Machinery and systems: a competitive ans sustainable 'high-tech' mechatronic product for europe. the role of research

摘要

Europe is faced with challenge of maintaining its standard of living and welfare in the era of globalization. This calls for competitive and sustainable industrial growth. Manufacturing Industry has an important role to play for maintaining and generating jobs, directly and through services. It also impacts on sustainable development. For European Manufacturing Industry, mainly SMEs, -which sustains 120 million jobs- to be competitive and sustainable, products and process innovation is required.