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Advanced technical textiles and materials in defence: is the EU up to the challenge?
Event Title
International Forum on Advanced and digitalised Smart Textiles (IFAST)
Year (definitive publication)
2021
Language
English
Country
Portugal
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Abstract
This paper aims to reflect on the challenges of adopting new technologies in Technical Textiles and Materials for defence concerning the current readiness and capacities in the European Union. Identified bottlenecks are the manufacturing readiness, the supply chain capacity and autonomy, and the knowledge and technical skills required.
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Keywords
textiles,materials,defence,defense,european defence agency /EDA),armed forces,European Union,EU,technology
Fields of Science and Technology Classification
- Physical Sciences - Natural Sciences
- Chemical Sciences - Natural Sciences
- Other Natural Sciences - Natural Sciences
- Nano technology - Engineering and Technology
- Other Engineering and Technology Sciences - Engineering and Technology
- Chemical Engineering - Engineering and Technology
- Materials Engineering - Engineering and Technology
- Industrial Biotechnology - Engineering and Technology
- Political Science - Social Sciences
Funding Records
| Funding Reference | Funding Entity |
|---|---|
| SFRH/BD/136170/2018 | Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT), Portugal |
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