbing down to roughly 1/3. They will be equipped with high friendly
interface for easy utilisation even by unskilled users and employment in stand-alone
configurations or in automated survey systems. They will replace, almost entirely, the
various measuring techniques so far in use which are very expensive and therefore have a
limited utilisation. Massive monitoring on world-wide scale of civil engineering works - e.g.
dams, bridges, ports, communication lines, etc. - could be achieved at much reduced costs
with improved precision and reliability thus resulting in increased safety conditions of
population leaving nearby .
Key Action
GROW-1. Key action: Innovative products, processes and organisation
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Eng. FRANCO ROBOTTI
Company size
ADVANCED GEOTECHNICAL INSTRUMENTATION SYSTEMS & CONSULTING
Via Aldo Moro 2
20060 - LISCATE
Italy
Phone: 39029587690
Fax: 39029578381
Email: agisco@yacc.it
S2
ARS ENGINEERINGCONSULTORES TÉCNICOS E
REPRESENTAÇOES
S2
SME Proposer(s)
Portugal
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
45 - Construction
29 - Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
73-L - Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
Comments
Last update
18/6/2001
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-00890
Acronym
STERNUMSUTURE
Proposal title
BIOABSORBABLE IMPLANT MATERIALS FOR CLOSING OF STERNOTOMY
Abstract
The operative procedure for heart surgery uses uncontrolled mechanical forces via stainless
steel wires over the sectioned sternum. The incidence of this kind of problems involves
about 10% of all operated patients. Hence, to date the increasing rate of both the
morbidity and mortality, due to such kind of complications, constitutes a genuine problem to
the patient, his family and the community as a whole. The goal of the project is to
develop new biodegradable implants (band and wires) that will replace the current used
stainless wires, and have no negative impact on patients' health and quality of life. In
this way we hope to eliminate uncontrolled operative procedure that is undoubtedly
responsible for the suture complications immediately postoperatively on the one hand and
functional (normal breathing) limitations on the other hand. The final deliverables will be:
- An improved resorbable implant (biomaterial band and wires) - A new set of
instruments helping the surgeon to properly apply the biomaterial - A new surgical
Protocol to be verified in a prospective clinical trial.
Key Action
GROW-5. RTD activities of a generic nature : Materials and their technologies for
production and transformation and new and improved materials and production technologies
in the steel field
Start date
20/09/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
20/09/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Company size
Prof. Pertti TORMALA
BIONX IMPLANTS LTD
Hermlenkatu 6-8 L
PO Box 3
33721 - TAMPERE
Finland
Phone: 358405146944
Fax: 35833434820
Email: tormala@cc.cut.fi
Internet: http://www.blonximplants.com
S4
SME Proposer(s)
MEDICREA
France
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
33 - Manufacture of medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks
Comments
Last update
18/6/2001
S3
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-00903
Acronym
COATSOW
Proposal title
TOWARDS ZERO-WASTE PRODUCTION IN SLAUGHTERS AND TANNERIES AS
A RESULT OF A SYMBIOTIC INTERACTION.
Abstract
Coat sow residues (hair of animals) can not be recovered and recycled becauseserious
technological difficulties for its treatment by any method considered.That is why coat sow
residues are, at the end, dumped into urban landfills. In some cases those organic residues
suppose up to 80% of the whole volume of wastes located in landfillsDeveloping a
profitable methodology to transform it in compost will solve this problem. Moreover, the
use of such a rich product could generate a compost with a high added value because high
nitrogen levels of this residue. The actual tendency on the utilisation of compost by
farmers is growing up. This methodology permits the reduction of the landfill pressure
through the recycle of the organic residues. The implementation of this methodology
suppose the symbiotic collaboration between slaughters/tanneries, transformation
companies and farmers that will close a cycle of life where should generate a considerable
number of specialised employees
Key Action
GROW-1. Key action: Innovative products, processes and organisation
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 8 months
Company size
Mr. SANTIAGO MARTIN-GOMEZ
EMBUTIDOS Y JAMONES FERMIN, S.L.
Ctra. Salamanca, Km 77.3
37624 - LA ALBERCA
Spain
Phone: 34923415135
Fax: 34923415252
Email: fermin@verial.es
Internet: www.fermin.verial.esz
S3
SME Proposer(s)
QUAL - FORMAÇÃO E SERVIÇOS E? GESTÃO DA
QUALIDADE LOLA.
Last update
18/6/2001
Portugal
S2
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-00909
Acronym
GAS PHASE DEVOC
Proposal title
V.O.C. oxydation using electric discharges and catalytic bed
Abstract
Aim of this research is to develop a new process for V.O.C. (Volatile Organic Compounds)
destruction, in order to satisfy the new thresholds foreseen by the Community rules, by
employing a very innovative synergy between electric arc and catalytic bed. One task is
the optimization between cleaning efficiency and installation and operating costs. The
industrial sectors which could apply this technology mainly are all those using solvents in
their production processes. Since this new process can destroy even odours,
micropollutants and bacteria, a further employment field concern the cleaning of air in
rooms with people (e.g. hospitals, schools..). Actually, we consider that the research will
attend its primary tasks in case of demonstration that the new plants can have more
economic installation costs of 15% and operating costs reduced of 30% compared to
plants using the best known technologies and working in the same running conditions and
efficiency.
Key Action
GROW-1. Key action: Innovative products, processes and organisation
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 4 months
Company size
Ing. ERNESTO BARDELLI
H.R.S. ENGINEERING
VIA DE GASPERI, 68
21010 - FERNO
Italy
Phone: 390331726111
Fax: 390331726104
Email: hrseng@tin.it
S2
SME Proposer(s)
PRODUIT BERGER SA
Last update
France
18/6/2001
S3
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-00911
Acronym
Prestress - GRC
Proposal title
Innovative Prestress Systems for G.R.CStrutural Elements
Abstract
The GRC precast structural elements have high durability as no steel is incorporated.
Unfortunately use this material prestress must be applied. The use of unbounded prestress
presents some technical problems related to steel relaxation and to the anchorage systems.
Besides that to obtain elements corrosion free prestress tendons must be made of non
metallic materials, namely fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) tendons, made of glass , aramid
or carbon fibres. The use of these materials in prestress presents technical difficulties
namely associated with their interaction and adherence with GRC. If these problems are
overcome then the precast industry has quitea new material with economical,
social/environment advantages and with a very high durability. This project as the aim of
developing new prestress systems to be applied in GRC structural elements,with the
emphasis in the use of FRP tendons. Solutions for the rope protection, adherence,
anchorage, prestress control and prestress behaviour along time will be analysed.
Prototypes of GRC element prestressed with the new systems will be built and tested.
Key Action
GROW-5. RTD activities of a generic nature : Materials and their technologies for
production and transformation and new and improved materials and production technologies
in the steel field
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Company size
Mr ALBERTO VIEIRA
PAVICENTRO - PRÉ-FABRICACÃO, SA
EIXO - AVEIRO
Apartado 2
3801-501 - AVEIRO
Portugal
Phone: 00351234920200
Fax: 00351234920201
S4
SME Proposer(s)
PRECOMPRESSI CENTRO NORD
Italy
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
45 - Construction
Comments
Last update
18/6/2001
S4
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-00912
Acronym
TOPIC
Proposal title
TEAM AND OPERATIVE PERFORMANCE INFORMATION CAPTURE FOR
FOOTWEAR
Abstract
Shoemaking in the EU is still a labour intensive industry, relying on the individual skills of
production personnel. Individual operators can develop highlevels of skill for specialised
operations but often their productivity is not reflected in the efficiency of the overall
operation, because of dissimilar levelsof skill from other operators. It is an immensely
difficult task to balance the production to maximise these individual skills. Typically an
SME can lose between8-15% of its output from this kind of inefficiency, and with the high
cost oflabour in most EU countries, inefficiency of this magnitude seriously erodes the
ability of manufactures to compete with cheaper, imported products. This projectwill
develop a work recording system to monitor individual operator's productivityand relate
these to a group or team activity. The system will display informationto allow the user to
modify working methods, rebalance workflow and identifytraining opportunities.
Key Action
GROW-1. Key action: Innovative products, processes and organisation
Start date
20/09/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
20/09/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Company size
MR DEAN CLARKE
WILLIAM GREEN & SON LTD
QUEEN STREET
NN10 0AB - RUSHDEN, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
United Kingdom
Phone: 441933358734
Fax: 441933410106
S4
SME Proposer(s)
TSAGALIDIS ANASTASIOS
Greece
S3
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
19 - Tanning and dressing of leather; manufacture of luggage, handbags, saddlery, harness and
footwear
Comments
IN VARIOUS SECTORS OF MANUFACTURE
Last update
18/6/2001
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-00914
Acronym
WOODSAND
Proposal title
Development of new devices for the sanding of wood varnishedpieces with special
profiles.
Abstract
Now, the sanded of wood pieces with special profiles is a manual operation sincemachines
or devices that could adapt theirself to the forms of the piece do notexist. This manual
operation is expensive, slow and lead to discontinuities in thesandpapering that decrease
the quality of the product. In addition, each doorpiece has to be process separately in
several production processes.The objective is to develop a new highly reliable machine
with specialheadstocks that adapt to the contour of the piece exerting the same pressure in
the entire surface. These headstocks will be of an adaptable soft material like rubber or
fatty foams. Specific RTD goal is to shortened the production phase by60% more and
over, processing all the different pieces of the door together in asingle production process,
so that raw materials and natural resources will besaved.
Key Action
GROW-1. Key action: Innovative products, processes and organisation
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 8 months
Company size
Mr. Alberto HERNÁNDEZ REDONDO
BRICO BLOCK, S.A.
Carretera de Tembleque s/n.
45860 - Villacañas (Toledo)
Spain
Phone: 34925200900
Fax: 34925201273
S4
SME Proposer(s)
QUICKWOOD, S.R.L.
Italy
S3
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
Comments
20 - Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of
articles of straw and plaiting materials
29 - Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
36 - Manufacture of furniture; manufacturing n.e.c.
SMEs manufacturers of either wood doors or furnitures.SMEs machinery manufacturers.
Centre of technology of the wood.Research centre specialised in industrial machinery.
Last update
18/6/2001
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-00916
Acronym
LUBEXME
Proposal title
NEW MIXED METHOD COMBINING EXTRACTION BY SUPERCRITICAL FLUIDS
AND ULTRAFILTRATION BY MEMBRANES FOR THE REGENERATION OF USED
LUBRICANT OIL WASTES
Abstract
The main objective of the project is the development of a cost effective, new mixed
method of regenerat:ion of used lubricant oil into clean lubricant bases, that combines the
utilisation of extraction by supercritical fluids andultra-filtration by membranes. The
objective comprises both the theoreticalresearch and practical implementation:1. Precise
design of the physical-chemicalprocesses and their optimisation for regenerating used
lubricant oil at alaboratory scale.2. Practical implementation of the designed method by
building aregeneration installation at a prototype or semi-industrial scale capable of
producing acceptable clean lubricant bases in a cost-effective way.There is a good
opportunity for SMEs by filling the gap in the technological offerfor regeneration of used
lubricant oils to obtain high quality lubricant bases,that is practically non existent in many
European countries or is inaccessiblefrom the economical point of vieuw for SMEs, in
some others.
Key Action
GROW-1. Key action: Innovative products, processes and organisation
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 8 months
graduate Vicente GALVÁN
APROVECHAMIENTO Y VALORIZACIÓN DE RESIDUOS. S.L.
C/ Orense, 85
28020 - MADRID
Spain
Phone: 913511938
Fax: 913511830
Email: inquco@arrakis.es
Company size
S2
SME Proposer(s)
CAPA-VEÍCULOS E MÁQUINAS INDUSTRIAIS,LDA. Portugal
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
Comments
37 - Recycling
73-L - Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
SMEs : recycling ( treatment of industrial wastes ) & manufacturing of equipment for the
chemical industry, companies. RTD performers: Universities, technological centres &
companies with expertise in extraction by supercritical fluids & ultrafiltration by
membranes.
Last update
18/6/2001
S3
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-00918
Acronym
SUPERSYN
Proposal title
Continuous clean production of fine chemicals in supercritical carbon dioxide
Abstract
Supercritical CO2 is an attractive medium for the cleaner synthesis of fine chemicals,
offering the possibility of process intensification, increased selectivity and reduced
environmtental impact. Recent research has demonstrated that continuous supercritical
reactors can have distinct advantages for hydrogenation and other reactions, However,
there is relatively little fundamental understanding of why these reactors are so effective.
The project will therefore undertake investigations of phase behaviour, measurement of
reaction kinetics and modelling at laboratory scale, and then proceed to develop scale up
rules for industrial reactors. The Friedel-Crafts reaction will serve as a first demonstration
of the knowhow gained, but a wider range of reactions will also be studied, including
etherification and dehydrogenation. The prime proposer is Thomas Swan & Co, a UK
SME: chemicals manufacturer with an interest in exploiting supercritical fluids as reaction
solvents.
Key Action
GROW-1. Key action: Innovative products, processes and organisation
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project RTD Project (Collaborative Research)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 5 months
Company size
Dr Stephen ROSS
THOMAS SWAN & CO LTD
Crookhall
DH8 7ND - Consett
United Kingdom
Phone: 441207505131
Fax: 441207590467
Email: skross@macline.co.uk
S4
SME Proposer(s)
NWA GMBH
Germany
Last update
18/6/2001
S2
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-00920
Acronym
Radar-Flow
Proposal title
Advanced Flow Meter to Measure the Flow of Liquids in PartiallyFilled Pipes
Abstract
All over Europe today there is a great need to accurately measure the amount of sewage
water flowing through a pipe to retain tight control of the treatment process and thus
ensure an efficient and environmentally safe operation. However, the current methods
experience significant problems when trying to measure either open channel flow or the
flow in partially filled closed pipes. In this context it is found that there is a great need for
a simple, inexpensive and accurate flow measuring system that remains reliable in partially
filled and open flow systems. The project aims to develop a flow meter based on high
frequency radar technology using a partnership of organisations that combines proven
research ability with market driven demands and consumer expertise. This partnership will
give the project an excellent chance of success and will eventually lead to the
exploitation of the proposed radar and signal processing technologies as well as widespread
use of the flow meter.
Key Action
GROW-5. RTD activities of a generic nature : Materials and their technologies for
production and transformation and new and improved materials and production technologies
in the steel field
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project RTD Project (Collaborative Research)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Company size
Mr Jens KRUSE
MJK AUTOMATION A/S
Byageren 7
DK - 2850 - Naerum
Denmark
Phone: 4545560656
Fax: 4545560646
Email: jk@mjk.dk
Internet: www.mjk.dk
S3
SME Proposer(s)
INNOSENT GMBH
Last update
Germany
18/6/2001
S2
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-00927
Acronym
REPOCH
Proposal title
Recycling methodologies for photographic chemicals resulting in usable products.
Abstract
Photographic processing resul ts in large quantities of liquid effluent which is a concern for
the environment. The aim of the project is to develop a multi-step process for the
treatment of photographic liquid wastes, with the following characteristics and
advantages:- Treatment of all types of was te photographic chemicals Processing
without producing any additional new waste Reclamation of valuable products (e.g. silver,
NH3-solutions) Processing with minimal energy input by means of heat coupling. The
process will require a number of regenerative, evaporation and rectification steps.
However, different sectors (printing works, photographic laboratories, hospitals, PCB
manufacturers, reprography shops etc.) use different solutions and chemicals. The object
of this project is to realise a process suitable for all photographic chemicals.
Key Action
GROW-1. Key action: Innovative products, processes and organisation
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Company size
Dr Volker AURICH
CES B.V
Wildekamp 1B
6704 AT - Wageningen
The Netherlands
Phone: 31317421114
Fax: 31317424716
Email: ces@bart.nl
Internet: www.bart.nl/~credo
S3
SME Proposer(s)
BREMER
Germany
SONDERABFALL-BERATUNGSGESELLSCHAFT MBH
Last update
18/6/2001
S3
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-00929
Acronym
SEN-SAW
Proposal title
Development of strain and torque sensors based upon surface acoustic waves
technology
Abstract
Surface acoustic waves (SAWs) occur at the interface of an elastic medium. The waves can
be used to detect physical parameters at the surface such as strain, torque, pressure and
temperature. The concept of SAW sensors has been proved at a scientific level but the
industrial applications are very limited indeed. The potential for SAW sensors as a
contact-less, low-cost and reliable sensor is enormous. This project will develop SAW
sensors capable to operate for many different applications such as brushless DC motors,
mixers for the food and chemical industry, electrical power tool, condition monitoring of
rotating machines and parts, etc. The project will be an excellent solution for industries
that at present cannot monitor their parts and/or processes due to lack of suitable sensors
and will generate important markets within Europe.
Key Action
GROW-6. RTD activities of a generic nature : Measurement and testing
Start date
20/09/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project RTD Project (Collaborative Research)
SME Coordinator
20/09/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Company size
Mr Andrew WILKINS
ISA DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED
Pyndar Lodge
WR8 0DN - Hanley Swan
United Kingdom
Phone: 441684311550
Fax: 441684311660
Email: andy@isadevs.co.uk
Internet: www.isadevs.co.uk
S2
SME Proposer(s)
CORRELATION SYSTEMS LTD
Last update
Israel
18/6/2001
S3
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-00932
Acronym
ANOBA
Proposal title
New Accurate Batch Anodising Technology
Abstract
Alucol as a SME's involved in batch anodising of aluminium products, e.g. in architectural
applications, is underpressure from legally enforced reductions in energy consumption,
competitive coating techniques, like powder coating, and market demands for
reproducible and sustainabe products. Using existing anodising technology a distribution of
oxide layer thickness and quality over a batch of products is obtained, resulting in longer
process times than necessary and insufficient reproducibility of coloured oxide layers.
This forces us and other European SME's to seek new ways to improve the energy
efficiency and accuracy of current batch anodising technology and thereby safeguarding
and widening our market. It is the objective of this proposal to improve the process of
industrial batch anodising with respect to the energy efficiency and the quality of the
anodic layer by the introduction of new process technology, designed on the base of
computer simulations and accurate electrochemical data. The hence obtained precise
prediction and control of process will lead the way to an improvement of the energy
efficiency with 25% by a reduction in process time.
Key Action
GROW-5. RTD activities of a generic nature : Materials and their technologies for
production and transformation and new and improved materials and production technologies
in the steel field
Start date
20/09/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
20/09/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 11 months
Company size
IR. J.S.H. GIESBERTS
ALUCOL BV
SOERENDONCK 3
PO Box 4403
6086 ZG - NEER, LIMBURG
The Netherlands
Phone: 31475591155
Fax: 31475594508
S3
SME Proposer(s)
ELSYCA N.V.
Belgium
Last update
18/6/2001
S2
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-00939
Acronym
Machine Guarding Device
Proposal title
Innovative Trip Device for Machine Guarding
Abstract
Annually, the EU suffers from 8,000 fatalities by machine operations and 2,000,000 severe
accidents with machinery. One of the reasons is that available machine guarding solutions
(e.g. pressure-sensitive safety mats, light curtains) are expensive. A promising system for
human detection could be developed which can be used to guard a machine. This
technology is based on the physical principle of change of attenuation in an optical fiber,
when a force is applied on that fiber . This change of attenuation can be detected by a
photo cell to trigger a machine stop. Among other advantages, a 70% lower costprice than
current pressure-sensitive safety mats/bars and light curtains is anticipated. Once this
technology becomes available to themarket, a higher level of machinery safety could be
achieved against lower costs. The proposed project is defined to develop a trip device for
machinery safety. After analysing and researching materials and components, a prototype
system will be built and extensively tested, both in laboratory and in practical applications.
Key Action
GROW-1. Key action: Innovative products, processes and organisation
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Company size
Mr. Johan DIJKSTRA
LIGHTSPEED SECURITY SYSTEMS BV
Kennedyboulevard 640
1931 XM - Egmond aan Zee
The Netherlands
Phone: 072-506-6135
Fax: 072-506-6230
S2
SME Proposer(s)
P. BOONEN & CO
Belgium
S3
PASSENGER LIFT SERVICES
United Kingdom
S3
Last update
18/6/2001
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-00952
Acronym
FAST-FEEDER
Proposal title
DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF A HIGH-SPEED CONTAINER FEEDER FOR
SHORT SEA SHIPPING
Abstract
The growing congestion on European highways increasingly demands for shiftingcargo
transport from road to other modes of transport like railways andparticularly waterways.
This means that ships have to become more competitive withrespect to the other modes
of transport. For container transport, improvedconcepts for vessels and efficient cargo
handling and transhipment systems areneeded.The main research goal is, therefore, to
design and develop a high-speed containerfeeder for more competitive and reliable short
sea shipping with the followingmain specifications: 350 TEU capacity, 130 m length,
16-18 m width, 6-7 m draughtand better hydro-dynamics allowing it to go 50 %- faster (=
21 to 25 knots) thancurrent feeders under the same operational conditions. Low operating
costs (70-80% of conventional design). A 20-30 weight reduction by the use of high
tensilesteel aluminium and composite materials. Improved fuel efficiency (15%) by the use
of combined contra-rotating propeller-rudder system.
Key Action
GROW-3. Key action: Land transport and marine technologies
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project RTD Project (Collaborative Research)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 12 months
Mr. Willem W.N. VAN DIJKE
HOLLAND MAAS SHIPPING B.V.
Albert Plesmanweg
PO Box 59235
3088 GB - Rotterdam
The Netherlands
Phone: 31104913400
Fax: 31104298835
Email: office@holland-maas.nl
Company size
S3
SME Proposer(s)
TMP - TRANSPORTES MARITIMOS DE PORTUGAL, Portugal
SA
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
Comments
35.1 - Building and repairing of ships and boats
29 - Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
ShipbuilderShip propulsion specialist
Last update
18/6/2001
S2
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-00955
Acronym
ANTHURASYSPACK
Proposal title
DEVELOPMENT OF A PACKAGING SYSTEM FOR EFFICIENT HANDLING OF
VULNERABLE CUT FLOWERS (ANTHURIUMS)
Abstract
Anthurium cut flowers are very vulnerable flowers. Although, maximum care is taken
during harvesting, handling and transport, the number of wasted/spent flowers is
significant. There is also a very strong desire to change the way of packaging. The present
labour-intensive manual packing process causes repetitive strain injuries (RSI) and is a
major organisational burden for the Anthurium cut flower producers. The main research
objectives are: 1) to develop an environmentally friendly packaging concept that ensure
safe and efficient handling through the chain: harvesting, packaging, transportation and
unpacking; 2) to develop a sorting, processing and packaging process that is able to
automatically and efficlently pack the flowers in transport boxes ; 3 ) to develop a new
method of organising flower product:ion, service and logistics reduce cost by 30 %; 4) o
improve the image of Anthurium, cut flowers by ensuring ease of handling and 100%
protection against premature deterioration .
Key Action
GROW-1. Key action: Innovative products, processes and organisation
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 12 months
Company size
Mr. Cees Jan VAN DER STOEP
ANTHURIUMKWEKERIJ C.J. VAN DER STOEP
De Wateringhe 6
2661 GP - Bergschenhoek
The Netherlands
Phone: 31105220262
Fax: 31105221030
Email: cjstoep@wxs.nl
S2
SME Proposer(s)
ANTHURIUMKWEKERIJ MIDDENDORP
KERREMANS
Belgium
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
Comments
1 - Agriculture, hunting and related service activities
29 - Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
Anthurium producersFlower processing equipment manufacturer
Last update
18/6/2001
S2
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-00956
Acronym
SAFECOAT
Proposal title
STRAIN-, AGE-, AND FATIGUE RESISTANT ENVIRONMENTAL COATINGOPTIONS AND TESTS
Abstract
REPAIR AND UPGRADING OF STEEL OPERATING IN CONTACT WITH SEAWATER,
HAVE SAVED OUR CUSTOMERS UP TO 70% OF THEIR INVESTMENT IN NEW
EQUIPMENT. THE SAFECOAT PROJECT SHOULD PROVIDE THE RESEARCH
NEEDED TO PROVE AND DEVELOP THIS CHALLANGE TO IMPROVE THE
CHOICE, APPLICATION AND CORROSION PROTECTION OF COATINGS FOR
NEWBUILDING AND MAINTENANCE OF SHIPS BY : - TEST THE STRAIN
CAPABILITY OF AGED COATING OF SHIP STRUCTURE; - INVESTIGATE
MICROBIAL CORROSION OF COATED STEEL IN CONTACT WITH SEAWATER; INVESTIGATE SULFATE REDUCING BACTERIA IN BIOFILMS; - DESCRIBE THE
SOCIOECONOMICAL IMPACT OF OPTIMAL CHOICE AND APPLICATION OF
COATINGS. INDEPENDENT TESTS OF OPTIONAL COATINGS AND SURFACE
PREPARATION, SHOULD PROVE HOWOUR COATING SERVICES CAN IMPROVE
SUSTAINABILITY AND LIFE CYCLE COST OF SHIPS. TO EXPLORE THIS
POTENTIAL WE NEED TO PREPARE A STEP 2 COOPERATIVE RESEARCH
(CRAFT)PROJECT.
Key Action
GROW-3. Key action: Land transport and marine technologies
Start date
20/09/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
20/09/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 3 months
Company size
Mr. TOMMY THOERN
COMPOSITE TECHNOLOGY EUROPE HB
TILLGAENLIGHETEN 1
41701 - GOETEBORG
Sweden
Phone: 4631222560
Fax: 4631222563
S2
SME Proposer(s)
D CLARK LTD
United Kingdom
S2
NATLAND KOMPOSITT A/S
Norway
S2
Last update
18/6/2001
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-00969
Acronym
WEALSTELT
Proposal title
Welding of Aluminium to Steel by means of Laser Technology
Abstract
Welding aluminium to steel can be used for many interesting possibili- ties. One of the
most important applications can be found in yacht and ship building and transportation
industries. Here, the welding of the two materials can lead to enormous weight savings and
conse-quently to reduction of gas emission and fuel savings. Until recently, it was
impossible to join aluminium to steel by means of welding. However, new possibilities arise
with the development of high-powered laser technology. This project aims to perform a
co-operative research to the development of methods and techniques to weld aluminium to
steel.A characteristic of such welding is that 3-D welding is required. This requires the
use of a high powered Nd:YAG laser and robots.
Key Action
GROW-3. Key action: Land transport and marine technologies
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 12 months
Company size
Ir. Johan, Hendrik, Willem, Meyndert STOUTEN
SMST DESIGNERS & CONSTRUCTORS BV
Edisonstraat 15
8801 PN - Franeker
The Netherlands
Phone: 31517393866
Fax: 31517394939
Email: info@SMST.NL
Internet: WWW.SMST.NL
S3
SME Proposer(s)
LASINDÚSTRIA - TECNOLOGIA LASER, SA
Portugal
S2
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
35 - Manufacture of other transport equipment
11 - Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas; service activities incidental to oil and gas
extraction, excluding surveying
34 - Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers
Comments
Last update
18/6/2001
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-00979
Acronym
MONSTER
Proposal title
MONITORING NOISE AT EUROPEAN AIRPORTS
Abstract
Harmful effects of noise caused by the flight operations are becoming more and more
important for communities living in the neighboring areas, and Governments impose
measures to monitor and control noise exposure. Many European countries are poorly
prepared to deal with the airport noise problem, that currently can be managed only by
expensive systems almost exclusively produced by US and other non-European companies.
The goal of MONSTER is the realization of a low-cost system and services to enable final
users (airports, neighbouring communities) to deal with the airport noise. The
exploitation of the results will allow the SME proposers to conquer a significant share of
the market. The key technical idea to achieve a substantial cost reduction is based on the
development of an optimisation model focused on the placement and number of sensors,
whose deployment is currently performed in a heuristic, subjective way, that very often
exceeds largely the optimal configuration.
Key Action
GROW-2. Key action: Sustainable mobility and intermodality
Start date
6/03/2001
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
7/03/2002
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Company size
Dr, Ing. ANTONIO TAMBURRO
AIR SUPPORT S.R.L
Via S. Tommaso D'Aquino 46
00136 - ROMA
Italy
Phone: 39815983152
Fax: 39815983152
Email: TAMBAIRS@tin.it
S2
SME Proposer(s)
DATA CONTROL SERVICIOS INFORMÁTICOS, S.A.
Last update
18/6/2001
Spain
S4
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-00981
Acronym
SMART-GLUE-SPRAY
Proposal title
INNOVATIVE SPRAY SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLED BINDERDISTRIBUTION IN
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION PROCESS OF WOOD-BASED PANELS
Abstract
The present project is intended to develop an innovative system for the controlled
distribution of binder on loose particles in the process of production of wood-based panels.
The prior art main drawback is related to the relative low control on quantity and
uniformity of applied binder. To overcome such drawback it will be realised an innovative
system based on electrostatic charging of binder drops and then spraying them on loose
wood particles. The R&D activity will be focused on the development of an electrostatic
charging device and of a spraying device and particularly on their integration in a reliable
and efficient system, useful for binder distribution phase in industrial wood-based panels
manufacturing process. Main expected results are: more uniform binder distribution on
wood particles and lower binder quantity necessary to obtain excellent quality wood-based
panels.
Key Action
GROW-1. Key action: Innovative products, processes and organisation
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 10 months
Company size
Mr. MASSIMO BONFATTI
E.T.A. S.R.L.
VIA DELLA TECNICA, 12/C
S.R.L.
41051 - CASTELNUOVO RANGONE (MO)
Italy
Phone: 39059537043
Fax: 39059536526
Email: BONFATTI@ETA-ENGINEERING.IT
S3
SME Proposer(s)
J.M. COLOMER S.A.
Spain
S2
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
73 - Research and development
29 - Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
20 - Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of
articles of straw and plaiting materials
51 - Wholesale trade and commission trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
Comments
Last update
18/6/2001
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-00989
Acronym
HIPEDHIPS
Proposal title
DEVELOPMENT OF A PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF HIGH
PERFORMANCE, NEAR NET SHAPE ORTHOPAEDIC PROSTHESES.
Abstract
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 Isostatic 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 permita 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 newforming
processes and prediction / characterisation technologies needed to produce these
components along with mechanical / clinical tests needed to gain approval from the
relevant medical bodies.
Key Action
GROW-1. Key action: Innovative products, processes and organisation
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 9 months
Company size
Mr. Mike TUKE
FINSBURY INSTRUMENTS LTD
13 Mole Business Park, Randalls Road
KT22 0BA - Leatherhead
United Kingdom
Phone: 441372360830
Fax: 441372360779
Email: mike.tuke@finsbury.org
S3
SME Proposer(s)
LIVALLCO STAL AB
Sweden
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
33 - Manufacture of medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks
Comments
We are searching for SME partners with any of the following business interests.Computer
simulation, capsule design & fabrication, Hot Isostatic Pressing.
Last update
18/6/2001
S2
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01003
Acronym
SU.EL.MO
Proposal title
SUBMERSIBLE ELECTRICAL MOTOR
Abstract
The envisaged R&D project aims to develop a 6"" high efficiency squirrel cage submersible
asynchronous motor, designed to increase by at least 50% the pumping power which can
be provided by small pumps employed within small wells (typically 6 inch), improving at
the same time characteristics of reliability, environmental compatibility and reduced
maintenance which are even more important for systems operating at high depths. The
project is presented by COVERCO and THIEN, two SMEs specialising in the production
of asynchronous motors generally coupled with centrifugal multistage pumps; the nature of
necessary R&D activities, the novelty of the design and the comprehensive depth of
design analysis required, fall beyond the technical capabilities of the SME proposers, and
the support of external R&D performers is required.
Key Action
GROW-1. Key action: Innovative products, processes and organisation
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 4 months
Company size
Ing. Dipl. Franco NERI
COVERCO SPA
Via Magnadola n°29
31045 - MOTTA DI LIVENZA
Italy
Phone: 3904227616
Fax: 390422768106
Email: Technical@COVERCO.COM
Internet: http : W W W.COVERCO.COM
S4
SME Proposer(s)
THIEN E-MOTOREN GMBH
Austria
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
27 - Manufacture of basic metals
29 - Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
31 - Manufacture of electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c.
Comments
Last update
18/6/2001
S4
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01005
Acronym
Glasspot
Proposal title
A novel approach to glass containment in full-sizepot furnaces.
Abstract
The project will promote improvements in efficiency, quality and safe working practice in
the predominantly SME, European hand-made glass industry, through the adoption of
innovation in pot furnace technology. The project will deliver a pot that avoids the need for
the current seven-day tempering process prior to installation. It will also deliver an
effective coating material and coating process for the pot which will improve glass quality
and eliminate the potentially harmful practice of manually applying molten glass coatings
to the pot surface at elevated temperatures. The new technology based on advanced
materials will improve the efficiency of pot furnaces and thereby increase the yield of
"first quality" glass per pot and more efficient use of resources. The project will thereby
promote modernisation of the industry and contribution to sustainable development.
Key Action
GROW-5. RTD activities of a generic nature : Materials and their technologies for
production and transformation and new and improved materials and production technologies
in the steel field
Start date
20/09/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
20/09/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 9 months
Company size
MR. PAUL DONNELLY
TYRONE CRYSTAL LTD
KILLYBRACKEY
BT71 6TT - DUNGANNON
United Kingdom
Phone: 00441868725335
Fax: 00441868726260
Email: TYRCRYSTAL@aol.com
S4
SME Proposer(s)
MÂLERAS GLASBRUK AB
Last update
Sweden
18/6/2001
S4
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01008
Acronym
PROTECTOR
Proposal title
New Processing System for Pre-Cast Concrete Pipes Production
Abstract
Aim of the presented project is the development of a new concrete processing system
aimed at the construction of pre-cast concrete pipes of small/medium diameter, specially
used in sewage systems. The proposed system will produce more resistant and longer life
concrete pipes by the developemnt of a new mechanical chuck able of a forced conduction
of concrete, managed by a control system able to determine the chuck speed and the
concrete application area depending on a real - time quality control of the pipe under
production. The system will produce great benefits by an environmental point of view,
reducing the infiltration and pipes risk of breaks, and will address the users need of pipes
which require less maintenence.
Key Action
GROW-5. RTD activities of a generic nature : Materials and their technologies for
production and transformation and new and improved materials and production technologies
in the steel field
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 4 months
Company size
Mr. GIUSEPPE COLLE
COLLE S.P.A.
VIALE BELLUNO, 5
32020 - LENTIAI (BL)
Italy
Phone: 00390437552121
Fax: 00390437552255
Email: colletub@tin.it
S4
SME Proposer(s)
WAGENER & POLASCHECK
VERTRIEBSGESELLSCHAFT MBH & CO.KG
Last update
18/6/2001
Germany
S3
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01014
Acronym
INCUT
Proposal title
A NEW CONCEPT OF CUTTING SYSTEMS IN THE FOOTWEAR INDUSTRY
Abstract
Footwear production within the EU is becoming more mechanised and more specialised. In
this frame,the present project intends to improve the cutting systems by means of the
introduction of two innovative systems:- To design a surface defects identification and
classification system based in artificial vision techniques. The information generated by
the system will by passed to the cutting machine allowing to avoid cutting critical shoe
parts from those fault areas identified. This will enable shoe manufacturers to reduce reject
rates of footwear and provide improvements in quality and cutting process efficiency. . To
design and build an innovative system to perform the identification and collection of the
leather pieces obtained after the cutting process with the aim to evaluate its efficiency and
economical feasibility.
Key Action
GROW-1. Key action: Innovative products, processes and organisation
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 8 months
Mr. Vicente ALCOCEL CERDAN
CALZADOS BUNKER S.A.
Poligono Industrial "El Mugron"-C/Velazquez, 7
PO Box 273
02460 - Almansa (Albacete)
Spain
Phone: 34967340358
Fax: 34967345123
Company size
S3
SME Proposer(s)
COMPANHIA DE EQUIPAMIENTOS INDUSTRIALES, Portugal
LDA
S3
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
19 - Tanning and dressing of leather; manufacture of luggage, handbags, saddlery, harness and
footwear
29 - Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
Comments
Last update
18/6/2001
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01031
Acronym
LOADSIZER
Proposal title
VEHICLE LOADING OPTIMISATION SYSTEM
Abstract
The proposed research will improve Road Transport standards by enabling Heavy Goods
Vehicles (HGVs) to be equipped with acurate on-board sensors that will constantlymonitor
loading conditions and reference recorded data against optimised benchmarks. Improved
vehicle control will allow significant safety benefits and long-term economies will accrue
due to operational savings on goods and equipment . The sensors will provide a range of
in-cab displays to facilitate safe and efficient procedures, and operational benefits will
eliminate the possibility of overloading and maximise efficiency. Operators will be able
to ensure that vehicles are loaded to 100% of their designed 'safe-load' parameters to
improve cost-effective operation and avoid censure due to undersized consignments.
Key Action
GROW-3. Key action: Land transport and marine technologies
Start date
20/09/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
20/09/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Company size
MR 01872552801 MOON PHILIP
P & J MOON
THE BARN WHEAL DAVEY FARM, MITHIAN
TR5 OPT - ST AGNES
United Kingdom
S2
SME Proposer(s)
CHIZALO, S.A.
Spain
Last update
18/6/2001
S4
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01052
Acronym
ARCHIBALD
Proposal title
Development of a new type of advanced early walking shoe.
Abstract
The development of new products that incorporate new concepts in children footwear
especially in toddlers is very difficult for the footwear industry. These early years are
critical for children maturation and none or very little research is being doing in the direct
study of design criteria for children footwear. In this project we propose to apply a new
biomechanical concept: to increase the children balance and performance in order to reduce
the risk of falling and tripping and to increase the movement that children can perform.
Criteria will be developed to assess in the design of young children's footwear with the aim
of improve the balance and performance in order to reduce failing and secure a correct
physical and motor maturation of children. For this purpose factors as ankle support, sole
thickness and geometry, antropometrics, slip characteristics, perception of toe cap and back
part, etc. will be studied. The development of design criteria for the manufacturing of
innovative footwear for toddlers will be achieved.
Key Action
GROW-1. Key action: Innovative products, processes and organisation
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Company size
Mr. Leendert STRUIJS
PIEDRO VERKOOPORGANISATIE B.V.
Jan v.d. Heijdenstraat 18-20
ZH Bleiswijk
2665 JA - Bleiswijk
The Netherlands
Phone: 31105215211
Fax: 31105214961
Email: Piedro@Piedro.nl
Internet: www.Piedro.nl
S3
SME Proposer(s)
CAORVI, S.L.
Spain
Last update
18/6/2001
S3
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01053
Acronym
Chemical penetration
Proposal title
Improving chemical penetration during leather manufacture
Abstract
Penetration of process chemicals into and through the structure of hides and skins is a major
factor influencing all stages of leather processing. To make good quality leather these
chemicals need to penetrate through the substance of the skin and into the hierarchy of the
structure consistently and evenly and for economic viability this needs to be achieved as
fast as possible. The proposed project aims to examine the factors affecting penetration and
the information gained will be used to optimise processes. Methods developed to optimise
penetration will result in an improvement in leather quality, and savings through a more
efficient usage of chemicals and reduced energy usage. Reduced processing times will also
facilitate a more rapid response to customer orders.
Key Action
GROW-1. Key action: Innovative products, processes and organisation
Start date
20/09/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
20/09/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 9 months
Company size
Mr William MCCULLA
INTERNATIONAL LEATHERS (NL) LTD .,
39 Shrigley Road
BT30 9SS - Downpatrick
United Kingdom
Phone: 442844821002
Fax: 442844821008
Email: sales@intleathers.com
S4
SME Proposer(s)
INDUSTRIAS PERE DE CARME, S.A.
Spain
S3
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
19 - Tanning and dressing of leather; manufacture of luggage, handbags, saddlery, harness and
footwear
73-L - Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
Comments
Last update
18/6/2001
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01072
Acronym
NEPCAP
Proposal title
CHARACTER
NANO-CRYSTALLINE ELECTRO-DEPOSITS - THEIR PROCESSING,
AND PROPERTIES.
Abstract
The European plating industry, with a high proportion of SMEs, uses many processes
which are becoming increasingly subject to environmentally restrictions. A innovative new
approach to electroplating is proposed which will develop new coatings based on
nano-crystalline or amorphous structure rather than specific alloy composition. In order
to achieve this goal generic research on the formation of such structures is required
together with new technologies to control the coating properties. Such a task is unlikely to
be undertaken by the SMEs in the industrial sector alone, due to lack of research facilities.
The opportunity therefore arises to perform this innovative research and for the findings
to be used by the SMEs to generate a new series of coatings. Coatings are expected with
properties suitable for the protection of steel components in the automotive or hydraulics
industries or with specific electrical or magnetic properties for use in the electronics
sector.
Key Action
GROW-5. RTD activities of a generic nature : Materials and their technologies for
production and transformation and new and improved materials and production technologies
in the steel field
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Company size
Mr BEVERLEY SEWELL
TWICKENHAM PLATING GROUP PLC
BRENT WAY
TW8 8HU - BRENTFORD, MIDDLESEX
United Kingdom
Phone: 442085604111
Fax: 442085607338
Email: bsewell@twickenham.co.uk
Internet: ww.twickenham.co.uk
S4
SME Proposer(s)
HEGIN METAALFINISHING B.V.
The Netherlands
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
28 - Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
24 - Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
31 - Manufacture of electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c.
34 - Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers
Comments
Last update
18/6/2001
S3
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01086
Acronym
biopack
Proposal title
BIOdegradable extruded starch based plastics for PACKaging material
Abstract
Packaging manufacturers cannot address the users need for biodegradable packaging
material. A diversity of users like industry, retailers, farmers and medical care are faced
with growing pressure to minimise non -degradable packaging waste . The driving force
powering the development of biodegradable materials is the sheer quantity of packaging
waste. The EC has defined this waste stream to receive priority attention. At present
there is no biodegradable alternative for disposable plastics combining all the features,
functionalities and economics to become real competitive. Current biodegradable
packaging material lacks the combination of required biodegradability, properties, shape
and product costs. This project however will develop a competitive alternative through a
novel approach introducing micro-scale blends of starches and synthetic polymers using
compatabiliser techniques. In Europe, the market potential is estimated up to about 500
000 ton/year .
Key Action
GROW-5. RTD activities of a generic nature : Materials and their technologies for
production and transformation and new and improved materials and production technologies
in the steel field
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 5 months
Company size
Drs. Ing Ronald BEUMER
LALESSE MACHINEBOUW B.V
P. Calandweg 11
6827 BJ - Arnhem
The Netherlands
Phone: 31263611412
Fax: 31263643675
Email: info@lalesse.nl
Internet: www.Lalesse.nl
SME Proposer(s)
P.P.H. K AND D KADAR
Poland
S4
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
15 - Manufacture of food products and beverages
25 - Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
51 - Wholesale trade and commission trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
52 - Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair of personal and household
goods
Comments
Participants manufacturing or using packaging material are lookedfor.
Last update
18/6/2001
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01088
Acronym
SACEM
Proposal title
Measuring Sugar & Alcohol Contents by Electronic Means
Abstract
Methods for the estimation of sugar and alcohol contents depend on the chemical analysis
of samples. These can be slow, involve noxious chemicals, confined to the laboratory and
unsuitable for on-line process control. A new technology, involving ionic and non- ionic
dynamics and cell wall physics when defined as constituents of an electrical circuit, creates
an opportunity to provide a new electronic method for analysis for chemical composition
of tissues,liquids and solutions. Each sample type requires probes, electrical excitation and
complex algorithrns (to convert electrical data to composition) which are application
specific. Thus this project intends to focus on two priority applications (i) sugar in sugar
beet and (ii) alcohol in beer . It is intented to research circuitry for each application and to
build and test prototype equipment in the laboratory and in-situ.
Key Action
GROW-6. RTD activities of a generic nature : Measurement and testing
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Company size
Mr Terry AKEROYD
KINGSWOOD FALCONER TECHNOLOGY
Ampthill Acorn Centre , Station Road,
MK45 2QP - Ampthill
United Kingdom
Phone: 441525405200
Fax: 441525403600
Email: terry@ampthill.force9.co.uk
S1
SME Proposer(s)
CO.EL.ME S.P.A.
Italy
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
1 - Agriculture, hunting and related service activities
15 - Manufacture of food products and beverages
31 - Manufacture of electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c.
71 - Renting of machinery and equipment without operator and of personal and households
goods
Comments
Last update
18/6/2001
S4
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01091
Acronym
ALPASS
Proposal title
An Environmetally Acceptable Chromate Replacement for the Passivation of
Aluminium Surfaces
Abstract
The proposal addresses the replacement of toxic hexavalent chromate compounds in the
formation of passive films for corrosion protection on aluminium and its alloys. The aim
is to develop a low-toxicity replacement processing solution to give the level of corrosion
resistance and paint adhesion currently provided by chromate-containing formulations.
The objectives are to: (a) establish the most effective chromate-replacement for
passivating aluminium/aluminium alloy surfaces (b) optimise the treatment in terms of its
operating parameters e.g. treatment time, solution composition, pH, temperature (c)
develop the coating's characteristics in terms of adhesion of subsequent organic films and
(d) develop the process to a level where industrial specimens can be passivated in small
batch trials. passivated surfaces will be subjected to partner acceptance trials.
Key Action
GROW-5. RTD activities of a generic nature : Materials and their technologies for
production and transformation and new and improved materials and production technologies
in the steel field
Start date
20/09/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
20/09/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Company size
MR. NICHOLAS ROGERS
ANOTECH (LEICESTER) LD.
70 FRIDAY STREET
LE1 3BW - LEICESTER
United Kingdom
Phone: 441162511622
Fax: 441162622128
Email: nick@anotech.co.uk
Internet: WWW.ANOTECH.CO.UK
S3
SME Proposer(s)
AD PRODUCTION B.V.
The Netherlands
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
Comments
28 - Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
24 - Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
73-L - Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
SMEs involved in the surface treatment of aluminium and itsalloys, a chemical formulator
and supplier, end-users ofpainted aluminium products.
Last update
18/6/2001
S3
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01094
Acronym
HARDEDGE
Proposal title
Hard metal machining in a jobbing shop type environment
Abstract
This research is intended to provide a solution to the problem of conventionally
machining hard steels and nickel based alloys turning, milling, drilling and tapping at rates
and costs superior to grinding. This has to be achieved in the manufacturing environment
of the jobbing shop, where batch size is small, geometric shape is variable, set-up,
turn-round time and delivery are expected to be short and flexibility at a maximum, yet
operating and capital costs need to be low. The main objective is to describe a cost
effective method based on the use of ultra hard tools. The method will extend research
already carried out by large companies by carrying out selected machining tests on surface
hardened steels and nickel alloy steels by observing wear mechanisms, chip/tool interface
metallography & temperatures and cutting forces. This will be followed by process trials,
product and cost evaluation. Successful methods will be rapidely introduced by the
participating SMEs.
Key Action
GROW-1. Key action: Innovative products, processes and organisation
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Company size
Mr Robert JOHNSON
CRAFTSMAN TOOLS LTD
Side Copse
LS21 1JE - OTLEY
United Kingdom
Phone: 441943466788
Fax: 441943850144
Email: robert@craftsmantools.com
Internet: www.craftsmantools.com
S4
SME Proposer(s)
GORATU MÁQUINAS HERRAMIENTA, S.A.
Spain
S3
MANUFACTURAS ZETA, S.L.
Spain
S3
KENDU, S.COOP.
Spain
S3
ATTREZZATURE AGINT SRL
Italy
S2
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
22 - Publishing, printing and reproduction of recorded media
29 - Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
26 - Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
Comments
Last update
18/6/2001
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01096
Acronym
NCCFRWT
Proposal title
NEW CONSTRUCTION COMPONENTS FROM RECYCLED WASTE TIMBER
Abstract
THE OVERALL CONCEPT OF THE PROJECT IS TO REMOVE WASTE TIMBER FROM
LANDFILL ANDPRODUCE A NEW RECYCLED TIMBER PRODUCT.IT IS BASED
ON THE FACT THAT AT PRESENT WASTE TIMBE IS LANDFILLED, CHIPPED
FOR USE IN THE PARTICLE BOARD INDUSTRY OR FOR FUEL BRIQUETTES.E.U.
DIRECTIVES WILL LEAD TO THE SATURATION OF THE CHIPPED TIMBER
MARKETTHIS ALTERNATIVE METHOD WILL NOT ONLY CREATE A NEW
MARKET BUT WILL HELP TO MAINTAIN THE CHIPPED TIMBER INDUSTRY.
THE PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT IS TO DEVELOP A NEW SYSTEM OF RECYCLING
ANDPRODUCTION OF NEW CONSTRUCTION COMPONENTS.THE
PRODUCTION OF A PROTOTYPE MACHINE WILL PRODUCE SAMPLE MATERIAL
FORTESTING AND CERTIFICATION.
Key Action
GROW-5. RTD activities of a generic nature : Materials and their technologies for
production and transformation and new and improved materials and production technologies
in the steel field
Start date
20/09/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
20/09/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 5 months
MR MARK EGERTON
Company size S2
TARGET WASTE UK (MANCHESTER) LTD,T/A COLLEGE TIMBER RECYCLING
8 LEESTONE ROAD
M23 9TL
M23 9TL - MANCHESTER
United Kingdom
Phone: 00441614916040
Fax: 00441614914434
Email: CTR@PMAIL.NET
SME Proposer(s)
LVB WOOD DRYING & ENERGY SYSTEMS BV
Last update
18/6/2001
The Netherlands
S2
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01113
Acronym
LACED
Proposal title
LIGHT
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF A CHUTE EXTRACTOR DEVICE FOR
AIRCRAFT
Abstract
Light aircraft utilisation is growing with the development of air leisure. Unfortunatly
number of accidents is always very high and security parachute are not always efficient and
well adapted. This project aims at developping a secure parachute extractor with high
performances, for light aircraft. - extraction of the new parachutes for aircraft weighing up
to 700 kg - extracting time minus than 1 s. This innovative extractor will not use the
pyrotechny existing technology but a new technic based on compression of the gaz to 300
bars. This will enable higher security on light aircafts, possibilities to extract bigger
parachutes and will contribute to save lifes. The project will be carried out by SMEs from
France, Germany and England .
Key Action
GROW-4. Key action: New perspective in aeronautics
Start date
20/09/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
20/09/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Company size
Mr. Stéphane DATAND
SCORPIO SARL
LA VOYAGERE
F 74 550 - CERVENS
France
Phone: 33450725890
Fax: 33450725897
Internet: httpi//pro.wanadoo.fr/scorpio
S2
SME Proposer(s)
FLIGHT DESIGN GMBH
Germany
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
35.3-C -
Comments
Last update
18/6/2001
S2
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01114
Acronym
BIOTIP
Proposal title
Injection Moulding of Titanium Powders for Biomedical Applications
Abstract
Ti and its alloys are increasingly used for the production of orthopaedic and dental implants
due to the outstanding strength to weight ratio and its immunity to body fluids. Ti
implants are traditionally produced by machining. However, when a high quantity of
complex shape components are demanded, the production cost per unit is high The Metal
Injection Moulding (MIM) process eliminates machining and is ideal for small components
in medium to high quantities. The more complex the design, the more economically
advantageous MIM becomes. MIM is not yet a well-established technique for the
production of biomedical and dental Ti components. One of the most serious reasons for
this is the lack in the global market of high quality, oxygen free, fine (< 25 µm), spherical
Ti powders.The aim of this project is the MIM manufacture of a range of cost-effective
biomedical implant device for use in orthopaedic and orthodontic surgery. To achieve this
aim, research is necessary for the production of perfectly spherical and highly pure Ti
powders, in sizes suitable for MIM in addition, the die design and the MIM process
parameters have to be optimised.
Key Action
GROW-1. Key action: Innovative products, processes and organisation
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 8 months
Company size
Mr CHRISTOS KALAITZIS
C. LALAITZIS -A. KEHAGIOPOULOS
Gamvetta Street66-68
54642 - THESSALONIKI
Greece
Phone: 3031866144
Fax: 3031866328
Email: spondylos@otenet.gr
S2
SME Proposer(s)
METAL INJECTION MOULDINGS LTD.
United Kingdom
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
Comments
28 - Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
27 - Manufacture of basic metals
Metal injection moulders Orthopaedic and dental implant manufacturers Orthopaedic
surgeons and hospital consultant staff
Last update
18/6/2001
S2
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01115
Acronym
Hi-SLIDE
Proposal title
High speed bi-directional laser cutting and creasing of fastmoving carton-board
for packaging
Abstract
European SME packaging producers (around 6000 in EU) are under a continuous pressure
of often-powerful (multinational) clients to meet constant changes in packaging designs
and features. Current process equipment (rotary and punch tools) have limitations due to
long delivery times of tools for design changes (e.g. 4 months for rotary tools) and high
costs (50.000 Euro per design change) all leading to extremely low flexibility. The
objective of the Hi-SLIDE project is to develop new laser-based process equipment for
fully automated in-line cutting and creasing (a fundamentally new approach in the total
processing system of packaging). Goal is to obtain complete freedom of (intermediate)
design changes and to ban completely the problem of wear of the cutting tools. These
innovations will result in radical improvements in flexibility, reduced time to market
(50-80%), cost reduction (70%), high speed (300 metres/minute), accuracy (100%
repetitivity) and waste reduction (50%).
Key Action
GROW-1. Key action: Innovative products, processes and organisation
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Mr. Aad. L.J. AMMERLAAN
Company size
MADERN GRAVEERINDUSTRIE EN GEREEDSCHAPPENFABRIEK B.V.
Vikingbank 1
3133 KX - Vlaardingen
The Netherlands
Phone: 31102485460
Fax: 31102489920
Email: ammerlaan@madern.nl
S4
PROLAS PRODUKTIONSLASER GMBH
S2
SME Proposer(s)
Germany
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
Comments
21 - Manufacture of pulp, paper and paper products
72 - Computer and related activities
We are looking for packaging or paper producers and softwaresuppliers
Last update
18/6/2001
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01124
Acronym
MOMO
Proposal title
LOW COST IN MOULD MONITORING FOR HIGH SPEED RTM
Abstract
The European commercial industries require new materials with improved performance not
reached by the materials currently employed. In this way, composite materials are growing
in an important percentage. In the past the processing of organic composite parts was
related to techniques that are of low quality, low productivity and environmentally
unhealthy. In recent times the development of close mould technologies as RTM are
improving the quality and the environment. Although RTM presents a lot of advantages
currently the major limitation of the RTM process comes from the need to achieve higher
processing rates. Thus, HSRTM is been developed, but the possibilities of this technology
are limited by the lack of knowledge of how occurs into the mould. The objective of this
proposal is to develop of a monitored system for High Speed RTM process at low cost by
the use of a tool consisting on a commercial hardware and a simple software, in order to
control process parameters. This improvement of HSRTM process will allow: V to
increase the number of parts/day. V to optimise the production cycles, and V to
demonstrate the feasability of HSRTM process for doing structural componerts at low cost.
all of them in confonnity with the marketplace demands: high quality, good prices and
friendly with the environment.
Key Action
GROW-1. Key action: Innovative products, processes and organisation
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Company size
Sr NICOLAS JAROSLAVSKY LARREA
LAMBDA COMUNICACIONES OPTICAS S.L
Parque Tecnologico de Vizcaya 206A
48170 - ZAMUDIO
Spain
Phone: 33944209410
Fax: 33944209413
Email: nicolas@lambda-com.es
Internet: www.lambada-com.es
S2
SME Proposer(s)
ISOJET EQUIPEMENTS
France
S3
INDARPLAS, S.L.
Spain
S3
POLYSIER S.A.
Spain
S3
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
72 - Computer and related activities
25 - Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
Comments
Last update
18/6/2001
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01183
Acronym
CERATOOL
Proposal title
Keramische Schneidwerkzeuge für die Holzbearbeitung
Abstract
Durch das Projekt soll des Einsatz keramischer Scheidwerkzeuge in der holzverarbeitenden
Industrie ermöglicht werden. Trotz des hohen Leistungspotentials (Härte,
korrosionsbeständigkeit, geringe Dichte) werden dort bisher nur Stahl, Hartmetall und PKD
Werkzeuge eingesetzt. In Voruntersuchungen der Antragsteller erreichen die Werkzeuge
bereits 3 bis 20-fache Standzeiten. Einer Stanzeitmatrix für verschiedene Holzwerkstoffe
und Zerspanungsprozesse wird mit den geplanten Labor und Feldversuchen aufgebaut. Die
Geometrie des Schneidwerkzeuge sowie die Schleifbearbeitung für kleine Keilwinkel muss
durch FTE Dienstleister optimiert werden. Durch die Einbeziehung von Industrieben für die
Zerspanungstests ist die direkte Nutzung gewährleistet. Die Funktionssicherheit der
keramischen Schneidwerkstoffe und ihre wirtschaftlichen Vorzüge werden im industriellen
Einsatz untersucht. Die Verbreitung der Ergebnisse wird durch die Einbindung verschiedener
europäischer Verbände gewährleistet.
Key Action
GROW-1. Key action: Innovative products, processes and organisation
Start date
20/12/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
20/12/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Company size
Helmut EBERHARD
JOHANN EBERHARD GMBH
Oisnitz 39
8503 - St. Josef
Austria
Phone: 43313681119
Fax: 433136811192
Email: office@fisch-tools.com
S4
SME Proposer(s)
PEITZ INDUSTRIEANLAGENBAU
Germany
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
28 - Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
Comments
Gesucht werden holzverarbeitende Betriebe und Herstellerverbände z.B. der Bau und
Möbelindustrie, sowie Keramikhersteller
Last update
18/6/2001
S2
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01194
Acronym
TELECERAMIC
Proposal title
IN-SITU CONTROL SYSTEM APPLIED TO HEAT-RESISTANT COVERING OVEN
Abstract
Usually, the inspection of heat-resistant oven is very expensive for the companies. The
manufacuring has to be stopped and when the ovens are cold the visual inspection allows
determining where the heat-resistant covering is lost. Taking advantage of the remote
sensing technologies evolution, some new methodologies of analysis have been developed
and applied in some punctual cases. The most advantage of those newmethodologies is that
the measure method is only possible in such cases in which a valuable surface temperature
difference occurs. So, the remote sensing technologies detection have to be done when the
maximum temperature differences (between good and bad thermal insulation superficial
points) can be detected. So, the adequate application of those technologies occurs when the
thermal system is running.
Key Action
GROW-1. Key action: Innovative products, processes and organisation
Start date
13/03/2001
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
13/03/2002
Duration Exploratory Phase 9 months
Company size
DOCTOR FRANCISCO GUITIAN RIVERA
AFICEGA
INSTITUTO DE CERAMICS.CAMPUS SUR
15706 - SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
Spain
Phone: 34981563100
Fax: 34981564242
S1
SME Proposer(s)
GPP CHEMNITZ GESELLSCHAFT FUER
PROZESSRECHNERPROGRAMMIERUNG MBH
Last update
18/6/2001
Germany
S3
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01213
Acronym
POLAR WELDING
Proposal title
A NEW AUTOMATIC WELDING SYSTEM FOR LOW AND ICY TEMPERATURES
Abstract
THE SUBMITTED RESEARCH PROJECT AIMS TO DEVELOP AN INNOVATIVE
WELDING SYSTEM WHICH COULD BE USED ON LOW AND ICY TEMPERATURES
WITH INNOVATIVE ELECTRONIC, MECHANICAL AND SOFTWARE PARTS. IT
WILL AVOID ACCIDENTS, OIL LOSS, ENVIROMENTAL DAMAGES, OPTIMAL
WELDING PERFORMANCES AND A REDUCTION IN PRODUCTION COSTS. IT WILL
ALLOW THE EXPLOITING OF ENERGY SOURCES IN ALL OVER THE WORLD ,
ALSO IN EXTREME CONDITIONS THE PROPOSAL WILL ANALYSE THE
FOLLOWING ISSUES : - CHOOSE OF THE MOST APPROPRIATE AND INNOVATIVE
MATERIALS, COMPONENTS AND PARTS - SPERIMENTAL EQUIPMENTS TO
CARRY OUT QUALIFICATION TRIALS AND COMPARISON TESTS MECHANICAL, ANALYSIS PROJECT , PROJECT OF WELDING BUGS , PROCESSOR
CONTROL BOXES SPECIAL MECHANICAL EQUIPMENTS TO INSTALL IN
SELFMOVING MACHINERY , WELDING TES'TS - PROJECT OF HDW ELECTRONIC,
SOFTWARE AND FIRMWARE ELECTRONIC PROGRAMMING - BUILDING OF A
PROTOTYPE AND INSTALLATION ON A SELFMOVING MACHINERY - TRIALS
ON SIMULATED ENVIROMEN'TAL CONDITIONS - QUALITY CERTIFICATIONS
Key Action
GROW-1. Key action: Innovative products, processes and organisation
Start date
11/12/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
11/12/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 8 months
Company size
ENGINEE FERNANDO RINALDI
P.W.T. S.P.A. (PIPE WELDING TECHNOLOGY)
V.ROMA, 61 - GUARDAMIGLIO
26862 - LODI ( MI)
Italy
Phone: 00390377451228
Fax: 00390377451094
Email: pwtspa@tin.it
S2
SME Proposer(s)
ANKO INDUSTRY GMBH
Last update
Germany
18/6/2001
S3
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01227
Acronym
PMC
Proposal title
Pallet Management Cell Manufacturing System
Abstract
The European manufacturing industry today faces high levels of local and international
(improper)competition. Several factors determine a manufacturing company's
competitiveness: new productdevelopment time, production lead time, flexibility in
responding to (market) changes in demand ofvolume and variety, quality, price, response
to customer delivery requirements, use of state-of-the-artmaterials, processes and
technologies. In every case, the company's ability to respond to these factorsdepends
critically on the capability of its manufacturing organisation.The answer is sought in
accelerating the technological development by introducing a coherent set of
methodologies, computer-aided tools, and experimental test beds to design, analyse and
improvemanufacturing systems.This combined Demo and R& TD project is aiming at
the development and demonstration of a new,leading intelligent and flexible manufacturing
method, based on the latest state-of-the-art technologyand building on FMS (flexible
manufacturing system) technology.The objectives of the full project are:- To draft
detailed terms of reference on the new system functionality among the partners;- To
design an appropriate step-by-step practical production layout and an extension of
productioncells, allowing the production process to fully automatic produce complex
products on the highestqua...
Key Action
GROW-1. Key action: Innovative products, processes and organisation
Start date
20/12/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Combined R&D and Demonstration
SME Coordinator
20/12/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 8 months
Company size
Mr. Harry ROOSEN
ROOSEN NEDERLAND B.V.
Kerver 1
5521 DA - Eersel
The Netherlands
Phone: 31497517171
Fax: 31497514469
Email: harryroosen@roosen-nl.nl
S3
SME Proposer(s)
HERUGA N.V.
Belgium
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
28 - Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
Comments
Last update
18/6/2001
S3
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01230
Acronym
SAVEWATERTAN
Proposal title
A new process to saving water and diminishing pollutionin leather tanning
Abstract
New environmental models based on sustainable growth an a concern for the environment
imposechanges in water consumption. Our priority objective in the proposal is to design
a new process that will enable water consumption to tall at least 25% with respect to
current processes. Leather quality should not suffer any kind of decrease in quality as a
result of the implimentation of the process. As secondary objectives, we aim to decrease
salt consumption in hide preserving methods in at least 15%. Also, pollution generated will
be diminished as a result. To achieve the objectives presented in this project we will
develop a process ranging from hide preservation to tanning. We will optimise the relation
between water savings and leather quality in each operation. To do so, we will consider the
final destination of the leather being manufactured.
Key Action
GROW-1. Key action: Innovative products, processes and organisation
Start date
11/12/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
11/12/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Company size
Manager Ramon GASSÓ CASTILLA
CURTIS AQUALATA, S.A.
Varietats, 2.
PO Box 523
08700 - Igualada
Spain
Phone: 34938036902
Fax: 34938036098
Email: curtaqua@inescop.es
Internet: http://www.inescop.es/curtagua
S3
SME Proposer(s)
PIELES Y CUEROS PAÀOMERAS Y GAMBÚS, S.A.
Spain
S3
KELA SPEZIALMASCHINEN GMBH
Germany
S3
CURTGAIAO-INDUSTRIA E COMERCIO DE PELES,
LDA.
Portugal
S3
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
19 - Tanning and dressing of leather; manufacture of luggage, handbags, saddlery, harness and
footwear
24 - Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
Comments
Last update
18/6/2001
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01258
Acronym
AUTO-FACT
Proposal title
FURNITURE
INTEGRATED AND AUTOMATED MANUFACTURING PROCESS FOR
INDUSTRY
Abstract
The aim of the present project is that of creating a unified, cost-reducing,
low-maintenance, flexible and user-friendly production system for furnituremanufacturing,
using the most advanced technologies available, in particular:integrated intelligence,
software- supported control platforms, real-timeprogramming and linear motors.The
result of the project will be an integrated and automated production processfor furniture
manufacturing, replacing the expensive hardware solutions and manualassembling applied
nowadays.In particular, the innovations brought by the projectin the manufacturing
process will be:1. An integrated managing system, based oncommon Windows NT
environment,2. The real-time integration of design andproduction by means of ad-hoc
conversion procedures betwen Auto- CAD designs andmachine-data generation, 3. A
wireless information transmission system between thecomputers and the actuating
machines, 4. Linear motors and integrated intelligencefor the boring and assembling
processes
Key Action
GROW-1. Key action: Innovative products, processes and organisation
Start date
11/12/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
Commendatore Gian Luigi MAISTRI
MAISTRI S.P.A.
Via Brennero, 41
37020 - San Pietro Incariano (Verona)
Italy
Phone: 00390456835111
Fax: 00390456850137
Email: maistri@maistri.it
Internet: WWW.maistri.it
11/12/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Company size
S4
SME Proposer(s)
CYBAMATIC LIMITED
Last update
United Kingdom
18/6/2001
S2
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01260
Acronym
GOAL
Proposal title
Gear Pumps with POlymeric MAteriaLs
Abstract
The GOAL project aims to realise innovative polymeric gear pumps and motors for
hydraulic applications.Pump body, end cover, flange, bearings will be made of compound
fibre reinforcedpolymeric materials manufactured by injection moulding, instead of
metallic ones;this constitutes a major innovation in the sector, achievieng this way a
remarkablereduction of production and maintenance costs and improvement of system
performance in terms of noise and vibration
Key Action
GROW-1. Key action: Innovative products, processes and organisation
Start date
11/12/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
11/12/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 4 months
Company size
Mr. Giuseppe SALAMI
SALAMI SPA
Via Emilia Ovest, 1006
41100 - Modena
Italy
Phone: 059387411
Fax: 059387410
Email: info@salami.it / amministrazione@salami.it
Internet: salami.it
S4
SME Proposer(s)
UNIVERSAL HYDRAULIK GMBH
Last update
18/6/2001
Germany
S3
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01300
Acronym
PRESSURE ROLLING
Proposal title
ADVANCED PROCESS FOR THE PRESSURE ROLLING OF MATERIALS IN THE
FOUNDRY INDUSTRY
Abstract
Up to now, foundries manufacture cast-components that generally have poor mechanical
properties (state of surface, fatigueresistance, proof strength). The foundry industry must
find now a way to upgrade these mechanical properties of its cast components by a
process that is fast, easy to set on a production line and not to expensive: The Pressure
Rolling process is the envisaged solution. It will be a new step in the foundry process,
namely a finishing step that does not exist so far. The main objectives of the project
are: - To develop a Pressure Rolling procedure. - To study the effect of Pressure Rolling
on cast components manufactured by foundry partners. - To develop a suitable method of
on-line controlling: the surface state of the cast components before and after Pressure
Rolling and the strain hardening of the component. - To realise a numerical simulation of
the stain-hardened surface of the cast component after Pressure Rolling. - To implement
the process on foundry production lines.
Key Action
GROW-1. Key action: Innovative products, processes and organisation
Start date
20/11/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
20/11/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Mr. Bernard DECHAUMONT
SOCIETE MURETAINE DE FONDERIE DECHAUMONT
Z.I DE JOFFRERY
31 603 - MURET
France
Phone: 33534460230
Fax: 33561561963
Email: b.dechaumont@fonderie.dechaumont.com
Company size
S4
SME Proposer(s)
FONDERIA SANT' EMILIA SPA
Last update
Italy
18/6/2001
S4
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01306
Acronym
CUT-4-1
Proposal title
Integrated architecture for cutting systems of shoe components
Abstract
Today, with the growth of the e-commerce, there is a trend towards the progressive
reduction of the average batches of shoe production until reaching the extreme
consequence of the production of individual orders: one customised pair of shoe for a single
consumer. As the beginning of the shoe manufacturing process is cutting. If the cutting
phase is enough flexible to answer to the customer orders very quickly and for small
batches, all the shoe manufacturing process will be flexible and adaptable for small batches.
That is why the objective of the project is the development of an optimised placing and
automatic cutting system architecture, which will allow the configuration of highly
automated cutting rooms to manufacture customised footwear models in small and flexible
batches according to the e-commerce trend.Diminution of over production, better time to
market and satisfaction of the customer needs are the main expected results.
Key Action
GROW-1. Key action: Innovative products, processes and organisation
Start date
20/11/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
20/11/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 12 months
Company size
President Giuseppe COLLI
T-LINK SRL
Piazza Sraffa 4
20136 - MILANO
Italy
Phone: 390258327335
Fax: 390258309890
Email: beppec@mail.inet.it
Internet: www.t-link.it
S2
SME Proposer(s)
HAWKES TECHNICAL LTD
Last update
United Kingdom
18/6/2001
S3
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01321
Acronym
BETAPROTH
Proposal title
Improve abrasion properties and increased useful life of UHMWPE* hip and knee
prothesis, using electron beam irradiation.
Abstract
The objective of the Craft project is to improve the mechanical characteristics, mainly the
ABRASION resistance of UHMWPE*, a material fully tested for its use in prothesis, by
optimising a new cross-linking process: electron beam irradiation. The SME proposers
are interest on industrially exploit the results of the RTD project. The use of lighter and
inert materials in prothesis, with mechanical properties similar to metals has become known
over the lastyears. The range of materials which fulfil these requirements is very limited,
but have been evolving with time, now using metal combined with plastic or plastic
prothesis. UHMWPE* is one of the materials which best fulfils these requirements, and is
the most widely used in its category. However ithas inherent chemical problems, such as its
limited abrasion resistance, which generates abrasion problems and can cause problems
such as osteolysis, reduced mobility;..... not desirable in human body. Research carried out
in this area over the last five years has enabled improvements in abrasion resistance, but
they have notreached totally satisfactory solutions. The objective of this project is to
reduce abrasion to practically zero in UHMWPE* hip and knee prothesis, by electron beam
irradiation of the material. This technique is based on a clean energy, unlike gamma
radiation (the most commonly used...
Key Action
GROW-5. RTD activities of a generic nature : Materials and their technologies for
production and transformation and new and improved materials and production technologies
in the steel field
Start date
20/11/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
20/11/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 12 months
Company size
SR. JOAQUIN FORRIOL PICO
LAFITT S.A.
C/BILBAO N° 40
46988 - FUENTE DEL JARRO / VALENCIA
Spain
Phone: 34961325304
Fax: 34961324720
Email: lafitt@aimme.es
S3
SME Proposer(s)
CITIEFFE S.R.L.
Italy
S3
ARTUR SALGADO LDA
Portugal
S3
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
25 - Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
33 - Manufacture of medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks
Comments
Last update
18/6/2001
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01332
Acronym
RTM OF CFRP STRUCTURES
Proposal title
Resin Transfer Moulding of thin-walled Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastic
structures for medical and aerospace applications
Abstract
An engineer needs design allowables and predicting models to design structures and plan the
manufacturing process. For resin transfer moulding (RTM) offibre-reinforced plastic
(FRP) structures the mould design and flow-strategy isbased on experience and trial and
error. Finite element tools are available to predict resin flow. But, accurate input-data in
the predicting model is essential.A large problem is formed by the lack of permeability
numbers for high fibrecontents (50% - 60%). At the moment the RTM-process of
products with relatively thick (t > 2 mm)laminates and low fibre volume fractions (15% 25%) has rejection rates of lessthen 5%. Rejection rates of more then 50% can be found in
products with a laminatethickness of 0.5 mm and a fibre volume fraction of 50%.The
main project objective is to determine the design allowabless for RM of thin-walled (0.5 - 1
mm) CFRP structures at fibre volume fractions (50% - 60%),resulting in rejection rates of
5%.
Key Action
GROW-1. Key action: Innovative products, processes and organisation
Start date
20/11/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
20/11/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 4 months
Company size
MSc. Sandro FELTRIN
RIC SRL.
Via Meucci 3
31050 - Ponzano (TV)
Italy
Phone: 390422967413
Fax: 390422960266
Email: ric@albaclick.com
S2
SME Proposer(s)
ORFIT INDUSTRIES N.V.
Belgium
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
Comments
34 - Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers
35 - Manufacture of other transport equipment
25 - Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
33 - Manufacture of medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks
The participants must be affiliated to manufacturing and / or applying structures of fibre
reiforced plastic at fibre volume fractions > 30%.
Last update
18/6/2001
S3
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01335
Acronym
AUTOMAP
Proposal title
TANNED
AUTOMATIC SYSTEM FOR THE MAPPING OF EXSISTING DEFECTS ON
LEATHERS
Abstract
The aim of the proposed research project is the development of an automtic systembased
on artificial vision for the identification and mapping of defectsexisting on mantles of
tanned and finished leathers, destined to constitute the covering of chairs and/or
upholstered sofas. The detection system will be moreoverlinked to the choice of an
adeguate nesting program (optimised placement of jigson the hide so to maximise the use
of the leather hide) and an automatic leathercutting system. The final outcome of the
project will be an integrated, stand-alone, plug-in machine able to perform automatically
with very highflexibility the whole process of defect mapping, nesting, cutting of leather
hides, according to the cutting programme related to any specific production
Key Action
GROW-1. Key action: Innovative products, processes and organisation
Start date
11/12/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
11/12/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 4 months
Company size
Ing. MARCO UDERZO
BUM S.R.L.
VIA NATTA 27/31
36040 - BRENDOLA
Italy
Phone: 00390444706511
Fax: 00390444706555
Email: buminfo@bum.it
Internet: www.bum.it
S4
SME Proposer(s)
STECHERT STAHLROHRMOBEL GMBH
Germany
S4
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
17 - Manufacture of textiles
19 - Tanning and dressing of leather; manufacture of luggage, handbags, saddlery, harness and
footwear
Comments
Last update
18/6/2001
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01348
Acronym
ATIT
Proposal title
Total concept for Antenna Towersincluding an Integrated IT system
Abstract
The main project objectives are to develop a total product concept for Antenna Towers,
based on a newIntegrated IT System that can support the company's technical product
specification processes in the specificationsystem. The specification system comprises all
activities in the product life cycle concerned with sales, production,application, service and
disposal of the product. The market for Antenna Towers is growing proportionally with the
increased use of mobile communication in Europe, and the proposed research areas have
not earlier been subject toan extensive European co-operative project. With the Antenna
Tower we aim to develop and introduce to the marketa completely new type meeting the
commercial and environmental demands of tomorrow. It will address thegrowing, demand
for such towers with a highly flexible and competitive product, conforming to the present,
andnotably future environmental requirements placed upon this type of construction. In
order to carry through thisproject Steelcon will enter a close co-operation with four
European SME's from respectively, Belgium, Germany,Holland, and Latvia, as well as
competent R TD performers.
Key Action
GROW-1. Key action: Innovative products, processes and organisation
Start date
11/12/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
11/12/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 8 months
Company size
B.Sc.Mech.Engineer Peder MOELLER ANDERSEN
STEELCON CHIMNEY ESBJERG A/S
Lillebaeltsvej 62
PO Box 4079
6715 - Esberg N.
Denmark
Phone: 4575142022
Fax: 4575140122
Email: steelcon@steelcon.com
S4
SME Proposer(s)
MAASS GMBH
Germany
S3
EAST METAL LTD.
Latvia
S4
STAALBOUW PERMECA B.V.
The Netherlands
S3
SEDIC S.A.
Belgium
S2
Last update
18/6/2001
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01351
Acronym
VWM
Proposal title
Vibration reduction in Woodworking machining
Abstract
Although the integration of consequential process steps into one single system is a
well-known concept to reduce operational costs and cutting back scrap, in the
woodworking industry machine centres have been realised for the production of small-sized
windows only. However, for large-sized windows such integrated concept has not been
achieved to date, primarily hampered by vibration problems. This project is proposed to
(Phase 1) research the vibration problem, and (Phase 2) develop and produce a prototype
of a novel woodworking machining centre for large-window production. Eventually, this
project should result in improved quality of the finished product (the window), lower
costprice, improved labour conditions, employee safety and ergonomics (less handling,
loading and unloading are required).
Key Action
GROW-1. Key action: Innovative products, processes and organisation
Start date
20/11/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
20/11/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 9 months
Egbert TIJHUIS
TYHUIS MACHINES HOLDING B.V.
Deurningerstraat 216 A
7557 HM - Hengelo (O)
The Netherlands
Phone: 31742916284
Fax: 31742913992
Email: egbert@tijhuis.nl
Internet: www.tijhuis.nl
Company size
S3
SME Proposer(s)
ANT. PANHANS WERKZEUG U.MACHINENFABRIK Germany
GMBH
Last update
18/6/2001
S4
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01360
Acronym
PLAXIS 3D
Proposal title
Development of three-dimensional simulation model for engineering and design
of tunnels, excavations and heavy loaded pavements
Abstract
No abstract provided by the proposers
Key Action
GROW-1. Key action: Innovative products, processes and organisation
Start date
20/11/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
20/11/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 12 months
IR Jan KRUIZINGA
Company size S4
KOAC-WMD INSTITUUT VOOR MATERIAAL- EN WEGBOUWKUNDIG ONDERZOEK
BV
Schumanpark 43
7336 AS - Apeldoorn
The Netherlands
Phone: 31555433100
Fax: 31555433111
Email: kruizinga@koac-wmd.nl
Internet: www.koac-wmd.nl
SME Proposer(s)
STUDIEBUREAU VOOR BOUWKUNDE
RAADGEVENDE INGENIEURS
Last update
18/6/2001
Belgium
S3
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01365
Acronym
ELECTROFIBRES
Proposal title
Electrically Conducting FibresProduction and Application
Abstract
At the moment, metallic conductors like Cu, Ag, etc., as well as non metallic conductors
like graphite are used to screen off sensitive electronic components of electromagnetic
waves. The application possibilities are characterised by the mechanical properties and the
lack of possibility for conduction of high frequency currents. In addition, the insulating
properties are rather inadequate. Therefore, the manufacturing of fibres coated with
intrinsically conducting polymers, will be developed, which not only have outstanding
mechanical properties but can be incorporate in polymermatrices and are also
characterised by excellent heat insulation. The coated fibres can be of biological origin,
(wood, wool, flax) as well as synthetic fibres. These novel materials will be manufactured
and used by participating SMEs.
Key Action
GROW-5. RTD activities of a generic nature : Materials and their technologies for
production and transformation and new and improved materials and production technologies
in the steel field
Start date
11/12/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
11/12/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 8 months
Company size
Dipl.-Chem. Christian NÜRNBERGER
NUERNENBERGER & KITTLER GMBH
Werkstrasse 1
04565 - Regis-Breitingen
Germany
Phone: 493434371212
Fax: 493434371225
S3
SME Proposer(s)
INDUSTRIAS QUÍMICAS TEXTILES S.A
Spain
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
Comments
36 - Manufacture of furniture; manufacturing n.e.c.
34 - Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers
Automobile industry, Manufacturing of furniture
Last update
18/6/2001
S4
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01368
Acronym
MODULAR HOME
Proposal title
NEW GENERATION MODULAR BUILDING SYSTEM FOR HOUSING UNITS WITH
3 STORIES AND MORE
Abstract
The goal of this project is to develop a new generation modular building system for
housing units with 3 stories and more. The project will generate innovative ways to
combine the strengths of different materials (mainly steel and concrete) and find the
optimal level of prefabrication needed to fit economic productiontransportation and
on-site assembly. New solutions need to be developed for using and combining steel and
lightweight concrete manufacturing technologies. By exploi-ting the best properties of the
different materials and techno-logies the most appropriate material and technology can be
uti-lized, where possible. Solutions developed thus far are material-based using, for
example, timber only. Intention is to have slen-der bearing structures to utilize steel while
slabs and exterior walls are, to be based on lightweight concrete.
Key Action
GROW-1. Key action: Innovative products, processes and organisation
Start date
20/11/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
20/11/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
ANDRES SAAME
Company size
KODUMAJATEHASE AS 15 PAERNU ROAD 10141 TALLINN ESTONIA
15 PÄRNU ROAD
10 141 - TALLINN
Estonia
Phone: 3726651721
Fax: 6651731
Email: andres@cross.ee
Internet: http://www.uninet.ee/~kodumaja/
S4
3L-PLAN GBR
S3
SME Proposer(s)
Germany
Last update
18/6/2001
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01370
Acronym
AUTOCASTING
Proposal title
Automation of machine casting processes
Abstract
The goal of the project is the development of fully automated systems formachine casting
which will give rise to opportunities for a competitive andsustainable growth of European
SMEs involved in casting, as well as for atechnology innovation in the European Union as
a whole. The particular groups ofoperations that are to be subjected to automation in
accordance with theenvisaged project are (a) the dosage, the transfer and the infusion of
meltedalloys into press-forms; (b) the cleaning and smearing of press-forms; and (c)the
unloading of castings machines. The full automation of these operations willcreate the
necessary conditions for a quality control of casting.
Key Action
GROW-1. Key action: Innovative products, processes and organisation
Start date
20/12/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
20/12/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 4 months
Company size
Dipl. Ing. Ulrich BOCK
MONEVA GMBH+CO. LEICHTMETALLGUSS
Lederstrasse 5
PO Box 1124
73650 - Winterbach
Germany
Phone: 497181702171
Fax: 497181702109
Internet: www.moneva.de
S4
SME Proposer(s)
SPESIMA GMBH
Bulgaria
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
29 - Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
Comments
Last update
18/6/2001
S3
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01371
Acronym
CONTACT-SAFETY
Proposal title
Adaptation of A New Test-Technology For Micro-Contacts In Safety-Sensitive
Industrial Production Processes And Demonstration Of Appliances In Selected
Different Branches
Abstract
Electric contacts are the "weak points" of electric circuits. The trend to minimisation
along with increasing requirements concerning safety and costs can not be answered by
off-line test methods of contacts with its considerable uncertainties. Claimed by the
industry a basic technology is developed for an automatic on-line destroy-less test method
which enables to create a quality management. The method tests just the interesting
parameters and avoids detours to indirect parameters. This basic cross-sectional
technology has to be adopted to different branches and tested under real industrial
conditions. The production time and costs can be reduced and the competitiveness can be
improved as well as the safety in both production and life-time of the product. This is a
contributen also toward zero-waste-production.
Key Action
GROW-1. Key action: Innovative products, processes and organisation
Start date
20/11/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Combined R&D and Demonstration
SME Coordinator
Torsten KREISCHER
TKR SPEZIALWERKZEUGE GMBH
Kaltenhof 27
58285 - Gevelberg
Germany
Phone: 492332954911
Fax: 492332954912
Email: tkr@tkr-tools.de
Internet: www.tkr-tools.de
20/11/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 12 months
Company size
S2
SME Proposer(s)
OCP BEHEER B.V
Last update
The Netherlands
18/6/2001
S2
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01377
Acronym
MEOS
Proposal title
3-D In-line inspection using microstrip sensors
Abstract
This project aims to produce a new inspection technique for soldered joints on Printed
Circuit Board assemblies using X-ray inspection and 3-D image analysis. The continuity
of soldered connections on printed circuit board (PCB) assemblies is of paramount
importance in ensuring the reliability of almost any electronic device. The need exists
for a fast, reliable QA testing methodology, which will increase reliability and reduce
manufacture time of PCBs . The opportunity exists to use 3-D X-ray visualisation
technology, presently being developed in the medical field, to produce a non-contact,
once-through x-ray scanning system capable of detecting flaws in multi-layer PCB
assemblies by comparing the manufactured device with an image of a "perfect model" .
Key Action
GROW-6. RTD activities of a generic nature : Measurement and testing
Start date
20/12/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
20/12/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 12 months
Mr. Nicholas FOX
BAGGAGE SCAN LIMITED
Nottingham Business Park, City Link, The Island Business District
NG2 4LA - Nottingham
United Kingdom
Phone: 01158484957
Fax: 01158484959
Email: n.fox@ish.co.uk
Internet: www.ish.co.uk
Company size
S2
SME Proposer(s)
ANCO S.A. AGENCIES, COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY Greece
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
31 - Manufacture of electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c.
32 - Manufacture of radio, television and communication equipment and apparatus
33 - Manufacture of medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks
29 - Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
Comments
Last update
18/6/2001
S4
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01391
Acronym
SAFE TUNNELLIGHTING
Proposal title
Development of a safety oriented management-, control- and monotoring system
for technical systems in Tunnels
Abstract
Safety in tunnels is an increasing problem in all European countries.The increasing
trafficload makes it difficult to maintain the technicalsystems of the tunnel in a safe way.
So there is a growing demand for technica systems that are nearly maintenancefree.
Industria (NL) and TSS (UK) wish to develop an integrated management-, control-and
monotoringsystem for tunneltechnics, using the electrical supply system ofthe
mainlighting as backbone.To prepare this project they want to execute a feasibility study
and a searchfor partners for this project.
Key Action
GROW-2. Key action: Sustainable mobility and intermodality
Start date
20/11/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
20/11/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Company size
Drs Evert J. E.J. VAN SCHAIK
INDUSTRIA TECHNISCHE VERLICHTING BV
Rietbaan 10
PO Box 8768
3009 AT - Rotterdam
Cedex 3009 AT
The Netherlands
Phone: 310102640164
Fax: 310102640166
Email: S.Bentem@Industria.nl
S4
SME Proposer(s)
TECHNICAL SUPPORT & SUPPLIES LTD
United Kingdom
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
Comments
73 - Research and development
31 - Manufacture of electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c.
We are looking for one or more partners who install othertechnical systems in tunnels.
The research institute can also be a manufacturer of elec-tronic components.
Last update
18/6/2001
S3
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01408
Acronym
900 MPA UHP
Proposal title
900 MPa Ultra-High-Pressure Water Jets
Abstract
The goal of the project is to lead the waterjet (WJ) technology to new fields of application
by developing a high efficient 900 MPa WJ system. The efficiency of a WJ is mainly
depending on the hydraulic energy, the product of volume flow rate and pressure. The
industry need tools which create small width of cut with high cutting speed. With high
pressure the nozzle diameter can be reduced by higher density of hydraulic energy
compared to a state-of-the-art system with 400 MPa. The specific properties of water
(liquid-solid transition) and abrasives under ultra-high-pressure will be investigated and
solved in this project. Requirements and reliability of pump and components have to be
new defined. The fact, that European companies are in minority on the market of WJ
cutting, shows the importance of this project. The development of this WJ tool which is
able to cut thin metal plates without abrasives will open new markets in Europe and outside
of the European Community.
Key Action
GROW-1. Key action: Innovative products, processes and organisation
Start date
20/11/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
20/11/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Company size
Franz TRIEB
BOHLER HOCHDRUCKTECHNIK GMBH
Werk-IV-Strasse
PO Box 27
8605 - Kapfenberg
Austria
Phone: 433862303300
Fax: 43862303304
Email: trieb@bht.kom.at
S4
SME Proposer(s)
TAL-LUFTECHNIK GMBH
Last update
Germany
18/6/2001
S2
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01411
Acronym
NOTA
Proposal title
Notion of a soft playing piano
Abstract
The sound amplifying by an electronic measuring of the string's oscillation or the complete
electronicgeneration of the sound does not lead to a natural sound. (Result from CRAFT
BRST-CT98-5250) The objective of this proposal is the development of a new piano
action with an individual volumecontrol device for an original sound of a piano. For the
realisation, microsystems as dampingsystems are planned to develop to be installed into
the piano action to reduce the force of the pianohammer to the string. Because of the
reduction of sound pressure level, the bass tones are particularly influenced. Therefore, a
softly played piano does not sound balanced over the complete audio range. Restyling the
sound management in the piano case can compensate this problem. Here, the use of the
sound systems applied in loudspeakers, as e.g. the bass reflex system, is offered. Objective
is the development of a piano cabinet that allows approximating the sound of agrand piano
on a normal piano.
Key Action
GROW-1. Key action: Innovative products, processes and organisation
Start date
20/11/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
20/11/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 4 months
Company size
Mr Rolf IBACH
RUD. IBACH. SOHN GMBH + CO. KG
Wilhelmstrasse 43
58332 - Schwelm
Germany
Phone: 49233693930
Fax: 492236939393
Email: webmaster@ibach.de
Internet: http://www.ibach.de
S3
SME Proposer(s)
FAKS FORSCHUNGS- UND ENTWICKLUNGS- GMBH Germany
S2
MEYER FABRYAKA FORTEPIANÓW I PIANIN
S4
Poland
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
20 - Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of
articles of straw and plaiting materials
36 - Manufacture of furniture; manufacturing n.e.c.
31 - Manufacture of electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c.
Comments
Last update
18/6/2001
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01418
Acronym
CODAB
Proposal title
On-line COntrol of Drawing And Blanking Processand Quality of the product
Abstract
In order to modernize their production tools, the blanking-drawing companies are trying to
improve their productibilityby maximizing the automation and the press integration of
product control. This project aims to develop hybridindustrial control tools and methods
leading to "zero defect". These methods should be used during the drawing andcutting
sequence either directly in real time under the press or in hidden time outside of the press,
which would result inan instant diagnostic of each part either cut or drawn so as to control
the production both unitwise and globally. Wemore specifically refer to two emerging
methods: acoustic emission to directly control the products under the press, and
computer-aided vision control. The project implies an association of the competencies of
laboratories specialized inacoustics and vision, designers and manufacturers of industrial
control equipment, and principally industrialists usingbe drawing and cutting process to
validate and exploit the results and methods. The Exploratory Award which is of a
cooperative nature as it mainly associates small- and medium-size firms allows the
implementation of a wide-spanningproject meeting the CRAFT program objectives.
Key Action
GROW-1. Key action: Innovative products, processes and organisation
Start date
20/11/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
20/11/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 8 months
Company size
Mr. JEAN-LUC MINSTER
GRIS DÉCOUPAGE S.A.
Z.I. DE LESMENILS
BP 185
54 706 - PONT A MOUSSON
France
Phone: 0383808019
Fax: 0383808020
Email: Jean-Luc.minster@gris-decoupage.com
Internet: www.gris-decoupage.com
S4
SME Proposer(s)
VALLEN - SYSTEME GMBH
Germany
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
Comments
28 - Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
29 - Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
73-L - Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
. Industrialists using the drawing and blanking process. Control equipment manufacturers.
Technical centers and university laboratories
Last update
18/6/2001
S2
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01433
Acronym
BUILDING WASTE GUIDE
Proposal title
EUROPEAN BUILDING WASTE GUIDE - AVOIDING AND SEPARATING WASTE
ON BUILDING SITES BY ORGANISATIONAL AND TECHNICAL MEASURES
ADOPTED COOPERATIVELY BY SME'S
Abstract
UNTIL NOW, THE DECENTRALIZED DISPOSAL OF WASTE MATERIALS
GENERATED BY INDIVIDUAL SME BUILDING FIRMS HAS REPRESENTED A
CONSIDERABLE ADDITIONAL COST IN TERMS OF TIME AND MONEY. DUE TO
THE SMALL AMOUNTS OF WASTE PRODUCED BY INDIVIDUAL BUILDING
FIRMS AND THE LACK OF KNOWLEDGE OF ENVIRONMENTALLY WASTE
MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES, WASTE WICH COULD BE RECYCLED IS THROWN
AWAY AND VALUABLE DISPOSAL AREA UN-NECESSARILY USED UP. THE
RESEARCH PROJECT INCLUDES THE GOAL OF ORGANIZING BUILDING
PROCEDURES IN SEVERAL EU STATES IN SUCH A WAY THAT BUILDING IS
CARRIED OUT WITHA MINIMUM OF WASTE PRODUCTION AND WITH AN
EMPHASIS ON RECYCLING. A SYSTEM OFSTANDARDIZED WASTE INDEXES IS
TO BE DETERMINED AND INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS FOR SUSTAINABLE
ASTE MANAGEMENT ARE DEVELOPED. THE DISSEMINATION OF THE RESULTS
IS TO TAKE PLACE BY WAY OF A EUROPEAN BUILDING WASTE GUIDE, WHICH
WILL MAKE THE PRODUCTION OF WASTE TRANSPARENT FROM THE
PLANNING STAGE TO THE ACTUAL REALISATIONOF BUILDING PROJECTS.
Key Action
GROW-1. Key action: Innovative products, processes and organisation
Start date
20/11/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
20/11/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 5 months
MATTHIAS ROSS
Company size S4
KIRCHBAUHOF GEMEINNUETZIGE BESCHAEFTIGUNGS- UND QUALIFIZIERUNGSGESSELSCHAFT MBH
FALCKENSTEINSTRASSE 49
10997 - BERLIN
Germany
Phone: 49306177620
Fax: 49306113435
Email: MROSS@KIRCHBAUHOF.DE
Internet: WWW.KIRCHBAUHOF.DE
SME Proposer(s)
CONSUR S.C.A. (ANDALUSIAN CO-OPERATIVE
SOCIETY)
Spain
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
45 - Construction
90 - Sewage and refuse disposal, sanitation and similar activities
Comments
Last update
18/6/2001
S4
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01448
Acronym
SEISMIC FUSES
Proposal title
"Seismic Fuse" - Components for Reinforced Concrete Structures in Earthquake
Prone Regions
Abstract
A low cost method of reducing the impact of earthquakes on reinforced concrete structures
has been developed and is subject to international patent protection. This involves the use
of inserts of known ductility and yield strength fitted between reinforcing bar sections
using mechanical full strength threaded couplers. Limited experimentation has
demonstrated the effectiveness of the concept. However, much experimental and
computational work is needed to provide a comprehensive guide to the application of the
invention in the design and engineering of structures. A series of tests with concrete
frames using shaking tables is required together with extensive computation/modelling to
cover sufficient cases. Such experimental and modelling work will simulate real earthquake
conditions as closely as possible. The invention enables the European codes of practice for
seismmic design to be implemented at low cost and therefore has very large potential
social and economic impact.
Key Action
GROW-1. Key action: Innovative products, processes and organisation
Start date
11/12/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project RTD Project (Collaborative Research)
SME Coordinator
11/12/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 12 months
DR Michael David HANCOCK
DEE ASSOCIATES (BUSINESS CONSULTANTS) LIMITED
4 Chantry Court, Sovereign Way
CH1 4QN - CHESTER
United Kingdom
Phone: 441244394219
Fax: 441244394214
Email: mike@dee-associates.com
Internet: www.dee-associates.com
Company size
S2
SME Proposer(s)
CRISBAR SRL
Italy
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
45 - Construction
73 - Research and development
Comments
Last update
18/6/2001
S2
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01476
Acronym
ANTISEISMIC STIRRUPS
Proposal title
New industrial spiral stirrups in concrete reinforcement,providing better
antiseismic behaviour of buildings andconstructions. Optimisation and
Industrialisation.
Abstract
A new type of industrial stirrup in concrete reinforcement is developed and laboratory
tests have already proved its superiority during strong earthquakes. Main objectives of this
project, will be the industrialisation of the manufacturing process, as well as the
optimisation, experimental verification and validation of the proposed concept. Besides,
alternative materials (FRPs) and different designs will be evaluated. The role of stirrups
for the antiseismic strength of buildings is crucial, sincethey protect the concrete from
expanding and fragmentising and the rebars of the reinforcement from buckling and
collapsing, what is proved to be the main failure mechanism of buildings during
earthquakes. The developed stirrups are manufactured from a continuous wire, form
consecutive windings along its longitudinal direction and house the rebars, with a pitch that
may be uniform or variable. Because of their spiral continuous form, the axial load
carried by the stirrups may continuously transmitted with no interruption across its length.
Key Action
GROW-5. RTD activities of a generic nature : Materials and their technologies for
production and transformation and new and improved materials and production technologies
in the steel field
Start date
20/11/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project RTD Project (Collaborative Research)
SME Coordinator
20/11/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 8 months
Company size
Dipl. Eng. Gregory ALATIS
THORAX ANTISEISMIKI S.A.
Stournari 57
104 32 - Athens
Greece
Phone: 3019602457
Fax: 3019602457
Email: alatis@mail.kapatel.gr
S3
SME Proposer(s)
BETA SYSTEMS SRL
Italy
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
45 - Construction
26 - Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
25 - Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
33 - Manufacture of medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks
Comments
Last update
18/6/2001
S3
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01494
Acronym
CHIEF
Proposal title
(CHIEF)
CLADDING OF HASTELLOY FOR INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING FLANGES
Abstract
The laser cladding of stainless steel with Hastelloy in order that critical exposed areas
achieve the samecorrosion performance as solid Hastelloy would dramatically reduce the
consumption of the alloy in theproduction of flanges for chemical vessels and pipework
systems with important consequences for theusage level of the strategic elements required.
At the sametime a cost reduction of up to 200% perflange would be produced by
minimisation of Hastelloy usage and this would lead to increasedcompetitiveness for the
manufacture of such components.Research is proposed into the process optimisation of
laser cladding of Hastelloy in powder form ontostainless steel flanges and weld necks. The
main deliverable to be produced from this project is atested demonstration system for laser
cladding in this system. This technology can be exploited forthe production of flanges
with a wide range of sizes for use in manufacture of chemical processingplant.
Key Action
GROW-5. RTD activities of a generic nature : Materials and their technologies for
production and transformation and new and improved materials and production technologies
in the steel field
Start date
20/11/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
20/11/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Company size
MR CHRISTOPHER GILMARTIN
GILWOOD (FABRICATORS) COMPANY LIMITED
BRADSHAW STREET
OL10 1PL - HEYWOOD, LANCASHIRE
United Kingdom
Phone: 441706360551
Fax: 441706625666
Email: chris@gilwood.co.uk
Internet: www.gilwood.co.uk
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SME Proposer(s)
NAIXUS LASERTECHNIK GMBH
Last update
18/6/2001
Germany
S2
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01504
Acronym
THERMAL CONCRETE
Proposal title
CHARACTERISATION OF THERMAL DELAY OF LIGHT CONCRETE BLOCKS
MADE ON EXPANDED CLAY
Abstract
The project proposes the characterisation of thermal delay of light concrete blocks made on
expanded clay in order to improvethe characteristics of construction blocks from three
main points of view. BUILDING MATERIAL: the development of improved building
materials by testingdifferent granulometries and agglomeration processdesign dimensions
of blocksBUILDING MATERIALS STANDARDISATION: the standardisation of the
thermal delay of light concrete materials by comparingunder standard conditions.
ENVIRONMENTAL: the use of a material allowingImprovement of energy requirements
in buildingUse environmental friendly materialsReduction of plastics in building as
insulation materialsMain Factors affecting Temperature Delay are:-> Characteristics of
the material employed in the manufacture of the blocks-> Structural dimensions of the
block, i.e. thickness, structural hollows, forms and dimensions.The design of the blocks as
well as the materials employed are of fundamental importance in order to obtain an as higher
temperature delay as possible but using a single material and isolation layer.
Key Action
GROW-5. RTD activities of a generic nature : Materials and their technologies for
production and transformation and new and improved materials and production technologies
in the steel field
Start date
20/11/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
20/11/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 7 months
Company size
ANTONIO PALERM
PALERM S.A.
CR. PORRERES-CAMPOS KM. 1.4
07260 - PORRERES(ILLES BALEARS)
Spain
Phone: 34971647364
Fax: 34971647713
Email: palerm@palerm.com
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SME Proposer(s)
PAVILLECA, PAVIMENTOS E BLOCOS, S.A.
Last update
18/6/2001
Portugal
S4
SME Specific Measures
Competitive and Sustainable Growth
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01540
Acronym
HATS
Proposal title
HYBRID ACTUATOR TESTING SYSTEM
Abstract
All transportation systems , including aircraft, suffer from fatigue failures. To ensure that
components and systems reach their target life times durability testing is carried out. The
generation of very high forcing levels required, at both low and high frequencies currently
requires complex and expensive equipment. The choices open to a company needing to
test is between; electromagnetic shakers and servo hydraulic actuators. In both cases the
costs involved are high and more importantly the performances are always compromised.
The impact on the environment through the use of these systems is typically high as they
invariably use large electronic amplifiers or hydraulic plant that consumes 100's of kW of
power. The HATS system will use the SMART material TERFENOL-D to produce a
composite actuator . The actuator will comprise a low frequency hydraulic ram and high
frequency Magnetstrictive force actuator aligned in series.
Key Action
GROW-1. Key action: Innovative products, processes and organisation
Start date
20/12/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Combined R&D and Demonstration
SME Coordinator
20/12/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Company size
Mr. ALAN BENNETTS
BAY SYSTEMS LTD.
CRYSNAL HOUSE, MAIN ROAD, WESTHAY
BA6 9TN - GLASTONBURY, SOMERSET,
United Kingdom
Phone: 441458860393
Fax: 441458860693
Email: ALANBENNETTS@COMPUSERVE.COM
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SME Proposer(s)
TESIS-SOFTWARE
Last update
Belgium
18/6/2001
S1
SME Specific Measures
Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-00859
Acronym
COOLTAINER
Proposal title
DEVELOPMENT OF A MOBILE SOLAR-DRIVEN REFRIGERATED CONTAINER
FOR RURAL AREAS
Abstract
In countries with a high level of sunshine there is a considerable demand for cold supply.
Statistics have shownthat in sough Europe nearly 10% of fresh food become worse in
quality due to the lack of sufficient refrigeration.This concerns in particular structurally
weak rural areas in Southern Europe (Greece, Spain, Portugal, etc.) whichrepresent about
2/3 of the total territory in these regions. The main problems in these thinly populated
areas are often the logistics and the lack of infrastructure. Against this background there is
a majour demand for new andinnovative solutions for decentralised and combined cooling
processes. Solar refrigeration plants are ideal for keeping foodstuffs fresh, since the solar
radiation which "causes" the need for refrigeration is available in sufficient quantities. The
COOLTAINER proposed here can be used for different applications such, for exampleas
the storage of fresh fish, meat and vegetables and also of medicine. Prior to the project, the
possibility ofapplication on a large scale was tested by means of some basic system-related
laboratory trials and the resultswere positive. The objective is to develop further and
optimise the COOLTAINER in the framework of a researchproject so that upon
completion an experimental plant is available which demonstrates considerable advantages
with regard to economy in compar
Key Action
EESD-6. Key action Economic and Efficient Energy for a Competitive Europe
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Combined R&D and Demonstration
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Company size
Theo VAN BAKKUM
CRYCLE CRYOGENIC DEVELOPMENT NV
PO Box 4056
2003 EB - Haarlem, NH
The Netherlands
Phone: 0031653244839
Fax: 0031235361194
Email: vanbakkum@crycle.nl
Internet: http://www.crycle.nl
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SME Proposer(s)
COOLINGTEC INDUSTRIES (1993) LTD.
Israel
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
Comments
There have alreday additional partners been asked to participate andsome have agreed to
join the project in phase 2. Anyhow it's anticpatedto identify additional partners with the
aid of the IRC network sponseredby the EC
Last update
18/6/2001
S2
SME Specific Measures
Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-00861
Acronym
WINDCONTROL
Proposal title
DESIGN OF NEW CONTROL AND MONITORING SYSTEMS FOR WIND
TURBINES
Abstract
The main objective of the project will be to design, develop and test new cost-effective
control system components to be integrated in wind turbines of more than 1 MW of
power. These new components and its specific objectives will be: . To design a new
medium voltage (>=6,000 volt) synchronous generator, together with its frequency control
system for 50 Hz . To design an advanced control algorithm that will act over the blade
pitch and over the main shaft, in order to reduce mechanical and fatigue loads induced in
all of the components of the wind turbine. . To establish a methodology of data acquisition
for monitoring the real performance achieved in the machines and for the improvements
achieved in load reduction and quality of the generated electricity
Key Action
EESD-6. Key action Economic and Efficient Energy for a Competitive Europe
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project RTD Project (Collaborative Research)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 4 months
Company size
MR GREGORIO RIVAS
INGETEAM, S.A.
PINTOR MAEZTU, 2-1° IZDA
31008 - PAMPLONA
Spain
Phone: 34948175633
Fax: 34948175635
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SME Proposer(s)
GARRAD HASSAN AND PARTNERS LTD
United Kingdom
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
Comments
40 - Electricity, gas, steam and hot water supply
29 - Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
40: Electricity generation and operation utilities29: Manufacturers of machinery and
equipment for wind energy generation
Last update
18/6/2001
S3
SME Specific Measures
Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-00879
Acronym
FM-DC-Hard-Anodizing
Proposal title
Introduction of a new Energy- and Timesaving FM-DC-Hard-Anodizing-Process
for Al-Cu-alloys : Requirements and field demonstration test in selected
Industrial Applications
Abstract
To save energy in both production and use of the final products, steel based material will
be more and more substituted by light but extremely firm material like outstanding
Al-Cu-alloys. Mostly these alloys need a specified surface to resist e.g. against abrasion.
Conventional anodizing processes are not suited for these alloys. The SME proposer
(supporter for considerably different industrial end-users) is about to develop a
hard-anodizing process for Al-Cu-alloys which saves appr. 70 % of the energy needed
compared with conventional technologies. The closed-to-market project aims are: analysis
of the requirements in different industrial areas/countries, construction of 5 test units and
demonstration tests of the multi-sectoral technology in selected countries with embedding
of experts for standardisation, norms, regulations and political incentives. Finally
countries are enabled to take part in the global market (e.g. automotive) even with lower
job qualification.
Key Action
EESD-6. Key action Economic and Efficient Energy for a Competitive Europe
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Demonstration Project
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 12 months
Company size
Mr. Frank FISCHER
FISCHER OBERFLAECHENTECHNIK GmbH
Wullener Feld 15
58454 - Witten
Germany
Phone: 492302963506
Fax: 492302963512
Email: fischer@fot.de
Internet: www.fot.de
S2
SME Proposer(s)
CAMPRODUKT B.V.
The Netherlands
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
Comments
34 - Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers
29 - Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
31 - Manufacture of electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c.
33 - Manufacture of medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks
Potential participants are engaged in surfaceing Al-alloys by anodizing for different
applications in the above NACE-divisions
Last update
18/6/2001
S2
SME Specific Measures
Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-00936
Acronym
AHEF
Proposal title
Advanced Heat Exchanger for In-house Heating
Abstract
Modern housing construction still shows a lack of energy efficiency. A number of measures
will show together an improvement of at least 44%. However, the needed investments are
not always cost-effective. This is the reason, that for example real estate developers and
housing associations still reduce investments to a minimum amount. The investments are
most often restricted to roof-isolation, high efficiency central heating boilers or high
efficiency windows. However, a very easy, cheap and straightforward method to save
energy, is by recovering the heat out of the waste gas of both the central heating boiler as
the waste gas of the house as well again for in-house heating. The result of this project
will be a straightforward, highly innovative instrument that will improve the quality of
in-home living combined with the efficient use of natural resources. The proposed
instrument will be highly reliable, cost effective, safe and environmentally friendly.
This multidisciplinary project combines physics, electronics, computer calculating,
mechanical engineering, materials engineering and production techniques.
Key Action
EESD-6. Key action Economic and Efficient Energy for a Competitive Europe
Start date
20/09/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
20/09/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Company size
Mr. Arnold OTTEN
SWENTIBOLD PLAATBEWERKING BV
Maaseikerweg 5
6114 JN - Susteren
The Netherlands
Phone: 0031464493004
Fax: 0031464491980
S3
SME Proposer(s)
OTTEN GMBH
Germany
Last update
18/6/2001
S3
SME Specific Measures
Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-00954
Acronym
ABSOLAIR
Proposal title
AIR-COOLED, SOLAR (GAS) -DRIVEN NH3-H2O ABSORPTION SYSTEM FOR
AIR CONDITIONING AND OTHER COOLING APPLICATIONS USING A
COMPOUND PARABOLIC COLLECTOR
Abstract
Air-conditioning is the dominating energy consuming service in buildings in many
countries. In many regions in Europe the demand for cooling and dehumidification of
indoor air is growing due to increasing cooling loads. Conventional cooling technologies
exhibit several clear disadvantages: their operation demands a high energy consumption;
they cause high electricity peak loads; they significantly contribute to the Greenhouse
effect (induced CO2 emissions resulting from the production of electricity) and they
generally employ refrigerants that have several negative environmental impacts (global
warming, ozone depletion).This project addresses these problems by development and
integration of the necessary technologies for utilisat:ion of solar energy for air
conditioning of buildings. The industrial target is to develop and demonstrate a new
air-cooled solar-driven NH3-H20 absorption system for air-conditioning and other cooling
applications, with a capacity of 10 - 50 kW, using a compound parabolic collector and a
gas-driven back-up system.
Key Action
EESD-5. Key action Cleaner Energy Systems, including Renewable Energies
Start date
20/09/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
20/09/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 12 months
Company size
Mr. Andre E. HAGENDIJK
CEERAN LTD.
Oudstraat 62
7425 EG - Deventer
The Netherlands
Phone: 31570653554
Fax: 31570653554
Email: ceeran@yahoo.com
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SME Proposer(s)
AO SOL, ENERGIAS RENOVAVEIS, LDA.
Portugal
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
29 - Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
Comments
Manufacturer of air-conditioning equipment
Last update
18/6/2001
S2
SME Specific Measures
Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-00962
Acronym
Modern heating
Proposal title
Investigation of the possibilities and development of a modelfor reconstruction
of heating systems in small towns andvillages. Pilot project in couties of
East-and West-Virumaa
Abstract
The goal of the project is to work out the program of reconstruction the heating systems
in all region of North-East Estonia, with modern technolo-gies of :f'iring the fuel and
modern equipment. Special attention will be paid for working out and implementation of
new technologies of using the local fuels, among them fuel oil, which is unique resource
in all Europe, and which is exported to a number of European states. Implementation of
the program of reconstruction, is allowing to elevate the effectiveness of combustion the
fuels in Estonia and in the other Euro-pean states, which are using the Estonian fuel oil,
reduce the cost of heating , increase the level of life-comfort , decrease the pollution in Es
tonia and in other European countries.
Key Action
EESD-6. Key action Economic and Efficient Energy for a Competitive Europe
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Combined R&D and Demonstration
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 11 months
Company size
Dipl. Eng. Vladimir SIDORKIN
ENTEH ENGINEERING LTD
Elektriku 3
30328 - Kohtla-Järve
Estonia
Phone: 3723373349
Fax: 3723373349
Email: enteh@estpak.ee
S2
SME Proposer(s)
BAEHR GMBH
Germany
S3
FRENCH-LITHUANIAN JOINT STOCK COMPANY
"EKSERGIJA"
Lithuania
S2
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
40 - Electricity, gas, steam and hot water supply
73-L - Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
Comments
Last update
18/6/2001
SME Specific Measures
Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-00968
Acronym
(AUTOFOR)
Proposal title
Automatic Recording of Foraging Behaviour as a Tool for Habitat and Species
Conservation
Abstract
The proposal addresses the effect of free ranging herbivores on plant biodiversityThe
aim is to develop an animal mounted camera and intelligent sensing system torecord the
nature and quantity of food plants ingested by free ranging herbivores.The objectives are
to: (i) monitor herbivore grazing activity(ii) provide information about the impact of
herbivores on plant biodiversity(iii) make temporal and spatial measurements of foraging
activity(iv) provide insights into reproductive and social behaviour, territoriality,
vocalisation and interspecies contact.Prototype systems will be subject to performance
tests/customer acceptance trials.
Key Action
EESD-2. Key action Global Change, Climate and Biodiversity
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 4 months
Company size
Mr Vincent LYNCH
SALFORD ELECTRONIC CONSULTANTS LTD
Technology HouseLissadel Street
M6 6AP - Salford
United Kingdom
Phone: 441612782586
Fax: 441612782701
Email: VINCENT@SECLTD.DEMON.CO.UK
S2
SME Proposer(s)
IMF TECHNOLOGY GMBH
Germany
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
32 - Manufacture of radio, television and communication equipment and apparatus
33 - Manufacture of medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks
1 - Agriculture, hunting and related service activities
73-L - Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
Comments
Last update
18/6/2001
S3
SME Specific Measures
Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-00982
Acronym
BILAPS
Proposal title
DEVELOPMENT OF THE BIPOLAR LEAD ACID POWER SOURCE FOR HYBRID
ELECTRIC VEHICLES
Abstract
The Hybrid Electric Vehicle market is emerging. All hybrid vehicles, including fuel cell
powered vehicles, need an energy storage system in order to facilitate regenerative
breaking and peak power shaving. The Bipolar Lead Acid Power Source (BILAPS), that
will be developed in the proposed project, offers the perspective of indeed being able to
meet the severe requirements for this application. The BILAPS is based on the common
SLI lead acid battery, that offers high power at low cost. In enabling HEV's to be built that
operate at very high energy efficiencies, combined with the efficient charge and discharge
characteristics of the BILAPS, this will greatly contribute to meeting the Kyoto
Agreements. It is expected that next to the HEV market, the BILAPS will also serve in the
UPS market , the SLI market and the traction battery (BEV) market. The BILAPS will be
developed by the in the proposal mentioned SME 's, thus gaining access to the increasing
market of high power batteries.
Key Action
EESD-6. Key action Economic and Efficient Energy for a Competitive Europe
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project RTD Project (Collaborative Research)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 10 months
Company size
Mr. A.J.D. ROVERS
CENTURION ACCUMULATOREN B.V.
MOLENSINGEL 17
PO Box 197
5900AD - VENLO
The Netherlands
Phone: 31775311741
Fax: 31773517072
Email: ROVERS@CENTURION-AKKU.NL
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SME Proposer(s)
R.B.C.
France
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
Comments
24 - Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
25 - Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
28 - Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
Partners sought with relevant experience in smart battery cooling and/or sealing and
housing technology.
Last update
18/6/2001
S2
SME Specific Measures
Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01038
Acronym
IWRS
Proposal title
The Development of an Integrated Waste Recycling System
Abstract
Municipal solid waste within the European Union presents a formidable problem,with over
200M tonnes of waste being produced annually and requiring treatment.The work proposed
by the Consortium of SMEs in this project is aimed at providinga viable alternative to
landfill and incineration for a significant percentage ofmunicipal solid waste through the
development of an Integrated Waste RecyclingSystem (IWRS). The IWRS will have the
capability to handle unsorted municipalsolid waste. It is designed around several pieces of
equipment that arecommercially available, and whose performance as stand-alone items of
plant iswell characterised. The innovation of the approach proposed is through the
integration of the equipment and processes, to produce a stand-alonewaste-processing
system capable of dealing with a range of municipal solid wastes.The IWRS is designed to
yield products that are marketable commodities, and whichwould add value to the waste
feedstock.
Key Action
EESD-4. Key action City of Tomorrow and Cultural Heritage
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 9 months
Company size
Mr Leonard COLE
ENVIROCARE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT LTD
Beech House, 22 Greenslade RoadPark Hall
WS5 3QH - South Walsall
United Kingdom
Phone: 4401922622042
Fax: 4401922615200
Email: envirocare@dial.pipex.com
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SME Proposer(s)
ENVIRECO ADVANCED ECOLOGICAL SYSTEMS
LIMITED
Last update
18/6/2001
Greece
S3
SME Specific Measures
Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01050
Acronym
CAST
Proposal title
City Analysis Simulation Tool
Abstract
Cities of the futur -are in fact cites of today, but 50 or more years later. Inherent problems
of individual cities of today are likely to create even bigger problems in the future.
However, careful planning of various aspects of the development of a city is likely to
produce a better controlled development and a more efficient city of the future. To help
this careful planning, we propose the development of a process and software tools for
analysis and simulation of cities into the future - a City Analysis Simulation Tool (CAST).
CAST will be based on Virtual Reality technology and Complexity Theory, to enable
decision making for sustainable City development, based on a long term simulation of
complex behaviour and interactive visualisation of the simulacion, of cities. The results of
the project will comprise a new model for the sustainable development of European
cities.
Key Action
EESD-4. Key action City of Tomorrow and Cultural Heritage
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project RTD Project (Collaborative Research)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Company size
Dr Lubo JANKOVIC
INTESYS LTD
Birmingham Research Park Vincent Drive, Edgbaston
B15 2SQ - Birmingham
United Kingdom
Phone: 441214727667
Fax: 44374595561
Email: jankovic@invirtuo.com
Internet: ww.invirtuo.com
S2
SME Proposer(s)
CENTRO PARA A CONSERÇÃO DE ENERGIA
Last update
18/6/2001
Portugal
S3
SME Specific Measures
Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01051
Acronym
Fate Waste CHP Process
Proposal title
Development of a CHP Process Using Grease And Oil Waste From Plants And
Animals
Abstract
After the dioxin scandal of contaminated chicken from Belgium, the market for the use of
these oils for animal food purpose has cracked down. The collectors in EU of used oils
actually search valorisation strategies, which are ecologically and economically acceptable.
Sud Récupération and AMS wish to develop a new process recycling this waste using the
AMS motor technology. Contrary to other technologies, these motors use unrefined plant
oils without previous chemical conversion at high eco-efficiency. The Potential is about
1.9 million t of replaced refined fuel. The 2 project partners want to associate other SME
to this project. There will be 2700 jobs created in EU. The process contributes to 5.2 %
to respect the Kyoto protocol against the greenhouse effect. The project uses the CHP
technology on small installations. The motor constructor AMS wishes to find a new
combustible, which will help to distribute them also to burn fresh vegetable oil for further
reduction of CO2 emissions.
Key Action
EESD-5. Key action Cleaner Energy Systems, including Renewable Energies
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 4 months
Mrs. Michèle MARTIN
SUD RÉCUPÉRATION SARL
15, chemin de Labarthe
31600 - Labastidette
France
Phone: 3361561429
Fax: 3362230700
Email: Sud-Recuperation@wanadoo.fr
Company size
S3
SME Proposer(s)
AMS ANTRIEBS- UND MASCHINENTECHNIK GMBH Germany
SCHOENEBECK
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
Comments
37 - Recycling
15 - Manufacture of food products and beverages
41 - Collection, purification and distribution of water
73 - Research and development
- grease or fat related industrie- RDT and engineering performer in grease and fat refining
Last update
18/6/2001
S3
SME Specific Measures
Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01079
Acronym
HAUS - Energie
Proposal title
Small-scale total energy systems powered by biomass and wastes
Abstract
Application is made for assistance in preparing a Step 2 proposal aimed at developing
small-scale 'total' energy generation systems for European markets by 2005. The target
development will exploit advances in gas conditioning, filtration and electro-chemistry to
generate 'high-grade' energy, in the form of medium CV gas and electricity, from renewable
carbohydrate feedstock (energy crops and agricultural wastes) and from selected domestic
and commercial wastes. The main novel features of these generators, to be demonstrated
during Step 2, are: 1. independently controllable generation rates for the main products so
that arbitrarily variable demands for both can be met (up to the maximum capacity for
each separately); 2. the elimination of all major moving parts; 3. generation
efficiencies of over 50% for electricity and over 90% for medium CV gas, these
efficiencies rising as load decreases. The final commercial package will be competitive with
fossil-fired equivalents.
Key Action
EESD-5. Key action Cleaner Energy Systems, including Renewable Energies
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Combined R&D and Demonstration
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Company size
Dr. James GIBB
PROGRESSIVE ENERGY TECHNOLOGY LTD.
Pennington House,Lower Woodside
SO41 8AA - Lymington
United Kingdom
Phone: 441590670483
Fax: 441590676919
Email: jim@pentec.demon.co.uk
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SME Proposer(s)
PLANUNGSGRUPPE ENERGIE UND TECHNIK NOTTEBAUM & PARTNER GBR
Germany
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
Comments
23 - Manufacture of coke, refined petroleum products and nuclear fuel
73-L - Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
2 - Forestry, logging and related service activities
40 - Electricity, gas, steam and hot water supply
Collaboration is sought in two main technical areas:1. air refinement technology; and2.
gas conditioning technology for stationary fuel cellapplications.
Last update
18/6/2001
S2
SME Specific Measures
Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01170
Acronym
JETCUT
Proposal title
PILES
REMOTELY OPERATED CUTTING SYSTEM FOR SUBSEA OIL WELLS AND
ON OFFSHORE PLATFORMS
Abstract
Over 4000 offshore oil wells have been drilled so far in the development of Europe's
offshore oil and gas reserves. The bore of each well is lined with several steel tubes, called
"casing", inside each other. The gap between each casing is filled with cement, or drilling
fluids. These oil wells must eventually be removed to make the seabed safe for fishing. The
traditional method of doing this is to cut the casing with explosives several metres below
the seabed. This now presents problems because of the safety regulations for use of
explosives offshore. It can also disturb mounds of toxic materials on the seabed around the
oil well that were deposited during drilling. There are similar problems with cutting piles on
offshore platforms. Our project will overcome these problems by developing and testing a
new high pressure abrasive water jet cutting system for oil well removal. Until now this has
not been feasible for cutting oil wells because the gaps containing fluids prevent a single
cut through all the tubes. Our system will include a special nozzle for injecting gas into the
gaps permitting the cutting jet to cross gaps and continue the cut through several layers of
steel and cement.
Key Action
EESD-5. Key action Cleaner Energy Systems, including Renewable Energies
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 5 months
Company size
MR DAVID DENT
CIRCLE TECHNICAL SERVICES LTD
15/16 WOODLANDS DRIVE
AB21 0GW - ABERDEEN
United Kingdom
Phone: 441224775222
Fax: 441224775333
Email: DDENT@CIRCLETECH.CO.UK
Internet: HTTP://WWW.CIRCLETECH.CO.UK
S3
SME Proposer(s)
CM INGEGNERIA SRL
Last update
Italy
18/6/2001
S3
SME Specific Measures
Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01179
Acronym
BIOWASTES
Proposal title
Ecological treatment of biowastes to biofuel
Abstract
The presented project is intend on the material utilisation of biowastes, particularly the
wastes from municipal sphere and from the food - processing, chemical and pharmaceutical
industry, particularly the sludge the properties of which do not correspondent to the
possibility of their use in agriculture. The basic principle of the biofuel production from
the waste sludge and other biowastes consists in the creation of the optimum conditions for
the short - term aerobic fermentation of the mixture of dewatered sludge with solid
biowastes, with its help in comes to the desodorisation simultaneously with higher water
evaporation and the fermented mixture can consequently be dessicated on the drier without
air contamination. The development of cogeneration pilot plant for the electric and
thermal energy production by the use of biofuel with a view to the housebuilding and
industrial buildings.
Key Action
EESD-5. Key action Cleaner Energy Systems, including Renewable Energies
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Company size
Dipl. Landwirt Steffen RICHTER
AGRAR UND SERVICE GMBH MUTZSCHEN
Bahnhofstrasse 69 A
04688 - 04688 Mutzschen
Germany
Phone: 493438551435
Fax: 493438551302
S3
SME Proposer(s)
AGRO-EKO
Czech Republic
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
Comments
73-L - Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
29 - Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
We are searching for partners in the following fields of activity: - enviromentel
engeneering and waste treatment. - biotechnology and microbiology- builders of plants
and apparatus
Last update
18/6/2001
S3
SME Specific Measures
Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01207
Acronym
CLEAN SQUEEZING
Proposal title
A NEW TREATMENT FOR ACID WATERS DERIVING FROM OLIVE SQUEEZING
Abstract
THE RESEARCH PROJECT SUBMITTED AIMS TO DEVELOP A NEW TREATMENT
WHICH EXPLOITS BIOLOGICAL AND CHIMICAL METHODS, AS WELL AS
ELECTROCHIMICAL OXIDIZATION PROCESS IN ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGES
DERIVING FROM THE SHEDDING ON LAND AND SEA OF THE ACID WATERS
DERIVING FROM OLIVE SQUEEZING. THE PROPOSAL WILL COMBINE THE
FOLLOWING THREE TREATMENTS: N.1 MILLS ACID WATERS WILL BE
TREATED AND RECICLED BY BIOLOGICAL AND CHEMICAL METHODS N.2
INERTIZATION OF THE TREATED WATERS N.3 ELECTROCHIMICAL
OXIDIZATION AND WASTE DISPOSAL AT THE END OF EACH PHASE, THERE
WILL BE A CHECK ABOUT THE RESULT OF THE TREATMENT. THE THREE
METHODS WILL ALLOW TO ELIMINATE WASTES AND CREATE RECYCLED RAW
MATERIALS. THIS METHOD WILL ALLOW TO REACH THE FOLLOWING
OBJECTIVES: - ELIMINATE OIL MILLS WASTE WATERS WHICH BURNS
VEGETATIONS AND KILL SEA LIFE - PRODUCE ORGANIC MATERIALS AND GAS
WHICH COULD BE USED IN OTHER INDUSTRIES - REDUCE THE COST OF
AGRICULTURAL WASTE DISPOSAL IN TERMS OF MONEY AND TIME SPENT
Key Action
EESD-1. Key action Sustainable Management and Quality of Water
Start date
20/12/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
20/12/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 8 months
DIPLOMATO SERGIO SALA
Company size S2
CONSITEC - CONSORZIO DI INTERSCAMBIO TECNOLOGICO E COMMERCIALE
V. PAPA GIOVANNI XXIII. N. 49
20090 - RODANO (MILANO)
Italy
Phone: 00390295328257
Fax: 00390295328321
Email: consitec@consitec.com
Internet: WWW.CONSITEC.COM
SME Proposer(s)
PERTEGAZ SL
Spain
Last update
18/6/2001
S3
SME Specific Measures
Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01211
Acronym
SFH
Proposal title
SLUDGE FOR HEAT
Abstract
The aim of the project is to develop and demonstrate an innovative technology foran
environmentally acceptable system to dispose of sewage sludge produced atmunicipal waste
water treatment plants, particularly those serving medium to largetowns - 10, 000-60,
000 inhagitants. Current incineration technology is too costlyat the size necessary for the
throughput from towns of such size. This situationis found throughout the EU but is
particularly true in countries of central andeastern Europe where the large number and
geographical distribution of medium tolarge towns means that collection and centralised
disposal methods necessary forcentralised incineration are prohibitively expensive. The
project will include asurvey of the arisings of sewage sludge to determine the likely market.
Small-scale fluidised bed combustion as proposed in this project can provide acost
effective solution for the disposal of sewage sludge at this scale, make useof the calorific
content of the sludge by providing useful energy for local heating purposes, increasing the
economic viability of installations and reducingthe combustion of fossil fuels.
Key Action
EESD-5. Key action Cleaner Energy Systems, including Renewable Energies
Start date
1/05/2001
End date
Intended Step 2 project Combined R&D and Demonstration
SME Coordinator
1/05/2002
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Mr. SIMON BURGESS
ENERGY TECHNOLOGY PROMOTION LTD
BOX 11 ROYAL STUART WORKSHOPS, ADELAIDE PLACE
CF10 6BR - CARDIFF
United Kingdom
Phone: 442920464141
Fax: 442920464500
Email: etp_ltd@compuserve.com
Company size
S2
SME Proposer(s)
ABM SOLID S.A.
Poland
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
29 - Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
73-L - Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
41 - Collection, purification and distribution of water
40 - Electricity, gas, steam and hot water supply
Comments
Last update
18/6/2001
S4
SME Specific Measures
Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01220
Acronym
BELNIT-WAT
Proposal title
Development of a new column biological reactor for the elimination of nitrate and
ammonia from supply water and wastewater.
Abstract
The main objective of the project is the development and design of a sate-of-art compact
installation for the removal of nitrogen (ammonia and nitrate) from water, based upon
biological well know nitrification-denitrification processes, easy to use and cost effective,
to be tested in the specific case fish-farming (aquiculture) or pig livestock farms.The
project involves a column/filter reactor design step (development of new solid bacterial
supports), and a selection/optimization of bacterial strains suitable for the
nitrification/denitrification operation.
Key Action
EESD-1. Key action Sustainable Management and Quality of Water
Start date
20/12/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Combined R&D and Demonstration
SME Coordinator
20/12/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 12 months
Company size
ENG. Francisco CAROL-FLOS
GENTIANA, S.L.
Via Augusta, n°13-15
08006
Spain
Phone: 34932183833
Fax: 34934150856
S3
SME Proposer(s)
CLEVELAND BIOTECH LIMITED
United Kingdom
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
74 - Other business activities
Comments
Last update
18/6/2001
S2
SME Specific Measures
Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01241
Acronym
U.A.S.B.-MEDITER.
Proposal title
U.A.S.B. anaerobic technology for low cost andsustainable wastewater treatment
and re-use inMediterranean towns and villages.
Abstract
Implementation and evaluation (2 years of R & D) of threedemonstration U.A.S.B
(anaerobic) WasteWater Treatment Plants(W.W.T.P.) in small towns of Mediterranean
Area, to intro-duce this typical "tropical" technology in the Region to reduceinvestment
and O & M costs. Linked R & D with similar demonstra-tion plants in Latin America.
Commercialization of the by-products (biogas/sludge/treated water) to support organic
agriculture, to favors neighbours and to transform a W.W.T.P.into a tool for local
sustainable development.
Key Action
EESD-1. Key action Sustainable Management and Quality of Water
Start date
20/12/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Combined R&D and Demonstration
SME Coordinator
20/12/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 5 months
Company size
Ing. PHILIPPE CONIL
BIOTEC INTERNATIONAL S.C.
AV. DES PINSONS 35
1410 - WATERLOO
Belgium
Phone: 3223540076
Fax: 3223540076
Email: biotec@bio-tec.net
Internet: www.bio-tec.net
S3
SME Proposer(s)
ARIA
France
S2
ENERGIE DEVELOPPEMENT ENVIRONNEMENT
France
S2
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
Comments
90 - Sewage and refuse disposal, sanitation and similar activities
73-L - Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
1 - Agriculture, hunting and related service activities
45 - Construction
We need partners involved in wastewater treatment inthe Med. Region, in R & D in
sciences and engineering,in agriculture and local development. Constructioncompanies are
wellcome for works and marketing.
Last update
18/6/2001
SME Specific Measures
Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01341
Acronym
SENS-IT
Proposal title
Development of a low-cost permanently installed microelectronic monitoring
system for process plant
Abstract
Leading international industries and safety organisations have indicated a needfor the
improvement and utilisation of permanently installed monitoring systems todetect signs of
damage and its progression within plant. It is the aim of theproject to supply a central
control room with information from sensors to monitorstructural integrity and therefore
maintain containment. To detect early signs ofthis damage would reduce the potential for
unplanned downtime, repair, andenvironmental pollution. This project aims to develop
innovative and improvedtechniques in permanent sensing technology. Relevant
technology advances couldinclude new materials, new sensing techniques, microelectronics,
sensor dataprocessing, and use of global communication methods. The Small Electronics
NetworkSensor Integrity Tool (SENS-IT) is proposed to be the solution. It is proposed to
be modular in form, the sensor module, the processing/ temporary storage module,and
the communication module.
Key Action
EESD-2. Key action Global Change, Climate and Biodiversity
Start date
20/11/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Combined R&D and Demonstration
SME Coordinator
20/11/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Company size
Dr George WATSON
CORROCEAN
5, Burnbank Business Units, Souterhead Road
AB12 3LF - Aberdeen
United Kingdom
Phone: 00441224898282
Fax: 00441224898202
Email: george@corrocean.co.uk
S3
SME Proposer(s)
OFFTEK AS
Norway
Last update
18/6/2001
S2
SME Specific Measures
Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01436
Acronym
SWARM
Proposal title
Autonomous underwater multi-probe system forcoastal area / shallow water
monitoring
Abstract
In this project the prototype of a new type of autonomous water monitoring systemwill be
developed and tested. The system consists of multiple small scaleunderwater robotic
probes that can perform standard measurements and algaemonitoring by fluorometric
detection of phytoplankton. The system is intended tocoastal and shallow water areas like
Baltic Sea or other similar areas. Theunderlying idea is to create a reasonable priced,
small-scale, adjustable, robustand redundant monitoring system that, when equipped with
suitable sensor(s),partly developed in this project, provides solutions for the traditionally
difficult and highly man power consuming and thus expensive task of monitoringcoastal
waters.
Key Action
EESD-3. Key action Sustainable Marine Ecosystems
Start date
20/11/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
20/11/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 4 months
Company size
Chief Executive Officer Antti HAKALA
SOFIMATION OY
Italahdenkatu 18 C
PO Box 192
00210 - Helsinki
Finland
Phone: 3589670370
Fax: 3589670208
Email: antti@sofimation.com
Internet: http://www.sofimation.com/
S3
SME Proposer(s)
DR. HAARDT OPTIK-MIKROELEKTRONIKINH.:
DR HAUKE HAARDT
Last update
18/6/2001
Germany
S2
SME Specific Measures
Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01449
Acronym
TOSCA
Proposal title
Toughened structural ceramics for high temperature and corrosive applications.
New material and structural designs for maximizing the energy efficiency in
power generation and heating
Abstract
Objectives f the project are to develop and test tailored ceramic composite materials and
structures for use in corrosive flue gas environment up to 1200C in power plants. primarily
waste incineration plants. The new designs enables an efficiency increase in power
plants where efficiency today is limited by high temperature corrosion. The composite
ceramics material and structural technology are based on patented Giantcode inventions
on achieving combinations of strength, stiffness, ductility and fracture toughness that are
far superior to what are achievable by traditional ceramics. Giantcode's engineering tools
and technology, combined with the expert knowledge of Elsamprojekt, are the basis of the
design work. Manufacturing methods will be investigated by NN (SME partner identified as
part of the exploratory award. Dutch companies are being evaluated). SME partner
SimTech will contribute with expertise in simulation and analysis of material and structural
performance under extreme loading and environmenta conditions. Full scale test of
promising materials and structures will be performed in one of ELSAM's waste incineration
plants.
Key Action
EESD-5. Key action Cleaner Energy Systems, including Renewable Energies
Start date
1/07/2001
End date
Intended Step 2 project Combined R&D and Demonstration
SME Coordinator
1/07/2002
Duration Exploratory Phase 5 months
Dr. Steen KIBSGAARD
GIANTCODE A/S GIANT COMPOSITE DESIGN A/S (BINAVN)
Lucernevej 11, Klokkerholm
9320 - Hjallerup
Denmark
Phone: 4596477500
Fax: 4596477575
Email: ski@giantcode.com
Company size
S2
SME Proposer(s)
SIMTECH S.A.
Luxembourg
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
73-L - Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
40 - Electricity, gas, steam and hot water supply
26 - Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
29 - Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
Comments
Last update
18/6/2001
S3
SME Specific Measures
Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01467
Acronym
ECOVAL
Proposal title
ECOVAL - Internet platform for environmental assessment and trends
Abstract
To date, environmental projects have tended to focus on the role that industry and big
business plays with regards to pollution. However, there is a complete dearth of accessible
information on the impact that the individual citizen has on the environment as a global
system. While many people are conscious of environmental issues, they have no means by
which to judge their overall impact on the environment. To this end, ECOVAL fills a vital
gap in the environmental knowledge base through the innovative development of an
internet platform that enables individuals to assess the impact of their lifestyle on the
environment. Through primary data collection, based on self-completed questionnaires,
ECOVAL's internet platform will build a database of individuals' CO2 emissions which, in
turn, will provide a tool for cross-regional and European-wide comparison. Ultimately, the
platform will enable EU decision makers to adapt their environmental policies to their
local population.
Key Action
EESD-2. Key action Global Change, Climate and Biodiversity
Start date
20/11/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project RTD Project (Collaborative Research)
SME Coordinator
20/11/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Company size
DI Petra BUSSWALD
AKARYON, NIEDERL & BUSSWALD OEG
Grazer Strasse 77
8665 - Langenwang
Austria
Phone: 4369910095167
Fax: 43385425098
Email: busswald@akaryon.com
Internet: www.akaryon.com
S2
SME Proposer(s)
GLOBAL ACTION PLAN UK
United Kingdom
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
73 - Research and development
93 - Other service activities
Comments
Last update
18/6/2001
S3
SME Specific Measures
Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01473
Acronym
INFOWATER
Proposal title
Integrated Expert System for Waste Water Management Efficiency Control
Abstract
The Project objective is to design and develop an innovative integrated and expert
management system, for urban and industrial wastewater with prevalent organicload,
capable to: Improve, at least of the 30%, the efficient use and control ofall resources to
minimise wastage; Reduction of environmental impact at least ofthe 25%; Prevention of
environmental disasters: early warning system; Reductionretrofitting, at least of the 15%,
and optimisation of wastewater systems;Reduction of process management costs at least of
the 15%; Reduction ofprofessional training costs of 50%. The system will be composed of
3 mainfunctional modules: 1) Management Expert Unit, including a diagnostic expert
system and a system for active maintenance. It will be based on a territorialmanagement
system (e.g. GIS). 2) Information Unit, allowing a reliable andcontrolled information
diffusion to all responsible parties in charge of themanagement and emergency operations.
3) Training Unit, for the training of Watercompanies and Water operators.
Key Action
EESD-1. Key action Sustainable Management and Quality of Water
Start date
11/12/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
11/12/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 4 months
Company size
Ing. Giovanni MAPPA
ANOVA S.A.S DI GIOVANNI MAPPA
Centro Direzionale Isola E/5, scala A
80143 - NAPLES
Italy
Phone: 390817782228
Fax: 390817782304
Email: anova@anova.it
Internet: www.anova.it
S2
SME Proposer(s)
JORGE PAMPIN SL
Spain
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
73-L - Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
41 - Collection, purification and distribution of water
72 - Computer and related activities
74 - Other business activities
Comments
Last update
18/6/2001
S3
SME Specific Measures
Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01541
Acronym
WIND POWER HVDC LINE
Proposal title
High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) power linefor wind energy development in
Poland.
Abstract
The project will prepare the prerequisite for a demonstration project candidacyThe
project at Step 2 will build a power line for the transport of a 20 MW wind farm production
to the grid. It will bea demonstration project based on the construction of a High Voltage
Direct Current (HVDC) electric withburied cable.It will be implemented on Gore
Rowelska, a remote windy area north-east of Poland where a 20 MW wind farmlocation
has been identified (partner F). A 2 MW capacity is already in construction on a local
ownership basis(partner PL). No more power can be built wiht the current grid situation.
The project will take support from the 60 km experimental HDVC light weight line on
Gotland in Sweden and itsfirst results as wind power transport mean from the Nas field.
(partner S)
Key Action
EESD-6. Key action Economic and Efficient Energy for a Competitive Europe
Start date
1/05/2001
End date
Intended Step 2 project Demonstration Project
SME Coordinator
1/05/2002
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Company size
Monsieur FREDERIC CORDELLE
NERZH AN AVEL SARL
3 VENELLE DE POULBRIQUEN
29200 - BREST
France
Phone: 33298418964
Fax: 33298418964
Email: NerzhAvel@aol.com
S2
SME Proposer(s)
GOTLAND VINDELPRODUCENTERS
INTERESSEFOERENING
Sweden
S2
EKO-WIATR SC
Poland
S2
Last update
18/6/2001
SME Specific Measures
Promotion, Innovation and the Encouragement of SMEs
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01121
Acronym
TACTILUX
Proposal title
MINIATURIZATION OF " TOUCH CONTROL SYSTEM" INCLUDING NEW
PROPRIETARY DEVELOPMENTS BASED ON HYBRID COMPONENTS FOR MASS
MARKET LIGHT APPLIANCES AND EXTENSION TO OTHER INDUSTRIAL
SECTORS .
Abstract
Touch Control systems spread out in our daily life... They are used for lift buttons, tactile
screens or keyboards, electronics, etc . . . "TACTILUX" research project has started in
1995. Three years were devoted to fundamental research on signal capture and signal
processing on non-conductive materials. The company registered three patents : two on
signal processing and one on inner surface treatment for non-conductive materials. Faced
to new customers' requirements, ACTILUX must still improve its state-of-the-art
technology. ACTILUX must develop a hybrid component in order to reduce costs,
improve the confidentiality of its technology and successfully sell its products for mass
market applications like lamps or fans or kitchen appliances. ACTILUX must miniaturize
its electronic cards, adapt from 220V to 12V in order to reach new markets, especially in
the car industry.
Key Action
IPS Promotion, Innovation and the Encouragement of SMEs
Start date
26/09/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Innovation Project
SME Coordinator
26/09/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 5 months
Company size
Mr. JEAN-MICHEL MAUGER
ACTILUX
9/11 rue BENOIT MALON
92150 - SURESNES
France
Phone: 33142040082
Fax: 33142040185
Email: actilux@wanadoo.fr
S2
SME Proposer(s)
LES ATELIERS BOULANGER
Belgium
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
31 - Manufacture of electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c.
72 - Computer and related activities
73 - Research and development
Comments
Last update
18/6/2001
S2
SME Specific Measures
Promotion, Innovation and the Encouragement of SMEs
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01270
Acronym
DENUBIOR
Proposal title
Entwicklung eines integrierten Verfahrens zudezentralen energetischen
Nutzung von biologischenReststoffen in einem Wirbelschichtvergaser.
Abstract
The planned combined process (ETVS-process) allows the decentralized conversion of
liquid and solid biological waste in electric energy and mineral ash at the source in a
continiuos flow. This is to be demonstrated with sewage sludge and other biomass. The
process principally described in the following proposal consists the mayor steps:
de-watering, drying, gasifying and generation of electrical power and heat. The sludge will
be dewatered from approx. 4 % solid substance to the lowest possibel water content. By
drying and gasifying of filter cake with at t least 40 % dry matter which yields a positive
energy balance, the planned process can solve especially the sewage sludge problems in a
sustainable way according to the new regulations of the EU. The apparatus for the unit
operations are in a basic version available on the market. They have to be adapted
(upgraded) to the ETVS-project requirements. Their combination is new. The proposers
are well experienced SME's in their own industrial branches, with relationships into the
most of the EU member states.
Key Action
IPS Promotion, Innovation and the Encouragement of SMEs
Start date
20/11/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Innovation Project
SME Coordinator
20/11/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 5 months
Company size
Dipl. Betriebswirt (FH) Christian EDER
CHRISTIAN EDER TECHNOLOGY CET
Eduard-Didion-Strasse 14
66539 - Neunkirchen
Germany
Phone: 4968262437
Fax: 49682651198
Email: Eder.CET@t-online.de
Internet: www.CET-Eder.de
S2
SME Proposer(s)
CHOQUENET (FONDERIE & ATELIERS L.)
France
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
41 - Collection, purification and distribution of water
90 - Sewage and refuse disposal, sanitation and similar activities
29 - Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
74 - Other business activities
Comments
Last update
18/6/2001
S4
SME Specific Measures
Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-00863
Acronym
BRIMA
Proposal title
Biofouling Reduction In Marine Aquaculture
Abstract
BIOFOULING causes serious technical and financial problems for European marine
aquaculture. Structural fouling causes increased loads, abrasion, clogging and enhanced drag.
For cultured animals, fouling can overgrow them, compete for space/resources and reduce
growth to uneconomic levels. Financial impacts can be enormous, ranging up to total loss
of product. The project has two basic OBJECTIVES : A) To devise and test novel
approaches to antifouling, B) To develop and disseminate approaches to fouling
management. OBJECTIVE A is divided into categories : a) Biological methods b) Physical
Methods c) Chemical methods. OBJECTIVE A will be attained by laboratory and field
testing at sites throughout Europe. OBJECTIVE B is divided into categories: a) Data
collection b) Systematic explicit soccioeconomic research c) Development of a
decision-support tool c) Dissemination. OBJECTIVE B will be attained by desk
study/literature search and interaction with industry.
Key Action
QOL-5. Key action Sustainable Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 8 months
Company size
Mr JOHN MURPHY
FASTNET MUSSELS LIMITED
GEARHIES, BANTRY
CO CORK
Ireland
Phone: 3532761276
Fax: 3532761264
Email: Fastnet@tinet.ie
S3
SME Proposer(s)
LOCH STRIVEN MUSSELS
United Kingdom
S2
SICILY FISH FARM S.R.L.
Italy
S3
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
Comments
5 - Fishing, operation of fish hatcheries and fish farms; service activities incidental to fishing
29 - Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
We wish to locate other aquaculture SMEs that suffer foulingproblems, net/cage
manufacturers and manufacturers of equipmentdesigned to remove hard fouling organisms
from the shells ofshellfish.
Last update
18/6/2001
SME Specific Measures
Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-00891
Acronym
BDFAST
Proposal title
Fast non-invasive bacteria determination in platelet units
Abstract
Current developments in medicine has entailed an impressive growth in the use of Platelets
Concentrates (PC) for transfusion. Since a platelet unit is kept in 22°C for up to 5 days
after donation, it carries a major risk for bacterial contamination. Recent studies claim
that 2,5 % of all the platelet units tested shoved bacterial contamination, which in some
cases led to a lethal outcome for the patient. In order to ensure safe platelet transfusions,
sceening for bacterial contamination prior to transfusion is absolutely necessary. In
this project, a system based on an improved impedance technology, will be developed that
will identify and quantify bacterial contamination in platelet bags. - it is non-invasive it takes less than one minute - it does not require any reagents and specialised manpower
- it is not expensive The system will be realised by investigating : - the correlation of
electrical parameters and growth of microorganisms in PCs - the physical-chemical
property of PCs with and without microbial contamination and developing: - a sensor,
which can be integrated in the blood bags - an Industrial process to manufacture blood bags
with implemented sensors
Key Action
QOL-2. Key action Control of Infectious Diseases
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Company size
Dr Roman FELDBERG
SIROTECH LTD.
Building 13-B, Kiryat Welzmann-Science Park
PO Box 2390
76123 - Rehovot
Israel
Phone: 97289301786
Fax: 97289301917
Email: sirotech@netvision.net.il
Internet: www.incubators.org.il/03003.htm
S2
SME Proposer(s)
SIEGERT THINFILM TECHNOLOGY GMBH
Germany
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
29 - Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
Comments
Last update
18/6/2001
S3
SME Specific Measures
Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-00898
Acronym
BIOCAF
Proposal title
BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF APHIDS IN ORCHARDSTO PRODUCE
"GREENER" FRUITS
Abstract
The project aims at reducing the use of pesticides in European orchards. The proposal
ultimate goal is to market an efficient strategy of biological control of aphids attacking
fruit trees. To reach this goal, a co-operative research proposal is developed into five
steps.1.Studying the population dynamics of the most damaging aphids offruit trees on a
European scale.2.Developing a forecasting model to predict the risk of aphidoutbreak.
3.Improving the rearing method of ladybird beetle larvae.4.Determining procedures for an
efficient biological control of aphids in orchards.5.Training the farmers and their
advisers at using biological control.
Key Action
QOL-5. Key action Sustainable Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Start date
20/09/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
20/09/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 12 months
Company size
Benoit ADAM
HORPI SYSTEMS SA
Grand Route, 65
4537 - VERLAINE
Belgium
Phone: 3242594355
Fax: 3242594356
Email: horpi.systems@win.be
S2
SME Proposer(s)
GAWI-FRUITNET ASBL
Belgium
S2
GROUPEMENT DES ARBORICULTEURS DU NORD
EN PRODUCTION INTÉGRÉE
France
S2
Last update
18/6/2001
SME Specific Measures
Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-00900
Acronym
BLIGHTFIGHT
Proposal title
An European spraying advisory system for the potato diseasecontrol by using
geo-information
Abstract
Potato late blight (Phytophthora) causes significant losses amongst the European potato
growers. To win the battle against this very infectious disease, potato growers use
significant amounts of fungicides as a precautionary measure. From an environmental and
economical point of view it is important to optimize spraying activities. DACOM has set
up a spraying advisory service to farmers through internet services; the PlantPlus system.
On the basis of weather information, the presence of infection sources, etc the farmers are
advised when to spray. In support of the control of Phytophthora disease there is clear
need of additional spatial related information to improve, support and extend the spraying
service. We propose to formulate a RTD proposal how the current spraying advisory
service can take advantage of the expertise in the field of earth observation, GIS and
Internet providing services in the end to develop an improved spatial prototype of the
system.
Key Action
QOL-5. Key action Sustainable Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project RTD Project (Collaborative Research)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Company size
Ing. Peter RAATJES
DACOM AUTOMATISERING BV
Waanderweg 68
PO Box 2243
NL-7801 CE - Emmen
The Netherlands
Phone: 31591632474
Fax: 31591632473
Email: pr@dacom.nl
Internet: www.dacom.nl
S3
SME Proposer(s)
DMA CROP CONSULTANTS
United Kingdom
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
1 - Agriculture, hunting and related service activities
Comments
Special attention shall be paid to search for partners in the field of applied research for crop
growth modelling and for profit/non-profit user groups, particulalry in Poland as upcoming
EU country.
Last update
18/6/2001
S2
SME Specific Measures
Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-00904
Acronym
CRUSTAMEL
Proposal title
CRUSTACEAN PREVENTION OF MELANOSIS AND QUALITY INDICES
Abstract
The main technological problems that the proponents (crustacean fishing and trading
companies) are facing are the quality problems in fresh and frozen products, mainly related
with degradation of deepwater rose shrimp and discoloration and melanosis of all
crustacean captured or farmed. The main goals of the research project are the
development of more efficient, alternative and safer products, particularly non-sulphite
based, for treatment of crustaceanmelanosis; the development of tools (QIM's) for the
rapid prediction of realistic shelf lives and risk assessment of the various crustacean; the
determination of the most relevant quality indices for the quality assessment of crustacean;
the reduction of the number of rejections, minimising microbiological hazards and
development of much more cost-efficient quality assurance programmes; the significant
improvement of the quality of crustacean landed by European Unionvessels and increase of
the proportion of crustaceans used for food.
Key Action
QOL-1. Key action Food, Nutrition and Health
Start date
20/09/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
20/09/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 8 months
Mr. Antonio SILVA FARINHA
Company size
CARDIOPEIXE - INDÚSTRIA PISCATÓRIA COM VENDA E CONSERVAÇÃO DE
PEIXE FRESCO, LDA.
S3
Av. Brasília, Porto de Pesca de Pedrouços, Bloco de Escritórios93 B, Gabinete 1
1400-038 - Lisboa
Portugal
Phone: 351213021117
Fax: 351213032086
SME Proposer(s)
AYALIS, SA.
Spain
S2
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
Comments
5 - Fishing, operation of fish hatcheries and fish farms; service activities incidental to fishing
15 - Manufacture of food products and beverages
24 - Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
5 - Crustacean farmers are very important.24 - Specifically of food chemical additives.
Last update
18/6/2001
SME Specific Measures
Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-00910
Acronym
FUNCTIONAL GOAT MILK PRODUCTS
Proposal title
DEVELOPMENT OF FUNCTIONAL DAIRY PRODUCTS BASED ON GOAT MILK
Abstract
At the European level Greece and France account for 60 % of the goat milk production.
Although the breeding systems are quite different in these countries, most of the goat milk
is dedicated to the manufacture of traditional products. However, in order to respond to
emerging consumer's needs and dietary trends, SMEs involved in the transformation of
goat milk have to diversify their products. The aim of the exploratory phase is to prepare
a Cooperative Research Project (CRAFT) that will allow this diversification. Goat milk
functionality will be exploited in order to develop innovative products that bring either
health benefits or improved convenience for the consumers. The exploratory phase
comprises three additional objectives: a feasibility study to evaluate the state of the art in
the field of goat milk products, an evaluation of the market potentialities and a novelty
verification. Additional partners will be also recruited during the exploratory phase in order
to add value to the project.
Key Action
QOL-1. Key action Food, Nutrition and Health
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Company size
Director Jean-Paul JAVAUX
FROMAGERIE DE FONTENILLE
79110 - CHEF BOUTONNE
France
Phone: 33549298173
Fax: 33549298174
Email: fromagerie.fontenille@chabichou.fr
Internet: http://www.chabichou.tm.fr/fontenille
S3
SME Proposer(s)
ROUSSAS DAIRY S.A.
Last update
Greece
18/6/2001
S3
SME Specific Measures
Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-00915
Acronym
PMVOC
Proposal title
To investigate the properties and migration of Volatile Organic Compounds
(VOC) in floor systems with emission barriers and recommend suitable methods
for reducing their emission into room air.
Abstract
PMVOC will investigate the properties of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) and their
migratory paths in floor constructions in buildings and the possible benefits of introducing
an emission barrier. VOC are the result of the interaction of floor coverings, moisture and
concrete. They are suspected as a major contributor to sick building syndrome (SBS) and as
such a cause of health damage to humans. The aim of PMVOC will be to recommend
better metlods and products for controlling the emission of VOC into room air.
Key Action
QOL-4. Key action Environment and Health
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 9 months
Company size
MR Patric KNUTSON
DEXOR AB
Industrivägen 5
PO Box 33
740 82 - Örsundsbro
Sweden
Phone: 46171460730
Fax: 46171460416
Email: db@dexor.se
Internet: www.dexor.se
S2
SME Proposer(s)
MURRAY GALLOWAY LIMITED
United Kingdom
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
24 - Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
Comments
Last update
18/6/2001
S2
SME Specific Measures
Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-00937
Acronym
Rapido
Proposal title
Rapid Doctor Office Test for Allergy-screening
Abstract
The number of allergic persons and accompanying costs of treatment increase every year. So
there is a real need for an innovative, cost effective diagnostic system for allergens. The
proposed project aims to develop a new , well-defined and standardized test for allergy
screening which is able to provide rapid results with sufficient accuracy in a general
practitioner's environment, i.e. without the need for clinical laboratory equipment or
expertise. The objectives of this project are: . to develop a multipurpose test kit, with
the aid of which a general practitioner could perform a simple procedure - i.e. without the
need of a clinical laboratory - to support his allergy diagnosis; . To supply back up
service through quality assurance and confirmation testing in an expert laboratory
environment.
Key Action
QOL-4. Key action Environment and Health
Start date
20/09/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
20/09/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Company size
DVH, PhD Aimo NISKANEN
ANI BIOTECH OY
Temppelikatu 3-5
00100 - Helsinki
Finland
Phone: 3589446555
Fax: 358947801910
S3
SME Proposer(s)
MEDIWISS ANALYTIC GMBH
Last update
Germany
18/6/2001
S2
SME Specific Measures
Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-00947
Acronym
MePOSS
Proposal title
Extension of Shelf Life and Reduction of Health Risks for Meat Products by
Application of Oscillating Saturated Steam
Abstract
Some kind of meat and meat products bear special risks of microbial infection leading to a
reduced shelf life or even to illness and death. Therefore the number of pathogenic or
spoilage bacteria on meat has to be kept low. The treatment of meat surfaces with steam
offers a good solution but leads to disadvantages like e.g. colour changes of the treated
surface. A new technique using oscillating saturated steam is promising to further improve
the decontamination effects and to overcome these disadvantages. The objectives of the
project are a log 4 to log 6 reduction of pathogenic bacteria and an extension of shelf life
by 30%. Within the project the impact of the new technique on pathogenic and spoilage
germs on the most endangered kinds of meat and meat products will be investigated. The
SME-partners, a meat-finishing company, a pork deboning factory and an equipment
manufacturer will then work together on the development of an experimental machine.
Key Action
QOL-1. Key action Food, Nutrition and Health
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Company size
Mr. Jens WIECHMANN
WIECHMANN GMBH FLEISCH- UND WURSTWAREN
Schmiedeweg 1-3
26135 - Oldenburg
Germany
Phone: 4944120844
Fax: 49441204591
Email: wiechmann-gmbh@t-online.de
S3
SME Proposer(s)
SAARLOOS VLEESHANDEL B.V .
The Netherlands
S3
IGERMOS-FESSMANN GMBH & CO. KG
Germany
S3
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
15 - Manufacture of food products and beverages
Comments
a slaughter-house or cutting company producing carcasses or larger pieces of meat, one
end-user with complementary product ranges, e.g. mashed meat, fresh meat sausages, vacuum
packed bacon or poultry, and one or two research partners with substantial experience in
meat processing.
Last update
18/6/2001
SME Specific Measures
Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-00951
Acronym
ADENGIOGENETHERAPY
Proposal title
ADENOVIRAL MEDIATED PRO/ANTI ANGIOGENESIS GENE THERAPY FOR
OSTEOPOROSIS AND METASTATIC BONE DISEASE
Abstract
The socio-economic problem to overcome is that for both diseases: osteoporosis and
metastatic bone disease there is no satisfactorily treatment. The quality of life of these
patients and their environment is greatly affected and their life expectancy is limited. This
is particularly true for patients being diagnosed with bone metastasis where the average life
expectancy shortens to 18 to 24 months. Both osteogenesis and bone metastasis are
stimulated by angiogenesis which can be seen as a common denominator. In the case of
osteoporosis one would like to enhance angiogenesis whereas in the case of tumor growth
one wants to suppress angiogenesis. The specific research objectives are aimed at
UTILIZING GENE TARGETTING AND GENE THERAPY NOVEL TECHNOLOGIES
IN ORDER TO: I. INHIBIT ANGIOGENESIS IN METASTATIC BONE DISEASE II.
ENHANCE BONE FORMATION IN BONE LESIONS AND OSTEOPOROSIS
Key Action
QOL-GEN. Generic activities
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project RTD Project (Collaborative Research)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 12 months
Company size
Prof. Dr. Domenico VALERIO
INTROGENE BV
Wassenaarseweg 72
PO Box 2048
2301 CA - Leiden
The Netherlands
Phone: 31715248701
Fax: 31715248702
Email: info@introgene.com
Internet: http://www.introgene.com
S4
SME Proposer(s)
Non-SME End User(s)
HADASSAH MEDICAL ORGANISATION (GENE
THERAPY INSTITUTE)
Israel
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
73-L - Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
Comments
Gene Therapy CentreImmunosystem specialist
Last update
18/6/2001
S4
SME Specific Measures
Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-00963
Acronym
PROSIT
Proposal title
Advanced surgery PRObes for the radio-Immuno guided detection of Tumours
Abstract
The early detection of cancer and the optimisation of treatment is the best way to
improve the length and the quality of life of several millions European patients every
year. This project is aimed at developing a set of advanced probes that may greatly
contribute to achieve this result . For example, the treatment of the lung cancer, that is
the first cause of death for tumours in Europe, will benefit an accurate preoperatory study
of the Non Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) in order to adopt the most suitable therapy.
This allows to perform more specific, sighted, conservative but oncologically radical
interventions. This result can be obtained by applying the "radioimmuno guided surgery",
that consists in a detection of gamma-rays by special probes able to identify several
tumours and their potential nodal metastases. Similarly, the treatment of breast cancer another dramatic pathology affecting European women - benefits the detection of the
"sentinel node".
Key Action
QOL-GEN. Generic activities
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project RTD Project (Collaborative Research)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Company size
Prof. PIERO CHIRCO
SOFTEC SAS DI CHIRCO PIERO &C.
Via Albornoz 14
40141 - Bologna
Italy
Phone: 39051477627
Fax: 39051477843
Email: chirco@softecsas.com
Internet: http://www.softecsas.com
S2
SME Proposer(s)
EURORAD 2-6 S.A.
Last update
France
18/6/2001
S3
SME Specific Measures
Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-00980
Acronym
Ecoleach
Proposal title
Ecotoxicological Relevance of Leaching Processes in SolidResidues Exposed to
Freshwater Model Ecosystems
Abstract
The environmental relevance of solid residues is described by their leachability and
toxicity. Short-term leaching tests and bioassays have been developed to assess their initial
leaching and direct effect. Criteria set up for their reuse or disposal are based on these test
schemes. However we are still uncertain to translate the obtained laboratory data into
"real" systems. Main objective of the proposed study is to describe the significance of
leaching processes for whole ecosystems. For this reason, multi-species test systems are
proposed here for the first time to study the complex interaction between leaching
processes and the biota. In contrast to single-species tests, these systems show a high
degree of realism, in terms of size, diversity and foodweb interactions. It will be possible
to identify indirect and secondary effects, which may be overlooked by conventional test
procedures. This will help to develop environmentally more safe recycling products and
applications.
Key Action
QOL-4. Key action Environment and Health
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project RTD Project (Collaborative Research)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 10 months
Dr. Michael MUELLER
GEWERBLICHES INSTITUT FUER UMWELTANALYTIK
Waidplatzstrasse 8
79331 - Teningen
Germany
Phone: 4976633838
Fax: 4976634039
Email: info@giu-umwelt.de
Company size
S2
SME Proposer(s)
SWEDISH ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH GROUP
Sweden
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
73-L - Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
Comments
Additional expertise will be sought in the field of human health and toxicology, and hazard
assessment of recycled/reused materials, in particular from less-favoured Community areas
Last update
18/6/2001
S3
SME Specific Measures
Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-00994
Acronym
BIOPAPER
Proposal title
Novel multifunctional cellulose-based carrier material for physical and biological
treatment of crops to improve plant health and growth
Abstract
European agriculture is surrounded by a downward tendency in areas under cultivation and
yield decrease owing to following problems: regulation of water balance and of nutrient
supply, appli-cation of insecticides, insect-pest infestation, different soil condition,
climatic influences, solar radiation and high salt content of soil. The BIOPAPER project
intends to develop and test a new cellulose-based carrier material for covering of useful
plants and crops to eliminate the mentioned disadvantages with the aim to improve plant
health and growth. This new covering material will substitute plastic foils. It consists of
cellulose with 2 areas coated with tailor-made agents for selected plants: fertilizer, wax,
colour, pheromones, pongicides. The degree of innovation consists in achieving a
multifunctionality of the carrier material by single-step coating both areas of the cellulose
material: improved adaption of climatic conditions to the requirements of plants; improving mechanical stress tolerance, esp. for young plants; reduction of artificial
fertilization; weed suppression; protection against insect-pest infestation; total
biodegradability.
Key Action
QOL-5. Key action Sustainable Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Combined R&D and Demonstration
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 5 months
Company size
Dipl.-Ing. Harald BOETTCHER
IN-TER CONSULT-GREIZ
Gewerbegebiet Am Dasslitzer Kreuz 4
07957 - Langenwetzendorf
Germany
Phone: 493662531065
Fax: 493662531065
Email: boett.interconsult@t-online.de
Internet: http://interconsult.de
S3
SME Proposer(s)
BIO-OZ ADVANCED BIOTECHNOLOGICAL
AGRICULTURE LTD.
Israel
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
Comments
1 - Agriculture, hunting and related service activities
73-L - Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
21 - Manufacture of pulp, paper and paper products
24 - Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
A 01: Agriculture / horticulture companyK 731: Basic research in plant physiology,
biochemistry D 21: Paper manufacturerD 24: Manufacturer of biochemicals
Last update
18/6/2001
S2
SME Specific Measures
Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01021
Acronym
ZEOPRESERVATION
Proposal title
Zeolite-based materials for preservation of fresh horticultural products
Abstract
The proposal aims at development of novel zeolite-based materials to be used in
horticultural industry and related areas to enhance storage and transportation potential and
to support quality maintenance of perishable products. Losses encountered during storage
and transportation of horticultural products are considerable and arise mainly from the
high air humidity and elevated levels of the ripening hormone ethylene (ethene) in the
storage atmosphere. Elevated levels of ethylene stimulate deteriorative processes while
high humidities greatly stimulate development of plant pathogenic fungi. We will develop
a range of novel zeolite-based products to alleviate, in an environmentally safe way, these
problems through 1) better control of air humidity, 2) elimination fungal spores, 3)
removal of hydrocarbons and, 4) concrolled release of anti-fungal natural oils.
Key Action
QOL-1. Key action Food, Nutrition and Health
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 9 months
Mr. Rob TROMMELEN R.H.A.M.
MULTI INDUSTRIAL CLEANERS ON NATURAL ELEMENTS
Kranenberg 9
5047 TR - Tilburg
The Netherlands
Phone: 31135711746
Fax: 31135710460
Email: micone@micone.nl
Internet: www.micone.nl
Company size
S2
SME Proposer(s)
KAJIMA ENGINEERING BELGIUM
Last update
18/6/2001
Belgium
S2
SME Specific Measures
Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01048
Acronym
Pig heat and straw
Proposal title
Implementation of a heat pump in welfare friendly straw systems for pigs to save
energy and to reduce gaseous emissions.
Abstract
The main objective of this project is to implement a heat pump in welfare friendlystraw
systems for pigs to save energy and to reduce emissions of ammonia and green house gases
to the environment. The heat pump extracts energy from the composting straw-manure
bed and this thermal energy is reused on the farm for heating piglet rooms, tap water and
the living rooms on the farm. The quantified goals are: -reduction of energy use for
heating on the farm to zero level; - reduction of ammonia emission and emission of green
house gases from the straw-manure bed by 50% ; - building of two prototypes of the
system. The optimal composting temperature and the optimal design of the system is
determined in preliminary experiments and by computer modelling. In the Exploratory
phase the following is necessary: - a desk study on potential heat demanders on pig farms; a market analysis; - a partner search; - the writing of a detailed Step 2 proposal.
Key Action
QOL-5. Key action Sustainable Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Start date
20/09/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
20/09/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Company size
Mr. Rob CLAESEN
R&R SYSTEMS BV
Gewandhuis 6a
5427 PW - Boekel
The Netherlands
Phone: 31492322437
Fax: 31492324308
Email: info@R-R-Systems.nl
S3
SME Proposer(s)
EKOENERGIA, BIURO USLUG TECHNICZNYCH
Poland
S1
HYDROTECH, PRZEDSIEBIORSTWO
HANDLOWO-USLUGOWO-PRODUKCYJNE
Poland
S2
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
Comments
29 - Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
73 - Research and development
Partners should have knowledge and experience in the area of respectively 1) composting
processes and composting equipment 2)heat storage in the ground.
Last update
18/6/2001
SME Specific Measures
Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01054
Acronym
PestiSens
Proposal title
Development of a test kit for the determination of pesticides in foodstuffs
Abstract
In order to take into consideration the consumer's growing concern in the area of food
safety, the objective of this project is therefore to develop a fast test kit with the aid of
which certain pesticides already present in the production process can be identified. This is
very important due to the increasing use of pre-mixed blends and the sometimes poor
declaration of the contents on the packaging of raw materials in the food-processing
industry. This test kit can be used by the food industry as a powerful tool for its own
quality control efforts as wel as by the food manufacturer or seller who would be able to test
the toxic potential of food quickly and reliably. Better control of pesticides will allow
producers greater competitiveness and profitability. The objective of the project is to
develop a simple, reliable and automated test kit for the detection of residual pesticides in
foodstuffs on the basis of a cost-efficient immuno-sensor. This will provide the SME
food-processing industry, which itselfoften has no information about the pesticide
contamination of the cereals and fruits it has bought in from third parties, with anefficient
quality control instrument. Trifluoralin is foreseen as the first target. Trifuorain (synonyms
are Agriflan 24, Agreflan, Crisalin, Digerman, Elancolan, Lilly 36352, Nitran, Olitref,
Trefanocide, Treficon,...
Key Action
QOL-1. Key action Food, Nutrition and Health
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Prof. Emídio GOMES
Company size S3
EGI - SOCIEDADE DE ENGENHARIA E GESTÃO DA QUALIDADE INDUSTRIAL,
LDA
Praceta Madre Deus, 52
4405-195 - Canelas - V. N. Gaia
Portugal
Phone: 351227124298
Fax: 351227124357
Email: egilab@mail.telepac.pt
Internet: http://sapp.telepac.pt/egi/
SME Proposer(s)
MICROVACUUM LTD.
Hungary
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
Comments
The proposers are already in contact with the IRC Network in order to identify additional
partners with the relevant expertise to join the project as partner later on in Step 2
Last update
18/6/2001
S2
SME Specific Measures
Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01055
Acronym
FERMATEC
Proposal title
Development of a Biotechnological High yield Process for Ethanol Production,
Based on a Continuous Fermentation Reactor
Abstract
Fermentation is the limiting step in alcohol production using agricultural sub-products and
it as been performed in batch, low yield reactors. The mainobjective of this project is to
develop a continuous Fluidised- Bed Bioreactor -Three Phase (FBR -3P) whth higher
fermentation yields, that will be scaled-up andtested at semi-industrial level. A new
configuration of FBR-3P, working in down- flow, will be tested, including selection of a
suitable solid phase for good inoculae immobilisation. Also, a mixed inoculum of
Zimomonas Mobilis and Saccharomyces Cerevisiae will be tested. With FBR-3P,
productivity should reach values from 25 to 28 g EtOH /L.d , which means from 5 to 10
times comparing with existent batch processes, with less energy requirement. It will be
possible to recover evaporated alcohol and also a big amount of carbon dioxide as a
sub-product. This proposal fits in European politic of substitution of fossil fuels and
valuable recovery of agricultural sub-products.
Key Action
QOL-5. Key action Sustainable Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project RTD Project (Collaborative Research)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Engineer António FERREIRA
Company size
TECNIA- PROCESSOS E EQUIPAMENTOS INDUSTRIAIS E AMBIENTAIS, LDA
Rua José Pedro Lopes, Ed. Miramar, Lj-8 Santa Cruz
2560 - TORRES VEDRAS
Portugal
Phone: 351261933246
Fax: 351261933575
Email: tecnia@mail.telepac.pt
amcmf@mail@telepac.pt
Internet: www.tecnia.net
S2
ARGUS UMWELTBIOTECHNOLOGIE GMBH
S3
SME Proposer(s)
Last update
18/6/2001
Germany
SME Specific Measures
Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01057
Acronym
MycoCompost
Proposal title
Composts with mycorrhizal infection capacity of plant roots
Abstract
Techniques for production of composts with mycorrhizal infection capacity are developed
(MycoCompost). Focus is directed to maintain the mycorrhizae already present in
biodegradable waste during the composting process, however, improved products are also
developed by inoculation techniques. The use of MycoCompost will re-establish the
beneficial mycorrhiza-plant root relationships, resulting in increased plant health and
nutrient uptake. By using MycoCompost, the application of fertilisers and pesticides will
be reduced in the agriculture, and within urbanforestry, the growth of city trees is
improved. The development of MycoCompost is expected to result in a 3-fold increased in
the demand for compost in the EU. The SME-proposers, a cornposting plant and a
private production association of composting plants, are encouraged by the perspective of
enlarged markets and of enhanced competition skills for the EU composting technology.
Key Action
QOL-5. Key action Sustainable Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project RTD Project (Collaborative Research)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Company size
Managing director Christensen CHRISTIAN
SOLUM AS
Vadsbystraede 6
PO Box 259
2640 - Hedehusene
Denmark
Phone: 4543995020
Fax: 4543995231
Email: cbsc@solum.dk
Internet: (under preparation)
S3
SME Proposer(s)
VLAAMSE COMPOSTORGANISATIE VZW
Belgium
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
Comments
1 - Agriculture, hunting and related service activities
73-L - Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
37 - Recycling
A commercial producer of mycorrhiza inoculants. More research partners: characterisation
of mycorrhizae experiments in small-sized composting bins, growth trials.A composting
plant in Austria and in Belgium.
Last update
18/6/2001
S2
SME Specific Measures
Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01062
Acronym
Genomic Disease Management Online
Proposal title
Design and Development of Imaging Device, with On-line access, for Molecular
Analysis of Human Biopsies to permit Genomic Disease Management.
Abstract
Initiate planning (market analysis + patents survey ) and select partners to design and
develop a prognostic device, with results available on-line, that would perform biochemical
and histological analysis, at the single cell level quantitatively with critical genetic
indicators for certain cancers, cardio- osteoarthritic, neuro- and muscular degenerative
diseases. Critical parameters vary with disease; often they are gene-related. Device : §
uses in situ hybridisation + ELISA to correlate nucleic acid changes to protein. § examines
biopsies to compare normal with diseased tissue. § establishes sequence and concentration
standards + controls sampling errors. Not only are sampling procedures and
measurements standardised, but also the data are fed, anonymously , into a common pool
for statistical metanalysis, to improve prognosis and treatment - a major consideration for
subscribers.
Key Action
QOL-3. Key action The "Cell factory"
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 9 months
Company size
Dr J. David Grausz J. David GRAUSZ
UROGÈNE S.A.
4, rue Pierre Fontaine
F-91000 - EVRY
France
Phone: 33160878984
Fax: 33160878989
Email: jd.grausz@urogene.com
S3
SME Proposer(s)
APPLIED SPECTRAL IMAGING LTD.
Israel
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
Comments
72 - Computer and related activities
73-L - Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
Bioinformatics Genomics Biotechnology Groups
Last update
18/6/2001
S3
SME Specific Measures
Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01063
Acronym
FishNose
Proposal title
Development of a electronic nose system for the automated quality control of
smoked fish
Abstract
Fish is an important and popular food in all countries of the European Union. On average,
each citizen of the EU consumedabout 25 kg of fish per year, from which 10% was smoked
fish. The annual production of smoked fish products in Europe in 1996 was 100.000
tons, the turnover of the industry producing smoked fish and products from smoked fish was
about 1200Mio in 1996. The industry producing smoked fish products is crucially
dependent on the high quality of their products.The consumers demands more and more
quality and freshness - thus, quality and freshness become the major topic for the success
of these products on the market. Growing public awareness and scepticism of consumers on a
hard fought marketputs a continuous pressure on the companies towards product quality
and quality control. Currently, the industry employsconventional quality control methods
such as for example classical bacteriologic method, detection of total-volatile amines and
lactic acid. Due to the limited reliability of this methods, there is a great interest in having
automated quality control systemssuch as the Electronic Nose proposed here available.
Against this background it's therefore the objective of the proposed research project, to
develop a new, automated qualitycontrol system based on the "Electronic nose" principle.
This will provide the SME fish-processing ..
Key Action
QOL-1. Key action Food, Nutrition and Health
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Company size
Mr Tsung TAN
ALPHA-M.O.S.
20 avenue Didier Daurat
31400 - TOULOUSE
France
Phone: 0033562475380
Fax: 0033561545615
Email: tttan@alpha-mos.com
Internet: http://www.alpha-mos.com
S3
SME Proposer(s)
HANS FIEDLER & SOEHNE LACHS- UND
AALRAEUCHEREI
Germany
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
Comments
The proposers are already in contact with the IRC Network in order toidentify additional
partners with the relevant expertise to join the project as partner later on in Step 2
Last update
18/6/2001
S3
SME Specific Measures
Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01071
Acronym
HORTNOSE
Proposal title
LOW-COST PORTABLE ELECTRONIC NOSE TO MANAGE HORTICULTURAL
PRODUCE
Abstract
Costly and destructive technologies are used to determine the quality of perishable
horticultural produce to satisfy consumer demands and EC Food Quality standards.
Farmers, distributors and service providers cite the need for rapid non-destructive QA
techniques to aid the industry (worth 20 billion Euro a year).The project proposes to
deliver a user- friendly portable aroma detector capable of determining produce quality at
any stage in the post-harvest chain. The research objectives are to identify aroma
compounds emanating from test produce and to test and select appropriate aroma sensors
and an aroma sampling system. Appropriate software and data handling systems will be
refined to produce easily interpretable information that identifies the condition of the
produce. These sampling, electronic detection and data interpretation systems will be
encompassed in a hand-held instrument.
Key Action
QOL-1. Key action Food, Nutrition and Health
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 3 months
Company size
MR COLIN TIMOTHY BIDDLECOMBE
FARM ADVISORY SERVICES TEAM LTD.
NORTH STREET, SHELDWICH
ME13 0LN - FAVERSHAM
United Kingdom
Phone: 10795533225
Fax: 01795532422
Email: timbiddlecombe@compuserve.com
S3
SME Proposer(s)
ALPHA-M.O.S.
France
Last update
18/6/2001
S3
SME Specific Measures
Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01074
Acronym
TOXIMET
Proposal title
The simple, inexpensive and robust quantitative determination of mycotoxins in
foods
Abstract
Mycotoxins are highly toxic fungal metabolites, found in foods, that attract world-wide
attention because of the significant economic losses caused by their impact on human
health, animal productivity and both domestic and international trade. The populations of
developed countries are protected from mycotoxins by the introduction of strict
regulations (e.g. EC Regulation No. 1525/98 for the aflatoxins) that restrict the levels of
mycotoxins allowed in foods. Although mycotoxins can be detected and quantified using
traditional chromatographic complex to be used by most SMEs within the food chain. The
planned project deliverable consists of a robust, inexpensive combination of simple sample
preparation procedures, and the isolation of mycotoxins on disposable 'mini-columns',
prior to their fully quantitative determination using a novel inexpensive, portable
fluorimetric detector.
Key Action
QOL-1. Key action Food, Nutrition and Health
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 4 months
MR STUART HOLLAND
WHEATON SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS LTD
SOUTHDOWN HOUSESTATION ROAD
GU32 3ET - PETERSFIELD, HANTS
United Kingdom
Phone: 4401730231640
Fax: 4401730231761
Email: STUART.HOLLAND@WHEATONSCIENTIFIC.COM
Internet: WWW.WHEATONSCIENTIFIC.COM
Company size
S2
SME Proposer(s)
GIESKO B.V.
The Netherlands
Last update
18/6/2001
S3
SME Specific Measures
Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01089
Acronym
WHEAT - QUEST
Proposal title
MANIPULATION
WHEAT - QUALITY EFFECTS OF STRESS TREATMENTS, THEIR
AND CONTROL.
Abstract
90 MILLION TONNES OF WHEAT ARE GROWN IN THE EU PER YEAR BUT THE
QUALITY OF THEWHEAT IS AFFECTED BY ENVIRONMENTAL STRESS FACTORS
EXPERIENCED BY THE GROWING CROP.ADVERSE QUALITY EFFECTS MAY
REDUCE THE MARKETABILITY OF GRAIN FOR PREMIUM GRADEUSE SUCH AS
BREAD MAKING AND STARCH PRODUCTION. GRAIN OF IMPROVED QUALITY
COULDREPLACE GRAIN IMPORTED INTO THE EU. BY DETERMINING THE
PATHWAYS AND SIGNALS OFSTRESS TRANSMISSION WITHIN A GROWING
WHEAT PLANT, AND BY UNDERSTANDING HOW THEYAFFECT GENETICALLY
CONTROLLED SWITCHES IN THE PLANT, PRE-TREATMENTS MAY BE DEVISED
THAT WOULD ENABLE THE PLANT TO WITHSTAND ENVIRONMENTAL
STRESSES LIKELY TO OCCURDURING THE SEASON. ALTERNATIVELY,
TREATMENTS COULD BE APPLIED AFTER THE STRESSESHAD BEEEN
EXPERIENCED IN ORDER TO MOLLIFY THE EFFECTS ON GRAIN QUALITY. BY
MONITORING THE ENVIRONMENTAL GROWING CONDITIONS IN THE FIELD, A
FARMER MAY BE ABLEI'O COUNTERACT THE EFFECTS OF STRESSES BEFORE
DAMAGE IS DONE.
Key Action
QOL-5. Key action Sustainable Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project RTD Project (Collaborative Research)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Company size
MR PHILIP WALLACE
LEVINGTON AGRICULTURE LTD
LEVINGTON PARK
IP10 0LU - IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
United Kingdom
Phone: 441473654906
Fax: 441473659025
Email: phil.wallace@farmline.com
S3
SME Proposer(s)
MIERIJ METEO B.V.
The Netherlands
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
Comments
73-L - Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
1 - Agriculture, hunting and related service activities
15 - Manufacture of food products and beverages
RESEARCH ORGANISATIONS THAT WORK FOR THE FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
INDUSTRIES ARE SOUGHT TO CARRY OUT THE RESEARCH REQUIRED. FOOD
PROCESSING PARTNERS ARE REQUIRED FROM THE FLOUR MILLING AND
STARCH INDUSTRIES
Last update
18/6/2001
S3
SME Specific Measures
Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01103
Acronym
EOFORPLAN
Proposal title
New tools for forest planning
Abstract
The forest management plans are usually paid by the forest owner itself or, in some cases,
by the government .A serious problem of the forest management planning is a high price
of the plans given mostly by an enormous share of labour in the field on the work. The
expenses paid by the owners lead to a lobbying for lowering a quality and content reduction
of the plans. Such a trends are dangerous because they can cause difficulties in the
sustainability of forest ecosystems development in the future. A solution can be found in
searching for new ways haw to elaborate the forest management plans using modern digital
technologies. An objective of the prepared project is to find and propose a new
technology for a cost and productivity effective elaboration of forest management plans
based on combination of digitised data from previous forest management plans, digitised
data from the forest management records, growth models, new technology data from the
remote sensing of the Earth.
Key Action
QOL-5. Key action Sustainable Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project RTD Project (Collaborative Research)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 12 months
Company size
Ing. NECAS MICHAL
LESPROJEKT VYCHODNI CECHY S.R.O.
GOCAROVA 504
500 02 - HRADEC KRALOVE
Czech Republic
Phone: 420495533235
Fax: 420495533235
Email: lesprojektvc@telecom.cz
S3
SME Proposer(s)
ILMCAD CAD-INGENIEURBURO GMBH
Last update
18/6/2001
Germany
S3
SME Specific Measures
Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01117
Acronym
INNOCUOUS
Proposal title
INNOVATION IN THE PROCESS OF CORK PRODUCTION FOR ELIMINATION
OF ODOURS RESPONSIBLE FOR CORK TAINT
Abstract
Cork taint due to the presence of trichloroanisole and other volatile compounds is
responsible for approximately 1000MECUs annual losses to the wine and cork industry
posing a serious survival problemto hundred of SMEs in the EU's less favoured regions, as
well as a threat to the continuation of the cultivation of cork oak forests and their
complex ecosystems. The problem of cork taint must be overcometo ensure the survival
of this almost exclusively European based industry in order to economically competewith
the growing threat of the synthetic cork stopper industry, an increasingly non-European
based sector.The workplan for the Step 2 Demonstration project to be assessed under the
auspices of this exploratoryaward aims at the industrial scale implementation of an
integrated approach for cork treatment composed of physico-chemical unit operation and
their combination thereof to guarantee taint free cork stoppers. The possibility of the
implementation of such unit operations will be explored and some preliminary
investigations carried out to demonstrate the viability of the proposed unit operations.
Suitable partners for participation in the Step 2 Demonstration project will be identified
and detailed project planning and writing of the Step 2 Demonstration proposal will be
carried out.
Key Action
QOL-1. Key action Food, Nutrition and Health
Start date
20/09/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Demonstration Project
SME Coordinator
20/09/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 9 months
Company size
DIRECTOR ARMANDO JESUS COELHO
ALVARO COELHO IRMAOS, LDA
ZONA INDUSTRIAL DE PRIMEMOZELOS, LFR
4535 - SANTA MARIA DE LAMAS
Portugal
Phone: 351227470050
Fax: 351227470080
S4
SME Proposer(s)
VITI-VINICULTURAL RESEARCH CENTER LTD.
AMPELOOENIKI LTD.
Last update
18/6/2001
Greece
S2
SME Specific Measures
Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01128
Acronym
REAIPCIC
Proposal title
Reliable & emphatic activity indicator products for cross infection control.
Abstract
The objective is to develop both product chemistry and means of production for a new
generation of impregnatedwipes for cross infection control capable of clearly indicating
when the wipe ceases to be effective. Such productswould be capable of making an
incremental contribution to hygiene maintenance and diase prevention in thehome,
healthcare and food chain.The research will create effective cross contamination control
products using a variety of chemical disinfectantsand indicators together with suitable non
woven substrates and the machinery to manufacture the finished product.The only existing
wipe with a built in indicator was invented 20 years ago by the proponent of this product
(USPatent 4311479). The advance in chemical technology should enable a new generation
of indicative wipes that aremuch more pathogen specific with quantitative indication of
effectiveness.With the increasing number of health problems caused by cross
contamination ranging fom Campylobacter jejunito E.coli O 157 and with the increasing
problem of antibiotic resistant pathogens there will be a considerableworld-wide niche
market for these products.
Key Action
QOL-4. Key action Environment and Health
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 4 months
Company size
Mr Adrian FELLOWS
PRODUCT & PROCESS DEVELOPMENT
1 Slater Bank, Hebden Bridge, Halifax
HX7 7DY - Halifax
United Kingdom
Phone: 01422843047
Fax: 01422843047
Email: adrian_fellows@hotmail.com
S1
SME Proposer(s)
JINPO PLUS A.S.
Czech Republic
S4
NATURELLE CONSUMER PRODUCTS LTD
United Kingdom
S4
CETEX CHEMNITZER
TEXTILMASCHINENENTWICKLUNG GGMBH
Germany
S3
CHEM RESIST EUROPE SPOR S.R.O.
Czech Republic
S2
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
17 - Manufacture of textiles
29 - Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
Comments
Last update
18/6/2001
SME Specific Measures
Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01131
Acronym
LANDMOD
Proposal title
Land-modification as a part of process of sustainable development in rural
regions
Abstract
The relief of the terrain can have an influence on the land modification . Until now, the
3D modelling has been used in a few cases only. It is necessary to study this influence and
to describe it. For this purpose, two different things should be solved. One of them is a
practical measurement of the relief influence in the field, i. e. to define the points
representing the terrain relief and make soil sampling according this measurements. Second
part is the computer evaluation of the measurement results and a modelling of the
processes. The analytical part will consist of Hydrological analysis of territory,
Determination of soil erosion washing down, Inclination of the terrain and exposition of
the slopes. Creation of high water marks and flood model, Movement of snow avalanche,
Projecting of field and forest path. For this analysis two kinds of data sources are necessary
DTM -photogrammetry, GPS measuring and maps will be a source of this category of
data.
Key Action
QOL-5. Key action Sustainable Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project RTD Project (Collaborative Research)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 9 months
Company size
Ing. MARTIN KOBR
ATLAS, SPOL. SR.O.
NA KRIVCE 50
101 00 - PRAHA 10
Czech Republic
Phone: 4202766085
Fax: 4202767426
Email: dmt@atlasltd.c
Internet: www.atlasltd.cz
S3
SME Proposer(s)
GBU - GESELLSCHAFT FUR BODENSCHUTZ UND
UMWELTUNTERSUCHUNG
Last update
18/6/2001
Germany
S1
SME Specific Measures
Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01137
Acronym
LYTEX
Proposal title
Lycopene and dietetic fibre extraction from tomato wastes using Supercritical
Fluids Technology
Abstract
LYCopene, a carotenoid present in tomato peel, has important properties as antioxidant,
nutraceutical food and colouring, having raised great interest for its extraction. Currently,
the extraction process is carried out using organic solvents, which reduces its use as
nutraceutical and in pharmaceutical applications, as well as in the cosmetic and food
industries. To solve this important problem, the project is addressed to define technical
conditions for the application of Supercritical CO2, a process with significative
advantages for the extraction of organic substances. The preparation of the raw material
will also permit the extraction of dietetic fibre derived from the tomato peels. Every
market asks for different characteristics of the products and thus for different extraction
conditions. In this regard, the Exploratory Award is aimed at: Defining the markets:
forecasts, prices and technical characteristics. Defining equipment and suppliers for the
pilot Plant intended to be set up and according to the technical processes to comply with
the markets requirements. Searching for new partners, potentially in the final users
markets, and Establishing the workpackages and tasks for carrying out CRAFT
Project's Phase II The project is expected to positively impact on the following aspects:
Quality of life: obtention of nutraceutic
Key Action
QOL-1. Key action Food, Nutrition and Health
Start date
20/09/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
20/09/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 7 months
Company size
Mr. Manuel VÁZQUEZ CALLEJA
CONSERVAS VEGETALES DE EXTREMADURA, S.A.
Crta. de Villafranco del Guadiana a Balboa, km. 1500
Apdo. 10032 S1
06195 - Villafranco del Guadiana (Badajoz)
Spain
Phone: 34924448038
Fax: 34924448101
SME Proposer(s)
RIERA NADEU, S.A.
Spain
S3
TOMATAGRO
Portugal
S3
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
15 - Manufacture of food products and beverages
24 - Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
40 - Electricity, gas, steam and hot water supply
85 - Health and social work
Comments
Last update
18/6/2001
SME Specific Measures
Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01155
Acronym
XPLORE
Proposal title
High Resolution X-Ray Detector for Food Quality Control
Abstract
The aim of the proposal is the implementation of an innovative High Resolution X-Ray
Detector for on-line identification of pits, bugs or internal defects (bruises or frost damage)
after the fruit pitting process or immediatly before the packaging process of food
products. In particular, in the present project, a prototype for on-line detection of residual
pits (or pits fragments) in olives or cherries will be developed, because of the wide market
of this sector in Europe. The X-Ray technology was individuated by previous tests because
it allows a non-invasive and safe detection, as well as a good speed of processing. At
present, X-ray applications in food processing only allow the detection of metals and
foreign objects with strong difference of density with the product, but the identification of
bodies with very little difference of density, as the case of pits and bugs in fruit, proposed
in the present project, is a still not solved issue coming from the food processing sector.
Key Action
QOL-1. Key action Food, Nutrition and Health
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Company size
Dr. Alessio BOSCOLO
PHOENIX RICERCA E TECNOLOGIE OTTICHE S.R.L.
C.so Spagna, 12
35127 - Padova
Italy
Phone: 390498061250
Fax: 390498061250
Email: phoenix@iperv.it
Internet: http://www.phoenix-rto.it
S2
SME Proposer(s)
SOCIEDAD ANONIMA DE RACIONALIZATION Y
MECANIZATION
Spain
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
73-L - Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
Comments
Last update
18/6/2001
S4
SME Specific Measures
Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01165
Acronym
BIPROSEPLAF
Proposal title
Biologic production of horticultural seeds from autochthonous or locally adapted
clones
Abstract
Develop a mehtod that allows the production of seeds and plants of various autochthonous
or adaptations, obtained by biologic means with the objective of maintaining genetic
diversity, improving the quality of the cultivated species and supply a potentially growing
market which is scarce of biologic seeds. To apply developed technology to fertilisation,
plague control and diseases with innovating techniques of production, conservation and
tinning, creating a bank of germoplasm. The project proposes, in relation to a new
sustained agriculture, a new production system that help biodiversity, vegetal health and
management of agrarian resources which can generate incomes and employment in the
rural milieu.
Key Action
QOL-5. Key action Sustainable Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project RTD Project (Collaborative Research)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 9 months
Sr. Primitivo Julio SANTIN FERNÁNDEZ
INSTITUTO DE RESTAURACIÓN MEDIO AMBIENTE S.L.
Avda. de Avación, 70-3
24198 - La Virgen del Camino (León)
Spain
Phone: 0034987302102
Fax: 0034987302141
Email: Irma@isid.es
Company size
S2
SME Proposer(s)
COOPERATIVA HELIS ERBE
Italy
S2
REABILITAÇAO LABORAL DE PERSSOAS
PORTADORAS DE DEFICIÊNCIA
Portugal
S2
CONFCOOPERATIVE SASSARI
Italy
S2
AGRUPAMENTO DE PRODUTORES DE CASTANHA Portugal
NORDESTE TRANSMONTANOLDA
S2
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
2 - Forestry, logging and related service activities
14 - Other mining and quarrying
20 - Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of
articles of straw and plaiting materials
10 - Mining of coal and lignite; extraction of peat
Comments
Last update
18/6/2001
SME Specific Measures
Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01168
Acronym
EDOD
Proposal title
European Development of Orphan Drugs
Abstract
Orphan diseases are defined as disabling or life-threatening diseases, which incidence is below
5 p.10,000people. Some orphan drugs have been developed, mostly in the USA, thanks to
the Orphan Drug Act.However, many of them have forsaken because of their low
profitability and are still manufacturedlocally with regulatory status EDOD (European
Development of Orphan Drugs) program intends tobring to the market orphan drugs with
high medical need which have been forsaken by US firms. Thesedrugs will be selected
among products currently locally produced by Hospital Pharmacies and which fallwithin
one the following therapeutic areas : clinical toxicology (antidotes), metabolic diseases or
onco-haematology. EDOD aims at upgrading pharmaceutical and medical quality of these
medications, and atharmonising at the european level access to these drugs by patients
suffering from rare diseases. EDODwill bring together skills from 6 to 8 European SME's,
so as to prepare European regulatory filing of 1 to2 drug candidates within 2 years. This
will be the start of a longer co-operation between SME's onorphan drugs.
Key Action
QOL-GEN. Generic activities
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
6/07/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 8 months
DR. Gilles ALBERICI
OPI ORPHAN PHARMA INTERNATIONAL
5 allée de la croix des Roux
69126 - BRINDAS
France
Phone: 33682555142
Fax: 33478879937
Email: alberici@orphan-opi.com alberici@compuserve.com
Internet: www.orphan-opi.com
Company size
S2
SME Proposer(s)
OMICRON-PHARMA
Last update
Austria
18/6/2001
S2
SME Specific Measures
Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01169
Acronym
EMBRYOBAG
Proposal title
The Development of a Culture Bag to Simplify Somatic Embryogenesis
Abstract
Somatic embryogenesis is theoretically, the system of choice for the propagation of the
breeding crops with elite characteristics, such as oak. Asynchronosity of the
developmental stages prevents automation of the process, hence the media changes are
highly labourious. The objective of the project is to develop a sealed bag where these media
changes are achieved by osmosis. The project will develop a suitable bag for somatic
embryogenesis of juvenile, and later mature oak tissue allong with a protocol for
automating the process. The lowcost of the process will allow Commercialisation of
somatic embryogenesis even where there is poor synchronosity. The success of the
system, will allow the production of low cost, elite forest trees of high yield and quality.
Key Action
QOL-5. Key action Sustainable Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Start date
6/07/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project RTD Project (Collaborative Research)
SME Coordinator
Duration Exploratory Phase 5 months
Mr. Fintan MORAN
PLANT TECHNOLOGY LTD.
IDA Industrial Estate, Dublin Road
Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford
Ireland
Phone: 3535436258
Fax: 3535436255
Internet: indigo.ie/~plantech
SME Proposer(s)
HAMPSHIRE ADVISORY AND TECHNICAL SERVICES
United Kingdom
S2
LTD
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
73 - Research and development
Comments
Oak Embryogenesis Research Partner
Last update
18/6/2001
6/07/2001
Company size
S3
SME Specific Measures
Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01180
Acronym
FIBRESOIL
Proposal title
Investigation and development of organic fibre and mineral sludge for
horticultural, forestry and reclaimation purposes
Abstract
The re-cycling of newspapers produces large quantities of a by-product made up of plant
fibre and clay. Thisproject will develop a material from this for improving soil and as an
ingredient in composts. At present manycomposts use peat which is a non sustainable
practice. This project aims to produce an alternative product that performs as well as peat
but uses a free source of basic material. The project will investigate;. the use of biocatalysts
and micro-organisms to degrade the basic material making it suitable for composts. ways
of producing even mixes of balanced composts. methods of improving soil structure and
moisture retention properties on difficult reclamation sites to allow plant establishment in
with minimum topsoil. production of weed suppressants and soil improvers to aid tree
establishment in forestry when first planting and after clear felling, especially when whole
tree harvestingThe market for composts throughout Europe is huge and the proposers
would be able to produce and marketproducts for applications including mulches, soil
improvers, potting and seeding medium and specialist lightweightcomposts for hanging
baskets.
Key Action
QOL-5. Key action Sustainable Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Start date
20/09/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
20/09/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Company size
Mr Paul HUMMEL
SEIONT NURSERIES
Caer GlyddynPontrug
LL57 2BB - Caernarfon
United Kingdom
Phone: 441286672113
Fax: 441286677223
S3
SME Proposer(s)
BREWERS BARLEY PRODUCTS LTD
Last update
18/6/2001
Ireland
S2
SME Specific Measures
Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01222
Acronym
HYTRIAL
Proposal title
Hydroacustic Tool for Rapid Industrial Interest Algae Location
Abstract
The scientific and technical objectives of this research project concern the implementation
of an optimised hydroacoustic system prototype for the use of real time location of algae
masses, particulary in their natural environment The final prototype system must be
reliable, simple to handle and low cost, such that the traditional algae harvesting sector
may easily assimilate it. In order to verify the efficiency and reliability of the acoustic
system prototype the project will consider mainly the applications to the
seaweed-collectors.
Key Action
QOL-5. Key action Sustainable Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Start date
20/11/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
Dr Jorge REY
ESTUDIOS GEOLOGICOS MARINOS
Ramonet,14
28033 - Madrid
Spain
Phone: 34952608417
Fax: 34952608417
Email: esgemar@lander.es
20/11/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 9 months
Company size
S2
SME Proposer(s)
STENMAR MICRO SYSTEM
Last update
United Kingdom
18/6/2001
S2
SME Specific Measures
Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01238
Acronym
CHITOSAN & FOOD COATING
Proposal title
Chitosan: the basis of a new generation of anti-fungal andnatural sausage
casings and cheese coatings.
Abstract
Goal: Develop a new generation anti-fungal food coatings based on chitosan, a natural
biopolymer manufactured from shrimp waste. The technology is focussed on sausage
casings and cheese coatings. Current food coating technology leads to significant losses
(estimated at 3,000 million/year) by fungal contamination in sausages and cheese and to
health hazards to consumers by mycotoxins. The currently used anti-fungal agent
Natamycin has severe disadvantages. It is not active anymore to fungi responsible for
spoilage of sausages and cheese. There are increasing questions on its safety for human
health. Thus there is a need for a natural and safe alternative. Chitosan is a biopolymer
manufactured from chitinisolated from shrimp waste. Based on existing data of Primex
chitosan has anti-fungal properties. These data provide a basis to develop a new generation
anti-fungal food coatings for the European sausage and cheese industry and reduce the
current waste stream of the shrimp industry. The project comprises 3 steps. Test the
efficacy of chitosan against relevant fungi. Develop new food coatings based on chitosan.
Evaluate the new coating on sausages and cheese.
Key Action
QOL-1. Key action Food, Nutrition and Health
Start date
20/11/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
20/11/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Company size
Dr. Alex VERPLAETSE
LES SALAISONS DE L-ARDENNAISE
Groenstraat 330
9041 - Gent
Belgium
Phone: 3293553632
Fax: 3293553631
Email: verplaetse.alex@skynet.be
S3
SME Proposer(s)
PRIMEX INGREDIENTS ASA
Last update
Norway
18/6/2001
S4
SME Specific Measures
Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01249
Acronym
WINEBIOSENS
Proposal title
BIOSENSOR BASED DEVICE FOR ON LINE CONTROL OF WINE MAKING
Abstract
The aim of this CRAFT Project is to develop low cost instrumentation based on
biosensors, able to on line monitor wine production. The rapidity of a single measurement
(response time in 1-2 min.) makes such devices ideal for closecontrolling the alcoholic
fermentation that is a continuously evolving process. Thescientific objectives of this
proposal are related to the on-line measurement ofmetabolites as for example glucose,
fructose, ethanol, in a self-containedautomated system. The device will be completed with
related electronics and appropriate software to quantify the compounds analysed.A wireless
system of datatransmission might be applied in order to frequently inform the operator
about the process. The device to be developed will be easy to use also by not expertise
people and suitable to perform a hundred of measurements, before replacing it. Finally, it
may be used for other applications depending on the biosensor ( foodanalysis, clinical and
analytical chemistry, for example).
Key Action
QOL-1. Key action Food, Nutrition and Health
Start date
20/11/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
20/11/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Company size
Dr. STEFANO CINELLI-COLOMBINI
FATTORIA DEI BARBI E DEL CASATO S.R.L.
LOCALITA' PODERNUOVI 170
53024 - MONTALCINO (SIENA)
Italy
Phone: 00390577841111
Fax: 00390577841112
Email: fattoriadeibarbi@hotmail.com
S2
SME Proposer(s)
ECO BEHEER B.V.
The Netherlands
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
29 - Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
1 - Agriculture, hunting and related service activities
15 - Manufacture of food products and beverages
Comments
Last update
18/6/2001
S2
SME Specific Measures
Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01289
Acronym
MITES EXTRACTION
Proposal title
Development of an accurate mites counting and extraction machine ; a monitoring
and testing device for the agricultural sector.
Abstract
Mitox (the Netherlands) and Impactest (Portugal), two biotech companies, propose to
develop a mite extraction and counting machine. The R&D partners are the University of
Amsterdam and machine developerSchachtner (Germany). Mile faunas are used: (1) for
ecotoxicological tests on new types of plant protection products (pesticides). These tests are
mandatory before new plant protection products are allowed on the European market.
(2) in agriculture to indicate whether to use pesticides for crop protection. This equipment
automates the manual counting and extraction of miles enabling accurate and more
simplified testing. The increased accuracy will lower the level ior a statistically significant
mile detection from 40% to a 25% reduction in non-targeted mite faunas. This would
comply with European Communitydirectives, as opposed to the existing manual
techniques. More accurate testing techniques will reduce the use of pesticides in agriculture,
leading to a cleaner environment. The project fits in Theme 1 of the Fifth Framework:
'Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources' The project specifically complies with
Key Action 5 'Sustainable Agriculture' (plant health).
Key Action
QOL-5. Key action Sustainable Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Start date
20/11/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
20/11/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 5 months
Dr. FRANK BAKKER
Company size
MITOX STICHTING BEVORDERING DUURZAME PLAAGBESTRIJDING
KRUISLAAN 320
PO Box 92260
1098 SM - AMSTERDAM
The Netherlands
Phone: 31205257744
Fax: 31205257704
Email: bakker@bio.uva.nl
S3
IMPACTEST LTDA
S1
SME Proposer(s)
Portugal
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
1 - Agriculture, hunting and related service activities
Comments
Last update
18/6/2001
SME Specific Measures
Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01293
Acronym
PHYTOGENIC ADDITIVES
Proposal title
New phytogenic product line for pig production
Abstract
In EU, the use of antibiotic growth promoters (AGP) in animal nutrition came under
discussion due to cross resistances. One of the most prospective alternatives forAGP's are
phytogenic feed additives like herbs, spices and essential oils. Withthis CRAFT-project,
the goal is to establish an innovative phytogenic product linefor pig production for a
complete replacement of AGP's without any economicalloss. The objective is to define,
analyse and test herbal combinations to developa new product line for sows, piglets and
fattening pigs. This innovative approachwill provide several benefits in relation with
health and nutrition:Achieving the same results as AGP's in production para;No
cross-resistances and resistances of animals against therapeutic antibioticsBetter
digestibility, reduced environmentional burden of animal productionReduction of soil
pollution with antibiotics and not digested minerals(phosphorous); less ammonia in stall
and slurry
Key Action
QOL-5. Key action Sustainable Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Start date
20/11/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
20/11/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 4 months
Company size
Ing. Helmut DEDL
DELACON BIOTECHNIK GMBH
Weissenwolffstr. 14
PO Box 17
4221 - Steyregg
Austria
Phone: 437326405310
Fax: 43732640533
Email: office@delacon.com
Internet: www.delacon.com
S2
SME Proposer(s)
NUTRITEC SA/NV
Last update
Belgium
18/6/2001
S2
SME Specific Measures
Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01294
Acronym
JETFRUIT
Proposal title
"No-touch" robotic technology for preparing fresh-cutfruits and vegetables
products based on machine vision and water-jet cutting
Abstract
Demand for ready to eat (fresh-cut) fruits and vegetables has drastically grown during the last
decade due to the changing human lifestyle in industrial countries. Contacts with human
hands during fresh-cut fruits and vegetable process is one of the major potential sources of
contamination for fresh-cut products. It is necessary to develop an automatic cutting
process in order to improve the quality of fresh-cut fruits and vegetables. This novel
automatic cutting process will be achieved by developping a new water-jet cutting machine.
The main tasks of research are to complement the water-jet cutting technology for fruits
and vegetables with additional stage and to develop the practical way by which the
technology can be commercially implemented. The results expected for this new
machine are: -an improved quality of the product and safety of the process -no damage
on the product -better environmental conditions -a cost competitiveness - a high
quality edge and intricate cuts
Key Action
QOL-1. Key action Food, Nutrition and Health
Start date
20/11/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
20/11/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 12 months
Company size
Managing Director Yehiel GOLDSTEIN
ELRAD
44, Yad-habanim St.
49,377 - Petach-Tikva
Israel
Phone: 97239220136
Fax: 97239243546
Email: elrad@netvision.net.il
Internet: http://www.elrad.co.il
S3
SME Proposer(s)
PRIM'SAVEUR
France
Last update
18/6/2001
S2
SME Specific Measures
Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01317
Acronym
DIBOTEST
Proposal title
DIET AND IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME : TRIGGERS, TESTING AND
TREATMENT
Abstract
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is one of the most difficult and unsatisfactorily treated
chronic diseases in primary healthcare. No simple diagnostic test for IBS exists currently,
however, there is increasing evidence that there are dietary and immunological
components to this disorder, and that food specific IgG may be a useful diagnostic marker.
It is proposed that this project will : i) conduct epidemiological research to establish
the usefulness of food-reactive IgG as a dietary marker for IBS ii) use the knowledge
acquired in i) to develop a rapid, one-step, point-of-care test to identify the dietary trigger
of IBS.
Key Action
QOL-1. Key action Food, Nutrition and Health
Start date
20/11/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
1/03/2002
Duration Exploratory Phase 12 months
Company size
Mr MARK VAREY
YORK NUTRITIONAL LABORATORY LTD
MURTON WAY
YO19 5US - YORK
United Kingdom
Phone: 441904410410
Fax: 441904422000
Email: mark@allergy.co.uk
Internet: www.allergy.co.uk
S3
SME Proposer(s)
NANOSEARCH MEMBRANE G.M.B.H
Austria
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
Comments
73-L - Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
24 - Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
A food allergen producer with capabilities for producing recombinant food allergens. An
ELISA kit producer or kit component manufacturer.
Last update
18/6/2001
S2
SME Specific Measures
Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01336
Acronym
INFIG
Proposal title
TRACTS
INTRODUCTION OF NORMAL FLORA TO INFANT GASTROINTESTINAL
Abstract
There is an increasing frequency of food allergy and intolerance in infants in the developed
world. A substantial bodyof evidence suggests that this increase is due to the failure of the
'priming' activities of the normal flora of humanintestinal tracts on the immature immune
system in advanced societies. This may be caused by over hygienicconditions in hospitals,
use of antibiotics and other modern techniques in infancy. This project aims to produce a
nutritional supplement containing probiotioc bacteria isolated from the bacterial flora of
the infant gastrointestinal tract. These will prime the gastrointestinal tract to promote the
optimal maturation of theinfant gut mucosal immune system and minimise subsequent
allergic sensitivities. The project will thus enhance thehealth of infants suffering from
food allergy and intolerance - an important section of the population.Research
objectives are to identify key micro-organisms; develop a product comprising these
micro-organisms; carryout safety testing and design and implement at least three clinical
trials of the product before launching it in the marketplace.
Key Action
QOL-1. Key action Food, Nutrition and Health
Start date
20/12/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
20/12/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Company size
DR SUE PLUMMER
CULTECH LIMITED
YORK CHAMBERS, YORK STREET
SA1 3NJ - SWANSEA
United Kingdom
Phone: 4401639825100
Fax: 01639825101
Email: cultech@btinternet.com
S3
SME Proposer(s)
TERAPI CONSULT.AS.
Last update
Norway
18/6/2001
S2
SME Specific Measures
Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01374
Acronym
BEGRÜNUNGSWERKSTOFF
Proposal title
Development of vegetation media made from renewable raw materials for
reclamation of eroded Mediterranean areas in combination with reuse of treated
waste water
Abstract
Erosion is a problem of global dimensions. In Europe especially the Mediterranean
countries are affected. The objective of the project is to develop media forsimultaneous
prevention of erosion and the ehancement of a vegetation cover. Thevegetation media
will be made from locally grown raw materials. Special focus willbe the improvement of the
plate's ability to draw humidity from the air. Fieldtests will be made locally. A specified
irrigation system using treated wastewater will be developed especially for application of
the media under aridconditions. The media are planned to be produced by regional
enterprises andmarketed for covering roadside slopes, devastated mining areas and other
purposes.Additionally to the positive effects directly on the environment also positive
results are expected on employment. Overproduction of food can be reduced byalternative
products. Other aspects of a positive regional development will alsobe covered.
Key Action
QOL-5. Key action Sustainable Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Start date
11/12/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project RTD Project (Collaborative Research)
SME Coordinator
11/12/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 12 months
Dr Joachim NIKLAS
Company size
OEKOTEC GESELLSCHAFT FUER BIOLOGISCHE UND OEKOLOGISCHE
TECHNOLOGIEMBH
S2
Rosa-Lusemburg-Str. 89
PO Box 1135
14806 - Belzig
Germany
Phone: 493384143828
Fax: 493384143829
Email: otec-@t-online.de
Internet: http://www.oekotec-eco-engineering
SME Proposer(s)
KOURTPARASIDIS ANTONIOS
Last update
Greece
18/6/2001
S1
SME Specific Measures
Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01403
Acronym
LABCHIP
Proposal title
DIAGNOSTICS LAB ON A CHIP
Abstract
The problem is increasing demand on healthcare systems, for reasons including the ageing
European population and the availability of more diagnostic tests due to the human
genome project. For this a rapid, cost effective solution is required. We propose to develop
a diagnostics lab on a chip. LabChip will greatly accelerate the diagnostics process by
miniaturisation and increased detection sensitivity by integrating multiplex molecular
biology with dielectrophoresis, Brownian ratchets and micro electro mechanical systems.
This will allow several genetic tests to be conducted at the point of care. Cooperative
research across Europe will enable this, gathering skills and reflecting healthcare in
different member states. The deliverable will be a working chip for chosen diseases ( e.g.
salmonella) ready for validation and legislative approval. The technology will then be
applied to other diagnostics.
Key Action
QOL-3. Key action The "Cell factory"
Start date
20/11/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
20/11/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Company size
MR ALEX BATCHELOR
ATTOLAB LIMITED
51 BURY STREET
HA475X - RUISLIP
United Kingdom
Phone: 441895621013
Fax: 441895621015
Email: ALEX@ZEPTOGEN.COM
Internet: WWW.ATTOLAB.COM
S2
SME Proposer(s)
MEDIATORS DIAGNOSTIKA GMBH
Last update
18/6/2001
Austria
S2
SME Specific Measures
Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01407
Acronym
NEW INSECT CONTROL
Proposal title
Replacement of insecticide treatment on apples by pheromone based bio-control
approach.
Abstract
Codling moth (Laspyresia pomonella) is a serious pest of apples throughout Europe and
may damage a high proportion of fruits making them unsaleable. Current practice uses a
pheromone based monitoring system to optimise the timing of an insecticide spray. We
propose to achieve control of codling moth population in an organic orchard by using a
system which will act over a full season consistingof a pheromone lure ta attract male
moths to a station containing a suitable slow acting agent which the moth will pick up
before release back into the natural population. The prolonged transfer af such a material
ta the population will give sufficient control allied to the fact that beneficial insects will
not be exposed to insecticide and will then thrive thus permitting sufficient control of
the pest that no further action be required. This model approach, when proven, will then
be directly applicable to all orchard systems and many other situation where moth initited
damage is important.
Key Action
QOL-5. Key action Sustainable Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Start date
20/11/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
20/11/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Company size
MR DAVID WILLIAM HARTLEY
INTERNATIONAL PHEROMONE SYSTEMS LIMITED
UNITS *10-15 MEADOW LANE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
CH65 4TY - ELLESMERE PORT, SOUTH WIRRAL
United Kingdom
Phone: 00441513572655
Fax: 00441513550299
S2
SME Proposer(s)
PLANPROTECT
Spain
Last update
18/6/2001
S2
SME Specific Measures
Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01410
Acronym
DODD
Proposal title
Development of a careful operating debridement device
Abstract
Life expectancy in Europe increases steadily. This leads to an increase of age-specific
diseases. To this category come among others diabetes and venous insufficiency. These
ailments are a concomitant of difficult to cure wounds. Extensive wounds can be caused by
diseases such as diabetes and venous insufficiency as well as by accidents e.g. burns, dirt
tattoo etc. Goal of the proposed project is the development of a device to clean extensive
wounds b using a mild water jet which can be used from cutting over to rinsing, washing or
stimulating a wound. It willhave an integrated shielding and exhauster system in order to
avoid contaminating the environs. The complele unit must be compact designed and
affordable to normal doctors in order to guarantee a most broad exploitation. So that as
many sick people as possible can gain the envisaged advantage of the treatment.
Key Action
QOL-GEN. Generic activities
Start date
20/11/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
20/11/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 4 months
Company size
Mr Rainer LUIG
O + F A-LINE GMBH
Horlecke 42
59706 - Menden
Germany
Phone: 49237316090
Fax: 492373160999
Internet: http://www.of-menden.de
S3
SME Proposer(s)
HUMECA BV
The Netherlands
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
33 - Manufacture of medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks
31 - Manufacture of electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c.
29 - Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
Comments
Last update
18/6/2001
S4
SME Specific Measures
Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01412
Acronym
Proposal title
CYPRALL
DEVELOPMENT OF STANDARDISED EXTRACT FOR DIAGNOSIS/THERAPY OF
CYPRESS POLLEN ALLERGY AND SELECTION OF LESS ALLERGENIC
CYPRESS
PLANTS
Abstract
Allergic diseases have been increasing in industrialized countries, affecting more than 20% of
European population. In particular pollen from Cupressus spp. plants, frequently used in
the pastyears in several reafforestation programs, is emerging as severe cause of pollinosis.
Unfortunatelythe lack of a standardised Cupressus pollen extract for diagnostic use as well
as its early period ofimpollination ( november -march) makes difficult an exact diagnosis,
mistaking allergic symptomsfor seasonal illness. Our research project purposes to reach
three main goals: a) to determine thedistribution of various Cupressus spp. throughout
Mediterranean Europe and their impact onpollinosis; b) to develop a standardised
Cupressus pollen extract for improving diagnosispossibilities and as a needed premise for
preparing a therapeutic vaccine; c) to select Cupressusspp. clones plants with low allergen
content and for low pollen production and/or restricted periodof impollination.
Key Action
QOL-4. Key action Environment and Health
Start date
20/11/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
20/11/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 12 months
Company size
PRESIDENT RUBENS VAGLIO
LOFARMA S.P.A.
VIALE VASSALA 40
20143 - MILANO
Italy
Phone: 00392581981
Fax: 0039258198217
Email: LOFAMMI@MICRONET.IT
Internet: WWW.LOFARMA.IT
S4
SME Proposer(s)
C.B.F. LETI, S.A.
Spain
S4
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
Comments
WE NEED THE INVOLVEMENT AS INDUSTRIAL PARTNER OF A FIRM OPERATING
ASNURSERY PLANTS AND VARIOUS RESEARCH GROUPS WITH DIFFERENT
SCIENTIFICEXPERIENCE (BOTANICS, CHEMISTS, IMMUNOLOGISTICS) AND
ALLERGOLOGISTISFOR CLINICAL TRIALS.
Last update
18/6/2001
SME Specific Measures
Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01416
Acronym
MOSTO
Proposal title
A NOVEL ROUTE TO WINE CASKS FOR WHISKEY PRODUCTION
Abstract
The use of wine casks (notably ex-sherry casks) in the Distilling industries is atan all time
low (typically less than 5% of total inventory), despite their products being held in high
regard by consumers. An innovative process is proposed that will allow significant cost
reductions in the manufacture of these casks, limitation of variation in quality, and there
will be no requirement for wine fermentation in cask. The process is based upon the use of
high tannin, coarse grain oak (fast growth) and seasoning with natural enzymes. The lead
in time for delivery of arders will be reduced to 1 month and there will be no low-grade
wine left as a by product. The benefits could lead to much greater use of these casks in
Distilling industries. There should be significant benefits for SME producers throughout the
production chain.
Key Action
QOL-1. Key action Food, Nutrition and Health
Start date
20/11/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
20/11/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Company size
DR JAMES SWAN
R . R . TATLOCK AND THOMSON
THE OLD CORN EXCHANGE4 HOPE STREET
KY11 1LW - INVERKEITHING
United Kingdom
Phone: 441383411017
Fax: 441383411018
Email: Jim.swan@btinternet.com
S3
SME Proposer(s)
ETS ROBERT STIERNON SA
Belgium
S3
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
2 - Forestry, logging and related service activities
15 - Manufacture of food products and beverages
20 - Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of
articles of straw and plaiting materials
Comments
Last update
18/6/2001
SME Specific Measures
Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01437
Acronym
HEMPACK
Proposal title
Project on the Cycle/chain of plant fibres starting from production up the
processing and transformation into biodegradable packing products.
Abstract
The proposal is aimed at design of a complete Cycle/chain for plant fibres (hemp, linen,
kenaf, sorghum etc.). The successive stages of the cycle are: cultivation and harvesting;
processing and conversion to obtain a part-processed product for use as a raw material in
the manufacture of biodegradable packaging for "organic" food products. The Project is
proposed with a view to offering a final product/result obtained from plant sources and
biodegradable as an alternative to the throw-away plastic packaging currently widely used.
The resulting product will contribute to reduction in waste arising in both manufacture and
at the consumer level, in addition to reducing the health risks involved in processing,
handling and contact with plastic raw materials. Attainment of the final result (Step 2,
CRAFT) will be guaranteed by the strategies and work methodologies adopted for carrying
out of the project, aimed at integration between research and production and synergies
between the various European partners (the SME proposers of Step 1 and the partners to be
sought for Step 2, to complete the consortium) working in the fields of agriculture,
industry and commerce.
Key Action
QOL-1. Key action Food, Nutrition and Health
Start date
20/11/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
20/11/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 12 months
DR. VALERIO BINDI
Company size
SOCIETA' PRODUZIONE ERBE DISIDRATESOCIETA' COOPERATIVA A
RESPONSABILITA' LIMITATA
S3
VIA FAENTINA N.106
48100 - RAVENNA
Italy
Phone: 390544501640
Fax: 390544464658
Email: Sopred@legacoop.ra.it
SME Proposer(s)
VERNARO GMBH
Germany
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
Comments
Partners as experts are in specific fields: .Research, for the fields of plant fibre and plant
fibre processing. Type ot partner: research organisation/laboratory or University.
.Agro-industry, for processing of the plant fibre. Type of partner: SME. .Industry, to
manufacture packaging. Type of partner: SME. .Multiple retailer, for use and dissemination
of the final product. Type of partner: SME.
Last update
18/6/2001
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SME Specific Measures
Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01445
Acronym
PROFFS
Proposal title
Pollution and Recovery of Fish Farm Sediments
Abstract
In order to prevent interactions between fish farms and the marine environment showing
adverse effects on economy (diseases, low quality etc.) mitigation strategies are urgently
needed. One promising strategy is the transfer of fish farms, which might relieve
organically burdened sediment leading to improved production. There is, however a lack
of information on the effects of these measures, i.e. in semi-enclosed and none-tidal
systems. Therefore, a major goal of the proposed work is to characterise and model the
change of the benthos at different study sites once the point source of organic enrichment,
i.e. the fish farm, has been removed or established, respectively. Specific objectives should
include documentation and quantificationof the changes ocurring in terms of
biogeochemistry, benthos, and fish pathogens, and to develop a predictive model to
optirnise balance between biomass production and product quality.
Key Action
QOL-5. Key action Sustainable Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Start date
20/11/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project RTD Project (Collaborative Research)
SME Coordinator
20/11/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Company size
Dr. Levent PIKER
COASTAL RESEARCH & MANAGEMENT
Tiessenkai 12
24159 - Kiel-Holtenau
Germany
Phone: 494347708714
Fax: 494347708715
Email: crm@crm-online.de
Internet: www.crm-online.de
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SME Proposer(s)
INSTITUTE GOUNARI. CHEMICAL AND
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSISAND
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH.
Last update
18/6/2001
Greece
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SME Specific Measures
Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01455
Acronym
SEMMEP
Proposal title
Establishment and operation of a pilot cell factory for the production of SEcondary
Metabolites from MEdicinal Plants, in particular antioxidants
Abstract
This research proposal is focused on plant biotechnology. The main objective of the project
is the establishment of an in vitro cell factory from medicinal plants in order to produce
secondary metabolites which are useful for the agricultural, food, pharmaceutical and
cosmetics sectors. The main steps to be followed are: a) in vitro culture of Labiatae
species, b) regeneration, somatic embryogenesis and micropropagation, and c) enhanced
production of secondary metabolites in vitro biotransformation) molecular markets of
clonal propagation and in vitro production. Seeds and plants of Labiatae species will be
collected, a combination of various plant growth regulators, nutrient media and culture
conditions will be investigated and various protocols for plant regeneration. and tissue
cultures will be studied. Furthermore, protocols for somaclonal will be developed, isolation
and chemical characterisation of the natural products in vitro produced will be conducted
using Flash Chromatography, HPLC, GS, NMR, etc. and molecular markers (protein and
genomic) will be developed and used. Trial tests will be carried out for evaluating the
quality profile of the gained products.
Key Action
QOL-3. Key action The "Cell factory"
Start date
20/11/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
20/11/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 8 months
Company size
MR. Georgios SOVATZOGLOU
MICROGROW LTD
62 Hearklidon
141 21 - Neo Heraklio-Athens
Greece
Phone: 3012791246
Fax: 3012773216
Email: info@microgrow.gr
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SME Proposer(s)
EURO- TISS V.O.F.
The Netherlands
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
1 - Agriculture, hunting and related service activities
15 - Manufacture of food products and beverages
24 - Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
Comments
Last update
18/6/2001
S3
SME Specific Measures
Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01484
Acronym
BIONIRS
Proposal title
NIR-MEASUREMENT-TECHNIQUE of NORGANIC-Concentration IN
AGRICULTURE-SOILS
Abstract
The objective of the project is to develop a NIR measurement-technique for the economical
and scientific use in agriculture. The background is the necessity to measure the total
effective and available N_Organic, the residue of N_Fertiliser and C/N-proportions in soils,
peat and composts onplant-fields and plantations in order to get a fast, cheap and
complete overview about the soil situation regarding the nitrogen content. This is not
possible when using only wet-chemical analytics. The non-controlled use of fertiliser in the
cultivating of food-plant affects not only the health of human life when involving high
concentrations of nitrogen in tood-chain and ground water, but also fauna and flora in
rivers and lakes. The project combines the economic advantages for farmers to ecological
ones, for e.g. for nature sanctuaries and polluted lakes and rivers.
Key Action
QOL-5. Key action Sustainable Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Start date
20/11/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
20/11/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 6 months
Company size
Dr. Wolfgang BECKER
WMM SENSORIK GMBH & CO. KG
Weiherstr. 31
76327 - Pfinztal
Germany
Phone: 497219463570
Fax: 497219463508
Email: w.becker@wmm-kg.de
Internet: www.wmm-kg.de
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SME Proposer(s)
OEKO-DATENSERVICE GESMBH
Last update
18/6/2001
Austria
S3
SME Specific Measures
Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01502
Acronym
H.E.R.M.O.S.A.
Proposal title
High Efficiency and Remote Management Oxygenation System for Aquaculture
Abstract
Aquaculture is an expanding zootechnical sector without high-tech content.Water
oxygenation process may affect land-based fish-farming.Mediterranean productionmainly
depends on land-based and under-coast plants.EXPLORATORY PHASE(3months/30,
000euro) aims to evaluate high-tech market request.SME proposers try to expandtheir
business joining with specialized enterprises too.CRAFTPHASE(2months/200,000 euro)
aims to:l.reduce oxygen consumption(80%,90%);2.reducefish-pathology risk; 3.increase
product quality;4.reduce management cost. Projectallows to develop an innovative System
with a special oxygen dosingcell(efficiency=100%)and on-line water quality
sensors.supplied by sun power.Amicand Siegert SME proposers intend to employ. many
resources to exploit project bestresults in the shortest time.Other partners:Sirtis (Res.
Institute expected), FermeAquacole and La Cosa, (SME end-users expected). Sought
expertises:"fish-biology andaquaculture economy"; SME or Res. Institutes
Key Action
QOL-5. Key action Sustainable Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Start date
20/11/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
20/11/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 3 months
Company size
Dr. Anna Rita GAZZARI
AMIC MICROSISTEMI PER L'AMBIENTE
Via Greto di Cornigliano 6
16152 - Genova
Italy
Phone: 390106563251
Fax: 390106563251
Email: amic_microsistemi@tin.it
Internet: www.amic_microsistemi.it
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SME Proposer(s)
SIEGERT ELECTRONIC GMBH
Germany
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
29 - Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
Comments
Last update
18/6/2001
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SME Specific Measures
Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01535
Acronym
MIPROGAPOREX
Proposal title
DEVELOPMENT OF A INTEGRATED SYSTEM FOR LIVESTOCK EXTENSIVE
EXPLOITATION.
Abstract
The Objetive of this proposal is to establish the scientific base of the possibleproblems
which may arise in the development of an Integrated Extensive Breeding System which has
not been standarised yec in the countries of the E.U., regions in order to obtain high
quality, healthy products derived from pigs bred at large taking advantage of stubble from
biological cultivation, pastures and other agricultural and forest fruit. This research will
study the conditions and will define the following parameters; technologica, genetic.
economic, environmental, nourishing, sanitary and animal welfare.
Key Action
QOL-5. Key action Sustainable Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Start date
20/11/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project Cooperative Research (CRAFT)
SME Coordinator
20/11/2001
Duration Exploratory Phase 5 months
Company size
Sr. ANTONIO CARRETERO
S. A.T. EL MESTO
C/ Santisimo Cristo, 16
06176 - LA PARRA (BADAJOZ)
Spain
Phone: 34924671708
Fax: 34924671009
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SME Proposer(s)
IBERGENETICA, SOCIEDADE AGROPECURIA DE
PORTUGAL
Portugal
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
1 - Agriculture, hunting and related service activities
Comments
This proposal was submitted to the previous call on 15 September 1999, with Dossier No.
EXAW-1999-00701 and has been modified according to the insructions of the Expert
Panel.
Last update
18/6/2001
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SME Specific Measures
Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources
Exploratory Award
Proposal number EXAW-1999-01537
Acronym
REDUCTGERMS
Proposal title
NEW SYSTEM FOR THE REDUCTION OF GERMS, BACTERIA AND ODD
SUBSTANCES IN THE TRANSFORMATION OF VEGETABLE PRODUCTS INTO
DEHYDRATED AND READY-MADE FOOD
Abstract
ABSTRACT In the industry of vegable dehydrated products, the current processes used for
the reduction of thebacteriological load (boiling, whitening) in certain products with a high
microbian level (due to the fact that they are born under the ground), are inefficient since
they alter their organoleptic characteristics and their molecular structure. As a final
objective of this project, it is intended to obtain a new procedure for the production of
dehydrated vegetables with a total count of less than 100.000 germs in plaque. This new
procedure would range from the field work, at the mont of harvesting, to the processing
work, introducing technological improvements in the harvesting machines, as well as in parts
of the processing, washing and whitening lines. This would be done by causing a thermic
effect in the fresh product before its dehydration, which would affect the critical points
where the microbiologicalcontamination is higher. This should not affect any organoleptic
parameter in the final product.
Key Action
QOL-1. Key action Food, Nutrition and Health
Start date
20/11/2000
End date
Intended Step 2 project RTD Project (Collaborative Research)
SME Coordinator
Duration Exploratory Phase 9 months
Mrs. Ma DOLORES SERRANO
AGROTECNICA EXTREMENA, S.L.
CTRA. EX 209 BADAJOZ-MONTIJO, Km 24,9
06184 - PUEBLONUEVO DEL GUADIANA (BADAJOZ )
Spain
Phone: 34924474157
Fax: 92434474174
Email: Agrotex@joca.es
SME Proposer(s)
NETAGCO WUELHMAUS HASSIA LANDMASCHINEN
Germany
S3
VERTIEBS GMBH
Profile of partners for joining the project
Business areas
Comments
Companies involved in freeze dried and air dried products
Last update
18/6/2001
20/11/2001
Company size
S4