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By way of conclusion, other identified needs include:
• Training of engineers and designers with the development of a more flexible
design methodology and knowledge of the possibilities and limitations of new
materials.
• Closer collaboration through programmes, between all stakeholders:
administrators, manufacturers, companies, technology centres and universities.
• Strengthening of technology transfer from other sectors, such as civil construction,
aeronautics, automotive or the industry.
• Coordination of work in order to avoid duplication, for which the PTFE will play an
important role.
• Have available test routes and facilities to undertake real scale trials of new
materials for infrastructure, facilities and rolling stock.
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