Area: Key Technologies

CUSTOM-FIT – A knowledge-based manufacturing system, established by integrating Rapid Manufacturing, IST and Material Science to improve the Quality of Life of European Citizens through Custom-Fit products

CUSTOM-FIT - A knowledge-based manufacturing system, established by integrating Rapid Manufacturing, IST and Material Science to improve the Quality of Life of European Citizens through Custom-Fit products [...]

Financed

Development of new materials for Selective Laser Sintering with the aim of seeking and diversifying new rapid manufacturing applications

The aim is to develop, test and optimise new materials (plastics, metals, etc.) different from those provided by manufacturers of the technology that would enable meeting the needs of new customers and the demands of existing customers in order to find and expand to new markets in their application. [...]

Financed

Introduction of new formulations based on biodegradable materials in the toy industry – Biotoys

This project intends to introduce new biodegradable materials to manufacturers of toys, children's articles and leisure activities. The ideas is that they will have alternatives available to traditional plastics for manufacture of new products or can replace part of the plastic materials by others with more ecological properties. [...]

Financed

Improvement of technical features of prototypes through application of ceramic coating by air plasma spraying

This project intends to expand the scope of rapid prototyping techniques through surface modification of materials used in these technologies. [...]

Financed

Development of formulations with low migration capacity plastic materials

The overall aim of this project is to propose formulations containing plastifiers but where the migration potential is minimal. [...]

Financed

Addition of sepiolite to formulations used in the toy sector to minimise the presence of toxic organic compounds

The aim of the project is to incorporate absorbent substances such as sepiolite, able to retain toxic chemical substances as defined in the legislation, to different formulations of plastic materials used in toys [...]

Financed

IROMEC. Interactive Robotic Social Mediators as Companions

The aim of this project is to investigate how robotic toys can provide learning and entertainment opportunities, becoming a social mediator, empowering children with disability to discover different styles of play (solo, cooperative, etc.). [...]

Financed