1. Foot scanner and shoe pattern engineering software for exact measurement and modelling
(Ref: 06 HU HUBU 0FE6 - 07/08/2006)
A Hungarian medium scale company requires a 3D foot scanner and compatible pattern engineering CAD/CAM software for orthopaedic shoes, to be used for an objective measurement and an exact modelling. The procedure should eliminate the inaccuracies of manual measurement and designing and improve competitiveness. The scanning time shall take a few seconds, and the time necessary for a digital input of the data will not be more than 5 minutes. technical cooperation partners are required.
2. technology equipment to test qualitative parameters in table olives
(Ref: 06 IT MECR 0FXZ - 04/08/2006)
A small Italian company in the agro-food sector is searching for equipment that can measure some qualitative parameters related to table olives. The company is interested in a commercial agreement with technical assistance or in testing a prototype designed by a research centre.
3. A machining unit for shotblasting sheets of metal and contours
(Ref: 06 PL EPTU 0FXU - 04/08/2006)
A company located in the Lublin region (East Poland) is looking for a technology or complete machining unit for shotblasting sheets of metal and contours. The requested technology should provide crossway transportation and integration with other processes. The company is seeking a commercial agreement with technical assistance.
4. Fabrication of microfluidic prototype devices with V-shaped and rectangular channels
(Ref: 06 GB EAST 0FXP - 03/08/2006)
A UK research organisation is looking for an organisation in the business of microfluidic device fabrication. Channels with V shaped and rectangular cross-sections need to be formed in glass or plastic. Prototype fabrication, not scaling up, will be ordered as a commercial agreement with technical assistance.
5. System for automated handling (pipetting) of liquids in laboratory equipment
(Ref: 06 FI FIFS 0EKQ - 03/08/2006)
Finnish university researchers have produced a prototype of an automated staining apparatus for free-floating sections of biological tissue specimens. However, the liquid handling in the prototype needs improvement. In addition, the final software and the design should be adjusted to routine laboratory use. The researchers, together with their partially owned company specialised in research services for preclinical drug development, are looking for a partner with available components.
6. Independent pressure and vibration testing of a pulsed ultrasonic cleaning device
(Ref: 06 GB WADA 0FD1 - 03/08/2006)
A small Welsh company seeks external testing/accreditation of a patented ultrasonic cleaning device. They are looking for independent verification that the cleaning system has no detrimental effect on the variety of metal components being cleaned.
7. Under-floor Heating Wet Systems - Heating Spreading Plates
(Ref: 06 GB NMBT 0EF4 - 03/08/2006)
A Yorkshire-based (United Kingdom) company seeks alternative "conductive heating capability" that could be incorporated into installations of wet, under floor heating systems. This type of technology is usually supplied by heat spreading plates. The company is looking for a commercial agreement, although other types of agreement would be considered.
8. A technology for production of pellets
(Ref: 06 PL EPTU 0FXE - 02/08/2006)
A company from Eastern Poland is looking for technology that enables the company to produce pellets. Resources for the production of pellets are: straw, ecological plants, ecological willow, wooden waste from sawmills, and wood from forest inspectorate. The company is looking for partners willing to establish technical cooperation.
9. System for traceability of printed circuit boards during the assembly process
(Ref: 06 IT IRCT 0FWB - 02/08/2006)
An Italian SME from the electronic assembly sector is looking for a technology to trace printed circuit boards during their production process. It could be based on an electronic component mounted on the boards (e.g., RFID-like device) or a tag exploiting other physical principles (e.g., a printed layer). Small sizes, low supply and applied costs and electromagnetic compatibility are required. technical cooperation and commercial agreement with technical assistance are sought.
10. Technology to detect when a system or an environment is under a jamming attack
(Ref: 06 IT IREN 0FX2 - 02/08/2006)
An Italian company operating in the sector of video and remote surveillance services and anti-theft systems is looking for a device able to detect when an attack from a GSM-jamming system is in progress and send an alert message to the control unit that will carry out the proper safety precautions. The technology will be used in moving vehicles or in stationary facilities. The technology could be at a development stage and already on the market.
11. Innovative technology to “flowpack” asparagus
(Ref: 06 IT IREN 0FX7 - 02/08/2006)
An Italian company, which is a producer of fresh fruit and vegetables, is looking for a technology to “flowpack” asparagus. The technology should be already on the market or at a quite advanced level of development.
12. Technology to make kaki less astringent while keeping its hardness unaltered
(Ref: 06 IT IREN 0FX5 - 02/08/2006)
An Italian company, which is a producer of fresh fruit and vegetables, is looking for a technology to make kaki less astringent while keeping its hardness unaltered. The technology should be already on the market or at a quite advanced level of development.
13. Inflating system for life rafts using a chemical reaction (acid-alkali) or other means (except compressed air)
(Ref: 06 IT IREN 0FX1 - 02/08/2006)
An Italian company producing dinghies, life rafts and other inflatable devices is looking for an innovative inflating system for life rafts. Ideally, the system must not use compressed air or a system like the one used in airbags. The desired solution could be a chemical reaction between an acid and an alkali. The inflating time expected is about 2 minutes. The technology should be at a development stage or available for demonstration.
14. Flexible fuel tanks for gasoline to be used in inflatable dinghies
(Ref: 06 IT IREN 0FX0 - 01/08/2006)
An Italian company producing dinghies, life rafts and other inflatable devices is looking for an innovative flexible fuel tank for gasoline (not for diesel fuel) to be used in their inflatable dinghies. The technology could be both at a development phase and already on the market.
15. New Sustainable and Safer Urban Mobility Vehicles
(Ref: 06 IT ONCE 0FWV - 01/08/2006)
An Italian car designer has developed a preliminary urban mobility vehicle prototype that is expected to be exploited further on by integrating advanced devices for protection and safety. In addition, an innovative telematic infrastructure and energy-efficient powertrain systems shall be implemented. The producer is looking for European partners able to provide with the necessary competencies and technologies for further development of the prototype up to a ready-to-market result.
16. Technology for Sea Food Processing & Cold Storage
(Ref: 06 TR TEEU 0E0Y - 01/08/2006)
A Turkish well-established seafood processing company wants to upgrade its facilities and is therefore looking for a technological partner in order to optimise the production of fish. The company is looking for technical cooperation, a complete manufacturing or joint venture agreement for its services.
17. Commercial Production of Astaxanthin from Haematococcus pluvialis
(Ref: 05 TR TEEU 0CVU - 01/08/2006)
A Turkish SME has developed a process called “Production of astaxanthin from Haematococcus pluvialis”, which is used as a pigment in aquaculture and food industries. The company is seeking physical or chemical protective methods for large-scale production of Haematococcus pluvialis to overcome the contamination problem. The main point is that the suggested method should not cause the growth rate of Haematococcus pluvialis to decrease. The company is looking for technical co-operation agreements.
18. Transgenetic zebrafish models, suitable for the purpose of pharmaceutical drug development
(Ref: 06 HU HUBU 0FWE - 31/07/2006)
A Hungarian SME requires transgenetic zebrafish models for the purpose of pharmaceutical drug development. They intend to use them for target validation. The models would accelerate the development process, improving the competitiveness of the recipient. The fish should be suitable for the development of drugs used in cardiology, as well as internal medicine and neurology. Cooperation partners for license or joint venture agreement are awaited.
19. Software for financial documentation processing and management
(Ref: 06 PL EPWU 0FW6 - 31/07/2006)
A Polish SME is seeking solutions for automation of financial documentation processing. The software sought should recognise and extract requested data from the documents and export it to the financial and accounting system used by the company. The company is interested in a license agreement.
20. Complete technology for processing maize (corn) cobs into packaging materials
(Ref: 06 PL WPWC 0FT1 - 31/07/2006)
A medium maize (corn) processing company from West Poland seeks supplier of the complete technology (know-how and machinery) for processing waste material - maize (corn) cobs. The company plans to start production of the packaging materials (cups, boxes) from cellulose or cellulose-plastic composites. Commercial agreement with technical assistance is the most wanted type of agreement.
