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Al matrix composite with boron fibres
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Metal foam in space application
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Development of the low cost technology for manufacturing of complex shaped aluminium foam components
Acronym:
LOWCOSTFOAM
Project start:
01.06.2008
Project end:
31.12.2010
Programme:
APVV
Project number:
APVV-0736-07
Institute position in the project:
Project lead partner
Project leader:
František Simančík