CORDIS · 262503 · FP7

OPTICAST OPTICAST: Production of two phase low cost functional gradient recyclable wear resistant Cast Iron products

Coordinator: MALMSTEYPA THORGRIMS JONSSONAR EHF (IS)

This project will provide a more efficient and environmentally friendly method to produce wear resistant cast iron products which are hard only in strategic locations and softer and more machinable elsewhere, creating a more flexible product in a one step process. This will contribute greatly towards the increased competitiveness in a wide range of European SMEs in a wide scope of industries, through the development of export and licensing opportunities outside of Europe. It will also contribute towards a range of EU environmental policies including end of life regulation, using only a very l…

EU contribution
€1.1M
Total cost
€1.5M
Period
2011-08-01 → 2013-07-31
Framework
Seventh Framework Programme (2007–2013)
Funding scheme
BSG-SME
Status
CLOSED

About Seventh Framework Programme (2007–2013)

The Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) ran from 2007 to 2013 and was the EU's main research-funding instrument of that period. It mobilised roughly €50 billion across cooperation projects, ERC frontier grants, Marie Curie fellowships, capacity-building actions and Euratom research. FP7 closed to new calls in 2013 but its projects continued for years after under their original grant agreements.

Co-funding: the European Union contributes €1.1M toward a total project budget of €1.5M — a funding rate of 77%, with the remainder covered by the consortium partners. The project runs over approximately 2 years from 2011-08-01 to 2013-07-31.

Full record on CORDIS — partners, deliverables, publications, news.

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Frequently asked questions

Who funds this research project?
This project is funded by the European Union through the Seventh Framework Programme (2007–2013) programme, under the BSG-SME funding scheme.
What is the EU contribution?
The European Commission contributes €1.1M toward a total project budget of €1.5M.
Which EU programme funds it?
The project is funded under Seventh Framework Programme (2007–2013).
Who coordinates the project?
The project is coordinated by MALMSTEYPA THORGRIMS JONSSONAR EHF (IS).
What is the project timeline?
The project runs from 2011-08-01 to 2013-07-31 — approximately 2 years.
Where can I find the full project record?
The complete record — partners, deliverables, publications and news — is published on CORDIS under project ID 262503.