Overview on Micro Nano Technology projects funded by the European Commission

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Micro Nano Technology projects funded by the European Commission within Framework 7 (FP7) – a selection from the Cordis Website…

ARAKNES
Title: Array of robots augmenting the Kinematics of Endo-luminal surgery
Research area: ICT-2007.3.6 Micro/nanosystems
Project start date: [2008-05-01]
 
ARASCOM
Title: MEMS and liquid crystal based, agile reflectarray antennas for security and comunication
Research area: ICT-2007.3.6 Micro/nanosystems
Project start date: [2008-05-15]
 
BOOM
Title: Terabit-on-chip: micro and nano-scale silicon photonic integrated components and sub-systems enabling Tb/s-capacity, scalable and fully integrated photonic routers
Research area: ICT-2007.3.5 Photonic components and subsystems
Project start date: [2008-05-01]
 
BRAIN STORM
Title: On-chip simultaneous intracellular recording and stimulation of electrical and biochemical activities from hundreds of neurons
Research area: ICT-2007.8.3 Bio-ICT convergence
Project start date: [2008-01-01]
 
CATHERINE
Title: Carbon nanotube technology for high-speed next-generation nano-Interconnects
Research area: ICT-2007.8.1 Nano-scale ICT devices and systems
Project start date: [2008-01-01]
 
CD-MEDICS
Title: Coeliac disease - management, monitoring and diagnosis using biosensors and an integrated chip system
Research area: ICT-2007.5.1 Personal health systems for monitoring and point-of-care diagnostics
Project start date: [2008-01-01]
 
CEPOSS
Title: Coordination and implementation of a european strategy on smart systems technologies
Research area: ICT-2007.3.6 Micro/nanosystems
Project start date: [2008-06-01]
 
CHIMONO
Title: Nano Optics for molecules on chips
Research area: ICT-2007.8.1 Nano-scale ICT devices and systems
Project start date: [2008-02-01]
 
E-STARS
Title: Efficient smart systems with enhanced energy storage
Research area: ICT-2007.3.6 Micro/nanosystems
Project start date: [2008-06-01]
 
ECCELL
Title: Electronic chemical cell
Research area: ICT-2007.8.0 FET Open
Project start date: [2008-09-01]
 
EURO-FOS
Title: Pan-European photonics task force: integrating Europe's Expertise on photonic subsystems
Research area: ICT-2007.3.5 Photonic components and subsystems
Project start date: [2008-05-01]
 
EUROPRACTICE IC4
Title: EUROPRACTICE CAD and IC service for European universities and research institutes
Research area: ICT-2007.3.1 Next-Generation Nanoelectronics Components and Electronics Integration
Project start date: [2008-01-01]
 
EUROSOI+
Title: European platform for low-power applications on silicon-on-insulator technology
Research area: ICT-2007.3.1 Next-Generation Nanoelectronics Components and Electronics Integration
Project start date: [2008-01-01]
 
EUROTRAINING
Title: Provision of a European training infrastructure
Research area: ICT-2007.3.1 Next-Generation Nanoelectronics Components and Electronics Integration
Project start date: [2007-11-01]
 
EUROTRAINING-MST
Title: Establishment of microsystems training requirements in Europe
Research area: ICT-2007.3.6 Micro/nanosystems
Project start date: [2008-06-01]
 
GREENBAT
Title: GREEN and SAFE thin film batteries for flexible cost efficient energy storage
Research area: ICT-2007.3.6 Micro/nanosystems
Project start date: [2008-06-01]
 
HERMES
Title: High density integration by embedding chips for reduced size modules and electronic systems
Research area: ICT-2007.3.6 Micro/nanosystems
Project start date: [2008-05-01]
 
IDESA
Title: Implementation of widespread IC design skills in advanced deep submicron technologies at European Academia
Research area: ICT-2007.3.1 Next-Generation Nanoelectronics Components and Electronics Integration
Project start date: [2007-12-01]
 
LABONFOIL
Title: Laboratory skin patches and smartcards based on foils and compatible with a smartphone
Research area: ICT-2007.3.6 Micro/nanosystems
Project start date: [2008-05-01]
 
MAC-TFC
Title: Mems atomic clocks for timing, frequency control and communications
Research area: ICT-2007.3.6 Micro/nanosystems
Project start date: [2008-09-01]
 
MDSPM
Title: Equipment and methodology for multi-dimensional scanning probe microscopy
Project start date: [2008-09-01]
 
MEMFIS
Title: Ultrasmall MEMS FTIR spectrometer
Research area: ICT-2007.3.6 Micro/nanosystems
Project start date: [2008-09-01]
 
MEMI
Title: Micro-mirror enhanced micro-imaging
Research area: ICT-2007.3.2 Organic and large-area electronics, visualisation and display systems
Project start date: [2008-01-01]
 
MEMS-4-MMIC
Title: Enabling MEMS-MMIC technology for cost-effective multifunctional RF-system integration
Research area: ICT-2007.3.6 Micro/nanosystems
Project start date: [2008-05-01]
 
MEMSPACK
Title: Zero- and first-level packaging of RF-MEMS
Research area: ICT-2007.3.6 Micro/nanosystems
Project start date: [2008-06-01]
 
MICROFLUID
Title: Micro-fabrication of polymeric lab-on-a-chip by ultrafast lasers with integrated optical Detection
Research area: ICT-2007.3.6 Micro/nanosystems
Project start date: [2008-06-01]
 
MIMOMEMS
Title: European centre of excellence in microwave, millimetre wave and optical devices, based on micro-electro-mechanical systems for advanced communication systems and sensors
Research area: REGPOT-2007-1-01 All thematic priorities' domains of the FP7
Project start date: [2008-05-01]
 
MINIGAS
Title: Miniaturised photoacoustic gas sensor based on patented interferometric readout and novel photonic integration technologies
Research area: ICT-2007.3.5 Photonic components and subsystems
Project start date: [2008-04-01]
 
MINISURG
Title: Miniaturized stereoscopic distal imaging sensor for minimally invasive surgery
Research area: ICT-2007.3.6 Micro/nanosystems
Project start date: [2008-06-01]
 
MINOS
Title: Micro- and nano-optomechanical systems for ICT and QIPC
Research area: ICT-2007.8.0 FET Open
Project start date: [2008-10-01]
 
NANO3T
Title: Biofunctionalized metal and magnetic nanoparticles for targeted tumour therapy
Research area: NMP-2007-1.1-1 Nano-scale mechanisms of bio/non-bio interactions
Project start date: [2008-08-01]
 
NANOMA
Title: Nano-actuators and nano-sensors for medical applications
Research area: ICT-2007.3.6 Micro/nanosystems
Project start date: [2008-06-01]
 
NANOPACK
Title: Nano packaging technology for interconnect and heat dissipation
Research area: ICT-2007.3.1 Next-Generation Nanoelectronics Components and Electronics Integration
Project start date: [2007-11-01]
 
NEMSIC
Title: Hybrid nano-electro-mechanical / integrated circuit systems for sensing and power management applications
Research area: ICT-2007.3.6 Micro/nanosystems
Project start date: [2008-06-01]
 
NMU-LIPIDS
Title: Biomimetic lipid structures on nano- and microfluidic platforms
Research area: ERC-StG Starting Grants
Project start date: [2008-07-01]
 
OBSERVATORYNANO
Title: European observatory for science-based and economic expert analysis of nanotechnologies, cognisant of barriers and risks, to engage with relevant stakeholders regarding benefits and opportunities
Project start date: [2008-04-01]
 
POCEMON
Title: Point-of-care monitoring and diagnostics for autoimmune diseases
Research area: ICT-2007.5.1 Personal health systems for monitoring and point-of-care diagnostics
Project start date: [2008-01-01]
 
PYTHIA
Title: Monolithically integrated interferometric biochips for label-free early detection of human diseases
Research area: ICT-2007.3.6 Micro/nanosystems
Project start date: [2008-05-01]
 
RBCE-GENODIAGNOSENS
Title: Recuring breast cancer early genetic diagnostic on a chip
Research area: PEOPLE-2007-2-1.IEF Marie Curie Action: "Intra-European Fellowships for Career Development"
Project start date: [2008-03-01]
 
ROC
Title: Radiochemistry on chip
Research area: NMP-2007-3.2-2 Process Intensification in Chemicals Production
Project start date: [2008-09-01
 
SMART
Title: Scanning microscopy using active resonating nanotips
Research area: ERC-StG Starting Grants
Project start date: [2008-09-01]
 
SMARTIEHS
Title: Smart inspection system for high speed and multifunctional testing of MEMS and MOEMS
Research area: ICT-2007.3.6 Micro/nanosystems
Project start date: [2008-04-01]
 
SURPASS
Title: Super-resolution photonics for advanced storage systems
Research area: ICT-2007.3.6 Micro/nanosystems
Project start date: [2008-06-01]
 
SYSTEX
Title: Coordination action for enhancing the breakthrough of intelligent textile systems (e-textiles and wearable microsystems)
Research area: ICT-2007.3.6 Micro/nanosystems
Project start date: [2008-05-01]
 
TIME
Title: Transverse, intrafascicular multichannel electrode system for induction of sensation and treatment of phantom limb pain in amputees
Research area: ICT-2007.3.6 Micro/nanosystems
Project start date: [2008-05-01]
 
TIPS
Title: Thin interconnected package stacks
Research area: ICT-2007.3.6 Micro/nanosystems
Project start date: [2008-09-08]
 
TUMESA
Title: MEMS tuneable metamaterials for smart wireless applications
Research area: ICT-2007.3.6 Micro/nanosystems
Project start date: [2008-06-01]
 
ULTRA
Title: Ultra-fast electronics for terahertz rapid analysis in compact lab-on-chip applications
Research area: ICT-2007.3.6 Micro/nanosystems
Project start date: [2008-06-01]
 
ULTRASPONDER
Title: In-vivo ultrasonic transponder system for biomedical applications
Research area: ICT-2007.3.6 Micro/nanosystems
Project start date: [2008-09-01]
 
 

Micro Nano Technology projects funded by the European Commission within Framework 6 (FP6) – a selection from the ICT Programme…

A summary on FP6 MicroNano Systems projects is given in this brochure (download)
A summary on FP6 Europractice projects is given in this brochure (download)

ADRIA Advanced Displays Research Integration Action
 
AMICOM Advanced MEMS For RF and Millimeter Wave Communications
 
BIOTEX Bio-sensing textiles to support health management
 
CONTACT Contact printing of electronics and opto-electronics
 
ENCAST European Network for Co-ordination of Advanced Semiconductor Technologies
 
FLEXIDIS Flexible Displays
 
GOOD FOOD Food Safety and Quality Monitoring with Microsystems
 
GOSPEL General Olfaction and Sensing Projects on a European Level
 
HEALTHY AIMS Nano scale materials and sensors and microsystems for medical implants improving health and quality of life
 
HIDING DIES High Density Integration of Dies into Electronics Substrates
 
HOLOVISION Holographic 3D visualization, development of the next generation holo-display based on emerging optical and opto-electronic technologies
 
IMPROVE Improving Display and Rendering Technology for Virtual Environments
 
INOS Low Cost Intelligent Networked Optic Sensor
 
INTELLIDRUG Intelligent intra-oral medicine delivery micro-system to treat addiction and chronic diseases
 
MIMOSA MIcrosystems platform for MObile Services and Applications
 
MINOS-Euronet Micro-Nanosystems European Network pursuing the integration of NMS and ACC in ERA
 
NANOPAGE Flexible Large Area Display using Nanotechnology Light Emitting Devices
 
NANOTIMER Nano-technology in mechanical-electrical resonators
 
NEXUSPLUS Supporting IP's and NOE's ensuring SME representation and introducing NAS partners
 
PATENT Design for Micro & Nano Manufacture
 
PLASMO-NANO-DEVICES Surface Plasmon Nanodevices: Towards Sub-wavelength Miniaturization of Optical Interconnects and Photonic Components
 
POLYAPPLY The application of polymer electronics towards ambient intelligence
 
ROLLED Roll-to-roll manufacturing technology for flexible OLED devices and arbitrary size and shape displays
 
SENSATION Advanced sensor development for attention, stress, vigilance & sleep/wakefulness monitoring
 
SHIFT Smart High-Integration Flex technologies
 
 
 

Micro Nano Technology projects funded by the European Commission within Framework 6 (FP6) – a selection from the NMP Programme…

Multi-Material Micro Manufacture: Technologies and Applications
Project Acronym: 4M
 
Nature-inspired micro-fluidic manipulation using artificial cilia
Project Acronym: ARTIC
 
Sensing Biosystems and their Dynamics in fluids with Organic Transistors
Project Acronym: BIODOT
 
Ballistic magnetoresistance in thin film nanocontacts
Project Acronym: BMR
 
Carbon Nanotubes technology on Si IC's
Project Acronym: CARBONCHIP
 
DIagnostic NAnotech and MICrotech Sensors
Project Acronym: DINAMICS
 
Diamond to retina artificial micro-interface structures
Project Acronym: DREAMS
 
NoE Research and facilities directed at instrumentation for manufacturing and analysis of single molecules and individual nanoclusters, targeted at life sciences
Project Acronym: FRONTIERS
 
New Generation of GaN-based sensor arrays for nano- and pico-fluidic systems for fast and reliable biomedical testing
Project Acronym: GANANO
 
Bio-inspired assembly process for Micro- and Nano- Products
Project Acronym: GOLEM
 
Hybrid ultra-precision manufacturing process based on positional- and self-assembly for complex micro-products
Project Acronym: HYDROMEL
 
Integrated microfluidic bench technologies for active control of unconventional fluid by functionalised material interface of complex geometry microchannels
Project Acronym: INFLUS
 
Improvement of industrial production integrating macro-, micro- and nanotechnologies for more flexible and efficient manufacturing
Project Acronym: IPMMAN
 
MicroTechnologies for Re-launching European Machine Manufacturing SMEs
Project Acronym: LAUNCH-MICRO
 
INTEGRATION OF MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS FOR MASS-MANUFACTURE OF MINIATURE/MICRO-PRODUCTS
Project Acronym: MASMICRO
 
Micro and nanotechnologies going to Eastern Europe through networking
Project Acronym: MINAEAST-NET
 
Universal and Flexible Coordinate Metrology for Micro and Nano Components Production
Project Acronym: NANOCMM
 
NAno and MIcro -TEC SMEs in Integrate Projects (IPs) and Networks of Excellence (NoE)
Project Acronym: NAOMITEC
 
Emerging Nanopatterning Methods
Project Acronym: NAPA
 
Control and smart devices
Project Acronym: NAPOLYDE
 
Novel functional polymer materials for MEMS and NEMS applications
Project Acronym: NOVOPOLY
 
Production technologies for micro systems
Project Acronym: PRODUCTION4µ
 
Surface Enhanced Micro Optical Fluidic Systems
Project Acronym: SEMOFS
 
Synergetic Process Integration for Efficient Micro and Nano Manufacture
Project Acronym: µSAPIENT