Seeking innovative proposals in the arc welding processes

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  • From Spain
  • Responsive
  • Funding Available : € 100.000 EUR
  • Deadline completed
    The submission process for new proposals is closed. Proposals submitted before the deadline will follow the standard evaluation process.

Desired outcome

The arc welding industry is increasingly being challenged to find innovative new solutions to
remain competitive. Increased regulation (eg Health, Safety and the Environment) together
with an ongoing reduction in skilled welders leads to requirements for innovative products and
mechanized and automated solutions, offering improved quality and productivity taking into
account the impact on the environment.

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Details of the Innovation Need

Proposals can be submitted by a single applicant (SME or MidCap) or consortium of two or more of the aforementioned types of entities. Consortia applying to the call must include at least one Manufacturing SME or MidCap . Projects are encouraged to support cross-border cooperation, involving independent entities from the different EU Member States or associated countries.

The ideal type of project will be aimed at the arc welding sector and be disruptive and innovative, with a degree of differentiation from its competitors. We are looking for efficient and cost-effective arc welding methods and the innovation should be shown in terms of equipment, consumables and/or welding processes.

Possible solution areas

  • . Manufacturing systems and tools that support ¨plug and produce¨ manufacturing of welding equipment.
  • Innovations to improve arc welding productivity and quality
  • Innovations in intelligent and flexible arc welding robotics
  • Innovations to support Health, Safety and the Environment
  • Life cycle analysis (LCA)

Requirements

  • Proposals should address technologies which are currently assumed between TRL5-TRL76

Related Keywords

  • Industrial manufacturing, Material and Transport Technologies
  • Jointing (soldering, welding, sticking)
  • Transport and Shipping Technologies
  • Industrial Technologies
  • Energy Technology
  • Oil, gas and coal

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