EUREKA PROJECT > 3765 EULASNET II
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UNITED KINGDOM
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AUSTRIA
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FRANCE
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CZECH REPUBLIC
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CROATIA
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PORTUGAL
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SERBIA
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DENMARK
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BELGIUM
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SPAINEUROPEAN LASER TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATIONS NETWORK (PHASE II)
GENERATE E!&OTHER EUROPEAN RTDI PROJ IN SPECIFIC FIELDS OF LASER APPLICATIONS BY BRINGING TOGETHER EU COMPETENCIES IN THE FIELD OF LASER TECHN&ASSISTING EU ENTERPRISES&RES. ORG. IN FINDING PARTNERS FOR INNOVATIVE,INTERNAT COLLABORATION.
Status > ANNOUNCED - 25-Jun-2006 Technological Area Market Area Start Date > 31-May-2006 Duration > 48 Months Participating countries > SPAIN, UNITED KINGDOM, ROMANIA, PORTUGAL, POLAND, LITHUANIA, ITALY, HUNGARY, DENMARK, CZECH REPUBLIC, SERBIA, BELGIUM, AUSTRIA, SLOVENIA, CROATIA, FRANCE | Main contactCENTRO LASER UPM
UNIVERSIDAD POLITECNICA DE MADRID PROF. JOSE LUIS OCANA-MORENO > HEAD OF GROUP ON LASER ENGINEERING AND APPLICATIONS Organisation type > University |
Project Description
During recent decades, laser technology has proven to be a highly versatile manufacturing tool for modern, environmentally friendly processes and a key technology for future advanced materials processing. Indeed, despite the relative maturity of industrial lasers, the technology and applications continue to undergo major developments and to move into new areas; for example, the emergence of new concepts of high power/high intensity lasers for applications ranging from low noise drilling of concrete in sensitive urban areas (e.g. hospitals) to nano-engineering and ultra high speed cutting of metals for high volume JIT (Just-in-Time) manufacture. It is therefore important that the EULASNET platform be allowed to continue, in order that European manufacturing can take full advantage of the opportunities that these new developments present. In its final state, the EULASNET Umbrella has brought together representatives from 21 European countries, for some of whom the network provides an important international link for transforming their manufacturing base to make it more competitive. By linking this activity to existing initiatives in the production field, EULASNET II will accelerate and optimise the incorporation of promising manufacturing technologies for the development of new processes through the exchange of expertise and know-how and will boost the ability for SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) to adapt the new technologies. EULASNET has been particularly successful in stimulating the development of national laser networks, but to date not so successful in creating new projects. For this reason EULASNET II is introducing a more structured approach to the networking and dissemination within the Umbrella, setting goals and delegating activities to a number of working groups, each responsible for specific topics within the scope of the Umbrella. From a European strategic point of view, the overall goals defined for EULASNET II are: - To achieve truly networked European expertise in laser technology. - To maintain the leading role Europe plays in the fields of laser technology research and applications. - To transfer and exploit RTDI results, particularly for the benefit of SMEs.
Technological Development Envisaged
From a thematic point of view, by reflecting the dynamic character of laser technology and applications, the EULASNET II thematic scope is broad and evolutionary. Nevertheless, to provide an initial reference and illustrate the practical relevance of the topics involved, a (non-exhaustive) list of the EULASNET II initial priorities and associate topics for project generation are summarised in Table I. Table I: Summary of initial thematic priorities for EULASNET II TYPE OF PRIORITY: Market-oriented developments ASSOCIATE TOPICS: Laser Associated Optical Technologies - Diffractive, refractive, non-linear and adaptive optics for beam shaping, modulation and improving beam quality, extending to higher modulation frequencies, higher spatial resolution and generated wavelength conversion. - X-ray and EUV technology: mirrors, coatings, interferometry with nm-resolution (nanometre-resolution). - Coupling of diode-lasers: new schemes for higher transfer efficiency and lower costs. TYPE OF PRIORITY: Applied RTD priorities ASSOCIATE TOPICS: * Laser Sources - New, advanced laser media and generating schemes. - Laser-plasma X-ray and EUV (extreme Ultra-Violet) sources: higher brilliance, higher efficiency, higher average power. * Laser Interaction and Processing - Hybrid processes based on classical and laser processes. - Laser bending and high intensity laser forming processes. - Advanced high intensity laser processing applications. - Laser micro-processing and structuring with sub-wavelength resolution. - Laser-assisted nanolithography, micro-reactions and structuring of polymers. - Advanced laser surface modification and cleaning processes. * Process Modelling, Monitoring and Control - Model development for high intensity laser material interaction in industrial applications. - Development of advanced monitoring and on-line control strategies for laser processing. - Development of laser measurement applications. TYPE OF PRIORITY: Standardisation, education and training priorities ASSOCIATE TOPICS: * General - Compilation and elaboration of educational material in the field of laser technology. - Development of a European academic network in the field of laser technology. - Academic and technical support for the organisation of academic schools in the field of laser technology. - Promotion of local/national events and training sessions in the field of laser technology. * Standardisation - Promotion of the standardisation of laser characteristics according to ISO (International Standards Organisation) related documents. - Promotion of the standardisation of laser safety around Europe.
Main contactNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR LASER, PLASMA AND RADIATION PHYSICS
LASER DEPARTMENT PH.D. CONSTANTIN FENIC > SENIOR RESEARCHER Organisation type > Research Institute |
Contribution to project
* Set-up of the Romanian Laser Network (ROLASNET). * Organisation and administration. * Presentation of a SWOT analysis on laser based technology in Romanian organisations involving SMEs and Universities. * Romanian SME stimulation to participate in EUREKA type projects. * Extension of already existing partnerships from national research programmes to EUREKA project proposals. * Dissemination of EULASNET initiatives to Romanian partners. * Organisation of an annual workshop on laser based technology with demos for SME partners.
Expertise
- Solid state lasers and micro-lasers. - Surface pulsed laser processing (cleaning, ablation, PLD (Pulsed Laser Deposition)). - Laser cutting and marking. - Laser application in medicine and biology (surgery, diagnostics, therapy). - Measurement of trace gases using laser photo-acoustic spectroscopy. - Laser metrology and standardisation. - Laser nano-technologies. - Laser photochemistry.
Main contactUNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA / FACULTY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Lakos DR. JANEZ DIACI > ASSOCIATED PROFESSOR Organisation type > University |
Contribution to project
- Set-up of the Slovenian Laser Network (SLAM) connecting Slovenian companies that produce and apply laser technology with academic organisations. - Organisation and administration of SLAM. - Stimulate Slovenian SMEs to participate in EUREKA projects. - Foster research partnerships from the national research programmes and motivate them to prepare EUREKA project proposals. - Dissemination of EULASNET initiatives to Slovenian partners. - Collaborate in establishment of Slovenian laser technology demonstration centre. - Organisation of workshops on laser based technology.
Expertise
Teaching, research and development and knowledge dissemination in the field of laser material interaction, laser applications and fibre-optic sensors. Major research areas: - Opto-dynamics (laser-induced material motion). - Opto-acoustics and laser ultrasonics. - Pulsed laser manufacturing processes (marking and engraving, drilling, ablation, cleaning, welding, bending and forming, etc.). - Laser based 3D measurement systems. - Fibre-optic sensors.
Main contactASSOCIATION OF INDUSTRIAL LASER USERS - AILU DR. JOHN GREEN > SECRETARY Organisation type > Governm./Nat. Admin. |
Contribution to project
UK industrial representative.
Expertise
Dissemination of laser information.
Main contactINST. OF OPTOELECTRONICS, MILITARY UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
DR. ZBIGNIEW PATRON > ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Organisation type > University |
Contribution to project
- Coordination of Polish Laser Network POLLASNET representing Polish scientific and industrial optoelectronic/laser institutions in EULSANET II. - Polish NCE.
Expertise
The Institute is an interdisciplinary academic institute of the MILITARY UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY in Warsaw set up for scientific and educational activities in optoelectronics. Research and development as well as implementation works are carried out here on optoelectronic systems used for technology, medicine and environmental protection. The main activities of IOE scientific works concern optics, nuclear physics, solid-state physics, material engineering, electronics and mechatronics. The subjects of research projects carried out at the Institute are as follows: materials, optical technologies and systems, lasers and their applications, nanotechnologies, thermo-vision and thermo-detection, optoelectronic protection systems and optoelectronic metrology. At present, the INSTITUTE OF OPTOELECTRONICS MUT participates in many international programmes and coordinates several international projects (COST, EUREKA, 5th and 6th FPs (Framework Programme)).
Main contactCENTRO LASER UPM
UNIVERSIDAD POLITECNICA DE MADRID PROF. JOSE LUIS OCANA-MORENO > HEAD OF GROUP ON LASER ENGINEERING AND APPLICATIONS Organisation type > University |
Contribution to project
- Coordination (Chair + Secretariat). - Spanish National Coordinating Expert (NCE).
Expertise
CENTRO LASER UPM is a research institute with vast experience in participating in and carrying out R+D projects in the field of industrial laser processing applications. The experience has been gained in the fields of laser beam manipulation, laser matter interaction characterisation, laser cutting, laser welding, laser heat treatments, laser cladding and other advanced processes. CENTRO LASER UPM houses important specific laser and robotic facilities (CO2, Nd:YAG (Nd:Yttrium-Aluminium-Garnet) and diode lasers with beams either mirror or fibre transmitted and multi-axis robotised workstations) providing a convenient environment for the synergic development of R&D&I projects. The technology transfer character of the centre adds ideal demonstration possibilities for these developments. On the basis of the large international experience of its management board, CENTRO LASER UPM is especially well qualified for coordinating Spanish participation in European-wide endeavours.
Main contactPANNONLASER CO-OPERATION RESEARCH CENTRE
UNIVERSITY OF PECS PROF. IMRE SANTA > DIRECTOR Organisation type > Research Institute |
Contribution to project
Leader of the Hungarian Laser Network (HULASNET). Coordination (member of Steering Committee), Hungarian representative, National Coordinating Expert (NCE). 1. Discharge excited X-ray laser development and EUV (Extreme UV) sources: higher brilliance, higher efficiency. 2. Laser micro-processing and structuring with sub-wavelength resolution. 3. Development of optoelectronics, 'on-line' diagnosis of processed level. 4. Development of laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy methods. 5. Dissemination of the results through workshops, exhibitions, seminars and publications.
Expertise
Professor Santa has 30 years of experience in managing research and coordination projects on national and European scales. He is President of HULASNET, a Board Member of the ESF DYNA project, and President of the Society of Cooperative Research Centres. CRC PU is a consortium of 21 SMEs and research institutes in the field of laser technology: 2 and 3D laser cutting, welding, surface modification technologies, surface cleaning by laser beam, PLD, R&D of femtosecond and X-ray laser, fs OPO, Tera-Hertz source, analytical devices (LIBS (Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy), LIF (Laser Induced Fluorescence), opto-chemical sensors), laser beam diagnostics, and medical applications (nano-biotechnology, dermatology, ophthalmology, surgery).
Main contactINSTITUTE OF PHYSICS/NON-LINEAR OPTICS & SPECTROSCOPY LAB.
PROF.DR.HAB. ALEKSANDR DEMENTJEV > HEAD OF LABORATORY Organisation type > Research Institute |
Contribution to project
- Member of Topical Committee. - Lithuanian National Coordinating Expert (NCE).
Expertise
The Institute (FI) is a state scientific research institute in LITHUANIA. It brings together scientists and laboratories for basic and applied research in modern laser physics and technology, non-linear optics and spectroscopy, and some other related areas of physics. A great deal of experience is gained in non-linear optics and the spectroscopy laboratory in experimental investigations, modelling and development of solid-state lasers with pulse compression during Brillouin and Raman scattering, SHG (Second Harmonic Generation) and OPA (Operational Amplifiers) processes. High power solid-state lasers with multistage pulse compressors with synchronised and duration-controllable nano, subnano and picosecond monopulses at different wavelengths were developed and used for different applications. Many Lithuanian Laser companies (EKSMA, EKSPLA, STANDA, OPTIDA) were founded in close collaboration with FI, and this was their major competitive advantage on the laser market. Their presence on the international laser market dates back to 1987. Nowadays there are research equipment niches where Lithuanian manufacturers play a leading role worldwide with a market share exceeding 50 percent. The FI neighbour - EKSPLA UAB, the largest of the companies - is a manufacturer of complex and often unique laser systems which are developed by experienced engineers and former laser scientists. Therefore FI is especially well equipped for coordinating Lithuanian participation in EULASNET II Umbrella.
Main contactTU WIEN/INSTITUT FOR FORMING AND HIGH LASER TECHNOLOGY / ARGELAS
TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITAET WIEN PROF. DR. DIETER SCHUOECKER > HEAD OF DEPARTMENT Organisation type > University |
Contribution to project
ARGELAS - the Austrian Laser Association - is a registered association of companies, organisations and research and development facilities. At the moment, about 50 members are part of ARGELAS. ARGELAS is devoted to research and development of new laser processes, to helping members implement new laser processes within their production and to dissemination of laser technology in AUSTRIA. Several national as well as international activities are carried out by ARGELAS: - At least once per year, a general meeting of all ARGELAS members is organised to exchange experience and to present the latest achievements on laser and optics technology. - Periodically, news and laser specific events are published by ARGELAS journals which are sent to all members. Additionally, a well organised website (http://www.argelas.org) publishes the latest news on laser technology. An international conference on laser development and laser applications (GCL-HPL, see http://info.tuwien.ac.at/gcl-hpl06/Welcome/home.htm) is also being organised by ARGELAS this year. This conference has been held at different locations over the past 18 years. ARGELAS looks forward to organising the conference at Gmunden, AUSTRIA from September 4th till September 8th, 2006. This conference offers a great opportunity for meeting leading experts on laser technology and for promoting EULASNET. All these opportunities serve as a communication basis for EULASNET.
Expertise
- Laser Technology. - Forming Technology.
Main contactCLUB LASER ET PROCEDES
DR. WOLFGANG KNAPP > Organisation type > Governm./Nat. Admin. |
Contribution to project
Interface between French industrial companies and European partners for research projects in the field of laser processes.
Expertise
- Research and Industrial applications of lasers. - Network of experts in this field in FRANCE. - Management/Organisation of events and participation in national and European networks.
Main contactMATEX PM, S.R.O. DR. MILAN HONNER > HEAD OF DEPARTMENT Organisation type > SME |
Contribution to project
Coordination of Czech Laser Network CZELASNET representing Czech scientific, academic and industrial institutions dealing with laser technologies. Czech NCE in EULASNET II.
Expertise
The research company MATEX PM was originally oriented towards the analyses of material structure and chemical composition using laser and other methods, the development of materials with specific properties, and optimisation of the technological processing of metallurgical wastes. Laser technologies are the main long-term research direction of MATEX PM. Close cooperation with the UNIVERSITY OF WEST BOHEMIA in Pilsen has been established. Therefore the research team can now also offer expertise on technologies using intensive heat sources, non-contact measurement of temperature fields, computer modelling, measurement of thermal properties of materials using laser methods, measurement of residual stresses, process control, etc. The goal is to set up a laser technologies research centre in the CZECH REPUBLIC similar to those set up in many other EU countries. MATEX PM also put forward a cluster initiative for laser technologies in the CZECH REPUBLIC at the end of 2005. Czech companies dealing with laser techniques, a number of small, medium and large industrial enterprises that are users of laser technologies and research/university workplaces all acknowledge their interest in such a laser technology cluster. Research activities of MATEX PM are focussed on intensification of laser laboratory cooperation in the CZECH REPUBLIC, education, and the transfer of laser technology research results in the Czech industry, to eventually converge with involvement in the EULANET II.
Main contactRUDJER BOSKOVIC INSTITUTE
DIPL. ING. KRESO TISAJ > HEAD OF LABORATORY Organisation type > Research Institute |
Contribution to project
National science centre.
Expertise
- Design of coherent and non-coherent light sources. - Design of laser optical components. - Laser power and energy measurements. - Laser instruments, laser protection.
Main contactDOL Dr. Margarida Pires > Researcher Organisation type > Research Institute |
Contribution to project
The Department of Optics and Lasers (DOL) at INETI is a contract research unit, executing R&D, advanced engineering and services on optics, laser and sensor systems, material laser processing, signal and image processing and geo-spatial intelligence. The subsystems and devices derived from the activity are incorporated in metrological and testing systems, instruments and equipments, and software applications. The mission of the DOL includes research with and for companies, knowledge demonstration and transfer to enterprises, and the promotion of advanced technologies for the industry, in the areas referred above. Moreover the DOL acts as industrial liaison office for space activities of ESA
Expertise
Optics: the unit of optics and lasers capitalized on its background in optics and optical engineering to design optical systems for ESO (CAMCAO, an IR camera for the Overwhelming Large Telescope, OWL) and to develop diffractive optic variable devices for the security market. The same family of techniques is also used for optical metrology, in particular for calibration of accelerometers and diffraction metrology. Lasers: lasers have been serving our activity since the 1980s, with in-house development of CO2 and pulsed ND:YAG lasers for mastering the technology. Since the 1990s we have focused on laser applications on material processing (mainly non-metallic), surface cleaning for industrial and cultural heritage applications and also metrological applications such as PIV (particle image velocimetry) and 3D laser surface digitalisation.
Main contactINSTITUTE OF PHYSICS DR. ALEKSANDER KOVACEVIC > RESEARCHER Organisation type > Research Institute |
Contribution to project
- Expert in optical metrology in SERBIA AND MONTENEGRO. - Coordination of efforts in laser measurements and standards for SERBIA AND MONTENEGRO.
Expertise
- Applications in novel techniques in laser stabilisation (Nd:YAG, laser diodes). - Using lasers in optical metrology and standardisation. - Research in holography. - New holographic materials, diffractive optics and digital holography (CGH - Computer-Generated Hologram). - Applying non-linear phenomena (photon down-conversion, coherent population trapping) in modern optical measurements. - Special interest in biophysics and digital image analysis in medical physics.
Main contactENEA - C. R. FRASCATI
ENTE PER LE NUOVE TECNOLOGIE, L'ENERGIA, L'AMBIENTE DR. PAOLO DI LAZZARO > SENIOR RESEARCHER http://www.frascati.enea.it/fis/lac/excimer/index-exc.html Organisation type > Governm./Nat. Admin. |
Contribution to project
Italian representative for EULASNET.
Expertise
- Excimer laser technology; - Laser beam handling system design and test; - Surface modifications by laser processing; - Optical parameter standardisation; - X-ray and EUV sources by laser-plasmas; - Excimer lamps; - X-ray diodes design and test; - Technology transfer to SMEs; - International Project Coordination.
Main contactFORCE TECHNOLOGY
DR. JENS KLAESTRUP KRISTENSEN > TECHNICAL VICE PRESIDENT Organisation type > Research Institute |
Contribution to project
NUS - Umbrella Sectoral Representative The Institute is a non-profit distributing industrial research organisation with a main emphasis on development and applied research as well as education and consultation services. Force is a leading technological consultancy and service provider organisation on the international market. It operates in several areas including: 1) welding and production technologies, 2) optimisation and automation of production, 3) material properties and testing, 4) product testing as well as NDE, 5) quality management, 6) maritime technology, 7) sensor technology and 8) energy and environment.
Expertise
The competence of the Division of Welding and Production Innovation builds on the solid foundation of in-depth knowledge of processes and automation relevant to manufacturing methods such as welding, cutting and surface treatment. Recent significant developments have been carried out within laser based production as well as sensor- and model-based open and closed loop control. The Institute is among the largest welding institutes within the EU.
Main contactLASER CENTRUM VLAANDEREN (LCV)
DR. FRANCOIS DE SCHUTTER > PROJECT MANAGER http://www.vito.be // www.lcv.be Organisation type > Research Institute |
Contribution to project
- Coordination (Member of Steering Committee). - Belgian National Coordinating Expert (NCE).
Expertise
The Institute (LCV) is embedded in VITO's Materials Department is the best-equipped laser centre in Benelux. For the purpose of laser treatments (cutting, welding, cladding across a broad range of materials such as plastics, ferro and non-ferro metals) the centre can rely on industrial laser systems ranging from 100 Watts up to 20 KW (kilowatt), whether CO2 or YAG lasers. The centre's mission is focussed on industrial processes, whereby practically all parts along the innovation chain are covered. These activities range from simple advice, extended application research through to the production of small series in the initial production phase. VITO-LCV has taken part in several international laser development programmes and has, within the framework of VITO, expertise in FP6, COST and EUREKA programmes. VITO-LCV is also coordinating BELASNET, the Belgian National Laser Applications Network. Dr. De Schutter is President of BELASNET, a member of the Steering Committee of ELI, the EUROPEAN LASER INSTITUTE and also EU manager of the recently set up ENIWEP EUREKA Umbrella. He has 20 years of experience in managing research and coordination projects on national and European scales.