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Life Cycle Engineering approach to develop a novel EU-harmonized sustainability certification system for cost-effective, safer and greener road infrastructures (LCE4ROADS)

Start date: Oct 1, 2013, End date: Dec 31, 2016,

The EU Ecolabel identifies products and services that contribute to sustainability because they have demonstrated a reduced environmental impact throughout their life cycle. There are already more than 17,000 EU Ecolabelled products on the market, but there are no references for road products and infrastructuresThe concept of the LCE4ROADS project arises from the necessity of a new, green, holisti ...
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Engineering the POlicy-making LIfe CYcle (ePolicy)

Start date: Oct 1, 2011, End date: Dec 31, 2014,

The e-POLICY project presents a multi-disciplinary research effort whose goal is to support policy makers in their decision process across the engineering of a policy making life-cycle. The life-cycle integrates, in a unique way, global and individual perspectives on the decision process, bringing to the policy maker's attention both global concerns (e.g., impacts, budget constraints and objective ...
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ECO-PROCESS ENGINEERING SYSTEM FOR COMPOSITION OF SERVICES\nTO OPTIMIZE PRODUCT LIFE-CYCLE (EPES)

Start date: Sep 1, 2011, End date: Feb 28, 2015,

...solutions being able to capture and process information from various actors and different operational phases with the objective of enhancing efficiency and improving sustainability performance from a life-cycle perspective. Static, isolated systems generally in use cannot react fast and flexibly enough, as there are no appropriate services for capturing knowledge and putting it to practical use in ...
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Product Service Design and Manufacturing Intelligence Engineering Platform (Manutelligence)

End date: Feb 1, 2015,

...nd; aiming at providing to EU manufacturing companies:- Efficiency in the design process, through ubiquitous cross-disciplinary collaborative management of P-S engineering knowledge across the entire life-cycle phases;- Complete integration of Product Lifecycle Management and Service Lifecycle Management, using methodologies and tools to support cross development;- Involvement of all the key parta ...
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RENESENG

Start date: Nov 1, 2013, End date: Oct 31, 2017,

... agricultural sciences, chemistry and chemical eng., biology and biotechnology, computer science, process engineering, logistics and business economics, as well as social sciences with an emphasis on life cycle analysis skills.The principal scientific challenge of the network is to develop a program of inter-disciplinary research from expert groups with dedicated interests in biorenewables using a ...
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Toolless Manufacturing of Complex Structures (ToMax)

Start date: Jan 1, 2015, End date: Dec 31, 2017,

...h high shape complexity. The focus of the project is to unite industrial know-how in the field of software development, photopolymers and ceramics, high-performance light-sources, system integration, life cycle analysis, industrial exploitation and rewarding end-user cases.The consortium will provide 3D-printers with high throughput and outstanding materials and energy efficiency. The project is c ...
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European Joint Doctorate in Functional Materials Research (EJD-FunMat)

Start date: Jun 1, 2015, End date: May 31, 2019,

... with industry throughout their project.- Joint supervision rules centered on a series of common Deliverables for all PhD candidates, to be achieved during the PhD project- Training in eco-design and life-cycle analysis of materials: topics such as critical raw materials and materials recycling have become crucial issues - Training in project and risk management- Training in industrial intelligenc ...
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Production of sustainable, advanced bio-ethANOL through an innovative gas-fermentation process using exhaust gases emitted in the STEEL industry (STEELANOL)

Start date: May 1, 2015, End date: Oct 31, 2018,

... the lead partner of this project and proposal. The gas fermentation technology will be supplied by LanzaTech, the engineering work will be performed by Primetals, and E4Tech will develop the Life Cycle Assessment of the produced fuels. Several key players in the transport sector, Boeing, Virgin Atlantic, Mitsui, have expressed their strong interest and support for the project.
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DEVOPS-BASED SOFTWARE ENGINEERING FOR THE CLOUD (DOSSIER-Cloud)

Start date: Jan 1, 2016, End date: Dec 31, 2018,

...and seminars, participation in international scientific conferences/workshops and establishment of strong links with the software industry.The research topics include novel DevOps oriented software life-cycle methodologies for distributed systems, as well as automation of certain phases or activities. Emphasis is placed on industrial involvement and practitioners’ engagement. The anticipated overa ...
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Simulations for multi-level Analysis of interactions in Tunnelling based on the Building Information Modelling technology (SATBIM)

Start date: May 1, 2016, End date: Apr 30, 2018,

...project is to develop a multi-level simulation model for tunnel-structure interaction integrated in the framework of Building Information Modelling to support engineering decisions during the project life cycle and to allow for the evaluation and minimization of risks on the existing infrastructure. SATBIM is an integrated platform for structural analysis, visualisation and optimization of the mec ...
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Multi-disciplinArY integrated simulAtion and forecasting tools, empowered by digital continuity and continuous real-world synchronization, towards reduced time to production and optimization (MAYA)

Start date: Oct 1, 2015, End date: Sep 30, 2018,

... tools for the design, engineering and management of CPS-based (Cyber Physical Systems) Factories, in order to strategically support production-related activities during all the phases of the factory life-cycle, from the integrated design of the product-process- production system, through the optimization of the running factory, till the dismissal/reconfiguration phase. The concurrence and the cro ...
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Quality management for building performance - improving energy performance by life cycle quality management (QUANTUM)

Start date: Jan 1, 2016, End date: Dec 31, 2019,

The estimated average gap between calculated and actual energy performance of the European building stock is 25% for energy performance and 1,5% for comfort performance (as scored by building occupants). Comprehensive research has shown that faultily commissioned and operated building management systems are a main cause for this gap mainly caused by the lack of appropriate and coherent quality man ...
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Smart Monitoring, Inspection and Life-Cycle Assessment of Wind Turbines (WINDMIL)

Start date: May 1, 2016, End date: Apr 30, 2021,

...-making. Amongst renewable sources of the global energy pool, wind energy holds the lead. Nonetheless, wind turbine (WT) facilities are conjoined with a number of shortcomings relating to their short life-span and the lack of efficient management schemes. With a number of WTs currently reaching their design span, stakeholders and policy makers are convinced of the necessity for reliable life-cycle ...
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The Greenest Tissue Paper in the World (ONEPLY)

Start date: Dec 1, 2015, End date: May 31, 2017,

...ly tissue offers the possibility to develop hygiene products at a 30% lower cost than conventional products, and 60% lower than TAD, with PREMIUM characteristics and the best possible environmental life cycle.
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Project to Lead Ecodesign Integration with Aerospace Development and Engineering Systems (PLEIADES)

Start date: Aug 1, 2016, End date: Jul 31, 2020,

...development of the existing eco-design tools developed in collaboration with Rolls-Royce during the SAMULET project to enable a progressive transition from early stage eco-design through to extensive life cycle analysis (LCA) activities whilst appropriately reflecting and enabling the reduction of uncertainties and unknowns in the underlying engineering, environmental and sustainability data. The ...
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Biocompatible and Interactive Artificial Micro- and Nanoswimmers and Their Applications (ComplexSwimmers)

Start date: Sep 1, 2016, End date: Aug 31, 2021,

...oremediation and chemical sensing.However, there are still several open challenges that need to be tackled in order to achieve the full scientific and technological potential of microswimmers in real-life settings. The main challenges are: (1) to identify a biocompatible propulstion mechanism and energy supply capable of lasting for the whole particle life-cycle; (2) to understand their behavior i ...
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Higher education student and staff mobility project

Start date: Jun 1, 2014, End date: Sep 30, 2015,

...titudes of social cohesion, inter-cultural dialogue and personal responsibility through mobility activities, promoting multilingualism and improving social skills by learning communication and social life, and through respect for differences. Participants were three students of the Higher Level Training Course "Building Projects", belonging to the professional field "Building and Civil engineering ...
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Higher education student and staff mobility project

Start date: Jun 1, 2014, End date: Sep 30, 2015,

...se 3 months. I now feel more concerned by what is going on in the world". -"Thanks to this experience, I managed to improve both in English in my host company but also in Spanish in everyday life. In addition, I met a lot of new people, I made new friends. I have become more mature and self-confident. I can better and better adapt myself to new envirionments. This mobility has strenghtened my wish ...
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Inovatyvių metodų ir mokymo priemonių taikymas ugdant 7-18 metų amžiaus mokinių inžinerines kompetencijas

Start date: Sep 1, 2016, End date: Oct 31, 2017,

... competencies, a strong internal motivation to learn and share best practices, interests and initiative in line with the organization's strategy. These teachers are active and participate in school life also in the process of change of the school as an organization. Throughout the project, the information about the it’s objectives, the expected results will be presented in the school's website as ...
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Blended learning in Bioinformatics - The SMEs Instrument for Biotech Innovations

Start date: Sep 1, 2016, End date: Aug 31, 2018,

...ithin the Bioinformatics training. It unifies EU partners from Bulgaria, GR and TR, and comprises two SMEs, a NGO, and two Universities. The project methodology is based on System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) concept, which divides the project lifetime into 5 Phases and 10 Stages: BIOTECH-GO justification; Cooperation and communication guidelines; BIOTECH-GO managerial structure; BIOTECH-GO b-lea ...
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Βιοκλιματικός σχεδιασμός κτιρίων

Start date: Jul 10, 2016, End date: Jul 9, 2017,

...rol of environmental parameters in terms of building units. Bioclimatic Design of Buildings integrates demanding environmental criteria and procedures to minimize the energy consumption for the whole life cycle of buildings, from the construction and operation up to their disassembly. The protection and promotion of the natural environment and adaptation to the local climate and the integration of ...
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SHOES MADE in EU: The European Shoemaker

Start date: Oct 1, 2015, End date: Sep 30, 2017,

... and economic actors related to footwear sector: the partnership already includes organizations representatives of this sector, moreover dedicated activities will be organized through the project life cycle to strengthen the network and the collaboration around the different private and public actors that can be a bridge between the VET sector and the labor market. - Develop an innovative curricul ...
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TecCOMFrame – A Joint European Academic Competence Framework and Curricula for the Training of Technical Communicators

Start date: Sep 1, 2015, End date: Aug 31, 2018,

...oduction plants or service provider products – users require information. The manufacturers or providers of the products are obligated to make this information available across the entire product life cycle in a suitable media format. The creation of information that is usable, effective and reader-friendly has become a spezialized task within companies, and hence specially trained and qualified p ...
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Online labs and virtual simulators for engineering education

Start date: Sep 1, 2015, End date: Aug 31, 2017,

...ject for multiplier purpose. All partners have strong history of working with online labs and engineering educational concepts. Also all partners have coordinated several successful project under the Life Long Learning program and collaborated previously in different manners. The project implementation is carried out by following activities: - Research and analyze of existing platforms, online lab ...
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Mobilność,kompetencje, doświadczenie - klucze sukcesu na europejskim rynku pracy

Start date: Jun 1, 2015, End date: May 31, 2017,

...years after the project has finished) - Self-esteem of students and teachers Long lasting benefits: 1. First intense experience of independence and independent life in a new place as well as language and cultural surroundings. Learning new, unknown subject taught in the foreign partner school. 2. Better use of English and opportunity to learn Spanish 3. New prospects for further cooperation with ...
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Alarm!

Start date: Jun 1, 2015, End date: May 31, 2016,

...re thus given the chance to attain new work experience. The internships were certified by the Europass Mobility Certificate, which will be of use to the students even in their future professional life as proof of the competences gained during the internship abroad. It also has positive impact on their future employability not only in Žatec, but also anywhere in the Czech Republic or in the EU. Tha ...
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Work and cultural mobility programme with ZF

Start date: Jun 1, 2015, End date: May 31, 2017,

...ll utilise our internal and external communication channels to publicise the programme, its benefits and our involvement. This mobility projects meets government European union strategies encouraging life long learning, entrepreneurship, enterprise and workforce mobility and will be delivered in a way which meets the needs of the industry and Rolls-Royce.
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Implementation of the guidelines for mechanized, orbital and robotized welding personnel

Start date: Sep 1, 2014, End date: Aug 31, 2016,

...nology – Important results: in Europe, there are around 1,9 million full-time-equivalent joining specialists). By one side, experienced welders are getting old and according to the natural cycle of life, are retiring. On the other side, the entrance in the labor market of new welding professionals does not answer its actual needs. In order to maintain the quality level and to prevent future proble ...
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Installation of A Fuel Cell in Paris (FUEL CELL IN PARIS)

Start date: Nov 1, 2004, End date: Oct 31, 2007,

...e section "Engineering, industrial and technical processes, innovations, research and development". Further information on the project can be found in the project's layman report and After-LIFE Communication Plan (see "Read more" section). This project has been selected as one of the 17 "Best" LIFE Environment projects in 2008-2009.
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Recovery of dredged SEDIments of the PORT of Ravenna and SILicon extraction (SEDI.PORT.SIL)

Start date: Sep 1, 2010, End date: Feb 28, 2013,

...ation based on dredging of 11 million m3 of material in 3 years and identified possible new sources of sediment. They calculated that the plant would have a positive economic balance assuming a life cycle of 20 years. The applicability of the process at the Port of Midia in Romania was successfully assessed and tested. This demonstrated the applicability of the treatment methodology in other Euro ...
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Integrated waste management and life cycle assessment in the wine industry: From waste to high-value products (HAproWINE)

Start date: Jan 1, 2010, End date: Dec 31, 2013,

... The project’s overall purpose focused on reducing negative environmental impacts from the wine sector, as well as integrating waste management and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) tools into the regional wine industry. These objectives would be achieved by: Encouraging the supply and demand of greener goods, promoting products with reduced environmental impa ...
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Efficient Development of Eco-Architecture: Methods and Technologies for Public Social Housing Building in Extremadura (EDEA)

Start date: Jan 1, 2009, End date: Apr 30, 2013,

..., sustainable use of natural resources and materials, and the recovery and recycling of waste, among other aspects of construction. The project planned to cover the overall building life cycle including deconstruction. Results The EDEA project focused on the development of an efficient methodology for ...
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Waste and Sewage Recycling and Symbiosis in Stone Wool Production (RECYCLING/SYMBIOSIS)

Start date: Feb 1, 2005, End date: Jul 31, 2007,

...vident during the project (use of dried sewage sludge in a cupola furnace in Germany), and because of administrative difficulties in obtaining raw materials (sewage sludge ash in France). A Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) was completed based on the three successful trial series. All trials show that using waste will result in some energy savings and that raw material used did not compromise environment ...
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Sustainable Construction in Public and Private Works through IPP approach (SUSCON)

Start date: Oct 1, 2005, End date: Sep 30, 2008,

..., the project aimed to: Establish an advisory board composed of different stakeholders; Carry out an environmental impact assessment of construction activities in Greece and Cyprus; Implement a Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) in, for example, public building construction; Carry out an assessment of all the issues related to eco-design criteria; Produce a software tool evaluating the eco-friendly pe ...
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Eco-design and eco-engineering of buildings, amenities and accommodations in campsites (ECO-CAMPS)

Start date: Nov 2, 2004, End date: Dec 15, 2007,

...ding waste, disturbance of ecosystems and habitats and pollution caused by transportation of materials. Objectives This LIFE project aimed to show that it was possible to support a growing tourist industry in the camping sector, without destroying the natural environment. The project took the attitude that everybody ha ...
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sharing methodologies on FINancial ENgineering for enterprises (FIN-EN)

Start date: Dec 31, 2011, End date: Dec 30, 2014,

...g set up under EU Structural Funds.The project's objective is to create a joint platform where to share common experiences, face encountered problems and propose possible solutions concerning all FEI life-cycle phases: programming, implementation and monitoring/reporting.The project activities concretely started in the occasion of first meeting held in Brussels on 26 and 27 March 2012. During the ...
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Interactive and innovative road management of low traffic volume roads through a technical information exchange across the Northern Periphery - ROADEX II (ROADEX II)

Start date: Jan 31, 2002, End date: Apr 29, 2005,

...king correct diagnosis for the problems · New models and treatment agents for designing economical structures against permanent deformation · New fit for purpose road construction designs and life cycle information · New techniques for real time road condition monitoring · New ideas for using modern information and sensor technology in rural road network condition management
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Hydro-Break Point Tank (Hydro-BPT)

Start date: Apr 30, 2011, End date: Apr 29, 2014,

...f this technology will be assessed in terms of the potential CO2 emissions saving, assessment of negative impacts, impacts on affordability of water supply in Ireland-Wales; Carbon foot-printing; and Life Cycle assessment. An EIA of the water supply process as a whole will be carried out at the outset which will then be compared with the impact of implementing this technology on the water supply n ...
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Integration of end-of-life tires in the life cycle of road construction (ROADTIRE)

Start date: Sep 10, 2010, End date: Sep 9, 2012,

Background End-of-life tyres represent a serious disposal and environmental problem, which can cause human health hazards. Both European and Greek legislation have already banned end-of-life tyres from landfill. Tyres are a complex product comprising many high-technology materials from the metallurgical, textile and chemical industries, including syntheti ...
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Demonstration of a low cost and environmentally friendly Zinc Air Energy Storage System for renewable energy integration (LIFE ZAESS)

Start date: Jun 2, 2014, End date: Oct 1, 2017,

...and reliable sources that are able to adjust their power output to match the requirements of the grid. Objectives LIFE ZAESS will demonstrate an innovative zinc-air energy storage technology that can address the needs of intermittent renewable energy. This innovative zinc/air flow battery combines the advantages of m ...
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