Exhibition
The exhibition showcases the latest work and concrete results in upstream as well as close-to-market European projects. The exhibition offers an excellent opportunity to explore what is happening in your area of interest and to find potential partners for future research or exploitation of projects.
The application process for exhibitors is now closed. Should you wish any information please contact the exhibition manager at info@industrial-technologies2010.eu
Agoria is the Belgian federation for the technology industry representing companies active in aerospace, automotive, construction products, contracting & maintenance, electrical engineering, industrial automation, ICT, mechanical engineering, metals & materials, metal processing, mounting & cranes, plastics & composites, security & defense. Agoria is coordinator of the Belgian Manufuture Technology Platform in cooperation with Sirris. Agoria has a strong commitment in promoting and assuring a fruitful R&D environment.
BusinessModelDesign.be is a partnership of BECO (sustainability & strategy), SMIDesign (product design), Pantopicon (Future studies) and Trinity Planning (Green Marketing). We have joined forces to develop concepts for sustainable business model innovation, each leaving from our own expertise. We developed Play it Forward, a business board game used to develop new business models. We also give workshops and help organizations with the implementation of their new business model
COST is an intergovernmental European framework for international cooperation between nationally funded research activities. COST creates scientific networks and enables scientists to collaborate in a wide spectrum of activities in research and technology. COST Activities are administered by the COST Office.
DEPHOTEX is a European collaborative research project aiming at the development of flexible photovoltaic textiles to power wearable consumer goods, grid connected systems, as well as offâ€grid applications. The project weights 4,2 million € and is coâ€funded by the European Commission (FP7â€NMP) for 3 years. DEPHOTEX started last November 2008 and is coordinated by CETEMMSA, a Spanish Technological Centre specialized in Smart Devices & Smart Materials.
Ecsite is the European network for science centres and museums, linking science communication professionals in more than 400 institutions in 50 countries. Founded 20 years ago, Ecsite connects member institutions through projects and activities and facilitates the exchange of ideas and best practice on current issues.
Ecsite participates in two FP7 projects on nanotechnology communication: NANO TO TOUCH (www.nanototouch.eu) and TIME for NANO (www.timefornano.eu).
The ETP Nanomedicine, an initiative led by industry and set up together with the European Commission addresses the application of nanotechnology to achieve breakthroughs in healthcare.
Nanomedicine exploits the novel properties of nanotechnologies and aims at enabling early detection and prevention, and improving diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of diseases.
The ETP supports its members in coordinating their joint research efforts and improving communication amongst them as well as towards the European Commission and the Member States.
The EUREKA intergovernmental network supports industry-led, close-to-market research, enabling businesses to conduct collaborative, pan-European research and innovation.
Visit the EUREKA stand to learn about the network’s activities, with a special focus on thematic networks PRO-FACTORY, ENIWEP + E!-SURF, MF-IND, EURIPIDES. Several EUREKA innovative projects in industrial technologies will be on show.
EUREKA is also present in the conference programme with intervention from Francesco Jovane, Christian Woegerer and Luc Bourdeau.
ECTP is the ETP dealing with construction and E2BA is the Association set-up by ECTP in the framework of the EeB-PPP. ECTP/E2BA gathers more than 220 stakeholders from the Construction sector and enlarged value chain (industry, research, clients/users…) and promotes RDI at national, trans-national and European levels.
Chemistry and biotechnology are enabling technologies for innovation across most if not all of Europe’s manufacturing sectors. Created in 2004, the European Technology Platform for Sustainable Chemistry (SusChem) brings together a wide spectrum of organizations and individuals looking to boost sustainable chemistry, industrial biotechnology and chemical engineering research, development and innovation in Europe.
Industrial Technologies 2010 is organised by the European Commission and hosted by the Belgian Presidency of the European Union.
This conference has received funding from the European Union Seventh Framework Programme (FP7/2007- 2013) under grant agreement n° 247820.
EWI is the Department of Economy, Science & Innovation of the Flemish government. EWI's mission is to combine economy, science and innovation for a sustainable, creative and entrepreneurial Flanders and for a better society. The department prepares and evaluates policies on economy, science and innovation and supports the Flemish Minister for Economy, Foreign Policy, Agriculture and Rural Policy and the Flemish Minister for Innovation, Public Investment, Media and Poverty Reduction. The implementation is enthusiastically carried out by different agencies.
Imec performs world-leading research in nano-electronics. Imec leverages its scientific knowledge with the innovative power of its global partnerships in ICT, healthcare and energy. Imec delivers industry-relevant technology solutions. In a unique high-tech environment, its international top talent is committed to providing the building blocks for a better life in a sustainable society. Imec is headquartered in Leuven, Belgium. Further information on imec can be found at www.imec.be.
InForm is a network of institutions funded through FP7 Theme 4: Nanosciences, nanotechnologies, materials & new production technologies to promote discussions in the field of nanotechnologies
The project will run for 3 years, from 1st July 2009. InForm will organise one major networking event a year, the first one in Sweden, the second one in Singapore, and the last one in Spain. Other satellite meetings are also planned.
European scientists interested in the topic of the nanoscale in formulations will be able to apply for funding to travel and attend InForm events and there will also be a researcher exchange programme.
InnospeXion is a developer and manufacturer of advanced, tailored X-ray inspection solutions for industrial on- and off-line applications. We apply a modular cost-effective concept that enables short delivery time, fit for service products at very competitive prices. Our technology basis is on the front egde and our solutions last.
MNT, MANUNET and MATERA ERA-NETs are networks of funding agencies from different countries/regions that run national/regional programmes in the areas of micro and nano techonologies, manufacturing and materials. The scheme of these ERANETS was designed to promote the coordination of such programmes in order to support the development of the European Research area. To achieve this goal they offer annual Transnational Calls for collaborative projects enhancing the competitiveness of European Industry.
MORGaN is an FP7 project which will address the need for new materials for electronic devices and sensors that operate in extreme conditions, especially high temperatures and high electric fields. It will take advantage of the excellent physical properties of diamond and gallium nitride (GaN) based heterostructures. The association of these two materials will give rise to the best materials and devices for ultimate performance in extreme environments.
Nano2hybrids is an award winning European project designing new ultra-sensitive nanotechnology based toxic gas detectors. We use carbon nanotubes, plasma treated and decorated with metal particles. We demonstrate the results and show our innovative science communication outreach approach using videos on YouTube to communicate with the public. The project is an excellent example of successful scientific collaboration between key academic and commercial partners from Belgium and across Europe.
Nanocyl is the leading global manufacturer of specialty and industrial carbon nanotubes technologies (CNTs). We focuse our technology and know-how on the practical application of carbon nanotubes integrating those into new and existing materials, resulting in the improved performance of polymers, metals, composites and biomaterials.
NANOfutures is a European multi-sectorial, cross-ETP, integrating platform with the objective of connecting and establishing cooperation and representation of all relevant Technology Platforms that require nanotechnologies in their industrial sector and products. NANOfutures and its operative branch NANOfutures association will act as a “Nano-Hub†by linking JTIs, associations, ETPs with expert groups in a collaborative environment
OCAS is a market-oriented research centre providing steel and metal-based products and solutions to metal processing companies worldwide. It anticipates its customer’s needs to realize breakthrough developments and is equipped with state-of-the-art R&D equipment. OCAS is also setting up new industrial spinoff activities. OCAS has a highly qualified team of over 135 researchers and engineers with an international orientation. OCAS is a joint-venture between the Flemish Region and ArcelorMittal.
Oerlikon Balzers Coating is the world's leading supplier of coatings that significantly improve the performance of tools and precision components. The coatings, marketed under the BALINIT® brand name, are extremely thin, harder than steel and lead to a decisive reduction in friction and wear.
The Organic Nanomaterials for Electronics and Photonics (ONE-P) project, involve 28 partners and about 200 researchers to develop, within 3 years and a budget of 26 million €, the missing high-performance, low-cost multifunctional materials and their process technology to strengthen industrialization of the electronics and photonics sector in Europe thanks to the synergy between academic and industrial research and the integration of complementary competences.
Representing the interests of the Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Metalworking & Metal Articles Industries
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QuantumWise specializes in delivering fast and reliable atomic-scale modeling solutions to the research community. Our software, Atomistix ToolKit, is provided in an easy-to-use interface with unique functionality that enables scientists and engineers to model electronic properties of nanoscale devices. We also engage in European projects and other collaborations to develop new methods that will make modeling even more applicable to problems that industry is facing when employing nanotechnology in novel products.
Sirris, the collective centre of the Belgian technology industry, helps companies to introduce technological innovation enabling them to strengthen their competitive position.
Every year, the 120 Sirris experts help about 1800 companies to implement technological innovations by researching new technologies, raising industry awareness of promising innovations, and providing advice at all decision-making levels and support from the initial concept to the operational solution.
The support to innovation is an important axe of the FPS Economy, hence offering the best practice and expertise in metrology, calibration and standardization. The National Metrology Institute guarantees and develops primary standards of high precision, which ensure accurate and traceable measurements. New measurement techniques, among which Atomic Force Microscopy for dimensional calibration of grids and nanoparticles, will be presented during the exhibition.
The SPW is the administration body of the Walloon Government. Its legal organisation in charge of funding applied research for industries, academia and re search centres, as well as of related international scientific cooperation now belongs to the Directorate general for Economy, Employment and Research (DGEER or DGO6). Its main objectives are:
- the promotion of economic return of research projects ;
- the development and use of novel technologies by promoting collaboration between universities, research centres, higher education centres and enterprises ;
- the insertion of Walloon scientific and technological potential in the European and international efforts.
The DGO6 is also in charge of co-ordinating the Walloon policy related to international R&D programmes and tools.
Par2 is a new two-degree-of-freedom (dof) parallel manipulator producing two translations in the vertical plane, developed by Tecnalia and the Montpellier Laboratory of Informatics, Robotics, and Microelectronics (LIRMM) in the frame of the FP6 NMP project NEXT Generation Production Systems, a project with 23 partners from 8 different countries, whose main aim has been to commit the European production machinery industry to new frontiers. As result of NEXT project, 6 demonstrators and 5 prototypes have been developed, as well as more than 50 papers in Conferences and 20 publications in technical journals.
The European collaboration on Rapid Manufacturing (www.RM-platform.com) presents itself with appealing examples and highlights from four running FP7 Projects. “Directspareâ€, “Compolightâ€, “Step-up†and “Impalaâ€.
Relevant case studies from SME project partners are presented
VITO (Flemish Institute for Technological Research) is a leading European, independant research and consulting centre based in Flanders, active in sustainable technologies in the field of energy, environment, materials and remote sensing.
Within the Materials Technology unit of VITO new technologies for joining, nano surface modification and for producing components layer by layer are developed, thereby saving material and energy resources and eliminating waste.
Materials Research at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel is future-oriented, multidisciplinary and always on the cutting edge of new developments. The university laboratories have a unique technological infrastructure, continuously updated to the newest technological evolutions.
Economic valorization being one of the key missions, the university wants to inspire and support every phase within the R&D process by stimulating a broad range of collaborations with economic partners, policy makers and governments.