3.1 Nanotechnologies and Nanosciences

• understanding phenomena, mastering processes and developing research tools
• nanobiotechnologies
• nanometer-scale engineering techniques to create materials and components
• development of handling and control devices and instruments
• appications in health, chemistry, energy, optics and the environment

3.2 Knowledge-based Multifunctional (MF) Materials

• development of fundamental knowledge
• technologies for production, transformation and processing
• engineering support for materials development

3.3 New Production and Devices Processes

• new processes and flexible and intelligent manufacturing systems
• systems research and hazard control
• optimising the life-cycle of industrial systems, products and services

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