Since from the beginning of our activity with PLAD, different funding sources (INFM, CNR, MIUR, and others) have been exploited.

Presently, we are involved in two research projects, dealing with superconductive and shape-memory alloys applications:

• Progetto Applicazioni della Superconduttività (ad alta T), funded by CNR (period 1999-2004). Main objective of our participation is PLAD of superconductors onto flexible metal substrates (short length), to be used as basic components of coated conductors. Main prtners of the project are: Europa Metalli , Fornaci di Barga; TEMPE/CNR, Lecco; IRTEC/CNR , Faenza; ENEA div. supercond., Frascati; Edison Termoelettrica, c/o MASPEC/CNR, Parma.
• Progetto Finalizzato MSTA II , funded by CNR ( ended in 2002, with possible extensions). Main objective of our participation is PLAD of shape-memory alloys to be used as active elements in micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS). Main partners of the project are: TEMPE/CNR, Lecco; Arts-Lab Scuola Superiore Studi Univ. e Perfez. Sant'Anna, Pisa; Dipartimento di Fisica , Università di Perugia.