AUTHENTICO

Contract: 044480

Objectives:

• to assess an innovative, shared and international protocol, for a set of non-invasive authentication techniques and procedures on movable metal artefacts, integrating different approaches, i.e.: experienced historical and morphological evaluation of the artefacts, description of manufacturing techniques and analysis of material composition with state-of-the-art diagnostic technologies, commonly used for the study of modern technological materials and hardly ever used for the study of ancient materials
• to develop portable instruments, integrating micro-topography performed with portable optical instruments, elemental analysis based on Laser induced breakdown spectroscopy and electronic-nose technology for the detection of selective molecular markers, for a simplified and non-invasive set of analyses and diagnostics to be carried out in situ, changing the perspective of authentication procedures for valuable objects, masterpieces, and large museum collections

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SHADUF

Contract: INCO-CT-2004-509110

Objectives:

• Developing a database of information on traditional key water management practices using archaeological, historical, and environmental information and field work
• Carrying out an inventory of water catchment techniques still existing and operative in the Mediterranean region
• Evaluating the monumental character and the cultural significance of the techniques considered and proposing appropriate restoration and conservation strategies
• Evaluating the sustainability of current water management techniques and proposed activities in terms of the project’s long-term time perspective

VI-JET

Competitive and Sustainable Growth Programme
Cointract n° GTC1-2000-43027

A consortium of 16 partners based in 12 European Countries. Selected SMEs jointly evaluate products and services offered.

Objectives:

Setting up of "The European Virtual Institute for Jewellery Technology". Aim of the VI-JET is to transfer research results and knowledge to the European Jewellery Industry on a commercial basis by:

• providing advice on and implementing modern methods of management,  marketing, design and production
• offering unique products and services
• creating a network of experts to advise and support the sector
• transferring the latest state of the art technology to the industry
• stimulating R&D, training and e-learning for the industry

PROMOMED

Concerted Action
Contract n° ICA3-CT2000-30003

Objectives:

• promoting local and regional competitiveness and developing local capabilities of the stakeholders in the regional jewellery production community
• designing and developing new products and new marketing initiatives for export to Europe

JEWELMED

Concerted Action - INCOMED
Contract n° ICA3-CT-1999-00005

Objectives:

• data collection on historic crafts, production processes, aesthetic, social aspects of Mediterranean heritage jewelleries
• sustainable re-use of identified traditional manufacturing technologies in goldsmithing and silversmithing and application in:
  - Educational activities
  - Training of qualified personnel for Museum restoration activities
  - Restoration of archaeological artefacts
  - Handcrafting SMEs marketing promotion

EJTN

Thematic Network
Contract n° BET2-0067

Objectives:

• developing synergies among industries, SMEs, research centres and academic organisations involved in the projects of technological development and transfer, as well as training in the European jewellery sector.
• facilitating the exchange of information and expertise among participants.
• simplifying the process of transferring technologies towards end-users and speed up their dissemination as well as capitalizing on the research results through a strongly co-ordinated action.