MANTYS: Thematic network on manufacturing technologies

• Research unit: EU RFP
• Project number: 00.0263-1

Key words (English)

Manufacturing; global education; digital manufacturing; e-learning; continuous education;
Economic Aspects; Environmental Protection; Industrial Manufacture; Innovation; Technology Transfer; Safety

Alternative project number (English)

EU project number: G1RT-CT-2001-05032

Research programs (English)

EU-programme: 5. Frame Research Programme - 1.3.1 Innovative products, processes and organization

Short description (English)

See abstract

Partners and International Organizations (English)

Coordinator: Cecimo. Brussels (B)

Abstract (English)

The MANTYS Thematic Network will promote innovation in the field of manufacturing technology, focusing on machinery technology. The MANTYS Thematic Network will provide a framework in which researchers communicate and establish a common view of technological progress and its opportunities. Potential synergies between different projects will be made apparent and co-operation promoted. Furthermore, the MANTYS Thematic Network will promote the widest exploitation of research results across sectors. MANTYS will generate insight in the mechanisms that relate technological innovation to socio-economic factors. Building on this, it will identify realistic scenarios based on likely technological and socio-economical developments. These will be used to assess strategic impact. 'Technology Road Maps' will be produced, preparing decision makers to orient their activities and to adapt to change.

References in databases (English)

Swiss Database: Euro-DB of the
State Secretariat for Education and Research
Hallwylstrasse 4
CH-3003 Berne, Switzerland
Tel. [phone]
Swiss Project-Number: 00.0263-1