Data-Gouv-ML/pcri-informations-sur-les-projets-laureats huggingface dataset:
A MICROARRAY TOOL FOR EFFECTIVE CONTROL OF FUNGAL GRAPEVINE TRUNK DISEASES IN EUROPEAN VINEYARDS (MYCORRAY)

Framework: FP7 — Capacities
Programme: Research for the benefit of SMEs
Destination: Research for SMEs
Action type: Research for the benefit of specific groups
Countries involved: Spain,France,France,United Kingdom,Italy,Netherlands,Hungary,United Kingdom
Call:  (FP7-SME-2012, 2012)
Start date: 2013-02-01
End date: 2015-07-31
Duration (months): 30.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1497422.59
EU funding (EUR): 1155968.23
Participants: 12
Project status: CLOSED

MYCORRAY addresses a need identified by winegrowing sector SMEs for early, reliable, simultaneous identification of the 11 most relevant grapevine trunk fungi responsible for the most harmful diseases of grapevines, with crop losses estimated at thousands of millions of Euros in the EU alone every year. With an estimated commercial price of €1,500 per device and €30 per test, MYCORRAY will allow to effectively control grapevine trunk diseases, reducing the losses caused by these pathogens and their spread by means of immediate, precise and efficient interventions. The main innovations of MYCORRAY system are the application of the DNA microarray approach to the detection of different fungi involved in grapevine trunk diseases, and the development of a cost-effective, standalone (no PC needed) array reader for routine laboratory use, overcoming the limitations of the state of the art in terms of simultaneous detection, test and platform price, time-to-result, ease of use and interpretation and self-sufficiency. Additionally, a Guide for Best Practices will provide the most appropriate indications for reducing inoculum presence, avoiding new infections and reducing symptom development, based on the type and frequency of the pathogens found, improving disease control strategies. The consortium brings together a very diverse and representative sample of the three key main groups of potential customers of the technology (large wine producer, vine nursery and diagnostic test provider SMEs) and expert European SMEs for the development, manufacture and commercialization of MYCORRAY to guarantee the best exploitation route to a market worth an estimated €5,3 million over five years.

Keywords: dna microarray,simultaneous identification of grapevine trunk fungi,standalone array reader suitable for non-specialists,optical system,image processing system,guide for best practices
Integrated Thermal Energy Reduction, Recovery & Re-use in Autoclave based Composites Processing (ENRSYS)

Framework: FP7 — Capacities
Programme: Research for the benefit of SMEs
Destination: Research for SMEs
Action type: Research for the benefit of specific groups
Countries involved: United Kingdom,Croatia,United Kingdom,Denmark,Romania,United Kingdom
Call:  (FP7-SME-2012, 2012)
Start date: 2012-11-01
End date: 2015-01-31
Duration (months): 27.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1445786.8
EU funding (EUR): 1092000.0
Participants: 7
Project status: CLOSED

Our Idea is to develop an integrated, computer controlled, heat recovery, reuse & thermal energy management system centred on the autoclave with re-use of thermal energy in the post-cure ovens or autoclaves, and possibly in the clean room air filtration/cooling system. The proposed system will extract heat from the autoclave to match existing cooling rates that are specified by material manufacturers. The heat will be stored in a specially designed thermal store at the highest enthalpy possible to maximise opportunities for re-use. We aim to reduce initial energy use in the autoclave by at least 25% through reduction of the autoclave headspace and recover 50% of the energy wasted at the end of the autoclave processing stage for re-use in other energy intensive heating processes such as the post cure process. In addition, we aim to recover compressed air (with its intrinsic compression energy and heat from the autoclave) and heat from the air compressors that create the 7 to 10 bar pressure and integrate this with the system. Our proposed technology would have a major impact on end-users and the environment. In summary we could achieve energy savings of 639,000 kWhr per system p.a; equating to €66,000 in end-user increased gross profit potential per system p.a. and would reduce CO2 emissions by 318 Tonnes p.a.

Keywords: thermal,energy,heat,recover,reuse,autoclave,composite
Depth Sensing Systems for People Safety (D-SENS)

Framework: FP7 — Capacities
Programme: Research for the benefit of SMEs
Destination: Research for SMEs
Action type: Research for the benefit of specific groups
Countries involved: France,Finland,Netherlands,Austria,Italy
Call:  (FP7-SME-2012, 2012)
Start date: 2012-09-01
End date: 2014-08-31
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1872562.6
EU funding (EUR): 1342000.0
Participants: 11
Project status: CLOSED

In D-Sens project (Depth Sensing Systems for People Safety) we will create technologies and applications to increase people safety. We will accomplish this by developing more accurate and robust computer vision (CV) systems, by utilising depth sensor in addition to regular camera. The project will develop novel algorithms for analysing depth sensor information and they will be integrated to a common technology framework. We will validate the framework by developing and piloting applications in domains for smart building, assisted living and security. This way we can exploit the synergies in different domains in the development of the framework. The project results will be a basis for a long term co-operation for the SMEs and the project results will be exploitable globally. SMEs will receive competitive advantage on computer vision technology and application markets as they acquire the knowledge and technology of the new depth sensing deployment in computer vision systems. The main innovations of the project are: -Novel monitoring applications to increase people safety. -Methods for using depth sensing technology in CV mass applications -Common rapid application development framework. -Algorithms for object and human detection, tracking, classification and behaviour analysis. -The SMEs will acquire knowledge on depth sensor technology. -Optimized algorithms for increased system scalability and energy efficiency. -Piloting the developed solutions in real use cases. -The project results will be marketed via a co-operation network. The results of the project can be put into a production in SME’s while the project is still going on. The direct impact to the participating SME is estimated to increase their turnover, revenue, market share and employees. The estimates vary from 25% growth of business up to 300% increase in turnover. The common framework and marketing co-operation network will increase technical and marketing co-operation between the SME participants.

Keywords: depth sensors,video analysis,safety applications
Robust Sheep Electronic Identification (ROSEI)

Framework: FP7 — Capacities
Programme: Research for the benefit of SMEs
Destination: Research for SMEs
Action type: Research for the benefit of specific groups
Countries involved: France,United Kingdom,Norway,Netherlands,United Kingdom,United Kingdom,Ireland
Call:  (FP7-SME-2012, 2012)
Start date: 2012-12-01
End date: 2014-11-30
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1401435.95
EU funding (EUR): 1050632.0
Participants: 7
Project status: CLOSED

It is clear that group (batch) identification is not an adequate method to trace sheep movements across the EU, as the Foot & Mouth outbreak in 2001 demonstrated. Once animals move through different holdings, farms, or markets, it is very difficult to track where each animal is going without individual identification and recording. Should there be a disease outbreak the uncontrolled movement of animals could cause the further and rapid spread of disease over a large geographical area. Therefore the tracing of each individual animal is vitally important to control infectious diseases. However, compliance with the EC legislation for 100% assured tracking of livestock is difficult to deliver with the current mandated LF systems, having a reported recall of only 90% of tagged sheep in group movement situations. This non-compliance could potentially result in financial penalties of up to 50% of individual farm subsidies. The ROSEI project will develop an RFID tagging system offering a robust & reliable solution enabling 100% recall of tagged sheep in flock conditions. The proposed LF & UHF dual band solution will have longer range & faster read rates for seamless flock and herd scanning enabling the farmers to comply with the strict legislation for Sheep monitoring & tracking. ROSEI will permit the implementation of advanced livestock management systems that utilise EID to accurately monitor the husbandry of animals in the food chain and will contribute to the EU integrated approach to food safety, ‘Farm to Fork’.

Keywords: livestock farming sheep
Titanium Aluminide Turbochargers – Improved Fuel Economy, Reduced Emissions (TIALCHARGER)

Framework: FP7 — Capacities
Programme: Research for the benefit of SMEs
Destination: Research for SMEs
Action type: Research for the benefit of specific groups
Countries involved: United Kingdom,Germany,Sweden,Italy,Germany,Germany,Romania,Germany
Call:  (FP7-SME-2012, 2012)
Start date: 2013-02-01
End date: 2015-06-30
Duration (months): 29.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1548216.28
EU funding (EUR): 1131000.0
Participants: 9
Project status: CLOSED

The TiAlCharger project aims to create a cost-effective, mass producible, low inertia titanium aluminide turbocharger assembly providing: • Weight savings of 60% • A reduction on mass moment of inertia of 36% (compared to Nickel super alloys that are the current state of the art) • Operation at temperatures >950°C • Increased fuel to air ratios thereby improving vehicle efficiency by an additional 5% and reducing CO2 emissions reduced by 8%. The technologies behind this innovation are Electron Beam Melting (EBM) and Electron Beam Welding (EBW). The EBM process has the potential to fabricate a turbine wheel from successive layers of powder allowing a hollow, lightweight, low-inertia rotor-wheel to be formed. The TiAl wheel will be joined to the steel shaft using the EBW process, the challenge being to create a weld between dissimilar materials that is robust enough to withstand the vibrations, high temperatures and rotational speeds present in a turbocharger. This fabrication method provides the possibility to manufacture turbocharger wheels from TiAl, which (if of the required quality) retains its strength at high temperatures, expanding the usage of turbochargers to a broad range of engine types. The project will enable our SME consortium to: • Create a new IP protectable product giving us greater security from ever decreasing margins • Direct increased sales and revenues worth an estimated €58 million, creating/safeguarding ~176 new jobs p.a, by year 5 post-project (EU market) • Supply into a market technology that is expected to expand from 20% of US cars to over 85%, representing the potential to increase European exports by over >€200m by 2020.

Keywords: automotive,turbocharger,titanium aluminide,electron beam melting,welding
DEVELOPMENT OF MODULAR CONSTRUCTION FOR SUSTAINABLE DESIGN, STABILITY AND SEISMIC APPLICATIONS (MODCONS)

Framework: FP7 — Capacities
Programme: Research for the benefit of SMEs
Destination: Research for SMEs
Action type: Research for the benefit of specific groups
Countries involved: United Kingdom,Spain,Finland,Portugal,Finland,United Kingdom,Spain
Call:  (FP7-SME-2012, 2012)
Start date: 2013-01-01
End date: 2015-10-31
Duration (months): 34.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1298917.85
EU funding (EUR): 856000.0
Participants: 11
Project status: CLOSED

Modular construction is used in housing and residential buildings because it is fast to construct and of high quality. This proposal provides the research necessary to extend two types of modular building systems into high-rise building applications where means of providing stability and in some areas, seismic resistance are very important. In addition, the proposal will lead to quantification of the sustainability benefits and acoustic performance, that affect the use of modular construction in the residential building sector. With this information, it is possible to develop design guidance to support the use of these modular systems and to create new markets in high-rise and mixed use buildings. The research will involve full-scale physical tests on modules and on groups of modules, and supprted by finite element analyses as well as on -site measurements of performance. The tests will cover the basic structural performance of the modules and their connections and in particular, their robustness to removal of supports. This will aslso simulate the loss of support and tying action in seismic events. The structural guidance will be presented in the form of application rules to Eurocode 3. Case studies and architectural information will be presented to support the use of the modular systems in practice. This will extend to building typologies using the developed modular systems. seminars and other dissemination activities will be carried out to exploit the results of this research and to create market awareness.

Keywords: modular,building,steel,stability,sustainability,seismic design
Development of a high resolution, low cost, short range precipitation radar system (MARG)

Framework: FP7 — Capacities
Programme: Research for the benefit of SMEs
Destination: Research for SMEs
Action type: Research for the benefit of specific groups
Countries involved: Hungary,Austria,Austria,Italy,Hungary,Spain,Italy
Call:  (FP7-SME-2012, 2012)
Start date: 2012-11-01
End date: 2014-12-31
Duration (months): 26.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1463186.4
EU funding (EUR): 1028000.0
Participants: 9
Project status: CLOSED

The MARG project addresses the need to increase the competitiveness of the SME partners by developing an accurate, real-time and user friendly measurement system for monitoring spatial distribution and intensity of rain in rural and urban scale. By providing the innovative system and the data acquired via the system to business that are directly impacted by rain consortium SMEs intend to capture a significant share of the weather market that is valued at € 200 billion only in Europe. SMEs that cover the supply chain want to take an advantage of early market penetration and outrun the competition. During the project a pre-competitive prototype will be crafted by partners for single radar and network application. Partner SMEs strongly believe that it will turn to a marketable product by 2014 and within the first 5 years of exploitation it will gain a total profit of € 1.5 M for them.

Keywords: radar,high frequency technologies,microwaves,electrical technology related measurements
A novel muscular micro-electro-stimulation device for the enhanced treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis avoiding bracing and invasive open surgery (STIMULAIS)

Framework: FP7 — Capacities
Programme: Research for the benefit of SMEs
Destination: Research for SMEs
Action type: Research for the benefit of specific groups
Countries involved: Spain,Germany,France,Germany
Call:  (FP7-SME-2012, 2012)
Start date: 2012-11-01
End date: 2015-01-31
Duration (months): 27.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1135869.6
EU funding (EUR): 877000.0
Participants: 6
Project status: CLOSED

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a progressive structural spinal deformity that affects around 2-3% of children aged between 10 and 16 in the world. Current conservative treatments (bracing and physiotherapy) are not sufficiently effective in stopping curve progression, so that more than 40.000 patients per year need an invasive fusion surgery that eliminates spine mobility. Recent studies evidenced that the spine deformity is a musculoskeletal expression of a central nervous system disorder that affects the paraspinal muscles inducing an imbalance of forces acting over the vertebral segments. The results of these studies and the work of a renowned clinical research group participating in the project (UCV) constitute the basis for the StimulAIS project, whose main objective is the development of a novel device for the treatment of AIS by muscular electro-stimulation of the deep paraspinal rotator muscles. The novel system will provide a customized treatment protocol to each patient, with targeted stimulation and real time control to maintain stimulation effectiveness and maximize treatment outcome. This device will be capable of stopping progression of the curvature and of correcting it, avoiding the side effects of current solutions, reducing the rate of surgery, and being cost effective compared to the abovementioned methods. The consortium integrates three SMEs along the product value chain, experienced in manufacturing and distribution of medical devices, surgical instruments and electrotherapy systems. The core R&D activities will be carried out by UCV, and two more RTD centers, namely IBV and FRAUNHOFER-IPMS, who have the necessary capabilities to achieve the objectives through development, integration and validation stages. The expected potential market for the StimulAIS device is about 400M€ in Europe and total Consortium’s turnover expected within four years after implementation will reach over 45M€, being around 9M€ the consortium benefits.

Keywords: scoliosis,electro-stimulation,treatment,electromyography,spinal deformity,muscular,therapy,minimally invasive,feedback loop
SMART CYLINDERS FOR FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING INDUSTRY (SCYPRI)

Framework: FP7 — Capacities
Programme: Research for the benefit of SMEs
Destination: Research for SMEs
Action type: Research for the benefit of specific groups
Countries involved: Italy,United Kingdom,Romania,Spain,Cyprus,Italy
Call:  (FP7-SME-2012, 2012)
Start date: 2012-10-01
End date: 2014-09-30
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1840976.02
EU funding (EUR): 1234000.0
Participants: 7
Project status: CLOSED

The SCYPRI project proposes the design, implementation and validation of an innovative and smart plate cylinder to eliminate the Flexographic Printing Industry problems:  The first target will be to obtain, through the integration of a novel multifunction fiber optic sensing system within the carbon fibre body cylinder, the data of the running behavior and the anomalies of the cylinder which can communicate with an autonomous control system giving it the data needed to dynamically adjust in real time the driving parameters of the process.  The second target is related to the optimization of the carbon fibre cylinder: the composite lamination, due to the physical and geometrical characteristics of the composite tube (high thickness, considerable high modulus fibre quantity, high curing temperature) suffers of some limitation due to the need of avoiding noticeable composite thermal stresses.  The last target is to develop a simple, effective and user friendly connection system between the cylinder and the adapters, as explained before, to improve the stiffness characteristics of the system.

Keywords: flexographic printing industry,sensor system,multifunction fiber optic sensing system,carbon fibre cylinder,connection system
Qualification and Diagnosis of Carbon and Glass Fibre-Reinforced Composites with Non-Destructive Measurement Technologies (QUALIFIBRE)

Framework: FP7 — Capacities
Programme: Research for the benefit of SMEs
Destination: Research for SMEs
Action type: Research for the benefit of specific groups
Countries involved: Germany,Switzerland,Germany,France,Germany,Germany
Call:  (FP7-SME-2012, 2012)
Start date: 2012-12-01
End date: 2014-11-30
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1247682.4
EU funding (EUR): 939000.0
Participants: 7
Project status: CLOSED

Today, fibre-reinforced composites (CRP/GRP) can be found in high tech applications like in aerospace and energy industry. The production of these materials is expensive and the quality control is often manually conducted. As the processes of quality control and even the way how to analyse and characterize damage and defects within fibre-reinforced composites are not standardized yet, parts consisting of these materials are replaced instead of being repaired, often without being sure, whether the function of the part is negatively affected or not. It can be easily imagined, that high costs occur by this approach. In the future fibre-reinforced composites will be increasingly used in every industrial sector, in which material characteristics like light weight in combination with high resistance is required. Especially automotive industry is now focussing on these new materials, looking for innovative application areas e.g. trim parts without additional finishing. For this purpose manufacturing processes and material costs have to be developed in a comparable range of today’s costs. The proposed project will examine the possible ways for an adequate quality assurance for CFP- or GRP-components. To receive calculable quality, measurement methods and data processing procedures are necessary. Considering different aspects of CRP/GRP-products it is obvious, that only non-destructive technologies like 3D-computer tomography, thermography and ultrasonic scanning in correlation with intelligent software solutions will lead to significant and evaluable results. The overall aim is to achieve a comparable and measurable quality standard for CRP/GRP products. This will prepare applied CRP/GRP products to enter large-scale markets and new industries. The project results and the gathered knowledge will allow the SMEP to expand their portfolio. This will improve the SMEPs competitive position in the global market.

Keywords: multi-sensor inspection based on computer tomography,thermography,ultrasonic sensor systems,image processing,3d measurement data evaluation,data fusion