Plug-in ADAptronic MODules for real-time error compensation (Thermal & Vibration) and superfine positioning in reconfigurable high precision machine tools |
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ADAMOD |
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| Compensation of thermal errors and vibration damping through mechatronic adaptive devices |
Integ – μ. New production technologies of complex 3D Micro–devices through multi-process integration of ultra precision engineering techniques |
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Integ – μ |
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| new ultra precision manufacturing technologies in response to the mass customisation paradigm in the production of complex shape micro parts |
Advanced Polymeric COmpounds and Metal Matrix Composites for Excellent Performances in Machine Tools applications |
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COMETA |
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| Exploring new manufacturing roadmaps for the exploitation of innovative materials (Short Fiber Compounds, Metal Matrix Composites) in the field of machine tools |
In time delivery in non-hierarchical manufacturing networks |
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InTime |
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| Improving delivery reliability in each customer-supplier relationship balancing production in the overall network |
Self Optimising Measuring Machine Tool |
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SOMMACT |
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| Developing and validating an innovative production hardware and control system founded on understanding, evaluating and controlling large machine tools production performances |
Energy Software Tools for Sustainable Machine Design |
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ESTOMAD |
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| Developing methodologies and tools to assist the machine tool manufacturers during the design process, taking energy efficiency features into account during the design cycles |
Foundation for the Factory of the Future |
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FOFdation |
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| The Smart Factory of the Future: universal manufacturing information system based on a data exchange standard |
Hierarchical and Adaptive smaRt COmponents for precision production systems application |
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HARCO |
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| Development of Smart Components based on plug-and-produce “Modular Adaptronic devices” integrating smart and multifunctional actuators/sensors capable of performing a wide array of multiple functions, from high and adaptable damping and stiffness characteristics to active structural measurement and control function to achieve extremely high dynamic/thermal stability required in fast and precision machining |
Advanced Intelligent Machine Adaptive Control System |
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AIMACS |
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| Developing active, self-optimizing “intelligent” adaptive control systems which will continuously analyze a wide range of monitored parameters of the machining process and automatically adapt the machine operation in real-time to its optimal performance |
Adaptive Business Collaboration by progressive knowledge sharing and engineering |
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TRASPARENCY |
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| Integrating the machine tool life-line of design, development, operation, re-building and selling/buying into a concept, which allows keeping and maximizing knowledge |
Plug and Produce Components for Optimum Dynamic Performance Manufacturing Systems |
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DYNXPERTS |
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| Self-sufficient intelligent plug-and-produce components with advanced sensing and actuating functionalities, e.g. based on smart materials |
