Abstract
The thematic network ‘Assessment of metal matrix composites for innovations’ (acronym MMC-Assess) has been approved within the Framework Program 4 of the European Commission for a 36 months period starting in October 1998. It is focussing on the assessment of this class of heterogeneous materials for applications in all technical fields. An Internet homepage (http://mmc-assess.tuwien.ac.at/) has been established and will be filled with information on the four MMC categories (particulate, short fibre, continuous fibre, and monofilament reinforced metals) and on the topics of processing, test methods, properties, modelling, specification, application, reliability, and marketing. Twenty-one European partners from universities, research organisations, industry, and national MMC working groups are cooperating with experts outside the consortium and are globally establishing links with MMC activities. The network is open to all interested in MMCs, who are asked to take advantage of the scientific expertise offered and the specific demands of industry.
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