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Presented the technological platform Manufuture

08/04/2005

on April 8, 2005

On February 22 he performed in Madrid ManuFuture, the Spanish technological platform in the manufacturing field during which progressed in the dialogue on scientific, technological, organizational and industrial aspects in the manufacturing field between all stakeholders of the industrythe research and the Government. It was stressed also the interest for a vision and a strategy shared in Spain and in Europe, on the future of the research on manufacture and their contributions to innovation and competitiveness. The event was organized with the support of the Ministry of industry, trade and tourism with the CDTI and the Ministry of education and science, as well as the European Commission and of Fatronik, Coordinator of ManuFuture.

More than 200 professionals attended the Conference, attended by important entities that make up both the Spanish and the European platform and they presented activities on both platforms and the challenges faced by the manufacturing from an industrial point of view. Technological platforms are one of the new instruments chosen by the European Commission for the future 7th framework programme for research, to support the European research area and to coordinate efforts to ensure the growth, competitiveness and sustainable development of Europe.

These technology platforms together companies, research institutions and academic, public administrations, regulatory, and financial institutions etc., with the aim of defining a vision for long-term (after 2020) and to establish a strategic research agenda that meets needs and objectives in the medium and long termbecoming key components for the policy of European research and the next framework programme.

The Standing Committee of Manufuture consists of technology centres, universities and public research organisms (Fatronik, Tecnalia, Inescop, Ascamm, Tekniker, Ideko, Ikerlan, CSIC, OTRI of Comillas Pontifical University (representing the Uinversidades), as well as industry (Vicinay group, TRW Automotive))(, Gema Medical, C2I2 - industrial grouping of footwear, Invema, Indus, MCC, Gamesa, CAF, CIE Automotive Group Antolín, Ingelectric Team) and public administration (Ministry of industry, trade and tourism, and education and science). The OPTI Foundation is also integrated.