1. EVITherM The European Virtual Institute for thermal metrology Contact thermometry (WP8) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Objectives of WP8 WP 8 defines the technical content of the VI for contact thermometry. Information related to the following categories will be collected:  Best practice guides  use of thermometers and fixed points  measurement  standardisation  Data base  thermal instruments  service suppliers

2. EVITherM The European Virtual Institute for thermal metrology Contact thermometry (WP8) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- continue: Objectives of WP8 WP 8 defines the technical content of the VI for contact thermometry. The collected Information will made available via database search by:  Specific industrial areas  Standards  Meeting reports  Latest developments

3. EVITherM The European Virtual Institute for thermal metrology Contact thermometry (WP8) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WP8.1 present members OrganizationCountryWeb pageE-mail CNR-IMGCItalywww.imgc.cnr.itp.marcarino@imgc.cnr.it INSAFrancewww.insa-france.fr

4. EVITherM The European Virtual Institute for thermal metrology Contact thermometry (WP8) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WP8.1: Description of Work Task => to promote involvement of SMEs in R&D projects Interactive email hot line services for virtual thematic clubs SME database (Research partner tools) Development of tools to promote R&D project in Europe Compiling relevant R&D projects for the medium term in Europe Form of the SME database Content of the SME database

5. EVITherM The European Virtual Institute for thermal metrology Contact thermometry (WP8) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WP8.1: Contribution of Work Task Compile R&D project list EVITherM database Compile events & research partners