EVITherM

COMPETITIVE AND SUSTAINABLE GROWTH PROGRAMME

Shared-cost RTD And Demonstration ProjectConcerted Action/Thematic Network

Proposal number: GTC1-2002-73009Project acronym: EVITherMProject full title: The European Virtual Institute for Thermal MetrologyDuration: 36 Months, starting at 01 January 2003

Project Co-ordinator: NPLContractors: ARC

CNR-IMGCLNEPTB

WP3 - To enable EVITherM to transfer knowledge to meet the needs of Industryand communicate effectively to different regions

Co-leaders : IMGC, Franco Pavese / PTB, Joachim Fischer

Objectives of WP3 (IMGC / PTB)

Dividing European manufacturers into industrial sectors with common thermo-physical needs and setting up representatives for each sector

Investigating the differing regional needs of the specified industrial sectors within Europe and developing mechanisms which will enable EVITherM to communicate

effectively to each region

Establishing regional platforms to facilitate access to EVITherM for SMEs in countries with languages different from English. The regional platforms will be

designed to encourage interested parties in eastern European countries that are applying for EC membership and countries outside the EC with languages different

from English to take an active part in EVITherM

Determining and implementing databases of information required by industry, other than the technology covered in WPs 4-9, such as manufacturers and suppliers of

thermal equipment and services and appropriate training sources throughout Europe

Assessing the need for specific Internet based training packages for selected industrial sectors and developing these where necessary. In addition, e-mail

based discussion groups will be developed to monitor the needs and views of all EVITherM users

Tasks of WP3 (IMGC / PTB)

industry forum

industry needs

regional needs

compile data

translate data

To create a forum to identify and define relevant industry sectors with interests in thermal metrology. To review how these industrial sectors in Europe can be

devided into regions to facilitate the best level of communication

3.0

3.4

3.3

3.2

3.1

providers training

training needs

newsletter e-forum

3.5

3.6

3.7

To compile a list of the specific information needs relevant to each industrial sector

To define the needs of regional SMEs and of Eastern European countries. Determine the form and content of regional platforms and review it with interested

parties especially in regional industry and in Eastern Europe

To compile region specific best practce guides, relevant regional testing resources, equipment, and calibration advice. Compile review of regional topics of interest and an overview where future work is required. Communicate regional needs to

WPsTo organise the translation of the web site content into regional languages where

necessary to ensure a uniform and high level of communication with industry

To compile a database for related technologies and resources comprising manufacturers, service providers, suppliers associated with thermal technology

applications, training courses

To implement a system of determining industry´s needs for knowledge and training and to assess the feasibility of e-training in this technical area via the internet

To develop a newsletter format to give EVITherM members a regular updated list of training courses and seminars, conferences and new training materials.

Develop an e-mail forum to establish exchanges between industry and academics

Structure of WP3 (IMGC / PTB) I

industry forum

industry needs

regional needs

compile data

translate data

RGU IMGC / PTB

AP gases / chemicals industry

CERAM ceramics industry

DSMIMGCNPLPLGPTBTC

SMU CEM

NF food industry

6 new industrial members

3.0 3.43.33.23.1

forum

Structure of WP3 (IMGC / PTB) II

providers training

training needs

newsletter e-forum

TC

PLG

UNIMIIPCF

6 new industrial members

NMi/VSL

3.5 3.73.6

Virtual institutes in metrology

Virtual institutes in metrology II

number of results with search engine google.de :

“virtual institute” metrology 216

“virtual institute” thermometry 3

“virtual institute” training metrology 79

“virtual institute” training thermometry 0

“virtual institute” thermophysical properties 7

Metrology Search Engines

Metrology Search Engines

Metrology Search Engines

Metrology Search Engines

New countries in the EU

encourage interested parties in eastern European countries which are currently applying for EU membership to take part actively in EVITherM

June 2004 :

Cyprus Czech RepublicEstonia Hungary Latvia Lithuania MaltaPoland Slovak Republic Slovenia

Regional Needs of EU Candidate Countries

metal

production

mechanical engineering

glassware and ceramics

production

electrical engineering

agriculture

food industry

chemical industry

Regional Platform

Regional Platform II

web based journal

EVITherM project plan

YearProject Month 3 6 9 12 3 6 9 12 3 6 9 12

Task 1.0 Manage the project and publish progress reportsTask 1.1 Manage steering committee to define project manualTask 1.2 To gain effective representation of IndustryTask 1.3 To manage the formation of the EVITherM legal entityTask 1.4 To manage EVITherMTask 1.5 To define database content policy

Task 2.0 Define web-site specification Task 2.1 Create, test and launch the EVITherM platformTask 2.2 Test and review web site performanceTask 2.3 Develop phased promotional plan for EVITherMTask 2.4 Implementation of promotional plan

Task 3.0 Create forum to define industry sectors, regions and Task 3.1 Define industrial sectors and their needsTask 3.2 Define regional needsTask 3.3 Compile regional best practice guidesTask 3.4 Translate web site data where necessaryTask 3.5 Compile thermal products and service suppliers listsTask 3.6 Develop Industrial training packagesTask 3.7 Establish newsletter, conferences and email forums

Project Plan EVITherM

WP3 To enable EVITherM to meet the needs of Industry and communicate effectively to different regions

WP2 To develop and market EVITherM

WP1 To Co-ordinate the project, establish EVITherM as a business and co-ordinate the technical content

2003 2004 2005