19. ASSOCIATION FOR AUTOMATION SYSTEMS

1. PROJECT GOALS

This project pertains to the creation of an association between private and public sector research units and firms for the purpose of expanding the market for and use of these technologies by enterprises. Specifically, the goals of this project are to provide technology services, to demonstrate application to businesses and the public sector, and to create a regional pole in this technology field.

2. RTP PRIORITY UMBRELLA

Support the endogenous technology supply and demand

3. SERVICES OFFERED THROUGH THE PROJECT

Automation of production and production machinery
Automation of installations and modules (CIM)
Robotics applications
Automation of product design (CAD/CAM)
Weighing and dosimetry systems, Quality automation
Central control systems (SCADA, LG production optimisation)
Systems for optimum use of power consumption

4. PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

Selection of the research laboratories at the Universities and Technical Institutes, and private firms, based on their ability to supply technology services
Establishment of a Co-operative or Association as agent of co-operation-promotion
Formation of the administrative body of the new institution
Development and standardisation of the technology services
Promotion of the services provided. Approaches to businesses. Broadening of the regional market for industrial information systems.

5. DURATION OF IMPLEMENTATION:

1997-1999

6. IMPLEMENTING AUTHORITY:

Research Committee of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki - Automation Laboratories

7. RELATED OPERATIONAL PROGRAMMES FROM THE 2nd CSF & COMMUNITY INITIATIVES:

ROP-C.MaC. (23), ROP-R&D (24, 32), ROP-SME (32)

8. DEMAND DIAGRAMS