Description

This funding opportunity supports research and innovation actions aimed at developing advanced manufacturing technologies and machinery in Europe. The goal is to enable the production of key and high-performance products with increased circularity, resource efficiency, and reduced reliance on critical or imported raw materials. Projects should address manufacturing excellence by integrating innovative technologies, making better use of advanced and secondary raw materials, and minimizing the use of critical resources.

The scope covers a wide range of advanced manufacturing areas, including additive and hybrid manufacturing, photonics, advanced joining, composite manufacturing, surface treatment, and in-line testing. Proposals should present a strong business case and exploitation strategy for industrialization, targeting enhanced technological leadership, competitiveness, and resilience for European industry. While the use of innovative materials (e.g., lightweight, functionalized, or self-healing materials) is encouraged, developing these materials should not be the main focus.