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Center Analysis and Advanced Materials for Structural Design Centre for Environmental and Industrial Applica ons of Catalysis ASCAMM Technology Centre Advanced Technology Innovation Center Bioanalysis, Pharmacology and Proteomics Barcelona Media Barcelona Digital Technology Centre Integral Treatment of Gas Emissions, Liquid Effluents and Solid Waste Biosystems and Bioengineering Group Centre for Accessibility and Ambient Intelligenceof Catalonia Scien fic and Technological Centres of the University of Barcelona Catalan Plastics Centre Centre for Sensors, Instruments and Systems Development Center for Industrial Equipment Design Centre for Industrial Diagnos csand Fluid Dynamics CELLTEC - UB Microsystems Engineering Centre Wood and Furniture Technology Centre of Catalonia Centre for New Food Technologies and Processes Colloid and Interfacial Chemistry Centre Centre for Environmental and Product Chemical Engineering Centre of Research in Toxicology Special Centre for Food Technology Research CETEMMSA Technological Centre Centre for Innova on and New Product Development Centre for Innova on and Development in Plant Health Structural Integrity andMaterials Reliability Centre Metamaterials Research for Innovation in Electronic and Communication Center for Computa onal Imaging & Simula onTechnologies in Biomedicine UPC Technology Centre (CIT UPC) Centre for Technological Innova onin Sta c Converters and Drives Centre for Technological Innova onin Electrical Engineering Thermal Spray Centre Centre of Applied Researchin Hydrometeorology Biomedical Engineering Research Centre Food Safety and Control Centre CTM Technology Centre Nutrition and Health Technology Centre Chemistry Technology Centre of Catalonia Heat and Mass Transfer Technological Centre Computer Vision Centre Data Management Group Centre of Biotechnological and AgriculturalDevelopments Process and Material Design andOp misa on Centre Innovation in Computer Science and Industrial Electronics and Intelligent Systems Corrosion and Metallic Materials Engineering Group CECOT Foundation for Innovation Eduard Soler Foundation Private Foundation for Textile Innovation Electromagnetic Compatibility Group Materials Engineering Group Molecular Engineering Group Centre for Research in EnvironmentalGeology and Cartography GREA Innovació Concurrent Research Programme on Biomedical Informatics Human-Computer Interac on and Data Integra on Research Group Interactive Technologies Group Chemical Transducers Group Separa on Techniques in Chemistry Research Group Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia Textile Innovation Centre Technology Institute of Lleida Foundation La Salle Research&Development Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems Laboratory Multimedia Applications Laboratory Acous c and MechanicalEngineering Laboratory LEITAT Technology Center Paper Engineering and Polymeric Materials Laboratory Laboratory of Chemical andEnvironmental Engineering Innova on Laboratory in Organic Chemistry Processes and Products Technology Centre for Agricultural Machineryand Industrial Equipment Centre for Motion Control and Industrial Applications Innovation Centre in Membrane Technology and Process Engineering Manresa Productivity Innovation Centre (CIP) Music Technology Group Centre of Nanotechnology and Molecular Materials Network Technologies and Strategies Research Group Laboratory of Neuropharmacology Centre for Nutrition and Aging Fermentation Pilot Plant Pharmaceutical Analysis Service Environmental Advice, Researchand Technology Service Technological Development of Remote Acquisition and Data Processing Systems Drug Development Service Centre for Renewable Electrical Energy Systems Proteomics and Bioinformatics Service Development in Organic Synthesis for Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industry Animal Nutrition and Welfare Service Molecular Genetics Veterinary Service Innovation Center in Catalysis Reproductive Biotechnology Centre Centre for Environmental, Food and Toxicological Technology Graphics and Imaging Laboratory Technology Development Unitin Ar ficial Intelligence Combinatorial Chemistry Unit Computer Vision and Robotics
University of Girona (UdG) Rovira i Virgili University (URV) Advanced Tecnology Centre Rovira i Virgili University (URV) Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) / IMIM Advanced Tecnology Centre Advanced Tecnology Centre Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) Bcn Microelectronics Institute(IMB-CNM) Spanish Research Council(CSIC)
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University of Barcelona (UB) University of Barcelona (UB) and Barcelona Science Park (PCB) Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) Advanced Tecnology Centre University of Girona (UdG) University of Girona (UdG) Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech (UPC) Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech (UPC) Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech (UPC) Rovira i Virgili University (URV) University of Barcelona (UB) Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech (UPC) Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech (UPC) Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech (UPC) Advanced Tecnology Centre Tecnology Centre Tecnology Centre Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech (UPC) Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech (UPC) University of Lleida (UdL) University of Barcelona (UB) University of Girona (UdG) Sarrià Chemical Institute (IQS). Ramon Llull University (URL) Tecnology Centre Tecnology Centre Tecnology Centre Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech (UPC) Sarrià Chemical Institute (IQS). Ramon Llull University (URL) Sarrià Chemical Institute (IQS). Ramon Llull University (URL) University of Girona (UdG) University of Lleida (UdL) Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) / IMIM University of Lleida (UdL) Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) Bcn Microelectronics Institute(IMB-CNM) Spanish Research Council(CSIC)
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) ICIQ Foundation Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech (UPC) Tecnology Centre Ramon Llull University (URL) Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech (UPC) Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech (UPC) Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech (UPC) Advanced Tecnology Centre University of Girona (UdG) University of Girona (UdG) University of Girona (UdG) Other Agents Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech (UPC) Rovira i Virgili University (URV) Other Agents Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) Bcn Materials Science Institute-Spanish Research Council (ICMAB-CSIC)
Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) University of Lleida (UdL), Lleida Biomedical Research Institute (IRBLleida)
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) University of Vic (UVic) Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech (UPC) University of Barcelona (UB) Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech (UPC) Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) University of Barcelona (UB) Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) Rovira i Virgili University (URV) University of Girona (UdG) Rovira i Virgili University (URV) University of Girona (UdG) Artificial Intelligence Institute (IIIA) Spanish Research Council (CSIC)
University of Barcelona (UB) University of Girona (UdG)
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INDEX of TECNIO Centers by TECHNOLOGICAL SCOPE Technologies that are used in industrial production (from the design of a product to its release onto the market to end users). Technological Capabilities: Product design. Testing. Process technologies and advanced manufacturing. Industrial management and scheduling Systems. Automation. Industrial communication. Optical engineering. Optical metrology. Vibration & noise. Mechatronics. Fluid mechanic and pneumatic equipment.
AMADE ASCAMM BIO-GLS CAIAC CCP CD6 CDEI CEMIC CENFIM CENTA CENTRE CID CETEMMSA CIDSAV CIT UPC CITCEA CITEE CPT DIOPMA FES GCEM GREA GRIHO INNOTEX CENTER LABSON LEAM LEITAT LEPAMAP MAQCENTRE MCIA PPF SDM VICOROB
Analysis and Advanced Materials for Structural Design ASCAMM Technology Centre Integral Treatment of Gas Emissions, Liquid Effluents and Solid Waste Centre for Accessibility and Ambient Intelligence of Catalonia Catalan Plastics Centre Centre for Sensors, Instruments and Systems Development Center for Industrial Equipment Design Microsystems Engineering Centre Wood and Furniture Technology Centre of Catalonia Centre for New Food Technologies and Processes Colloid and Interfacial Chemistry Centre Centre for Innovation and New Product Development Centre for Innovation and Development in Plant Health UPC Technology Centre (CIT UPC) Centre for Technological Innovation in Static Converters and Drives Centre for Technological Innovation in Electrical Engineering Thermal Spray Centre Process and Material Design and Optimisation Centre Eduard Soler Foundation Electromagnetic Compatibility Group GREA Innovaci贸 Concurrent Human-Computer Interaction and Data Integration Research Group Textile Innovation Centre Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems Laboratory Acoustic and Mechanical Engineering Laboratory LEITAT Technology Center Paper Engineering and Polymeric Materials Laboratory Technology Centre for Agricultural Machinery and Industrial Equipment Centre for Motion Control and Industrial Applications Fermentation Pilot Plant Drug Development Service Computer Vision and Robotics
UdG ATC UAB UAB UPC UPC UPC UB TC TC UdG ATC UdG UPC UPC URV UB UB TC UPC UdL UdL UPC UPC UPC ATC UdG AA UPC UAB UB UdG
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This field features 4 large groups: 1) Obtaining chemical products through reactions. 2) Transformation and structural configuration. 3) Treatment of surfaces. 4) Detection, analysis and recovery of elements and compounds in different substrata. Technological Capabilities: Design of chemical reactions and processes. Synthesis of drugs, peptides, pseudopeptides, hybrids, bioactive compounds and metabolites. Chemical analysis (HPLC, MS, CE, AEO, etc.). Characterisation of molecules (IR, NMR, etc.). Use of white/industrial biotechnology. Use of nanotechnology (additives, capsules, molecular structures, chemical transducers, etc.).
AMIC ATIC BAPP BIO-GLS CCiTUB CELLTEC-UB Centre QCI CEQAP CIT UPC CTQC DBA ECOR FITEX GEMAT GEM-IQS GTQ
Centre for Environmental and Industrial Applications of Catalysis Advanced Technology Innovation Center Bioanalysis, Pharmacology and Proteomics Integral Treatment of Gas Emissions, Liquid Effluents and Solid Waste Scientific and Technological Centres of the University of Barcelona Celltec - UB Centre for Environmental and Product Chemical Engineering Centre of Research in Toxicology UPC Technology Centre (CIT UPC) Chemistry Technology Centre of Catalonia Centre of Biotechnological and Agricultural Developments Corrosion and Metallic Materials Engineering Group Private Foundation for Textile Innovation Materials Engineering Group Molecular Engineering Group Chemical Transducers Group
URV URV UPF / IMIM UAB UB UB CSIC UB UPC TC UdL URL TC URL URL CSIC
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GTS ICIQ LEPAMAP LEQUIA LIPPSO METEOR NANOMOL SAF SDM SINTEFARMA TECAT TECNATOX UQC-PCB
Separation Techniques in Chemistry Research Group Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia Paper Engineering and Polymeric Materials Laboratory Laboratory of Chemical and Environmental Engineering Innovation Laboratory in Organic Chemistry Processes and Products Innovation Centre in Membrane Technology and Process Engineering Centre of Nanotechnology and Molecular Materials Pharmaceutical Analysis Service Drug Development Service Development in Organic Synthesis for Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industry Innovation Center in Catalysis Centre for Environmental, Food and Toxicological Technology Combinatorial Chemistry Unit
UAB CIT UdG UdG UdG URV CSIC UAB UB UB URV URV UB
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Field applied in the food industry: Nutrition (human and animal) and related industries (containers, analysis and control production systems). Production and processing, Preservation, Packaging, Nutrigenomic, Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Neutraceutic. Tecnological Capabilities: Functionality of ingredients. Instrumental chemistry, nutrigenomics, nutritional profile. Biotechnology. Nanotechnology. Supercritical extracts. Monitoring, simulation and prediction. Extrusion, lyophilisation, microencapsulation, coatings. Prese rvation and processing. Predictive microbiology. Well-being, animal nutrition and behaviour.
BIOMEMS CDEI CELLTEC-UB CENTA CERETOX CERPTA CIT UPC CRESCA CTNS DBA LIPPSO NUTREN-NUTRIGENOMICS PPF SNIBA TIG UQC-PCB
Biosystems and Bioengineering Group Center for Industrial Equipment Design Celltec - UB Centre for New Food Technologies and Processes Special Centre for Food Technology Research CETEMMSA Technological Centre UPC Technology Centre (CIT UPC) Food Safety and Control Centre Nutrition and Health Technology Centre Centre of Biotechnological and Agricultural Developments Innovation Laboratory in Organic Chemistry Processes and Products Centre for Nutrition and Aging Fermentation Pilot Plant Animal Nutrition and Welfare Service Graphics and Imaging Laboratory Combinatorial Chemistry Unit
CSIC UPC UB TC PCB UAB UPC UPC TC UdL UdG IRB UAB UAB UdG UB
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This field encompasses 2 big areas: -Production, storage, transport, transmission and conversion of energy technologies. -Technologies for preventing or treating air, water and soil pollution; recycling and sustainability technologies. Technology Capabilities: Fossil fuels and renewable energy generation, storage and distribution. Energy efficiency. Generation and consumption of distributed energy. Hydrogen technology. Electromobility. Treatment of urban and industrial waste. Waste management and treat ment. Soil pollution. Ecotoxicity and ecodesign of products.
AMADE AMIC ATIC BIO-GLS BIOMEMS CDEI CDIF CEMIC CENFIM CEQAP CERETOX CIDSAV CIT UPC CITCEA CITEE CRAHI CTM CTQC
Analysis and Advanced Materials for Structural Design Centre for Environmental and Industrial Applications of Catalysis Advanced Technology Innovation Center Integral Treatment of Gas Emissions, Liquid Effluents and Solid Waste Biosystems and Bioengineering Group Center for Industrial Equipment Design Centre for Industrial Diagnostics and Fluid Dynamics Microsystems Engineering Centre Wood and Furniture Technology Centre of Catalonia Centre of Research in Toxicology Special Centre for Food Technology Research Centre for Innovation and Development in Plant Health UPC Technology Centre (CIT UPC) Centre for Technological Innovation in Static Converters and Drives Centre for Technological Innovation in Electrical Engineering Centre of Applied Research in Hydrometeorology CTM Technology Centre Chemistry Technology Centre of Catalonia
UdG URV URV UAB CSIC UPC UPC UB TC UB PCB UdG UPC UPC URV UPC ATC TC
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CTTC CVC DBA DIOPMA ECOR FITEX GEOCAMB GREA GTS ICIQ ITL LA SALLE R&D LABSON LEAM LEQUIA MAQCENTRE MCIA METEOR NETS SART - Medi Ambient SARTI SEER SNIBA TECNATOX
Heat and Mass Transfer Technological Centre Computer Vision Centre Centre of Biotechnological and Agricultural Developments Process and Material Design and Optimisation Centre Corrosion and Metallic Materials Engineering Group Private Foundation for Textile Innovation Centre for Research in Environmental Geology and Cartography GREA Innovaci贸 Concurrent Separation Techniques in Chemistry Research Group Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia Technology Institute of Lleida Foundation La Salle Research&Development Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems Laboratory Acoustic and Mechanical Engineering Laboratory Laboratory of Chemical and Environmental Engineering Technology Centre for Agricultural Machinery and Industrial Equipment Centre for Motion Control and Industrial Applications Innovation Centre in Membrane Technology and Process Engineering Network Technologies and Strategies Research Group Environmental Advice, Research and Technology Service Technological Development of Remote Acquisition and Data Processing Systems Centre for Renewable Electrical Energy Systems Animal Nutrition and Welfare Service Centre for Environmental, Food and Toxicological Technology
UPC UAB UdL UB URL TC UdL UdL UAB CIT TC URL UPC UPC UdG AA UPC URV UPF UVic UPC UPC UAB URV
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Comprises: Biotechnology: applied to living organisms and derivatives. Health sciences: obtain new medicines, health products and medical technologies. Technological Capabilities: Omic sciences. Molecular design, biology, screening and characterisation. Biochemistry, medicinal, pharmaceutical, colloidal and interfacial chemistry. Pharmaceutical technology, micro- and nano-technology, biopharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics and pharmadynamics. Clinical research. Biomaterials. Biotechnological processes. Bioinformatics and statistics. Regenerative cellular therapies. Medical t echnologies.
ATIC BAPP BIOMEMS CCiTUB CD6 CELLTEC-UB CENTA Centre QCI CERETOX CETEMMSA CIDSAV CISTIB CIT UPC CPT CREB CTM CTNS CVC GEMAT GEM-IQS GRIB GRIHO GTS INNOTEX CENTER ITL LA SALLE R&D LEITAT LIPPSO NANOMOL NETS NeuroPhar NUTREN-NUTRIGENOMICS PPF SAF SDM
Advanced Technology Innovation Center Bioanalysis, Pharmacology and Proteomics Biosystems and Bioengineering Group Scientific and Technological Centres of the University of Barcelona Centre for Sensors, Instruments and Systems Development Celltec - UB Centre for New Food Technologies and Processes Centre for Environmental and Product Chemical Engineering Special Centre for Food Technology Research Centre for Innovation and New Product Development Centre for Innovation and Development in Plant Health Center for Computational Imaging & Simulation Technologies in Biomedicine UPC Technology Centre (CIT UPC) Thermal Spray Centre Biomedical Engineering Research Centre CTM Technology Centre Nutrition and Health Technology Centre Computer Vision Centre Materials Engineering Group Molecular Engineering Group Research Programme on Biomedical Informatics Human-Computer Interaction and Data Integration Research Group Separation Techniques in Chemistry Research Group Textile Innovation Centre Technology Institute of Lleida Foundation La Salle Research&Development LEITAT Technology Center Innovation Laboratory in Organic Chemistry Processes and Products Centre of Nanotechnology and Molecular Materials Network Technologies and Strategies Research Group Laboratory of Neuropharmacology Centre for Nutrition and Aging Fermentation Pilot Plant Pharmaceutical Analysis Service Drug Development Service
URV UPF / IMIM CSIC UB UPC UB TC CSIC PCB ATC UdG UPF UPC UB UPC ATC TC UAB URL URL UPF / IMIM UdL UAB UPC TC URL ATC UdG CSIC UPF UPF IRB UAB UAB UB
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SEPBIO SINTEFARMA SNIBA SVGM TECHNOSPERM TECNATOX TIG UQC-PCB VICOROB
Proteomics and Bioinformatics Service Development in Organic Synthesis for Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industry Animal Nutrition and Welfare Service Molecular Genetics Veterinary Service Reproductive Biotechnology Centre Centre for Environmental, Food and Toxicological Technology Graphics and Imaging Laboratory Combinatorial Chemistry Unit Computer Vision and Robotics
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Technologies that allow obtain and form materials. Technologies capable of modifying the properties of previously formed materials. Technologies needed to join or repair the materials that make up a part of equipment.
Tecnological Capabilities: Smart and functional materials. Nanomaterials. Advanced materials for new industrial Applications. Material forming and processing technologies. Thermal treatments, surface coatings and treatments. Characterisation of materials and components. D esign, calculation and simulation of forming components and processes. Structural materials.
AMADE AMIC ASCAMM CCiTUB CCP CENFIM Centre QCI CETEMMSA CIEFMA CIT UPC CPT CREB CTM CTQC DIOPMA ECOR FITEX GEMAT GEOCAMB GTQ ICIQ INNOTEX CENTER ITL LABSON LEITAT LEPAMAP MAQCENTRE METEOR NANOMOL
Analysis and Advanced Materials for Structural Design Centre for Environmental and Industrial Applications of Catalysis ASCAMM Technology Centre Scientific and Technological Centres of the University of Barcelona Catalan Plastics Centre Wood and Furniture Technology Centre of Catalonia Centre for Environmental and Product Chemical Engineering Centre for Innovation and New Product Development Structural Integrity and Materials Reliability Centre UPC Technology Centre (CIT UPC) Thermal Spray Centre Biomedical Engineering Research Centre CTM Technology Centre Chemistry Technology Centre of Catalonia Process and Material Design and Optimisation Centre Corrosion and Metallic Materials Engineering Group Private Foundation for Textile Innovation Materials Engineering Group Centre for Research in Environmental Geology and Cartography Chemical Transducers Group Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia Textile Innovation Centre Technology Institute of Lleida Foundation Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems Laboratory LEITAT Technology Center Paper Engineering and Polymeric Materials Laboratory Technology Centre for Agricultural Machinery and Industrial Equipment Innovation Centre in Membrane Technology and Process Engineering Centre of Nanotechnology and Molecular Materials
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Hardware: Technologies based on electronics, semiconductors, superconductors, optics. Software: Programming technologies for information Systems processing and creating. Communication technologies which connect and integrate devices and systems.
Tecnological Capabilities: Multimedia. Vision. Computational chemistry. Bioinformatics. Security, mobility, navigation and positioning, decision-making, artificial intelligence. Internet. Human-PC interaction. Electronics, Micro-and-Nanoelectronics, Mechatronics. Electromagnetic interference and compatibility. Industrial and underwater robotics. Sensor systems, actuators, control, optical systems. Wireless connectivity.
ASCAMM BARCELONA MEDIA BDIGITAL CAIAC CD6 CEMIC CENTRE CID CIMITEC CISTIB
ASCAMM Technology Centre Barcelona Media Barcelona Digital Technology Centre Centre for Accessibility and Ambient Intelligence of Catalonia Centre for Sensors, Instruments and Systems Development Microsystems Engineering Centre Colloid and Interfacial Chemistry Centre Metamaterials Research for Innovation in Electronic and Communication Center for Computational Imaging & Simulation Technologies in Biomedicine
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CIT UPC CITEE CREB CTNS CVC DAMA - UPC EASY FCI GCEM GREA GRIB GRIHO GTI GTQ LA SALLE R&D LAM LEQUIA MCIA MIC PRODUCTIVITY MTG NETS SARTI TIG UDT-IA VICOROB
UPC Technology Centre (CIT UPC) Centre for Technological Innovation in Electrical Engineering Biomedical Engineering Research Centre Nutrition and Health Technology Centre Computer Vision Centre Data Management Group Innovation in Computer Science and Industrial Electronics and Intelligent Systems CECOT Foundation for Innovation Electromagnetic Compatibility Group GREA Innovaci贸 Concurrent Research Programme on Biomedical Informatics Human-Computer Interaction and Data Integration Research Group Interactive Technologies Group Chemical Transducers Group La Salle Research&Development Multimedia Applications Laboratory Laboratory of Chemical and Environmental Engineering Centre for Motion Control and Industrial Applications Manresa Productivity Innovation Centre (CIP) Music Technology Group Network Technologies and Strategies Research Group Technological Development of Remote Acquisition and Data Processing Systems Graphics and Imaging Laboratory Technology Development Unit in Artificial Intelligence Computer Vision and Robotics
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AMADE Analysis and Advanced Materials for Structural Design University of Girona (UdG) About the Centre AMADE is a research group based at the University of Girona. It has 15 years of experience in the study, characterisation and analysis of the mechanical behaviour of advanced materials and structures. AMADE develops projects ranging from the analysis of composite materials for aeronautical structures to the simulation of the behaviour of structural solutions for buildings. Three of AMADE's laboratories have the ISO17025 certification for testing and calibration, and it is in the process of applying for the aerospace industry's NADCAP accreditation. AMADE has ISO9001.
Technology portfolio AMADE has specialised in the formulation of numerical models for the simulation of advanced materials. The formulations are implemented into commercial finite element codes to obtain powerful design tools for the analysis of composite materials (aeronautical structures) and the simulation of the behaviour of structural solutions (buildings). AMADE LAB is equipped to conduct various mechanical, physical and thermal tests on composite materials. In 2012 it obtained the ISO 17025 certificate for the following: testing tensile properties (ASTMD3039M and EN2561), conducting Mode I tests (ISO15024 and the internal procedure TP-003 GIC test ISO15024) and Mode II tests (AITM1-0006), all at ambient temperature.
Most relevant projects Does 5–6 projects every year for businesses. Also provides testing services. Works with international companies from the aeronautical sector and with local businesses from different sectors. Took part in the Rotating Cowls project, funded by the European programme Clean Sky and the COST Action European Network for Durable Reinforcement and Rehabilitation Solutions.
Customers Aeronautical, Aerospace, Energy, Transport, Capital Goods, Construction.
Relevant equipment Environmental chambers for testing materials. Impact tests and C-scans. Test conditioning.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS Simulation of production processes.
Structural calculation of wind turbines.
Advanced simulation; Experimental characterisation.
Address UdG, EPS P-II, Av. Montilivi s/n 17071 GIRONA Contact person Dr. Joan Andreu Mayugo Majó ja.mayugo@udg.edu (+34) 972 418 853 Director Dr. Josep Costa
Surface area (m2) 400
Staff PhD holders
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AMIC Centre for Environmental and Industrial Applications of Catalysis Rovira i Virgili University (URV) About the Centre AMIC is striving to build up a reputation as a leading research centre in the fields of catalysis, new production processes and nanomaterials that can be used to improve the environment and make new value-added products. AMIC is working on new lines of research in order to develop cleaner, more efficient ways of obtaining and recovering products, more environmentally friendly and sustainable processes, and new catalysts that make it possible to attain these goals.
Technology portfolio Work on national and international projects in the field of catalysts and materials. Design and delivery of research projects customised to meet the needs of the Centre's clients using its know-how in its lines of expertise. Characterisation of materials using various physical and chemical techniques such as BET surface area measurement, TEM, SEM, TPD, TPR, TPO, X-ray diffraction, electron microscopy and ICP.
Most relevant projects Engineering design of an industrial and pilot plant to remove organics from the spent catalyst slurry based on research results, for the company DOW Chemical Ibérica, S.L. Laboratory pilot test for the decontamination of aquifers through the combined use of permeable reactive barriers and in situ biostimulation, for the company ENRESA.
Customers/sectors Chemical. Petrochemical, pharmaceutical, paper, dyes, environment, government agencies, engineering and consultancy.
Relevant equipment 3 laboratories and 1 pilot plant. Apparatus for the synthesis and characterisation of materials.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
Design of new synthesis methods for obtaining value-added products; Optimisation of new industrial processes; Recovery of by-product; Pilot tests and scale-up of processes
Removal of contaminants from drinking and industrial water using catalyst technologies
Design, synthesis characterisation and modification of materials and nanomaterials
Address Av. Països Catalans, 18 - Ed.Ctti - Fundació URV 43007 TARRAGONA Contact person Vanessa Torné amic@fundacio.urv.cat (+34) 977 558 689 Director Jesús E. Sueiras Romero
Surface area (m2) 300
Staff PhD holders
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ASCAMM ASCAMM Technology Centre
About the Centre ASCAMM is a leading centre in the field of industrial technology that sets out to obtain value-added products and solutions for improving the way businesses manage innovation. It mainly works on applied R&D and knowledge transfer through the R&D projects outsourced to it, the technology services it provides, the training it gives and the added technological performance it delivers. ASCAMM's work focuses on generating value through applied R&D, innovation and knowledge-intensive services designed to improve the competitiveness and efficiency of businesses. Its two fundamental goals are to generate knowledge in the field of production technologies and transfer it to industry.
Technology portfolio Its technological skills and ability to coordinate research projects in the industrial sector enables businesses to make a technological leap forward. It assists businesses on public requests for tender from the design of a proposal to its submission. It has been largely responsible for the technology on over 50 research projects on European programmes (NPM, ICT, transport, energy and research for SMEs). Launch of new products, including prototypes and production set-up. Technical assistance in industrialisation: testing moulds and matrices, and improving productivity. Automation, optimisation and monitoring of processes. Innovation assistance services (improved technological performance, business development and the creation of technology-based businesses).
Most relevant projects Five technology-based companies market the technology and products developed by ASCAMM for industrial use in the fields of ultrasound, medical devices and equipment, electric motors and plastic optical components. Patented and licensed micro-injection, blow moulding extrusion and high-resistance cement technologies. Patented rapid manufacturing systems, industrial nanotechnology applications, a smart automatic injection system and indoor/outdoor positioning systems.
Customers/sectors Automotive (electric mobility), aeronautic, railway, medical devices, industrial equipment, construction and optics.
Relevant equipment Laboratories for injection moulding, composite processing, manufacturing, rapid manufacturing, battery testing and simulation.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS Integral product development; Simulation; Process and advanced manufacturing technologies (injection moulding, forming, compounding, casting, semi-solid extrusion, manufacturing, rapid manufacturing, ultrasound processing).
Processing of plastic, metal, composites, biocompatible materials, concrete and nanomaterials Automation; Robotics; Mechatronics; Embedded systems; Unmanned systems; Land and satellite navigation and positioning technologies (GNSS)
Address Av. Universitat Autònoma, 23 08290 CERDANYOLA DEL VALLÈS Contact person Myriam García-Berro Montilla mgarciaberro@ascamm.com (+34) 935 944 700 Director Xavier López Luján
Surface area (m2) 11.000
Staff PhD holders
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ATIC Advanced Technology Innovation Center Rovira i Virgili University (URV) About the Centre ATIC is a multidisciplinary centre that generates synergies and transfers technology.
ATIC works on innovation projects with R&D departments in organisations that wish to innovate their products and processes. Its areas of expertise are bioinformatics, biotechnology, the environment, fluid mechanics and health.
Technology portfolio Customised R&D services for businesses in the agri-food, chemical, pharmaceutical and human diagnostics sectors.
Carbon footprint assessment based on life cycle analysis. Application for making consumer purchases more sustainable. Method for extracting the toxic gluten prolamin in coeliac disease sufferers.
Most relevant projects CDMEDICS: presentation of the first prototype for diagnosing coeliac disease without an intestinal biopsy.
Customers/sectors Agri-food, chemical, pharmaceutical and human diagnostics.
Relevant equipment EQCM, PCR, PSR. Spectrophotometers. Potentiostats. Nano-spray and nanoparticle generation and characterisation equipment. Computer clusters.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
Experimental and computational fluid mechanics; Transport of mass and heat: Computational science; Applied mathematics
Environmental protection; Green engineering and sustainable chemistry; Environmental risk assessment Biosensors, immunosensors, nano-biotechnology and biochips with innovative uses; Diagnostic systems for use in clinical testing and the agribusiness; Research into the detection and identification coeliac disease.
Address Av. PaĂŻsos Catalans, 18 43007 TARRAGONA Contact person Robert Rallo dinamic@urv.cat (+34) 977 558 721 Director Robert Rallo
Surface area (m2) 300
Staff PhD holders
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http://www.atic-innovacio.com març 2013
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BAPP Bioanalysis, Pharmacology and Proteomics Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) / IMIM About the Centre The aim of BAPP is to become a leading research centre in Catalonia and one of the best in Spain and Europe specialised in the field of chemistry associated with pharmacology, toxicology, new drug development and the treatment of rare diseases. BAPP works on research lines that enable it to identify new therapeutic targets for rare diseases that cause intellectual disability, as well as research on the causes of drug addiction. It also develops new methods for anti-doping tests in sport and provides services related to the quantification and identification of proteins.
Technology portfolio Clinical assays, studies on pharmacologically active compounds and biomarkers for measuring the efficacy of exposure. Quality control and management of testing methods. Glycoprotein structure and interactions. Diagnosis of steroid metabolism disorders. Protein separation by two-dimensional electrophoresis or HPLC. Identification and quantification of proteins by MS. Synthetic peptides for biomedical applications. Synthesis of peptide immunogens. Development of new drugs. Anti-doping tests.
Most relevant projects Treatment of rare diseases, development of tests for detecting peptide hormones, development of vaccines.
Customers/sectors Pharmaceutical companies. University research groups, hospitals and health institutions. Official organisations. Anti-doping agencies and sports federations. Private individuals.
Relevant equipment Accredited facilities for phase I and II clinical studies; analytical instrumentation (HPLC/MS, GC/MS, GC/IRMS).
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
Chemistry associated with pharmacology, toxicology and new drug development
Biomolecular structure analysis of both high and low molecular masses
Address c/ Dr. Aiguader, 88 08003 BARCELONA Contact person Laia Roca lroca@imim.es (+34) 933 160 460 Director J. Segura i D. Andreu
Surface area (m2) 650
Staff PhD holders
70 23
http://www.bapp.upf.edu/ marรง 2013
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BARCELONA MEDIA Barcelona Media
About the Centre Barcelona Media is an interdisciplinary research and innovation centre, as well as an international technology partner that develops creative and reliable solutions to boost the competitiveness of its clients.
Barcelona Media works on cutting-edge projects that add value to the international technology sector, institutions and research projects.
Technology portfolio Innovative solutions that create new interactive experiences and audiovisual content using real and simulated images, sound and text. Content analysis for maximising the use of signal, text and audiovisual processing technologies, the semantic study of the dynamics of social media, and research into the latest trends in perception and cognition. The services provided by Barcelona Media's laboratories deliver innovation to businesses in the media sector by adapting the results of the research conducted in the framework of its various research lines to the specific needs of each business or organisation. It has a Culture and Tourism Laboratory, a Virtual Visualisation Laboratory and an Audio Laboratory.
Most relevant projects DICO(RE)2S: discount coupon recommendation and redemption system. SOCIAL MEDIA: methods and technologies for social media. imm sound: a Spanish start-up company with venture capital funding that specialises in 3D sound technology, which has revolutionised the international market. SV3D: surveillance platform based on multisource video analytics, localised data and cognitive interfaces.
Customers/sectors Opinion mining, contents, security, tourism, culture, image, sound, social media analysis and virtual reality.
Relevant equipment Audio laboratory that designs 3D sound solutions.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
Image; Voice and language; Sound; Perception and cognition; social media; Virtual visualisation; Culture
Address Avinguda Diagonal 177, Planta 9 08018 BARCELONA Contact person Maria Laura Llapur marialaura.llapur@barcelonamedia.org (+34) 932 381 400 Director Anna Pàmies I Pahí
Surface area (m2) 2.800
Staff PhD holders
113 42
www.barcelonamedia.org març 2013
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BDIGITAL Barcelona Digital Technology Centre
About the Centre BDigital is an advanced ICT technology centre specialising in R&D&I and technology transfer in the fields of security, healthcare, mobility, energy, food and the environment. Created in 2008, it has a large project portfolio, 75% of which is made up of European projects and the rest of private clients. BDigital also delivers innovation and technology transfer services. BDigital is firmly committed to developing applied research for designing software so that it can provide effective solutions that cover market needs. With a clear bias towards the private sector, BDigital's solutions are currently up and running in the sectors of banking, healthcare and software quality assurance in the world of mobile applications.
Technology portfolio BDigital uses its know-how to work on customised R&D&I projects for businesses to develop specific solutions in artificial intelligence, automatic learning, knowledge extraction and modelling, data mining, recommender systems, advanced user interfaces, IT security, cybercrime prevention software and cloud computing security. Software quality assurance and certification for multiplatform mobile applications (APPYTEST Service).
Most relevant projects ICT platforms for eHealth applications (decision support systems , telerehabilitation and standalone life support platforms, and the BRAINABLE and SAAPHO projects). ICT systems for efficient energy management in grids, buildings and electric vehicles (BEAMS, KNOHOLEM and MOLECULES projects).
Customers/sectors ICT, health, banking, food and telecommunications.
Relevant equipment APPYTEST platform
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
Mobility and energy; Health (eHealth); online security; food and the environment
Address Roc Boronat, 117 5Ă€ 08018 BARCELONA Contact person Carles Sans csans@bdigital.org (+34) 935 534 540 Director Carles Fradera
Surface area (m2) 500
Staff PhD holders
92 8
www.bdigital.org març 2013
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BIO-GLS Technological Centre for the Integral Treatment of Gas Emissions, Liquid Effluents and Solid Waste Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) About the centre BIO-GLS Technological Centre is the unification of two Consolidated Research Groups from the UAB’s Department of Chemical Engineering: GENOCOV is specialized in gaseous emissions and liquid effluents treatment systems, and GICOM in the treatment of solid wastes. BIO-GLS is able to give an integral solution to the biological treatment of wastes (gaseous, liquid and solid states). BIO-GLS develops and transfers technologies in the field of waste management, treatment and recovery of materials. It undertakes RDI projects in a wide range of industrial sectors and Public Administrations at all geographical levels.
Technology portfolio RDI agreements with companies that need to develop processes and technologies for waste reducing, management, treatment and/or recovery of materials. Transfer of technologies developed at the Centre under RDI projects funded by the Public Administration, at regional, national and international level. BIO-GLS focuses its technology transfer activities in the design, modeling, monitoring, optimization and control of biological treatments for any type of waste, minimizing both investment and operational costs and reducing the environmental impact associated. with those waste treatment technologyies.
Most relevant projects a) Construction of a dynamic, solid-state respirometer at the ECOPARC 1 facility. b) Construction of an industrial anaerobic digestion plant with membranes for SCA (Tarragona). c) NANOGEI project (funded by the Areces Foundation) for the removal of GHG by using nanoparticles. d) Increasing the production of biogas from sludge and other organic solid wastes using low cost iron oxide biocompatible nanoparticles (FeNPs) and the simultaneous production of a high quality sanitised compost (Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation). e) COMPOBIOL project based on the optimisation of composting, biodrying and odours (URBASER).
Customers/sectors • Industries and government adm. involved in waste management, environmental conservation and renewable energy production. • Manufacturing industry, mainly: Chemical, pharmaceutical and food. • textile and leather tanning agricultural Livestock • Petrochemical
Relevant equipment Test laboratory. Gas emission, wastewater and solid waste pilot plants . Solid- and liquid-state respirometers.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS Control, simulation and optimisation of biological waste treatment (solid, liquid and gas) Monitoring, optimisation and automatic control of processes
Waste management, treatment and recovery (gas emissions, liquid and solid waste)
Address Escola d'Enginyeria, Campus de la UAB 08193 CERDANYOLA del Vallès Contact person Dr Sergio Ponsá Salas sergio.ponsa@uab.cat (+34) 935 812 143 Director Dr Francisco Javier Lafuente Sancho
Surface area (m2) 350
Staff PhD holders
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h?p://centresderecerca.uab.cat/biogls/ març 2013
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BIOMEMS Biosystems and Bioengineering Group Barcelona Microelectronics Institute (IMB-CNM) Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) About the Centre The team of researchers at BioMEMs forms part of the department of Micro-Nanosystems. Its main aim is to develop new technologies and micro- and nano- machine tools for making biosensors used in the detection, identification, quantification and control of molecules, cells, tissues and other biocomponents. The mission of BioMEMs is to deliver solutions based on the development of new technologies and miniaturised machine tools for the detection, identification, quantification and control of molecules, cells, tissues and other biological/biomedical components for businesses and/or end users.
Technology portfolio New biomedical, water quality and food safety control and monitoring devices.
As an applied research group in the ICT sector, BioMEMs has broad experience and knowledge in its lines of work that enables it to provide a number of services and products.
Most relevant projects Multisensory point-of-care platform for simultaneously measuring cardiovascular biomarkers, a disposable device for monitoring metabolites in sweat, cell culture chambers for monitoring the growth of cells subjected to different external stimuli (drugs).
Customers/sectors Biomedicine, environment, food.
Relevant equipment Clean room, biosensor laboratory, microsystems laboratory and encapsulation laboratory.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
Experience in the application of food safety sensor platforms Experience in the application of water quality sensor platforms Experience in the application of biomedical sensor platforms
Address Campus UAB 08193
Surface area (m2) 1,500 CERDANYOLA DEL VALLÈS
Contact person Teresa Campos Garcia-Conde teresa.campos@imb-cnm.csic.es (+34) 935 947 700 Director Francesc Xavier Muñoz
Staff PhD holders
18 9
http://biomems.imb-cnm.csic.es/ març 2013
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CAIAC Centre for Accessibility and Ambient Intelligence of Catalonia Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) About the Centre CAIAC seeks to become a leading centre in the field of ambient intelligence and accessibility by creating synergies between people with a background in the humanities and engineering. CAIAC researches contents, methods and technologies for creating an intelligent and accessible environment. In order to do so, computer systems must be embedded in the environment. However, it is important that these systems respond naturally to human interaction.
Technology portfolio The Centre endeavours to make innovative ideas that could be used by society a reality. This often means combining the creation of IT systems and intelligent environments. In addition to its scientific and technical background in a wide range of fields, the CAIAC also has broad experience in working on national and international research projects. It also has close ties with industry. LabTav (audiovisual translation laboratory + eye-trackers). Electronics laboratory (design, prototyping, support in industrialisation and certification). Training and consultancy in technology for businesses
Most relevant projects Remote system for reading water and gas meters (Mirakonta). Electronic lock activated via a mobile phone (Alstom).
Customers/sectors Industry, technology, information, telecommunications and services.
Relevant equipment BGA mounting equipment, electronic inkjet printer, confocal microscope, eye-tracker.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS Industrial electronic systems; Printed electronic circuit boards for production processes
Proof of concept of embedded systems and/or intelligent environments; Multimodal interfaces
Address E2, Edifici Q-Campus de la UAB 08193 BELLATERRA Contact person David Castells Rufas david.castells@uab.cat (+34) 935 813 563 Director Jordi Carrabina Bordoll
Surface area (m2) 315
Staff PhD holders
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http://centresderecerca.uab.cat/caiac/ març 2013
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CCiTUB Scientific and Technological Centres of the University of Barcelona University of Barcelona (UB) About the Centre CCiTub is a set of scientific and technological centres belonging to the University of Barcelona whose main mission is to give support to research and innovation in the fields of chemistry, the material sciences and biosciences. CCiTub's mission is to promote a culture of innovation through knowledge and technology transfer. CCiTub gives specialised advice to businesses through strategic agreements and R&D&I projects. It devises specialised, multidisciplinary methodologies and technologies.
Technology portfolio Proprietary R&D projects; R&D projects for businesses under contract; R&D projects in consortia with businesses, technology centres and universities, amongst others; technological innovation projects with businesses (individual and in consortia). CCiTub 's technology portfolio concentrates on three main areas: materials technologies, technologies in biosciences and chemical technologies.
Most relevant projects Polymorphism testing of various active ingredients; heparin testing according to FDA-USP standards and the European Pharmacopoeia; development of new Raman imaging techniques; organisation of the REMOA (Spanish Network of Advanced Optical Microscopy) congress; publication of a handbook of instrumental techniques used by CCiTub; programme of technological seminars for businesses.
Customers/sectors Pharmaceutical; food chemistry; biotechnology; health; metallurgy; automotive; cosmetics; environmental; nanotechnology.
Relevant equipment Optical and electron microscopes. RMN. NanoSPM. Chromatography and spectrometry techniques. Mass spectrometry.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
Testing of metal; Polymorph and co-crystal characterisation; Molecular characterisation mass spectrometry, Isotope-ratio mass spectrometry, molecular spectrometry; Separation techniques (HPLC, MS, HRMS, EC, AEO); Radiocarbon dating lab; Magnetic measurements; RMN.
Cytometry; Molecular interactions; Genomics; Bioinformatics; Optic and electron microscopy (TEM, SEM); Electron cryomicroscopy; NanoSPM techniques; Proteomics and transcriptomics; Animal experimentation facilities; Radiological protection unit. Surface analysis; X-ray diffraction; Granulometry; NanoSPM techniques; TEM - Materials; SEM; Electron microprobe; Paleomagnetism; Surfacespecific BET and porosimetry; Mechanical, electronic, and vacuum technologies; Bioinformatics and imaging.
Address Lluís Solè I Sabarís, 1-3 08028 BARCELONA Contact person Ferran Seco ccitubreat@ccit.ub.edu (+34) 934 021 696 Director Dr. José Ramón Seoane Trigo
Surface area (m2) 12,000
Staff PhD holders
161 57
www.ccit.ub.edu març 2013
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CCP Catalan Plastics Centre Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech (UPC) About the Centre CCP seeks to retain its position as an R&D&I centre of excellence and to serve as a way for businesses to improve their performance.
To do so, it is involved in R&D projects, technology transfer, and the teaching of continuing education courses to people who work in the sector.
Technology portfolio Process optimisation; advanced injection techniques; selection of materials; characterisation of thermal, mechanical and fracture properties.
Extrusion and injection; characterisation of thermal, mechanical and fracture properties; behaviour of plastics in fire; technical consultancy.
Most relevant projects Customised courses for businesses; development of low-density plastics; modification of biodegradable polymers.
Customers/sectors Automotive, packaging, construction, consumer goods.
Relevant equipment Mucell technology, cone calorimeter, extrusion pilot plant, instrumented impact testing in environmental chamber, GOM-Aramis.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS Advanced processing techniques
Biopolymers; Foams; Nanocomposites
Address Edifici Vapor Universitari - C/ Colom, 114 08222 TERRASSA Contact person David Arencón Osuna david.arencon@upc.edu (+34) 937 837 022 Director Maria Lluïsa Maspoch Rulduà
Surface area (m2) 1,714
Staff PhD holders
14 10
http://www.upc.edu/ccp/ març 2013
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CD6 Centre for Sensors, Instruments and Systems Development Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech (UPC) About the Centre CD6 is a technological innovation centre that operates in the field of optical engineering. Experts with complementary expertise (optics, electronics, mechanical engineering and software) work at CD6 on the development of applications for the market. The mission of CD6 is to carry out research and provide innovative solutions in the field of optical engineering.
Technology portfolio R&D projects in the field of optical engineering. Capacity for designing and building prototypes and turnkey instruments.
Provides optical instrumentation calibration services, services for measuring colour, topography, roughness, photometry, optical quality and spectra, amongst others, as well as technological advice in the field of optical engineering.
Most relevant projects Use of a CO2 laser to treat non-metallic materials and to test the feasibility of polishing optical surfaces. Automation of a diamond wire tooling manufacturing plant. The Centre has over 25 years of experience in technology transfer to businesses. Over the past 10 years it has managed over 120 projects for around 90 clients, for which it has earned over €7 M.
Customers/sectors Transport, biomedical, consumer electronics, multimedia, textile and paper, cosmetic, graphic arts, solar energy.
Relevant equipment Spectroscopic ellipsometer. Confocal and interferometric profilometers. Optical profilometer. UV-VIS-IR spectrophotometer.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS Optical metrology ; Colour technology; Optical techniques for non-destructive testing (NDT); Injection moulding manufacturing techniques for optical components.
Biomedical instrumentation; Ophthalmological instrumentation.
Design of optical systems and sensors.
Address Rambla De Sant Nebridi, 10 08222 TERRASSA Contact person Jaume Castellà Maymó jaume.castella@upc.edu (+34) 937 398 314 Director Santiago Royo Royo
Surface area (m2) 1,200
Staff PhD holders
35 14
www.cd6.upc.edu març 2013
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CDEI Center for Industrial Equipment Design Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech (UPC) About the Centre CDEI is a technological innovation centre at the UPC with over a decade of experience in research projects, technology transfer and training courses. It is a member of the UPC's Centre for Innovation and Technology (CIT UPC). CDEI delivers strategic services in the innovation, development and optimisation of durable goods and products that give businesses a competitive edge. It undertakes a number of activities ranging from the design concept, simulation and calculation of product specifications, to the management of the prototyping and testing of goods for their industrialisation.
Technology portfolio Strategic consultancy service. Industrial equipment development service. Training. Applied research.
Definition of product ranges. Concept design and building of products and durable goods. Product simulation, calculation and sizing. Management of prototyping and small batch production. Energy optimisation of products and processes. Running and management of technical offices. Concurrent engineering.
Most relevant projects Redesign of a machine for classifying large particles that had a turbine for separating them using centrifugal force. CDEI tested critical velocities, stress and distortions in the system, as well as conducting a study of the best gears and materials to use in the redesign of the equipment to prevent the effects of critical velocity.
Customers/sectors Companies that make durable goods: industrial sector; energy and environment sector; medical rehabilitation sector; agrifood sector; other sectors.
Relevant equipment High speed filming service for detecting failures in high velocity mechanisms and production lines.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS Product definition; Product life cycle design; Concurrent engineering
In-context design for optimising processes. Environmental diagnosis of products and processes; Renewable energies; Energy saving.
Address C/ Llorens Artigas, Nº 4-6, Edifici U, Planta 0 08028 BARCELONA Contact person Sònia Llorens llorens@cdei.upc.edu (+34) 934 010 830 Director Carles Riba Romeva
Surface area (m2) 200
Staff PhD holders
12 4
www.cdei.upc.edu març 2013
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CDIF Centre for Industrial Diagnostics and Fluid Dynamics Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech (UPC) About the Centre CDIF is a technology transfer centre at the UPC and a member of the University's Centre for Innovation and Technology (CIT UPC). CDIF specialises in fluid dynamics simulation, experimental and numerical modal analysis, the dynamic behaviour of machines and structures, as well as in problems of fluid-structure interaction. The aim of CDIF is to give technological support to businesses on matters related to the field of vibration diagnostics, design, and fluid dynamics and structural problems in general.
Technology portfolio Vibration measurement and analysis in machines. Diagnostics on damage caused by vibrations. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD). Dynamic simulation of submerged structures using the finite element method (FEM). Design. Experimental and numerical modal analysis. Predictive maintenance. Remote monitoring of rotary machines.
Most relevant projects Dynamic behaviour of water turbine vibration (VOITH). Monitoring and diagnostics of damage in hydroelectric power stations. Predictive maintenance (ENDESA). Dynamic behaviour of large submerged structures (IBERDROLA).
Customers/sectors Renewable energy, particularly hydropower. Chemical plants and industry in general.
Relevant equipment Digital recorders. Analysers. Data collectors. Telemonitoring systems. Impact hammers. Simulation software.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
Structural analysis; Diagnostics; Cavitation and computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
Address Avda. Diagonal, 647 - Edif. Etseib 08028 BARCELONA Contact person Carme Valero valero@mf.upc.edu (+34) 934 011 737 Director Eduard Egusquiza
Surface area (m2) 1,000
Staff PhD holders
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http://www.upc.edu/cdif març 2013
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CELLTEC - UB CELLTEC - UB University of Barcelona (UB) About the Centre CELLTEC UB aims to ensure that our understanding of cell biology and the advances made in new cell models play an even greater role in both the development of new drug targets and new active ingredients, and to make this knowledge available to its clients (businesses, research centres and academia). CELLTEC UB is increasingly using its know-how to develop proprietary products. It is currently developing and implementing new cell models and methods, which it uses to develop compounds and products for third parties, as well as for the development of projects already underway.
Technology portfolio Development and optimisation studies of therapeutic (pharmaceutical and veterinary) and functional (cosmetic, chemical, nutritional, textile, etc.) targets. Studies to determine safety, toxicity, efficiency, mechanisms of action and functionality are also carried out. Development and validation of new in vitro experimental models and methods. Biotechnological materials and tissue engineering. In vitro toxicity and efficacy of biomolecules; characterisation of biotechnological materials; scientific advice on development projects.
Most relevant projects Safety and efficacy studies of active ingredients. Studies of mechanisms of action of new drugs and cosmetic active ingredients. Research into molecular screening systems as an alternative to animal experimentation. Research into tissue engineering and biomedical engineering. Research into stem cells. Advice on cell and molecular technology to industry. Technology transfer on specific request.
Customers/sectors Chemical, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical (functional food), agrifood and veterinary.
Relevant equipment Bio-II A safety cabinets for cell cultures, fluorescence and PhC microscopes with in vivo imaging systems.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
In vitro screening and safety of chemical products. Development of new cell and molecular models as screening tools; Development of active ingredients; Functional mass screening of compounds; Efficacy and safety studies of compounds and products for regulatory filings and trade reports (scientific marketing).
Development of new cell and molecular models as screening tools; Development of active ingredients; Functional mass screening of compounds; Efficacy and safety studies of compounds and products for regulatory filings and trade reports (scientific marketing).
Address Av. Diagonal; 645. Edifici Anex; Facultat de Biologia; 1ÂŞ Planta 08028 BARCELONA Contact person Dr. Susana Castel scastel@ub.edu (+34) 610 531 094 Director Dr. Manuel Reina
Surface area (m2) 250
Staff PhD holders
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http://www.ub.edu/celltec-ub/ març 2013
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CEMIC Microsystems Engineering Centre University of Barcelona (UB) About the Centre CEMIC is a research and technology centre that works in the fields of electronic engineering and IT. CEMIC focuses its efforts on the development of European and national projects; it is proactive in promoting and retaining the loyalty of its industrial partners on R&D&I projects; it actively pursues policies for the protection of intellectual property; and it has a flexible, multidisciplinary team.
Technology portfolio Research on demand, and national and international R&D&I projects in the fields of electronic engineering and ICT.
Its team conducts research prior to industrialisation at its 12 laboratories and prototyping facility. Technology monitoring services, assessment of know-how and technologies, and scientific, technological and innovation consultancy.
Most relevant projects DNA electrochemical sensor " (Genómica S.A.U.); miniaturisation of the regulator of a capsule endoscope (Ovesco Endoscopy AG); nanosensors integrated on monolithic ceramic microtechnology (FAE S.A.); research to obtain graphene oxide nanoplatelets using carbon nanofibres (Grupo Antolín-Ingeniería S.A.); study for the integration of a Doppler radar sensor in the seat of a vehicle (Fico Mirrors S.A.); design, manufacture and testing of implantable antennae for biotelemetry applications (FAE S.A.).
Customers/sectors Instrumentation and testing, ICT, automotive and transport, medical technologies, and energy and sustainability.
Relevant equipment Microprocessor laboratory; circuit design and testing equipment; instrumentation, control and power equipment; optical instrumentation; EMC.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS Communications and RF systems
Control devices; Sensors and actuators
Micro- and nano-electronics; Electronic technology
Address Martí I Franquès 1, Planta 2 08028 BARCELONA Contact person Dr. Esteve Juanola Feliu ejuanola@el.ub.edu (+34) 934 037 247 Director Dr. Josep Maria López Villegas
Surface area (m2) 900
Staff PhD holders
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CENFIM Wood and Furniture Technology Centre of Catalonia
About the Centre Leading technology centre for the wood, furniture and housing sectors in Catalonia. Affiliated to Rovira i Virgili University, its main goal is to increase the competiveness of businesses in these sectors.
CENFIM mainly works on R&D&I projects, provides technological services (related to design, production technologies, innovation in materials, marketing, etc.), promotes training in businesses and engages in internationalisation activities that will benefit the wood, furniture and housing sectors in Catalonia.
Technology portfolio Integration of technology to furniture; training to companies on how to use open source software and enter new marketing channels; development of innovative materials. Market research, the marketing of businesses on the Internet and social media, product design, eco-design and sustainable manufacturing, internationalisation, assistance in the use of IT.
Most relevant projects Habitat Internet 2.0: making businesses prominent on social media. Tech&Mueble: addition of different technologies to furniture. InteriHotel: trade fair for hotel fixtures and furnishings. Eco-design and sustainable manufacturing.
Customers/sectors CENFIM concentrates on the wood and furniture sectors in Catalonia, but it has planned to build up its expertise as a leading research centre in housing to include taps, fireplaces, domotics, lighting, etc.
Relevant equipment Laboratories for testing raw materials, finished products and innovative materials; photographic laboratory and pilot plant.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS Factories of the future/lean manufacturing; Systems for improving production management; Performance and traceability management systems.
Environmentally friendly products and processes; Life cycle analysis; Eco-design.
Innovative materials for use in the housing sector; Sensory assessment of materials.
Address Avinguda De La Generalitat, 66 43560 LA SÉNIA Contact person Jordi Albacar jordi.albacar@cenfim.org (+34) 977 570 122 Director Joaquim Solana I Monleón
Surface area (m2) 1,115
Staff PhD holders
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http://www.cenfim.org març 2013
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CENTA Centre for New Food Technologies and Processes
About the Centre CENTA is a not-for-profit foundation committed to contributing to the modernisation and competitiveness of the agri-food industry. Its ultimate goal is to consolidate its position as a leading centre in technological innovation and knowledge transfer in the food sector.
CENTA's fields of specialisation are the creation of new products and processes, packaging technologies, sensor technologies, and food hygiene and safety.
Technology portfolio R&D&I projects on an individual basis or in partnership with business consortia, technology centres and clusters. R&D projects with companies such as INNOEMPRESA, CDTI and DAAM. R&D projects developed in-house. Expert advice on joining and obtaining funding for national and international R&D projects (the FP7 programmes KBBE and R4SME, ENPI, Projects in the Centre's fields of specialisation: food safety, new products and processes, packaging technologies, preservation technologies and sensor technologies.
Most relevant projects Customised technical training courses, validation of industrial processes tested using the Centre's technologies (HPP, microwaves, thermal processes, packaging technologies, etc.), the development of new products, the optimisation of formulations, shelf-life studies and challenge tests.
Customers/sectors Agri-food sector (raw materials, processing and distribution). Industrial sector (manufacture of equipment for the agri-food industry).
Relevant equipment High pressure industrial equipment (hyperbaric wave 120/6000), microwave and radio frequency technologies, autoclaves and CT scanner.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS Hygienic design of facilities, workflows and equipment; New optimised systems for cleaning and disinfecting food facilities, equipment, containers and utensils.
Food processing using high pressure and thermal treatments; Research lines based on new technologies (electrolysed water, ozonised water, luminous pulses, radio frequencies, microwaves, etc.) for developing food hygiene and/or processing systems.
Development of new products, concepts and formulations that are innovative and healthy.
Address Finca Camps I Armet S/N 17121 MONELLS Contact person RaĂźl Encinas raul@centa.cat (+34) 972 630 052 Director Joan Manel Albacete Sancho
Surface area (m2) 4,500
Staff PhD holders
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www.centa.cat març 2013
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CENTRE CID Centre for Innovation and New Product Development University of Girona (UdG) About the Centre The CID Centre at the University of Girona delivers services related to the development of new products. It places special emphasis on innovation and industrial design by drawing on the concept and the idea as tools for creating competitive products. The CID Centre is currently working with companies so that they gain a competitive edge through innovation.
Technology portfolio The technology portfolio is built on framing concepts for new products with innovative features in the following fields: industrial design, graphic design, QFD and value management. Devises new concepts and uses (ergonomics and use, aesthetics, form and functionality, perception and sensations, techniques/production systems, wrapping and packaging, economics and the market); Defines and draws up technical specifications for industrialisation and related documentation; Applies a range of methodologies and techniques (rapid prototyping, QFD, value management, referencing, TRIZ, production processes and techniques that consolidate product improvement).
Most relevant projects Extrusion machine; Deck chair; Signage showing city services; Impeller pump; Tableware for catering.
Customers/sectors Metallurgy, Electromedicine, Electronics.
Relevant equipment CAD and simulation software.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS Definition of technical specifications and documentation for industrialisation; Application of a range of methodologies and techniques (rapid prototyping, QFD, value management, benchmarking, TRIZ)
Consultancy services for implementing innovation and design plans
Address C/ Pic de Peguera 15, 17003 Girona 17003 GIRONA Contact person David Vi単as dir.cid@udg.edu (+34) 972 419 817 Director Josep Tresserras Picas
Surface area (m2) 90
Staff PhD holders
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www.cidweb.udg.edu maig 2013
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Centre QCI Colloid and Interfacial Chemistry Centre Institute of Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia (IQAC) Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) About the Centre QCI, belonging to IQAC-CSIC and CIBER-BBN, is devoted to the study of colloidal surfactant systems in order to contribute to the development of technological applications in two main fields: colloid chemistry and advanced materials. Innovation in this area involves studying the colloidal and interfacial properties of surfactant systems, developing formulations, improving preparation processes, obtaining advanced nanostructured materials, and modifying surfaces for chemical and physical (plasma) treatments.
Technology portfolio Collaboration with companies is carried out in the framework of research projects, which could involve the study of the phase behaviour of surfactant systems, the design of tailor-made formulations and the improvement of their properties, the preparation of advanced materials based on colloidal surfactant systems, and the modification of surfaces by using plasma treatments or by adding nanostructured materials.
Collaboration with companies may also be done in the framework of a Service, which has the equipment necessary for the characterization of nanostructured liquids, colloidal systems and interfaces.
Most relevant projects 1) Development of nano-emulsions using low-energy emulsification methods. 2) Preparation of nanoparticles by reaction in O/W type microemulsions. 3) Preparation of highly concentrated emulsions of bitumen in water for cold road paving. 4) Design of advanced materials with dual porosity obtained by highly concentrated emulsion templating. 5) Development of functional textiles using hydrogels.
Customers/sectors The chemical, cosmetics, detergent, pharmaceutical, textile, polymer, environment, energy and biotechnology sectors.
Relevant equipment Specific equipment for the characterization of nanostructured liquid and colloidal systems.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
Study of colloid and interfacial properties; Study of formulations and improvement of preparation processes
Development of colloid surfactant systems for the release of active ingredients Preparation of advanced materials based on colloid surfactant systems ; Modification of surfaces using physical (plasma) and chemical treatments
Address Jordi Girona, 18-26 08034 BARCELONA Contact person Laura Sobrevias laura.sobrevias@iqac.csic.es (+34) 934 006 100 Director Jordi Esquena
Surface area (m2) 300
Staff PhD holders
29 13
www.iqac.csic.es/qci marรง 2013
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CEQAP Centre for Environmental and Product Chemical Engineering University of Barcelona (UB) About the Centre The remit of CEQAP is to give advice, render services and transfer technology to businesses and public authorities about wastewater and waste treatment; process design, improvement and optimisation; and the formulation, processing and characterisation of products.
Technology portfolio Product and process engineering department: R&D&I projects; process design, improvement and optimisation; calculation of the flow and rheological properties of any type of material; material stability testing; optimisation of formulations; characterisation of rheological behaviour; expert support and advice. Environmental chemical engineering department: R&D&I projects; development of new industrial and urban wastewater treatment processes; feasibility and pilot studies.
Most relevant projects Characterisation of the rheological behaviour for monitoring a physical and/or chemical process. Improvement of processes for removing organic matter and nutrients in wastewater. Development of new processes for industrial and urban wastewater treatment. Feasibility and pilot studies. Experimental work for the design of a biomethanation plant. Development of a process for manufacturing concrete paving and cladding that looks like natural stone.
Customers/sectors Chemical, environmental.
Relevant equipment Ozonation pilot plant of 10 g/h. Membrane pilot plant. SBR biological reactors. Shear stress rheometers.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
Colloidal systems (emulsions, microemulsions, nanoemulsions, sols, gels, etc.); Surfactants; Polymers; Particle technology; Porous materials; Viscometry; Rheology
Biological treatment of wastewater; Ozone wastewater treatment; Application of membrane techniques; Anaerobic digestion
Address Marti i Franques ,1 08028 BARCELONA Contact person Bernardi Bayarri Ferrer bbayarri@ub.edu (+34) 934 021 288 Director Santiago Esplugas
Surface area (m2) 300
Staff PhD holders
9 6
http://angel.qui.ub.es/ceqap marรง 2013
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CERETOX Centre of Research in Toxicology University of Barcelona (UB) and Barcelona Science Park (PCB) About the Centre CERETOX is a research centre specialised in toxicology technology transfer. It is made up of the Experimental Toxicology and Ecotoxicology Unit at Barcelona Science Park (PCB) and the UB's Toxicology Unit at the Faculty of Pharmacy. The vision of CERETOX is to fill the gap that currently exists in unregulated toxicology. CERETOX makes its know-how and experience available to industry by conducting in vivo and in vitro toxicology studies, both in the laboratory and in the field.
Technology portfolio Risk assessment of the safety, efficacy, toxicology (in vivo and in vitro) and ecotoxicology of products for human and/or veterinary use. Advice given on the design of customised toxicology studies to be carried out based on the needs and requirements of each client. In vivo and in vitroexperimental toxicology. Pre-clinical toxicology studies. Exotoxicology studies. Regulatory exotoxicology assays. Food safety, quality and research. Risk assessment and expert reports. Analytical toxicology. Research into nanotoxicology.
Most relevant projects Some of the most relevant publically funded projects over the past few years are: RIBEFOOD, INTARESE, SOSTAQUA, NANOSOST, ONCOLOGICA, COPONAMRI.
Customers/sectors Pharmaceutical, food, cosmetics, chemical/biocide, veterinary and healthcare industries; public authorities involved in environmental management through collaborations on research lines in Spain and Europe.
Relevant equipment Histopathology service, fluorescence microscope and camera, analytical software, cell culture cabinet, ecomodule, algae growth chamber and biochemical/haematological testing.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
Food safety; Food quality; Food research Risk assessment and expert reports; Ecotoxicology studies In vivo and in vitro experimental toxicology. Pre-clinical toxicology studies on drugs, chemicals, cosmetics and veterinary products; Nanotoxicology; Analytical toxicology
Address PCB - Ed.Cluster C/Baldiri Reixac, 10-12 08028 BARCELONA Contact person Alce Coloma Ibarz acoloma@pcb.ub.cat (+34) 934 039 710 Director Miquel Borràs and Joan M.Llobet
Surface area (m2) 265
Staff PhD holders
13 4
www.pcb.ub.cat/ceretox març 2013
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CERPTA Special Centre for Food Technology Research Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) About the Centre CERPTA uses emerging technologies and nanotechnologies for improving food safety, the nutritional value of food and the development of functional food, as well as for the pharmaceutical and cosmetics sectors. CERPTA is a research centre at the UAB. It is mainly involved in research work and technology transfer for businesses in the food sector so that they can become more competitive and profitable, and produce and sell new, healthier and more stable products.
Technology portfolio Work on and coordination of funded R&D&I projects (local, national, European and international). R&D&I for private businesses (delivers know-how). Consultancy services for optimising processes. Use of traditional (UHT) and new (HPH, UHPH) technologies for improving the quality and safety of food. Studies for testing pathogenic microorganisms and food spoilage markers. Development of optic sensors for the control of processes in the food industry.
Most relevant projects CERPTA is working with the Eduardo Dos Santos University in Angola on the construction and set-up of the first agrifood research and technology transfer centre in Africa. Part of an inter-university project devoted to the training of experts and technology transfer to micro-, small- and medium-sized businesses.
Customers/sectors Food sector.
Relevant equipment High pressure testing equipment, ultra high pressure homogenisation machines, UHT steriliser with multi-tube heat exchanger.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
Quality control and stability of food; Use of new technologies for improving food safety, and the nutritional and organoleptic properties of food; Use of traditional technologies for improving the quality and nutritional value of processed food; Studies for testing pathogenic microorganisms and food spoilage markers
Address Campus de la UAB. Facultat de Veterinària. 08193 BELLATERRA Contact person Martin Buffa martin.buffa@uab.cat (+34) 935 811 447 Director Buenaventura Guamis López
Surface area (m2) 950
Staff PhD holders
38 16
www.cerpta.com març 2013
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CETEMMSA CETEMMSA Technological Centre
About the Centre CETEMMSA conducts research in the field of printed electronics and transfers its knowledge to businesses that are seeking to innovate by creating differentiated products with greater added value. It specialises in printed, flexible and flat electronics as an alternative to traditional silicon electronics, which enables new functionalities to be added to different types of surfaces. Emitting light, storing energy, receiving physical and biological signals, and interacting with people or objects in a different and innovative way is possible and CETEMMSA is able to deliver all of this thanks to its full value chain that covers processes from the applied research stage through to product engineering and industrialisation.
Technology portfolio CETEMMSA conducts applied research in the field of printed electronics, particularly in the areas of printed sensors, photonic sensors (OPV and HyLED), printed circuits and components, the biofunctionalisation of surfaces, high performance fabrics and smart engineering. R&D&I consultancy services and specialised training in the field of printed electronics and value-added R&D.
Most relevant projects WIISEL: wireless insole for independent and safe elderly living. ML2: development of an efficient production cost system. ENERCIUDAD2020: energy harvesting system for urban environments. PRINTLED: printing electronics for signal applications. FLEXeTOY: scaling of flexible electroluminescent devices for use in the toy sector. AUTENTICLOUD: authentication system for security documents and packaging applications.
Customers/sectors Health and welfare, sport, automotive, aeronautics, energy, textile, occupational hazard prevention, games and furniture.
Relevant equipment Roll-to-roll flat screen printer, semi-industrial inkjet, bar-coating, spin-coating, thermal evaporation.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS Printed electronics; Coating of active and organic materials, and polymer conductors; Surface treatment
Biosensors and biofunctionalisation; Printed sensors; Monitoring of constants Photonics (OPV and HyLEDS); Printed sensors; Printed circuits and electronic components
Address Avda. Ernest Lluch, 36, Parc Científic Tecnocampus 08302 MATARÓ Contact person Baldomer Aymà bayma@cetemmsa.com (+34) 937 419 100 Director Anna Escoda Sabater
Surface area (m2) 3,200
Staff PhD holders
78 8
www.cetemmsa.com març 2013
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CIDSAV Centre for Innovation and Development in Plant Health University of Girona (UdG) About the Centre CIDSAV is a research centre at the University of Girona. Its work on plant diseases includes research, service provision, technology transfer, training and dissemination. It has the ISO 9001 (2008) certification and over 20 years of experience in working on projects with businesses. CIDSAV acts as a consultant in the phytosanitary quality of plant materials sold by the nursery and seed production sector. It is likewise involved in the diagnosis and control of diseases during the production, storage and marketing of plant products.
Technology portfolio Projects in the field of epidemiology: diagnosis, identification and control of causal agents of plant diseases, and the evaluation of the efficacy of fungicides, bactericides, plant growth promoters, and fertilisers, whether in vitro, in vivo, or for field assays. Development of biofungicides and biofertilisers: from the isolation stage through to their selection, characterisation, efficacy evaluation, development of testing techniques, and action, production and formulation mechanisms.
Most relevant projects CIDSAV has developed microbial biofungicides designed to pass the various stages for registering phytosanitary products. During the various stages of the project, a micro-organism was selected based on its efficacy, followed by the development and formulation of a product, and ending with toxicological and environmental impact studies.
Customers/sectors Phytosanitary businesses, the production sector, institutions, and public and private research centres.
Relevant equipment CIDSAV has laboratories and nurseries equipped to conduct in vitro, ex vivo and in vivo tests.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS Development of biofungicides and biofertilisers; Diagnosis of diseases
Design of antimicrobial peptides for use in a number of fields Evaluation of the efficacy and viability of phytosanitary products
Address Pic de Peguera 15, La creueta 17003 GIRONA Contact person Emili Montesinos Seguí emilio.montesinos@udg.edu (+34) 972 41 97 27 Director Emili Montesinos Seguí
Surface area (m2) 300
Staff PhD holders
16 7
www.udg.edu/cidsav març 2013
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CIEFMA Structural Integrity and Materials Reliability Centre Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech (UPC) About the Centre CIEFMA specialises in materials technology. Its activities are based on the study of the mechanical properties of materials, their behaviour during their useful lifetime, and the causes of the degradation and fracture of industrial products. All work is carried out in response to the need to assess the structural reliability of materials and components. The Centre's work focuses on the study of mechanisms that govern the mechanical behaviour of engineering materials, with special emphasis placed on ascertaining the effect of microstructures on mechanical behaviour.
Technology portfolio • Study of the structural reliability of materials (stainless steel, titanium alloys, composite materials) during their useful lifetime and of materials used for machine tools (hard metals and high speed steel) in a wide range of applications. • Mechanical behaviour of high performance ceramic materials and multilayer composite materials at high temperatures. • Microstructural design of metal alloys made using different manufacturing processes (casting, plastic deformation, powder metallurgy, etc.). • Contact behaviour of advanced structural materials. • Micromechanics and nanomechanics of coatings.
Most relevant projects Bioceramics for bone repair (BIOBONE-7PM). Increased efficiency and competitiveness of powder metallurgy processes through the optimisation and prediction of performance, and calibration (oPtiMa-INNPACTO). Improved behaviour of fatigue and the formation of metastable steel through microstructural design (IMPROMETA-MICINN).
Customers/sectors Transport. Metallurgy. Mechanics. Construction.
Relevant equipment Dynamic and static universal testing machines. Microstructural characterisation techniques.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
Fracture and fatigue of metals, ceramic materials and inorganic matrix composites.
Address Avda. Diagonal, 647 08028 BARCELONA Contact person Gemma Fargas Ribas gemma.fargas@upc.edu (+34) 934 054 454 Director Marc Anglada Gomila
Surface area (m2) 200
Staff PhD holders
19 9
www.ciefma.es març 2013
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CIMITEC Metamaterials Research Centre for Innovation in Electronic and Communication Technologies Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) About the Centre The main goal of CIMITEC is to promote research into an emerging field with great technological potential, namely, metamaterials for use in the electronics and communications sector. It also aims to transfer technology to businesses that work in this field, as well as to make training in the subject one of its priorities. CIMITEC devises innovative design strategies that make it possible to optimise electronics and communications components and sub-systems in terms of performance, size and cost. It also identifies potential markets where metamaterials technologies could be put to good use, and is involved in technology transfer and patent projects.
Technology portfolio Projects that require the design of miniaturised RF/microwave components and/or improved performance and new functionalities. Development of demonstrators and characterisation. The design of RF/microwave components based on metamaterial structures can be applied to technologies such as RFID, and the development of rotary, position and aligned sensors. May be implemented using standard techniques or other new ones such as MEMS and printed electronics.
Most relevant projects Design of multiband components and filters. Design of RFID-UHF tags optimised to deliver good performance in the labelling of objects in adverse environments, such as metal, CDs and liquids. Design of antennae for standalone RFID-UHF readers. Automated synthesis of FR/microwave components.
Customers/sectors Telecommunications. Aeronautics and aerospace industry. RFID. Radar. Security.
Relevant equipment Micro milling machine (manufacture of PCB prototypes). Network analysers of up to 50 GHz. Set-up and characterisation of antennae and tags for RFID systems.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
RF/microwave components; Antennae; Radiofrequency identification (RFID)
Address Escola d'Enginyeria, Edifici Q, Campus de la UAB s/n 08193 BELLATERRA Contact person Gerard Sisó gerard.siso@uab.cat (+34) 935 814 803 Director Ferran Martín
Surface area (m2) 70
Staff PhD holders
11 5
http://cimitec.uab.cat març 2013
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CISTIB Center for Computational Imaging & Simulation Technologies in Biomedicine Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) About the Centre A pioneering and internationally recognised centre for its transnational R&D&I projects on medical imaging and multimodal sensing, the computational analysis of images and the computational modelling of physiological systems. CISTIB contributes to generating knowledge about healthcare treatments and to shortening the critical path in the development of medical products.
Technology portfolio 3D-FemOS (VALTEC09-0-0012): development of software for predicting the risk of femur fractures. EndoTreat-IA (2010 VALOR 00064): tool for planning endovascular treatment in cerebral aneurysms using coils. CardioSuite (2010 VALOR 00130): application for assessing cardiac function and planning cardiovascular treatment. · Customised software development. · GIMIAS prototyping platform for advanced biomedical image computing and simulation. · Support in the development of new applications based on GIMIAS.
Most relevant projects cvREMOD (CENIT): this project conducted research into the pathophysiological mechanisms of cardiovascular remodelling to find innovative and integrated methods for diagnosing, treating and preventing cardiovascular diseases efficiently on a case-by-case basis.
Customers/sectors Medical diagnostic and technology businesses. Healthcare providers. IT industry devoted to healthcare software.
Relevant equipment High performance computer cluster. Online repository. System for the virtualisation of applications.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
Computational imaging; Computational pathophysiology; Management of biomedical information
Software components and systems
Address C/ Tànger, 122-140 08018 BARCELONA Contact person Alejandro Frangi alejandro.frangi@upf.edu (+34) 935 421 446 Director Alejandro Frangi
Surface area (m2) 60
Staff PhD holders
21 6
http://www.cistib.upf.edu març 2013
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CIT UPC UPC Technology Centre (CIT UPC) Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech (UPC) About the Centre The UPC Technology Centre (CIT UPC) is a strategic partner for businesses. Its remit is to make the methods and results of university research available to businesses. A total of 19 R&D centres belong to CIT UPC, all of which are leading technology transfer centres and members of the TECNIO network. It gives responses in the shape of the technology it generates, all of which is intended to obtain high added value R&D outcomes. It delivers integral, multidisciplinary technological solutions and turnkey projects to the highest level of service and quality. It has teams of researchers with long-standing careers and experience in industrial research (57% are PhD holders).
Technology portfolio CIT UPC has a wide range of technological skills that enables it to take on complex projects and technological challenges in its areas of specialisation, such as production, materials, energy and environmental, ICT, medical, chemical and food technologies. Thanks to the knowledge generated by the UPC, its experience and specialisation in the fields of engineering, architecture and the sciences, CIT UPC is able to develop projects in a broad spectrum of technological fields adapted to the needs of businesses.
Most relevant projects Some of its most outstanding R&D results in 2012 were: biofeedback for urinary incontinence; the first charging station to return energy from an electric vehicle to the grid; the use of microcapsules in the spinning process; the development of a mobile photometric device able to assess light flow and direction; and the development of a new technology for integrating iron casting processes. All have been made available to the business world for their potential use in products and processes.
Customers/sectors Durable goods, medical technologies, metallurgy, transport, aeronautics, construction and infrastructures, energy and the environment, lighting, paper, textile (textile technology, fashion and household wear), automotive, financial, consumer electronics, communications, packaging and sport.
Relevant equipment It has a wide range of equipment such as pilot plants for manufacturing prototypes, the OBSEA seafloor observatory, etc.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS Product design, automation of industrial machinery and processes, optical metrology, remote monitoring, behaviour of vibration and noise in machinery and facilities.
Generation of new products on a molecular scale. Treatment of surfaces to modify properties. Reformulation of ingredients to reduce manufacturing costs without affecting their properties or improving them. Optimisation of packaging. Analysis of health risks and detection of pathogens in food. Management of waste biomass. Electric vehicles, smart networks, renewable energy, sustainability in the design of equipment, environmental contamination control, noise management, hydrometeorological simulation and prediction.
Biomechanics, biomaterials, dosimetry and radiophysics, biomedical instrumentation, robotics and vision, biomedical signals and systems. Selection of materials, degradation and fractures, metals, ceramic materials, coatings and multilayer materials, hard materials, new smart technical textile structures , nanocapsules for smart structures. Big data, artificial intelligence for automatic learning applications, connectivity and the design of optimised protocols for production environments, industrial and underwater robotics, computer vision.
Address Edifici Til·lers (planta 1), C/ Jordi Girona 31 08034 BARCELONA Contact person Antonio Álvarez info.cit@upc.edu (+34) 934 054 419 Director Susana Sánchez Galve
Surface area (m2)
Staff PhD holders
366 208
www.cit.upc.edu març 2013
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CITCEA Centre for Technological Innovation in Static Converters and Drives Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech (UPC) About the Centre CITCEA is a technology transfer centre at the UPC specialised in responding to the needs of businesses to build functional prototypes that can be industrialised and marketed. CITCEA has expertise in all types of applications requiring the control of energy and/or movement. It develops technologies in electricity, control electronics, power electronics, industrial communications and digital signal processing.
Technology portfolio In the field of mechatronics, CITCEA provides a customer service that spans from the design stage to the completion of a functional prototype. It designs mechatronic systems that are made up of components such as semiconductors, refrigeration units, controllers, measuring devices and interfaces, in addition to power components. In the field of enertronics, smart energy systems are made using power electronics, control and communications technologies in combination with the analysis and design of electrical energy and power systems. Work is being carried out in a number of areas: renewable energy, smart grids, smart cities and electric mobility.
Most relevant projects Design and implementation of a 700 V DC NiMH battery charger (up to 14 kW) using a high-frequency full-bridge converter. Plasma generator interleaved buck converter (1400V 280A output). Parallel resonant converter (current-fed) of 50 kW and 70 kHz. Design of an electric actuator for electric resistance welding. Dynamic modelling of wind-turbine power generation systems.
Customers/sectors Renewable energy; distributed generation. Manufacture of equipment, electric actuators, automation, communications.
Relevant equipment Dranetz PX5-XFAST network analyser. Programmable power grid simulator.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS Power electronics; Industrial automation and communications; Electric machinery.
Electric vehicles; Smart networks; Wind power; Solar power; Micro-grids.
Address Avda Diagonal 647. Planta 2. 08028 BARCELONA Contact person Maria Marín Macaya marin@citcea.upc.edu (+34) 934 016 727 Director Antoni Sudrià i Andreu
Surface area (m2) 800
Staff PhD holders
68 11
www.citcea.upc.edu març 2013
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CITEE Centre for Technological Innovation in Electrical Engineering Rovira i Virgili University (URV) About the Centre CITEE is a research centre at the URV that mainly carries out R&D projects involving hardware and software development for embedded electronic systems customised to meet its clients' needs. CITEE's area of specialisation is ICTs, particularly in the fields of control, machine and process automation, communications, instrumentation and power electronics systems.
Technology portfolio Based on its clients' specifications, the Centre designs circuit board hardware, fieldbus communication protocols, remote communications via GSM mobile phones, motor control hardware and software, battery chargers, and the treatment of renewable energy sources and auxiliary systems. The main technical service provided by the Centre is to prepare feasibility studies prior to project start-up.
Most relevant projects Development of a distributed control system for the integral control of multi-zone irrigation systems. The Centre designed the intra- and interzone communication protocol, in addition to the hardware and operating system used by the system, including the power systems for driving the motors. The project was developed for an SME in Catalonia devoted to the manufacture of agricultural machinery.
Customers/sectors Manufacturers of machinery and any type of mechanism: industrial, automation, agri-food, textile, transport (railways).
Relevant equipment Processor simulators for microprocessor boards. Electronics and component welding laboratory.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS SCADA monitoring systems (proprietary software); Remote control
Power electronics; Embedded control systems; Communication protocols
Embedded control systems; Communication protocols
Address Avda. PaĂŻsos Catalans, 26 43007 TARRAGONA Contact person Ernest Gil Dolcet ernest.gil@urv.cat (+34) 977 559 629 Director Ernest Gil Dolcet
Surface area (m2) 65
Staff PhD holders
5 2
http://etse.urv.cat/CITEE març 2013
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CPT Thermal Spray Centre University of Barcelona (UB) About the Centre The Thermal Spray Centre is a research centre at the University of Barcelona with over 25 years of experience in the field of surface engineering whose aim is to deliver solutions for problems encountered in processes and products. Created in 1994, CPT has a firm commitment to providing businesses with technological expertise. CPT is a leading surface engineering centre on a national and international level. The bulk of its activities involves working on research and technological innovation projects in the field of surface engineering and implementing thermal spray technologies to modify surface properties.
Technology portfolio Management of R&D projects for businesses and work on publically funded national and international R&D projects.
Consultancy, advice and auditing: solutions for problems encountered in processes and products. Industrial innovation projects and R&D projects in the field of surface engineering. Advice, technology transfer and patent development.
Most relevant projects Development of coatings, industrial technology transfer, in-company training and the integration of thermal spray technologies into production lines.
Customers/sectors Petrochemical, transport, biotechnology, chemical, energy, paper and automotive.
Relevant equipment Thermal and cold spray technologies (cold gas spray, high velocity oxygen fuel). Characterisation of coatings.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS Development of new thermal spray applications; Application of coatings and implementation of thermal spray technologies in the design cycle; Consultancy on the integration of technologies into production lines; Technical and financial feasibility studies; Total quality
Bioactive coatings Modification of materials using microcrystalline coatings and nanostructures for improving thermal, electrical and biological surface properties: Hardness, resistance to wear, resistance to corrosion, friction coefficient
Address Marti i Franquès, 1 08028 BARCELONA Contact person Adriana Simona Iliescu siliescu@cptub.eu (+34) 934 021 302 Director Prof. Josep Maria Guilemany
Surface area (m2) 150
Staff PhD holders
22 10
www.cptub.com març 2013
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CRAHI Centre of Applied Research in Hydrometeorology Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech (UPC) About the Centre CRAHI is a leading centre in providing scientific and technical responses to needs in the field of hydrometeorological forecasting and water management. It belongs to the UPC Technology Centre (CIT UPC). CRAHI's applied research focuses on combining observations and the data processed from remote sensors to model the processes and systems that govern surface water cycles.
Technology portfolio Development of advanced hydrometeorological systems to aid decision-making about risk management and water resources.
CRAHI offers a number of technical services related to its field of expertise according to its clients' requests and needs.
Most relevant projects 1) Coordinator of the European projects IMPRINTS and HAREN . 2) Involvement in the European LIFE+ project: WATER CHANGE. 3) Development of hydrometeorological prevention systems on the HYDS and Water Idea projects. 4) Location studies for wind turbines: ENEL GREEN POWER, GAMESA, EGMASA, GECALSA, NATURAL ELECTRICS. 5) Experimental work on the RainScanner radar system in collaboration with GEMATRONIK in Barcelona. 6) MINECO projects: FFGrad, ProFEWS.
Customers/sectors Environmental impact studies, water cycle management and hydrometeorological risk assessment.
Relevant equipment CRAHI basically needs computer systems, PCs, servers and similar equipment to do its work.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
DSS tools for water cycle risk and resource management; Modelling of hydrometeorological prevention and alarm and systems.
Address Jordi Girona 1-3. Parc UPC K2M S104 08034 BARCELONA Contact person Estefania Ripollès Casellas estefania.ripolles@crahi.upc.edu (+34) 934 017 371 Director Daniel Sempere Torres
Surface area (m2) 151
Staff PhD holders
7 2
www.crahi.upc.edu març 2013
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CREB Biomedical Engineering Research Centre Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech (UPC) About the Centre The Biomedical Engineering Research Centre (CREB) at the UPC is a multidisciplinary research Centre in biomedical engineering with over three decades of experience. It belongs to the UPC Technology Centre (CIT UPC). The aim of CREB is to fulfil the requirements for research, technological development, innovation and knowledge transfer of companies, hospitals and institutions working in the field of medical technology.
Technology portfolio It provides services in the following fields: biomaterials; biomechanics; medical dosimetry and radiophysics; computer graphics; instrumentation and e-health; robotics and vision; biomedical signals and systems. CREB has specialised laboratories where 80 experts respond to demands and needs in the field of biomedical engineering.
Most relevant projects Smart lighting system for operating theatres (patent sold to TELSTAR). Set up of ROB SURGICAL SYSTEMS SL, a spin-off company that works on the design and manufacture of robots for laparoscopic surgery. Serious 3D games for the early detection of mild cognitive impairments (used in rehabilitation centres in Italy). Development of dental implants that are sold by a number of companies (AVINENT, KLOCKNER).
Customers/sectors Industrial, health and institutional.
Relevant equipment Each division has a laboratory equipped with the latest technology in its field.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
Biomaterials, Biomechanics and tissue engineering; Dosimetry of ionising radiation. Computer graphics; Biomedical signals and systems. Robotics and vision; Instrumentation and bioengineering.
Address Pau Gargallo 5 08028
Surface area (m2) 900 BARCELONA
Contact person Manel González Piñero manel.gonzalez@upc.edu (+34) 934 011 693 Director Pere Caminal Magrans
Staff PhD holders
80 40
www.creb.upc.es març 2013
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CRESCA Food Safety and Control Centre Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech (UPC) About the Centre CRESCA has played a major role as a research centre in boosting the competitive edge of the business network in the agrifood sector. CRESCA belongs to the UPC Technology Centre (CIT UPC). CRESCA conducts both basic and applied research, as well as teaching specialised courses in the field of food health and safety. It likewise acts as a technology transfer centre for businesses.
Technology portfolio Development of predictive models. Characterisation and diagnosis of organic waste and compost. Sanitation and environmental quality processes. Natural products and functional ingredients. Consultancy and advice. Specialised training. Specific R&D agreements. Organisation of workshops and conferences.
Most relevant projects Specialisation courses. Biennial National Congress on Legionnaires' Disease and Environmental Quality; last edition held in 2013. R&D agreement with the company CEOSYCAR to develop insect repellent prototypes.
Customers/sectors Agrifood.
Relevant equipment Terrassa School of Engineering Chemistry Laboratory. Terrassa Technical Institute Chemistry Laboratory. Terrassa Technical Institute Mechanical Engineering Laboratory. Microbiology Laboratory in the GAIA Building.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
Hazard analysis and critical control points; Durability and traceability of food products; Optimisation of packaging; Machine prototypes for the food industry; Design and/or construction of new equipment or facilities in food companies; Use of medicinal plants.
Address C/ Colom, 1 08222
Surface area (m2) 185 TERRASSA
Contact person Judith Crespiera Portabella info@cresca.upc.edu (+34) 937 398 654 Director Josep Garcia Raurich
Staff PhD holders
18 9
www.cresca.upc.edu març 2013
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CTM CTM Technology Centre
About the Centre CTM is a foundation whose aim is to efficiently contribute to the improvement of competitiveness and the technological development of companies by providing specialised services and carrying out R&D and IT projects in the fields of materials technology, environmental technology, biomechanics, energy, simulation and innovative design, and forming processes. CTM's team works for businesses, bodies and institutions in its fields of expertise on local, national and European R&D projects of high added value and scientific excellence. Through its work with them it is able to transfer and add value to its know-how.
Technology portfolio R&D projects developed in-house or in partnership with individual companies or business consortia in the Centre's fields of expertise. Broad experience in coordinating the scientific output of large joint R&D projects (FP7, CENIT, etc.). Advanced microstructural and mechanical characterisation. Failure analysis. Forming processes. Hard coatings. Corrosion. Vibration. Elastomers. Fluids. Innovative design. Ultrasound. Environmental technology testing. Industrial ecology and waste management. Energy efficiency. Electric mobility. Biomechanical studies.
Most relevant projects Partnerships with businesses in securing and conducting major international, national and local R&D projects. Has acted as coordinator on five CENIT projects with SEAT, Bodegas Torres, Carburos Metálicos and AGBAR; and on six FP7 projects with VW, Gestamp and Arcelor, amongst others. Active involvement with businesses in adding value and transferring technology to them, as well as the development of proprietary products.
Customers/sectors The multidisciplinary nature of the Centre enables it to work with any business sector, particularly the industrial sector.
Relevant equipment SEM, PVD reactor, confocal microscope, press, (Hg, C, N) analysers, TGA, ICP-MS/OES, HPLC, GC-MS, membrane pilot plant, electric discharge machining, traction.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
R&D on water, waste and soil; Environmental impact; Energy optimisation; Integration of renewable energies Biomechanics and biomaterials studies; Forming processes; Functional appraisal of medical devices and implants R&D on the development of materials; Forming processes; Simulation and innovative design
Address Plaça de la Ciència, 2 08243 MANRESA Contact person Jordi Garza Benito ji.garza@ctm.com.es (+34) 938 777 373 Director José Manuel Prado Pozuelo
Surface area (m2) 2,600
Staff PhD holders
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CTNS Nutrition and Health Technology Centre
About the Centre The vision of CTNS is to become a leading international centre of excellence in providing scientific support for new food products with nutrition and health claims.
The mission of CTNS is to assist the business sector by providing technology services throughout the value chain for the launch of new food products on the market with healthy and nutraceutical properties.
Technology portfolio CTNS designs and develops projects for testing the efficacy of ingredients and nutraceuticals based on the nutrition and health claims a product intends to advertise. To do so, it specialises in fields ranging from chemoinformatics, cell modelling, yeast, animals and human intervention studies. CTNS has a platform unique to Europe that runs on the latest technologies used in the omic sciences. This cutting-edge tool is used to perform metabolomics, proteomics, transcriptomics and genomics analyses (See: http://omicscentre.com/)
Most relevant projects CTNS works with companies in the food, cosmetics, pharmaceutical and health sectors on the validation of the healthy properties of new products and on research into the biological mechanisms of action of nutrients. It also develops proprietary products and software. By way of example, CTNS recently developed a microarray for the hamster in partnership with the company QGenomics.
Customers/sectors Agri-food, pharmaceutical, health, biotechnology, cosmetics, new technologies.
Relevant equipment CTNS has specific facilities for validating active ingredients and the latest equipment used in the omic sciences.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
Validation of the efficacy of ingredients with healthy properties.
Omic technologies, including metabolomics, proteomics, transcriptomics and genomics.
Chemoinformatic and bioinformatic applications in the field of nutrition and health.
Address Av. Universitat, 1 43204 REUS Contact person Àurea Rodríguez López aurea.rodriguez@ctns.cat (+34) 977 300 431 Director Lluís Arola Ferrer
Surface area (m2) 1,400
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CTQC Chemistry Technology Centre of Catalonia
About the Centre CTQC is a not-for-profit foundation that was set up in 2008 with the aim of improving the competitiveness of chemical companies and becoming a leading international centre in sustainable chemistry.
CTQC contributes to improving the sustainability, competitiveness, innovation and technological progress of businesses of Catalonia's chemical sector by providing services, carrying out R&D&I projects, and seeking, adapting and transferring innovative technologies alongside other stakeholders.
Technology portfolio Chemical processes: synthesis and catalysis, CO2 transformation, chemistry and renewable energy, process design. Advanced materials: materials technology, membranes and encapsulation, polymers and coatings. Industrial nano/biotechnology.Environment and sustainability: environmental impact and water chemistry. Scientific and technical consultancy: corrosion and mechanical failure studies; data analysis of contaminating emissions; good laboratory practices; correlation studies on episodes of bad smells detected by local inhabitants in a town and the surrounding industries.
Most relevant projects Industrial wastewater treatment. Immobilisation of catalysts for production lines. Encapsulation of active ingredients for controlled release.
Customers/sectors Chemical, oil, materials, paper, components.
Relevant equipment Laboratories and apparatus: glovebox, pressure reactors, GC-MS, HPLC, TEM, SEM, AFM, Raman, X-rays, etc.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
Chemical processes; Industrial biotechnology; Photonics and ultradetection; water chemistry.
Renewable energy; Environmental impact and sustainability.
Advanced materials; Membranes and encapsulation; Polymers and coatings.
Address Carrer Marcel·lí Domingo, S/N 43007 TARRAGONA Contact persons Josep Montornés / Isabel De Lucas josep.montornes@ctqc.org / isabel.delucas@ctqc.org (+34) +34 977 256 194 / 182 Director Fernando Torres
Surface area (m2) 1,360
Staff PhD holders
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CTTC Heat and Mass Transfer Technological Centre Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech (UPC) About the Centre CTTC strives to provide customised solutions through its technology transfer of innovative and competitive technology. Specifically, it works on the design of codes for the simulation of thermal equipment, computational fluid dynamics and heat transfer software, the design and optimisation of heat systems with reduced environmental impact, energy saving and the reduction of costs. The aim of CTTC is to conduct research and transfer technology in the fields of heat mass transfer and fluid dynamics, and thus make it a leading group of worldwide renown.
Technology portfolio Heat and mass transfer: turbulence, multiphysics, compressibility, solid interaction and HPC.
Optimisation of heat and fluid dynamics in thermal equipment and systems.
Most relevant projects One CENIT project on washing technologies. One INNPACTO project on domestic refrigeration systems. One FP7 project on aerospace. Five KIC living lab energy efficiency projects with companies from the CSP sector on energy storage, wind turbines and buildings.
Customers/sectors Solar power, wind power, HVAC&R, energy efficiency in buildings, aeronautics and aerospace.
Relevant equipment Environmental chamber, refrigeration systems, absorption systems and air curtains. Solar cells and solar collectors.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
Heat and mass transfer: turbulence, multiphysics, compressibility, solid interaction and HPC.
Address Colom 11 08222
Surface area (m2) 500 TERRASSA
Contact person Joaquim Rigola quim@cttc.upc.edu (+34) 937 398 066 Director Assensi Oliva
Staff PhD holders
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CVC Computer Vision Centre Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) About the Centre CVC is a not-for-profit institution founded in 1995 by the Government of Catalonia and the UAB that is devoted to research and development for computer vision (the acquisition and processing of images using computers). It is a cross-disciplinary technology that can have a wide range of applications for human use and in production processes. The Centre's mission is to conduct research of recognised quality and international renown, transfer its knowledge to businesses and society, and train experts in its field of specialisation.
Technology portfolio State-of-the-art research in the following fields: analysis of medical images, visual recognition of objects, analysis of documents, understanding of images, colour and texture, on-board vision, visual perception, industrial vision, multimedia indexing and retrieval, interpretation of video-surveillance images, interactive 3D displays and augmented reality. The Centre provides highly specialised technical consultancy services, delivers technology transfer to businesses through the development of projects for them and trains highly qualified people able to work for industry.
Most relevant projects CVC has designed many systems for the medical and pharmaceutical sectors that are used by international companies such as Given Imaging and Boston Scientific. Its diagnostic devices for performing non-invasive colonoscopies and for use in cardiology have been patented jointly with the companies for which it has worked.
Customers/sectors Biomedicine, mobility, security, production, society, media.
Relevant equipment Eye-trackers, 3D colour printer, 3D scanner.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
Driving assistance systems; Mobility and transport Medical imaging; 3D displays and modelling
Object recognition and interpretation; Analysis of documents; Industrial vision; Video-surveillance
Address Edifici O - Campus UAB 08193 BELLATERRA Contact person David Rotger / Helena Piulachs rotger@cvc.uab.cat (+34) 935 812 536 Director Josep Lladós Canet
Surface area (m2) 2,000
Staff PhD holders
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DAMA - UPC Data Management Group Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech (UPC) About the Centre DAMA is a technology transfer centre at the UPC that focuses on the research and technology transfer in the field of the management of large data volumes, information quality and data exploration in areas such as science, marketing and health.
The quality of research and technology transfer projects is essential to ensuring that DAMA's clients are satisfied with the work done by it, whether research or technological development.
Technology portfolio 1) DEX: a high-performance and scalable graph database management system. Available at www.sparsity-technologies.com. 2) Sciencea: online search engine that gives an analytical breakdown of the European Commission's Cordis open database. Available at www.sciencea.org. 3)DAURUM: system for removing duplicate entries. Available at www.dama.upc.edu. DAMA carries out customised R&D projects in the field of information networks and open data, provides consultancy on data management and creates applications for managing large volumes of data in graph form. DAMA works alongside businesses and universities that have technologies and expertise that complements its own.
Most relevant projects Social network analysis for the companies MPG and ACCESO GROUP. Merger and cleanup of data sources using DAURUM to remove duplicate entries (DAMM). Management of music databases to detect duplicate entries using graph techniques (BMAT). Benchmarking of data management systems in graph form (European project at www.ldbc.eu).
Customers/sectors Software companies, marketing companies, media analysis, hospitals and document management companies.
Relevant equipment Cluster of 24 computers; server with 4 quad-cores and 256 GB of memory.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
Management of large volumes of data and large graphs; Information integration.
Address Jordi Girona 1-3 08034
Surface area (m2) 165 BARCELONA
Contact person Pere Baleta Ferrer pbaleta@ac.upc.edu (+34) 934 054 045 Director Josep L. Larriba Pey
Staff PhD holders
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DBA Centre of Biotechnological and Agricultural Developments University of Lleida (UdL) About the Centre DBA began its existence as a UdL research group with over 20 years of experience. It works in the field of the recovery of by-products produced by agriculture, forestry and the food industry using chemical and/or enzymatic methods (industrial biotechnology) so that they can be processed to make value-added products. DBA mainly works for businesses in the agri-food sector on projects related to agricultural, forestry and algae production, the recovery of byproducts to obtain products with different uses and the conversion of biomass to produce biofuel. It also has expertise in advanced instrumental chemistry.
Technology portfolio R&D&I projects for agricultural businesses, the production of algae, the development of compost for use in agriculture, the recovery of byproducts from the food industry, the manufacture of biofuel and the preparation of extracts that exhibit biological activity. DBA specialises in advanced instrumental chemistry, analytical chemistry, the development of new analytical methods and the comparison of analytical methods. It likewise has expertise in the field of microbiological analysis.
Most relevant projects Improved growing conditions for obtaining products with certain characteristics. Production of fruit juices and the recovery of by-products. Processing of waste oil to make value-added products. Recovery of waste from the meat sector. Development of composts for use in agriculture.
Customers/sectors Agri-food sector: agriculture, forestry, food companies, fertilisers, algae/biofuel.
Relevant equipment NMR, chromatography, MS, Raman, RFIT. Microreactors. Microwave reactors. Atomisation. Supercritical extraction.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
Biorefineries; Chemical-enzymatic methods; Instrumental chemistry; New biocatalysts Recovery of by-products and biofuel; Instrumental chemistry; Biocatalysts Biofuel and the use of glycerol; Compounds with a low carbon footprint; Analytical chemistry
Address Rovira Roure 191 25198 LLEIDA Contact person Mercè Balcells balcells@quimica.udl.cat (+34) 973 702 841 Director Mercè Balcells
Surface area (m2) 400
Staff PhD holders
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DIOPMA Process and Material Design and Optimisation Centre University of Barcelona (UB) About the Centre DIOPMA is a scientific research centre based at the University of Barcelona's Department of Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering. It is recognised as a consolidated research group by the Government of Catalonia and is made up of a group of PhD holders, graduates and engineers. DIOPMA is a centre of technological innovation devoted to research and the provision of services to businesses. It thus contributes to technological development and competitiveness through the generation, adaptation and transfer of innovative, sustainable technologies.
Technology portfolio The staff at the Centre have wide experience in working on R&D&I projects. DIOPMA has been involved in a number of national projects, both on an individual basis and in partnership with other research groups. It has also taken part in various projects funded by the European Union. The vast majority of projects undertaken have been secured through subcontracting arrangements with businesses. DIOPMA specialises in the characterisation of mechanical properties, the evaluation of flame resistance, advice on the selection of materials, the recovery and purification of noble metals, studies on the possibility of recovering and recycling by-products and studies on the inertisation of waste materials.
Most relevant projects The following two patents stand out: 1) Patent ES2332300, “Method for reducing the concentration of ammonia in excrement in cattle farms”. 2) Patent application PCT/ES2012/070036, “Inertisation of electric-arc furnace dust by means of the stabilising integration thereof in a construction material”.
Customers/sectors Environment, metallurgy, energy, mining, automotive and construction.
Relevant equipment Nanoindenter, mechanical testing machines, high-temperature and induction furnaces with controlled atmosphere, TG, FTIR and conductivity meter.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS Pilot plants; Optimisation and improvement of production processes
Fuel batteries; Superconductors; Storage; Recycling, recovery and inertisation
Purification of metals; Metal coatings; Formulation of alloys; Reinforced composite materials; Flame resistant polymers; Fireproof mortars and cements; Thermal and sound insulation
Address c/ Martí i Franquès, 1, Facultat Química, Plta 7 Despatx 702A 08028 BARCELONA Contact person Esther Galindo Batanero esther.galindo@ub.edu (+34) 93 402 13 16 Director Mercè Segarra Rubí
Surface area (m2) 200
Staff PhD holders
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EASY Centre of Innovation in Computer Science and Industrial Electronics and Intelligent Systems University of Girona (UdG) About the Centre EASY is a research centre based at the University of Girona (UdG). It delivers innovation and technology transfer specialised in Computer Science and Industrial Electronics ans Intelligent Systems in the field of ICT-Media; based at the University of Girona Science and Technology Park. The Centre delivers innovation in applied artificial intelligence solutions for the public and private sectors.
Technology portfolio EASY has broad experience working on joint R&D projects in Catalonia, Spain and Europe. Delivers customised artificial intelligence solutions to public and private organisations in the framework of technology transfer projects. EASY has 6 areas of specialisation: 1) ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: Semantics and natural language, Recommender systems, Multi-agent systems. 2) ICT. 3) SOCIAL NETWORKS: Communities, Social Search Engines, Sentiment analysis, Opinion Mining. 4) COMPLEMENTARY CURRENCIES. 5) DIGITAL PRESERVATION. 6) ROBOTICS AND INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS.
Most relevant projects ASKS, a research project that proposed a new information search method: the advanced social knowledge search. Complementary currencies.
Customers Delivers cross-sector solutions. Works mainly for local public bodies.
Relevant equipment Agents Research Lab (ARLab); Technology transfer lab (Tlab).
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
Virtual helplines using natural language; Social media; Digital preservation
Address Calle Emili Grahit 91 17003 GIRONA Contact person Miquel Montaner Rigall miquel@isac.cat (+34) 972 418 854 Director Josep Lluis de la Rosa
Surface area (m2) 290
Staff PhD holders
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ECOR Corrosion and Metallic Materials Engineering Group Sarrià Chemical Institute (IQS). Ramon Llull University (URL) About the Centre ECOR is an interdisciplinary group made up of researchers from the departments of Analytical Chemistry and Industrial Engineering at the IQS, which belongs to the URL. It is mainly devoted to the study of corrosion phenomena, the development of chemical cleaning processes, the detection of heavy metals and the mechanical behaviour of materials. The Group is also involved in specialised training, and basic and applied research. One of its objectives is technology transfer to industry. Most of its research outcomes are intended for use in industry.
Technology portfolio Development of electrochemical sensors. Development and adaptation of electrochemical processes in general. Energy efficiency. Smart Grids. Study of corrosion phenomena. Determination of metals. Spectrophotometric techniques. Electron microscopy analysis.
Most relevant projects Major projects and studies in the fields of electrochemical sensors and fusion technology.
Customers/sectors Environment. Pharmaceutical. Food. Energy. Industry in general.
Relevant equipment Atomic absorption and emission spectrometry. Electron microscopy. Electrochemical interfaces.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
Analytical chemistry and the environment
Lifetime management of industrial facilities
Metallic materials and electrochemistry
Address Via Augusta, 390 08017 BARCELONA Contact person Núria Vallmitjana Palau nuria.vallmitjana@iqs.edu (+34) 932 672 004 Director Dr. Jordi Abellà Iglesias
Surface area (m2) 350
Staff PhD holders
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FCI CECOT Foundation for Innovation
About the Centre FCI makes its services available to businesses to help them rise to the challenge of becoming increasingly competitive through ICTs and innovation.
FCI provides services in the fields of ICT management, innovation management, internationalisation and international projects, and studies.
Technology portfolio Search engine optimisation service, audits of social networks and digital marketing plans, audits of ICTs and system plans. Services for businesses in the ICT sector: appraisal of ICT products, market research, etc.
Most relevant projects Training courses on web 2.0 design (blogs), social media (Linked In, Facebook, Twitter) and digital marketing (search engine and social media optimisation).
Customers/sectors Multisectoral
Relevant equipment
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
Web 2.0; Information systems for the public and private sectors.
Address C/ Sant Pau, 6 08221 Contact person Abraham Arcos info@fci.cat (+34) 937366005 Director Abraham Arcos
Surface area (m2) TERRASSA
Staff PhD holders
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FES Eduard Soler Foundation
About the Centre FES is a leading mechatronics centre that provides services to make businesses from all sectors more competitive, but basically those that manufacture their own products for export.
The Foundation trains experts able to work in the field of mechatronics who also have personal skills and values, provides mechatronic technology services and manufactures prototypes for businesses.
Technology portfolio CAD-CAM-CAE (CAx); advanced precision engineering (CNC, casting, electronics; software development.
Design and manufacture of mechatronic prototypes (products and processes). Know-how and technology transfer through its services and staff.
Most relevant projects FES has worked with over 200 companies on the design and manufacture of new products, from making sculptures using exotic materials to the development of the working parts of interferometric microscopes. For the durable goods sector it has developed and manufactured CNC cutting machines, and has designed linear electric motors, as well as advanced dies and machine tools for the automotive sector.
Customers/sectors Laboratory and medical equipment, household appliances and proprietary mechatronic products in general.
Relevant equipment Machine tool and electrical workshop, software and CAD-CAM-CAE virtualisation tools.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS Advanced mechatronics services.
Address Av. Eduard Soler, 1 17500 RIPOLL Contact person Eva Demunts info@fes.cat (+34) 972 715 130 Director Jaume CabanĂ
Surface area (m2) 5,000
Staff PhD holders
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FITEX Private Foundation for Textile Innovation
About the Centre FITEX is a not-for-profit organisation set up in 2000 by a group of companies from the textile cluster in the Anoia region, the Spanish Association of Knitwear Manufacturers and Igualada City Hall. The vision of FITEX is to become a leading R&D partner for the textile and clothing sector. The mission of FITEX is to promote R&D&I in the textile sector. FITEX is the only technology centre that is devoted exclusively to the clothing sector, for which it has undertaken projects in the areas of fashionwear, workwear, hospital-wear and sportswear. It develops innovative products, processes and marketing strategies, thus contributing to the performance of each of the sectors for which it has worked. It has worked on international projects.
Technology portfolio Its projects involve the development of new textile products that incorporate technologies based on conductor materials for creating sensor fabrics and items of clothing that have had active ingredients added to them to relieve skin disorders such as psoriasis, atopy and diabetic leg sores. It also uses its know-how to manufacture clothing made of conductor materials so that it has heat-generating properties, in addition to conducting R&D into new materials and processes that improve the comfort and sustainability of the final product.
Most relevant projects The SANITEX project is worth highlighting for the results and know-how acquired in the nanoencapsulation process of active ingredients for skin disorders. Another success story was the SALUT&SPORT project, which enabled FITEX to work with both the ICT and sports clusters on the development of a new smart textile for monitoring physiological parameters.
Customers/sectors Textile sector (fashionwear, sportswear, protective clothing). Healthcare. ICT. Electronics.
Relevant equipment 3D design equipment. Two computerised rectilinear knitting machines. Prototype production line.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
Nano-additives for fabrics; Nano-additives for finishes; nanoencapsulation of active ingredients.
R&D into eco-sustainable raw materials and new sustainable production processes.
Smart textiles; Conductor fabrics; Pressure sensors; Electroluminescence and luminous textile.
Address Av.Mestre Montaner, 86 08700 IGUALADA Contact person LĂdia Morcillo Jornada lidia@fitex.es (+34) 938 035 762 Director David Garcia Usle
Surface area (m2) 547
Staff PhD holders
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GCEM Electromagnetic Compatibility Group Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech (UPC) About the Centre GCEM belongs to the UPC's Department of Electronic Engineering and to the UPC Technology Centre (CIT UPC). GCEM is made up of a team of researchers and qualified technical staff who work on applied research projects and engage in technology transfer to the industrial sector.
GCEM works in partnership with businesses on research and technological innovation projects in the field of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). It trains and advises engineers involved in the design and installation of electronic devices. It allows businesses to use its laboratory equipment as an extension to their own facilities so that they can test their products.
Technology portfolio GCEM provides consultancy and development services to businesses in relation to technological research and innovation in the field of EMC. It has all of the facilities, equipment and specialised staff necessary to conduct electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety tests. GCEM gives direct expert advice to industry throughout the development cycle of products, devices, systems and industrial installations. It likewise gives legal advice on certification, self-certification, and on the setting up and management of laboratories.
Most relevant projects VERDE: CENIT project led by SEAT that set out to analyse the new EMC requirements for electric and hybrid vehicles. HIRF-SE: EU project with 44 partners for assessing the use of numerical simulation methods in EMC analysis. PHItEH: development of probes for the simultaneous measurement of high-intensity electric and magnetic fields both in the near-field region and in the time domain. For use in aeronautics.
Customers/sectors All sectors that use electric or electronic components in their products.
Relevant equipment Anechoic chamber for emission and radiated immunity testing; facilities for testing electromagnetic interference and electrical safety.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS Electromagnetic compatibility; Electrical safety
Electromagnetic compatibility; Electrical safety
Address Campus Nord Edifici C4. C/ Jordi Girona 1-3 08034 BARCELONA Contact person Andreu Atienza andreu.atienza@upc.edu (+34) 934 011 021 Director Ferran Silva
Surface area (m2) 100
Staff PhD holders
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GEMAT Materials Engineering Group Sarrià Chemical Institute (IQS). Ramon Llull University (URL) About the Centre GEMAT is a URL research group set up in 1994 and has been a member of the TECNIO network since 2001. It conducts research into technologies and methodologies related to materials and bioengineering. Given its experience in materials, GEMAT has a broad cross section of clients ranging from pharmaceutical companies to companies that make mass market products (adhesives, paint, etc.). It conducts long-term research projects, provides specific technical services (characterisation of materials) and generally assists research departments in industry.
Technology portfolio Product, material and/or process development projects that last for at least six months. Technical assistance to R&D departments in companies. Proof of concept validation. Assessment of patent and intellectual property protection requirements for businesses with which it works. Characterisation of the microscopic, surface and mechanical properties of materials. Fatigue testing. Dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) and rheological analysis (rheometry, MFI, etc.). Fractography and failure analysis. Characterisation of cosmetic formulations and adhesives. Evaluation of the chemical resistance of materials.
Most relevant projects Development of hybrid polymers, Improvement of pigment production processes. Characterisation of the vulcanisation of tyres. Development of biodegradable polymers for crossing the blood brain barrier. Development of conductive inks.
Customers/sectors Polymers and adhesives. Coatings. Biomedicine. Pharmaceutical. Rubber. Pigments. Environment.
Relevant equipment AFM, quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation (QCM-D), plasma polymerisation and CVD, nanotracking analysis (NTA), X-ray diffraction, DMA.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
Development of formulations
Biomaterials and bioengineering; Biomimetic composite materials for the removal of scars; Assessment of bioavailability; Cell growth
Development of polymers; Characterisation of materials; Surface engineering; Biomaterials; Bioengineering
Address Via Augusta, 390 08017 BARCELONA Contact person Núria Vallmitjana Palau nuria.vallmitjana@iqs.edu (+34) 932 672 004 Director Salvador Borrós Gómez
Surface area (m2) 400
Staff PhD holders
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GEM-IQS Molecular Engineering Group Sarrià Chemical Institute (IQS). Ramon Llull University (URL) About the Centre GEM is a URL research group set up in 1998 at the IQS in response to the need for molecular engineering and specialised training in the chemical and related sectors such as medical chemistry, biomedicine, photochemistry and biomedical applications of light. GEM offers its services to any businesses that need new biologically active molecules. It works for the chemical sector in general, but particularly for pharmaceutical and related companies (API and generic drug manufacturers).It also covers the use of molecules in related fields such as the cosmetics, veterinary and food sectors.
Technology portfolio GEM delivers integral research and consultancy services on the design of biologically active molecules, their synthesis and characterisation, the study of physical and chemical properties and technical assistance in the development and implementation stages. GEM's lines of expertise include computational chemistry, molecular and QSAR modelling, organic synthesis, combinatorial chemistry, photochemistry and biomedical applications of light, infrared spectroscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance.
Most relevant projects GEM is currently working on the development of research programmes in the field of AIDS and hepatitis (SAF2010-21617-C02-02), targeted photodynamic therapy (CTQ2010-20870-C03-01), myotonic dystrophy (TV3 Marathon Project) and cancer (partnership with the Hospital Clínic teaching hospital).
Customers/sectors GEM offers its services to any businesses that need new biologically active molecules or that are seeking to find an application for already conjugated molecules. Therefore, GEM works for the chemical sector in general, but particularly for pharmaceutical and related companies (API and generic drug manufacturers).It also covers the use of molecules in related fields such as the cosmetics, veterinary, agri-chemical and food sectors.
Relevant equipment Software. Microwave synthesis systems. Photochemical instrumentation (lasers, UV-Vis). 400 MHz NMR.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
Spectroscopic characterisation of molecules (IR, NMR, 1H, 13C-NMR), polarimetry, elemental analysis (C,H,N,S) and industrial sample testing; Development and characterisation of molecules and photoactive materials
Molecular design; Organic synthesis; Photochemistry and biomedical applications of light
Address Via Augusta, 390 08017 BARCELONA Contact person Núria Vallmitjana Palau nuria.vallmitjana@iqs.edu (+34) 932 672 004 Director Dr. José Ignacio Borrell Bilbao
Surface area (m2) 500
Staff PhD holders
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GEOCAMB Centre for Research in Environmental Geology and Cartography University of Girona (UdG) About the Centre As part of the Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of Girona and based at the UdL's Science and Technology Park, GEOCAMB focuses its expertise on tackling problems in the field of APPLIED GEOLOGY. GEOCAMB places special emphasis on aspects related to thematic mapping, hydrogeology, geophysical surveying, geotechnics, natural hazards, environmental impact assessment, environmental restoration, geothermal resources and natural heritage conservation, amongst many others.
Technology portfolio The Centre is open to listening to the needs and problems put forward by the industrial sectors, businesses and the public authorities, to which it gives quick, specific and satisfactory answers in terms of innovation and the knowledge transfer of topics related to applied geology. Hydrogeological nitrate contamination studies across Catalonia. Use of electrical tomography for the characterisation of water resources and the contamination of aquifers. Cartography of geological, geoanthropic and seismic microzonation maps.
Most relevant projects Organisation of workshops on applied geology every two years (GEOLO-MUN) attended by over 100 experts in each of the editions held: geology for city planning management and low enthalpy geothermal resources.
Customers/sectors Construction, public authorities, renewable energies, water.
Relevant equipment Geotechnics laboratory; geophysical seismic surveying, electromagnetic and electrical tomography equipment.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
Cartography; Geophysics; Hydrogeology; Natural hazards; Geothermal resources
Geotechnical and soil mechanics studies for public works and civil engineering projects
Address Facultat de Ciències 17071 GIRONA Contact person David Brusi david.brusi@udg.edu (+34) 972 418 169 Director Dr. David Brusi
Surface area (m2) 200
Staff PhD holders
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GREA GREA Innovaci贸 Concurrent University of Lleida (UdL) About the Centre GREA was set up in 1999 by a group of lecturers who taught in Mechanical Engineering, it has been a multidisciplinary group from the beggining. The Group puts forward concurrent engineering solutions to industry resulting from its research into the fields of energy engineering, mechanical design optimisation, and automation and control. It likewise engages in technology transfer and training.
Technology portfolio Work on R&D&I projects for businesses within the framework of its lines of research. Customised training courses. Energy audits and the hire of its facilities to conduct them. Services rendered by its mechanical engineering workshop, electronic engineering workshop and calorimetry laboratory.
Most relevant projects Two main projects, which have both produced successful outcomes: the only high temperature energy storage pilot plant in Europe and the experimental facility in Puigverd de Lleida, where a number of research lines are being developed that are proving to be highly popular amongst businesses.
Customers/sectors Energy generation, storage and use; agricultural and industrial machinery and durable goods; construction; ICT.
Relevant equipment Mechanical and electronic engineering workshops, calorimetry laboratory, high temperature pilot plant and 32 experimental cubicles.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS Design and optimisation of machinery.
Power generation and storage; Applications for solar energy and other renewable energy sources.
Automation, robotics and control.
Address C/ Pere de Cabrera s/n 25001 LLEIDA Contact person Cristina Dom铆nguez grea@diei.udl.cat (+34) 973 003 576 Director Luisa F. Cabeza
Surface area (m2) 11.041
Staff PhD holders
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GRIB Research Programme on Biomedical Informatics Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) / IMIM About the Centre GRIB is a joint associate of the UPF and the IMIM. It is made up of a team of over 70 scientists who are divided into six multidisciplinary research groups.
ICTs and computational methods have now become essential in managing data obtained from biomedical research. GRIB's mission is to develop computational models to improve the understanding and prediction of biological phenomena, with special emphasis placed on those related to human diseases, their prevention and treatment.
Technology portfolio GRIB works alongside many pharmaceutical companies in the framework of FP7 projects and the Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI JU). These companies include Novartis, GlaxoSmithKline, AstraZeneca, Pfizer and Bayer. Its technology portfolio includes the development of systems for detecting adverse reactions to drugs, and for better predicting the safety and side effects of new drugs; the creation of an open-source infrastructure for integrating chemical and biological data to help lead to the discovery of new drugs.
Most relevant projects FP7 projects: INBIOMEDvision (project coordination); RNPnet (Marie Curie ITN); ARITMO; VPH (NoE); EU-ADR. Current IMI projects: eTOX (in a consortium of 13 pharmaceutical companies, six SMEs and seven academic partners coordinated by GRIB); OpenPHACTS and EMIF. Joint coordinators with Farmaindustria of the Spanish Technological Platform for Innovative Medicines (PTEMI). The director of GRIB, F. Sanz, is a member of the Scientific Committee of the IMI. GRIB is responsible for promoting the biomedical informatics platform, BiB, in Catalonia.
Customers/sectors Pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, and the health sector in general.
Relevant equipment All of the facilities available on the Barcelona Biomedical Research Park (PRBB).
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
Structure-based drug design; Genome-based prediction of cancer
Prediction of the toxicity of drugs; Software development for processing biomedical data
Address C/ Dr Aiguader, 88 - PRBB 08003 BARCELONA Contact person María Jesús Donlo mdonlo@imim.es (+34) 933 160 538 Director Ferran Sanz
Surface area (m2) 500
Staff PhD holders
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GRIHO Human-Computer Interaction and Data Integration Research Group University of Lleida (UdL) About the Centre GRIHO researches human-computer interaction and data integration at the UdL. It has a dynamic organisational structure, an inter-university team of scientists who deliver excellence and the latest equipment. GRIHO uses its research outcomes to improve everyone's experience of using technology. GRIHO considers that the most important part of technology are the people who use it, regardless of their abilities, knowledge or skills.
Technology portfolio GRIHO gives support to interactive system (IS) developers in their catchment areas, preferably in Catalonia, by 1) using new methodologies, technologies and developments; 2) testing products and issuing quality certifications; and 3) adapting ISs to different platforms depending on their use and the user profile. GRIHO specialises in interfaces for industrial systems, mobile devices (PDAs, tablets, smartphones), software in general and web environments (intranets, applications and websites). It also adapts the most recent paradigms to appear, such as touch user interfaces, interactive TV and ubiquitous computing.
Most relevant projects System for the molecular diagnostics of food. Open source video as a teaching material in higher education. MediaMixer: community and networking for the remixing of online media.
Customers/sectors Public bodies (city councils, universities). Service companies. Communications companies.
Relevant equipment Eye-tracking devices. Usability laboratory. High performance computers.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS Interaction in industrial environments.
Application of user experience techniques and knowledge management.
Usability, accessibility; Data integration; Knowledge engineering; Semantic web content.
Address C/ Jaume II, 69 Campus Cappont 25001 LLEIDA Contact person Toni Granollers antoni.granollers@udl.cat (+34) 973 702 759 Director Toni Granollers
Surface area (m2) 144
Staff PhD holders
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GTI Interactive Technologies Group Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) About the Centre The vision of GTI is to make a significant contribution to boosting the human side of technology. Over the past 12 years, it has built up its experience as a research group at the UPF's Department of Information and Communication Technologies to work on publicly and privately funded international projects on various continents. The mission of the Group focuses on research, development, innovation, experimental outcomes and the training of experts, all with a practical approach for use in interactive systems, e-learning, customised graphics and games.
Technology portfolio Technology transfer projects. Works with businesses that wish to add new lines of innovation to their portfolio.
Use-case analysis. Development of technologies with a strong graphic component that contribute to innovation. Big data crawling, mining, warehousing and visualisation.
Most relevant projects A description of GTI's most relevant projects and those currently in progress is given on its website.
Customers/sectors Communications, entertainment, advertising, telemedicine and e-learning.
Relevant equipment 1 laboratory, 4 offices.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
Technology-enhanced learning; Human-computer interaction; Advanced 3D graphics
Address c\ TĂ nger 122 08018
Surface area (m2) 130 BARCELONA
Contact person Miguel Angel Carralero miguel.carralero@upf.edu (+34) 610 386 005 Director Josep Blat
Staff PhD holders
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GTQ Chemical Transducers Group Barcelona Microelectronics Institute (IMB-CNM) Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) About the Centre GTQ is an internationally recognised R&D&I group in the field of microelectronic-based sensor devices and for delivering technology that ranks it as a leader in the industrial sector at every stage of its value chain: devices, sensors and systems. GTQ develops new (bio)chemical transducers made using different materials and interaction methods, as well as new technologies based on microelectronics, nanotechnology and processes that enable it to adapt sensors to new market demands.
Technology portfolio Projects for the research and development of micro-sensors and electro- and/or optical (bio)sensors for measuring liquid media.
R&D&I projects, viability studies, and the manufacture of devices and sensors.
Most relevant projects ITACA: research into technologies for a sustainable future in the treatment, reuse and monitoring of wastewater (ADASA). Coordination of the FP7 project LIPHOS: Living Photonics: monitoring light propagation through cells.
Customers/sectors Chemical and pharmaceutical, bio-diagnostics, agri-food, process control, environment.
Relevant equipment Micro- and nano-fabrication clean room (Class 100-10.000/1,500 m2), optics laboratory and chemical transducers laboratory.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
Electro- and opto-chemical transducers
Advanced materials and processes for developing chemical sensors Chemical sensor systems and matrices
Address Campus UAB 08193
Surface area (m2) 2,000 CERDANYOLA DEL VALLÈS
Contact person Ferran Vera Gras ferran.vera@imb-cnm.csic.es (+34) 935 947 700 Director Cecília Jiménez Jorquera
Staff PhD holders
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GTS Separation Techniques in Chemistry Research Group Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) About the Centre GTS is a leading basic and applied research centre that works on dental regeneration and the prediction of urinary lithiasis in the field of biomedicine, the separation and/or speciation of potential contaminants in the field of the environment and the development of new hybrid devices in the field of analytical instrumentation. GTS works in its fields of expertise to conduct research based on a mutual learning experience between the businesses for which it works and the synergies created by TECNIO. It likewise provides R&D&I consultancy and project (usually turnkey) management and funding services. Its team of experts gives its projects a competitive edge and reduces the risk of R&D&I investments.
Technology portfolio Treatment, characterisation and monitoring of wastewater and polluted soils (chemical and environmental technologies). Development and characterisation of biomaterials, drugs and food products (biotechnology and the health sciences). Manufacture of products for the remineralisation of teeth and for speeding up the setting time of dental cements. Various patents. Calculation
of lithogenic risk in humans/animals for the development of efficient preventive treatments.
Most relevant projects Formulations of biomaterials. Development of nanotechnology for use in wastewater treatment. Preparation and management of joint R&D projects with companies (collaboration agreements). Customised in-company training for businesses with the potential to benefit from the use of the facilities and equipment at GTS (FP-XRF, ICPMS)
Customers/sectors Chemical, environmental, dental, hospital, food, power generation and transport, analytical instrumentation.
Relevant equipment ICP-MS. ICP-OES. FP-XRF. Clean room. HPCE. AAS. HPLC. GC-MS.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
Analytical chemistry and chemical analysis; Pre-treatment and introduction of samples in atomic spectroscopy and chromatography; Characterisation and development of analytical instrumentation for ICP-MS, ICP-OES, FP-XRF, HPLC, CG-MS, CZE
Treatment, characterisation and monitoring of wastewater and polluted sediments and soils; Assessment of the speciation, presence and persistence of contaminants using analytical and synchrotron techniques; Design and characterisation of bio- and nano-materials; Presence and persistence of contaminants; Hydrogen generation Development and characterisation of dental biomaterials; De-/re-mineralisation studies on dental whitening, abrasion, fluoride availability and uptake in dental enamel; Controlled drug release; Separation and purification of chiral compounds; Prediction of urinary lithiasis and renal calculi
Address Edifici Cn. Dpt. Química. Facultat Ciències. Campus UAB 08193 CERDANYOLA DEL VALLÈS Contact person Gustavo Pérez gustavo.perez@uab.es (+34) 935 814 938 Director Manuel Valiente Malmagro
Surface area (m2) 210
Staff PhD holders
25 10
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ICIQ Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia
About the Centre ICIQ has been conducting basic and applied chemical research projects since 2004 in the areas of catalysis, nanoscience and renewable energy. ICIQ conducts research in-house, as well as working on research projects with academic and industrial partners. ICIQ believes that its partnerships with industry are essential for its research to have a real impact on society. The Institute works for the pharmaceutical, fine chemicals, basic chemicals, petrochemical and energy sectors.
Technology portfolio Research projects in the fields of catalysis, nanoscience and renewable energy. R&D projects and studies in the field of pharmaceutical solid state development through its unit Crysforma. Crysforma is devoted to the discovery, analysis and scale-up of polymorphs, salts and co-crystals for use as APIs, whilst ICIQ works on research projects outsourced to its groups within their areas of expertise.
Most relevant projects ICIQ takes part and has taken part in joint FP6, FP7 and CENIT projects, although most of its research work for industry is done under contract. Its joint Industry-ICIQ units with the companies Esteve (7 researchers) and Henkel (9 researchers) are worth highlighting.
Customers/sectors Pharmaceutical, fine chemicals, basic chemicals, petrochemical and energy sectors.
Relevant equipment ICIQ has all the equipment necessary for the research in its fields of expertise.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
Homogeneous catalysis; Heterogeneous and enantioselective catalysis
Catalysts for the generation of clean energy and the development of organic solar cells
Nanoscience; Design of molecular receptors, self-replicating and self-assembling molecules and molecular aggregates with specific properties (sensors, molecular motors, etc)
Address Avinguda Països Catalans, 16 43007 TARRAGONA Contact person Irene Puntí ipunti@iciq.es (+34) 977 920 238 Director Miquel Àngel Pericàs
Surface area (m2) 13,000
Staff PhD holders
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INNOTEX CENTER Textile Innovation Centre Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech (UPC) About the Centre INNOTEX is made up of three UPC research centres: the Technological Innovation Centre (CTF), the Institute of Textile Research and Industrial Cooperation of Terrassa (INTEXTER) and the Toxicology Research and Innovation Centre (CRIT), all of which are leading centres with longstanding experience in their sectors. The main goal of INNOTEX is to promote research, innovation and technology transfer in the textile, environmental engineering and environmental toxicology sectors.
The Centre's work concentrates on the fields of polymers, textile chemistry and technology, production processes, environmental engineering and environmental toxicology. Its technology is intended for the industrial and service sectors that use and manufacture textile structures, as well as for testing the safety of products, materials, water, air, soil and waste.
Technology portfolio Innovation, applied research and industrial development projects in collaboration with businesses. Technology transfer and business reorientation. Testing of fibres, yarns, fabrics and other textile structures. Colour fastness. Testing of water and studies on water treatment and the reuse of industrial wastewater. Ecotoxicological studies (REACH, EMEA, CLP). Toxicity assays of aquatic and terrestrial organisms.
Most relevant projects Customised in-company specialised training and/or courses at the Centre. Workshops and practical laboratory courses. Aquatic and terrestrial ecotoxicology. Biomarkers. REACH, EMEA, CLP.
Customers/sectors Users of textiles: the manufacturing, chemical, health, construction and transport industries. Environment. Environmental control.
Relevant equipment Workshops (prototyping and system testing). Water treatment pilot plant. Spectrophotometry. Chromatography. Microbiology.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS Design and development of prototypes; ICT and artificial intelligence; Dye optimisation.
Medical textiles; Nanotechnology; Microencapsulation; Toxicity; Treatment and reuse of wastewater. Fibres; Linear and laminar structures; Biodegradable materials; Composites.
Address Campus UPC de Terrassa. C/ Colom, 15 08222 TERRASSA Contact person innotex.center@upc.edu (+34) 937 398 001
Director Feliu Marsal
Surface area (m2) 4,450
Staff PhD holders
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ITL Technology Institute of Lleida Foundation
About the Centre ITL is a private not-for-profit foundation devoted to the provision of advanced technology services, training, consultancy and technology transfer to the construction sector. Its field of specialisation is the behaviour of materials and their surroundings.
It works alongside professionals in the field on the design, feasibility and improvement of products, production processes, the properties of materials, energy assessments, sustainable construction, control techniques and quality assurance, construction systems, and the durability and functional assessment of building materials and systems over time.
Technology portfolio Consultancy services: technical data sheets that contain useful and practical information about building materials and techniques, technical advice by a team of experts in response to queries sent into the Institute, and a forum for professionals to discuss technical issues and share their experiences. Departments and general services: Diagnostics Department, consultancy on structures and installations, Design and Drafting Department, training, library and Technical Advice Department.
Most relevant projects Online master's degree in Building Biology run jointly by ITL, the University of Lleida and Germany's prestigious Institute of Building Biology. It has been designed for experts in the field who wish to gain an overview of the relationship between construction and health so that they fully understand the principles behind building biology and the effect it can have on people's health.
Customers/sectors Construction sector: design and execution, development, management, and the manufacturers and distributors of materials.
Relevant equipment Equipment for measuring alternating electric and magnetic fields, electromagnetic fields, electric and magnetic fields and radioactivity.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
Energy assessments; Integral environmental management systems. Building biology and health. Study, analysis and assessment of building materials.
Address (Pcital), Edifici H2 Baix B 25003 LLEIDA Contact person Vera Paris Rubinat vera.paris@itl.cat (+34) 973 725 797 Director Pere Garrofé Cirés - Patró De La Itl
Surface area (m2) 190
Staff PhD holders
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LA SALLE R&D La Salle Research&Development Ramon Llull University (URL) About the Centre La Salle R&D is a leading technology centre in the field of smart cities and the health sector. It promotes technology transfer to businesses and enjoys national and international prestige for the excellence of its R&D. The mission of La Salle R&D is to encourage the use of ICTs in the day-to-day running of businesses that give them added value and a competitive edge thanks to its applied research and the development of new innovative and unique solutions.
Technology portfolio La Salle R&D works on projects outsourced by private companies and has been awarded funding from national and international requests for tender, including the following programmes: PSE, CENIT, NEOTEC, NUCLI, VALTEC, AVANZA I+D, CICYT, PID, FP6, FP7, AACC and PROFIT. La Salle R&D offers its clients a wide range of R&D services including technology consultancy and the development of turnkey projects. Its resources enable it to provide a comprehensive service, from the inception of an idea to its proof of concept, through to the development of the product in question, all of which is performed under the umbrella of quality management in line with standard ISO9001.
Most relevant projects Training courses. Design, preparation and teaching of customised programmes and technology consultancy for businesses.
Customers/ sectors ICT. Health. Energy.
Relevant equipment Electronics, communications, usability labs, and a media lab for recording movement. Semi-anechoic EMC.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
Electronics: control hardware, real-time processing; Networks: smart grids, Internet of the future Human-machine interaction: virtual and augmented reality, vision, user process and experience
Electronics; Communications; Human-machine interfaces; Acoustics; Networks and security; Software
Address Quatre Camins 30 08022 BARCELONA Contact person Dr. Ricard AquiluĂŠ raquilue@salleurl.edu (+34) 932 902 388 Director Dr. Sonia Luengo
Surface area (m2) 660
Staff PhD holders
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LABSON Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems Laboratory Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech (UPC) About the Centre LABSON is a research group at the UPC based on its Terrassa campus with over 12 years of experience in the design and development of fluid mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, as well as in their use in machine automation and industrial processes. LABSON belongs to the UPC Technology Centre (CIT UPC). LABSON is able to develop applied research projects thanks to its broad experience in working with industry. It has taken part in/coordinated seven international projects (five EU and two Iberoeka projects). It is currently the coordinator of the FLEXICAST (7FP) project. It delivers services to the non-road mobile machinery, aeronautics, renewable energy and industrial processing sectors.
Technology portfolio LABSON delivers technological solutions in the fields of machine automation and industrial processing. In recent years it has developed technologies such as the design of hydraulic components (e.g., high performance hydraulic cylinders, pneumatic suspension systems for heavy vehicles, tracking systems for large solar facilities). LABSON has carried out a wide range of services to cover the demands of national and international businesses. It conducts theoretical and numerical simulation studies for applied research, with the added advantage of its successful track record in the field of fluids engineering.
Most relevant projects FLEXICAST: robust and flexible cast iron manufacturing. PROHIPP: new design and manufacturing processes for high pressure fluid power products. Study on a hydraulic tracking system for high concentration photovoltaics. Development of a hydraulic servo actuator with servoing control. Development of high speed industrial doors. Design, construction and assay of a test bench for pneumatic suspension systems. Design of a sugarcane harvester.
Customers/sectors Durable goods. Energy and the environment. Non-road mobile machinery. Transport and lifting machinery (platforms and ramps).
Relevant equipment Hydraulic power packs ranging from 18.5 kW (200 to 6000 rpm) to 120 kW (300 to 3000 rpm) adapted to client needs.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS Conception, design, calculation, simulation, prototyping and testing of components and systems.
Wind and solar power recovery systems (e.g., tracking systems).
Optimisation of cast iron melting and pouring processes.
Address C. Colom, 11 08222
Surface area (m2) 800 TERRASSA
Contact person Munir Khamashta Shahin munir.khamashta@upc.edu (+34) 937 398 143 Director Esteve Codina Macià
Staff PhD holders
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LAM Multimedia Applications Laboratory Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech (UPC) About the Centre LAM was founded in 1987 with the aim of finding innovative applications for information and communication technologies in different professional fields.
The Laboratory focuses on adapting emerging technologies to environments with special characteristics, and its research is aimed at designing technological solutions for professional groups engaged in knowledge-intensive activities
Technology portfolio 1) e-Therapy or e-Better: ICT application for dealing with mental health treatments in primary care and specialised centres. 2) Activity monitoring and evaluation systems that display information about a group's work. 3) Adaptive hypermedia and recommendation systems. 4) Transactional systems for the integration of business functions in information-intensive activities. 5) e-learning: The i-cell platform has been successfully used in various educational projects and lifelong-learning and doctoral programmes. 6) Development of a next-generation content management system (CMS) that integrates workflows: document and data management systems. 7) Multiscreen display systems. 8) Augmented reality.
Most relevant projects 1) Televisió 2.0: system for providing testimonials, references and information in the sphere of governance and civic information. 2) The Alliance 2006–2010 information system: CMS information system for incorporating workflows. 3) e-Better: ICT application used in the treatment process. The project was launched in partnership with Barcelona's Hospital de Sant Pau with a view to modelling the composition and organisation of systems for treating chronic diseases. 4) I-cell: R&D management platform.
Customers/sectors Health. Education. Marketing. ICT.
Relevant equipment IT systems and the technology used by the Centre for its work.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
Process simulation and incremental design; Tools and methods for collaborative and group work; ICT tools and methods for medical rehabilitation and treatments; ICT systems for trade fairs and conferences; ICT applications for the teaching community
Address Avda. Diagonal, 647 Planta 5 08028 BARCELONA Contact person Joaquín Fernández Sánchez jfernandez@ege.upc.edu (+34) 662 261 950 Director Joaquín Fernández Sánchez
Surface area (m2) 300
Staff PhD holders
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LEAM Acoustic and Mechanical Engineering Laboratory Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech (UPC) About the Centre LEAM is a technological innovation centre belonging to the UPC and the UPC Technology Centre (CIT UPC). LEAM's work concentrates on the development of noise and vibration control techniques for industry and transport. Its work is equally spread between basic research, which results in the acquisition of new knowledge, and the transfer of such outcomes to the socio-economic environment in the shape of R&D partnerships with businesses and government agencies.
Technology portfolio Analysis of the source of noise and its treatment to reduce the impact of vibration and noise on products and services. Creation of specific noise/vibration models that make it possible to study potential noise and vibration problems in the design stage. Detection of failures in structures and machinery due to noise emissions. Characterisation of noise and vibration in facilities, materials and infrastructures. Creation of noise and vibration models for facilities and infrastructures. Detection of failures in structures and machinery due to noise emissions.
Most relevant projects Development of a model for calculating the impact of vibrations from railway infrastructures. Application of the active noise control technique to the cooling systems of wind turbines. Application of the active noise control technique to enable ventilation, but not sound, to pass through windows. Development of a system to automatically differentiate between aircraft and urban noise. Development of systems to identify the location and nature of sources of noise.
Customers/sectors Durable goods and transport.
Relevant equipment Multi-channel noise, vibration and acoustic emissions recording systems; semi-anechoic chamber; Experimental railway line.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS Noise and vibration control; Detection of failures in structures due to acoustic emissions.
Noise and vibration control.
Address c/ Colom, 11 08222
Surface area (m2) 300 TERRASSA
Contact person Andreu Balastegui andreu.balastegui@upc.edu (+34) 937 398 717 Director Jordi Romeu
Staff PhD holders
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LEITAT LEITAT Technology Center
About the Centre LEITAT is an officially recognised technology centre by the Government of Catalonia and Spain's Ministry of Economy and Finance. Its mission is to work alongside businesses and other organisations to bring about economic, social and sustainable development through its R&D projects, innovative technological processes and creativity LEITAT aims to become a leading technology partner for businesses and organisations by adopting a corporate culture that allows for sustainable growth, the efficient use of resources and the effective implementation of its projects.
Technology portfolio R&D&I projects for businesses; projects for Spain's National R&D&I Plan (technology transfer, internationalisation, human resources, R&D&I); joint R&D&I projects in the framework of ACC1Ó clusters; European and international R&D&I projects (FP7, CIP, JTI, COST ACTION, ENPI, LIFE, INTERREG); INNPRONTA projects, etc. Physical and chemical characterisation of materials; accelerated aging, certifications (personal protective equipment, geotextiles, fire resistance), chemical and microbiological laboratory, chemical formulations on demand, design and manufacture of tools and processes. Customised monoclonal antibodies.
Most relevant projects Relevant project include Itaca, Bioconsept, Neogenius, Cerampol, Sanowork&Nanomicex, 3Dlightrans_defecto0, Greening books, C-liege, GP Wind, Vectors, 3r fish and Boatcycle.
Customers/sectors Transport, renewable energy, textile, electronics, packaging, health, cosmetics and detergents, environment, construction and sport.
Relevant equipment Plasma, extruder, RP, HPLC-PDA, GC-MS, ICP-MS, IR-ATR, ZS, BET, electrospinning, electrocoagulation, electro-oxidation, solar simulator.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS Digital printing for electronics; Electronics design; Industrial processes, manufacturing tools and machinery; Simulation tools and real case studies; Physical and chemical surface treatments and the study of painting processes; Additive manufacturing, Rapid prototyping
Oncology (diagnosis, prognosis and treatment) and monoclonal antibodies (new biological entities – NBEs); Biosensors; Industrial biotechnology; Design and characterisation of enzymes and biological systems; Studies on the toxicological impact of nanomaterials Nanotechnologies and nanofibres; Composites, polymers and ceramics; New semiconductors for electronic applications and renewable energies; Textile materials and finishes; Paints and chemical surface treatments; Characterisation of materials
Address c/ de la Innovació, 2 08225 TERRASSA Contact person Sergi Artigas sartigas@leitat.org (+34) 937 882 300 Director Joan Parra Farré
Surface area (m2) 8,000
Staff PhD holders
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LEPAMAP Paper Engineering and Polymeric Materials Laboratory University of Girona (UdG) About the Centre LEPAMAP, a research group at the University of Girona, sets out to be a leading centre in research and technology transfer for the paper industry and the natural fibre reinforced plastics processing industry, both in Spain and internationally. LEPAMAP aims to provide the industrial sectors in which it works with the highest level of expertise and technology available so that they are able to face new challenges and gain a competitive edge.
Technology portfolio The LEPAMAP group improves products and optimises production processes for businesses, as well as providing them with state-of-the-art technology. The LEPAMAP group provides Spain's paper industry and its suppliers with exclusive services, as well as certifying their products for use as food packaging, whether in compliance with the German standard (BfR XXXVI) or the FDA's regulations in the USA.
Most relevant projects Study of industrial options for the use of cellulose nanofibres both for the paper industry and the composite plastic materials industry.
Customers/sectors Paper industry, plastics processing industry, manufacture and characterisation of reinforced plastics.
Relevant equipment Homogeniser for the manufacture of cellulose nanofibres.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS Development of cellulose fibre-reinforced composite plastic materials; Optimisation of power consumption in the paper industry Development of microfibres and nanofibres; Impact on composite materials and the manufacture of paper products; Optimisation of paper production processes
Characterisation of plastic materials and plant fibre reinforced composite materials; Development of biopolymers for applications in medicine and food packaging
Address Escola Politècnica Superior - Edifici P 1- Campus Montivili s/n 17071 GIRONA Contact person M. Àngels Pèlach angels.pelach@udg.edu (+34) 972 41 84 55 Director Pere Mutjé
Surface area (m2) 154
Staff PhD holders
14 10
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LEQUIA Laboratory of Chemical and Environmental Engineering University of Girona (UdG) About the Centre LEQUIA is a research group at the University of Girona with over 20 years of experience in developing eco-innovative solutions for wastewater treatment. It is currently affiliated to the UdG's Institute of the Environment and is recognised as a consolidated research group by the Government of Catalonia. The Centre works on publicly funded R&D&I projects, and through technology transfer agreements with businesses and public bodies. LEQUIA basically works in the wastewater treatment and waste recovery sector, and the chemical/pharmaceutical industry.
Technology portfolio LEQUIA has been involved in projects of great national and international outreach, either as a coordinator, partner or subcontractor. It has experience in EC framework programmes such as LIFE, CENIT, INNPRONTA, INNPACTO and INGENIO-CONSOLIDER. Design, operation and control of advanced biological processes for the treatment of wastewater; wastewater energy recovery; decisionmaking software for environmental projects; and advanced oxidation/adsorption processes for the treatment of liquid and gaseous effluents.
Most relevant projects 1) N-OPTIMOX project: partnership with the company CESPA to test out the first industrial plant to use PANAMMOX technology for treating leachates. 2) TECOAGUA project on bioelectrochemical systems used for the treatment of wastewater: subcontracted by the company Abegona Water. 3) SANITAS project (Marie Curie ITN) in the field of urban wastewater treatment (www.sanitas-itn.eu): coordinator.
Customers/sectors Wastewater treatment; waste recovery; environmental engineering and consultancy.
Relevant equipment Chemical analysis laboratory; laboratory and semi-industrial scale pilot plants; environmental modelling software.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
Study of oxidation/adsorption processes for the treatment of liquid and gaseous effluents
Design, operation and control of advanced biological processes for the treatment of wastewater for the biological treatment of urban and industrial wastewater
Development and application of decision-making software for environmental projects
Address Parc CientĂfic UdG. Edifici J. Casademont. C/Pic Peguera, 15 17003 La Creueta (GIRONA) Contact person Teresa Bosch Vilardell promotor@lequia.udg.cat (+34) 972 419 859 Director Manel Poch Espallargas
Surface area (m2) 540
Staff PhD holders
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LIPPSO Innovation Laboratory in Organic Chemistry Processes and Products University of Girona (UdG) About the Centre LIPPSO is a research group at the University of Girona that is seeking to become a recognised leading centre in the design and synthesis of new bioactive compounds for specific applications in response to well defined problems. LIPPSO works on basic research projects, technology transfer and under R&D contracts for businesses. It also gives support in the creation of spin-offs, as exemplified by the recently created company AMPbiotech.
Technology portfolio Design, hit finding and lead optimisation of bioactive peptides, peptidomimetics, and other related synthetic and natural products. Combinatorial chemistry. Chemical library. Drug discovery. Synthesis of peptides, peptidomimetics and related compounds. Use and upcycling of natural products. Sustainable chemistry.
Most relevant projects Creation of the spin-off company AMPbiotech, which is devoted to the upcycling of antimicrobial peptides and technology transfer. Development of a new analgesic in the pre-clinical research phase.
Customers/sectors Phytosanitary, veterinary and pharmaceutical. Biotech devoted to R&D.
Relevant equipment High-performance liquid chromatography apparatus. Equipment at the UdG's research facilities (ESI-MS, MALDI, RMN).
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
Synthesis of peptides, pseudopeptides and heterocyclic hybrids Use of proteins and other natural products
Antimicrobials; Anticancer drugs; Analgesics; Neuroprotective agents
Address Parc Científic i Tecnològic de la UdG, c/ Pic de Peguera 15 17003 GIRONA Contact person Eduard Bardají lippso@udg.edu (+34) 630 986 213 Director Eduard Bardají (UdG)
Surface area (m2) 190
Staff PhD holders
10 6
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MAQCENTRE Technology Centre for Agricultural Machinery and Industrial Equipment
About the Centre MAQCENTRE is a technology centre devoted to the agricultural machinery and industrial equipment sectors, R&D&I, technology transfer, technological services and specialised training. It is based at the Lleida Agrifood Science and Technology Park. It has set itself a number of goals, amongst which it is worth highlighting its wish to use innovation as the basis for the growth of the sector as a whole, improve the manufacturing processes in the sector, deliver quality at all times, introduce environmental and safety criteria to its output, and improve and coordinate training courses in its field of specialisation.
Technology portfolio Testing of rotating machines, structural elements, hydraulic installations and components. Testing of materials, electronic and communications equipment under controlled environmental conditions. Metrology of parts and assemblies in 3D. Testing of agricultural machinery used for spraying pesticides. Measurement and analysis of vibration and noise. Thermographic analysis of components and equipment. Measurement of various physical parameters. Measurement of the driving force of agricultural machinery. Control prototyping. Calculation of axle load. Applications for industrial robotics.
Most relevant projects Feasibility study of the use of high tensile strength steel in the manufacture of agricultural machinery. Promotion of strategic changes and innovation. Promotion of a contact network for the sector to bring about international business opportunities and integrate existing platforms in the agri-food sector (AGRAL-PULL). Line of grants for joint high-impact innovation projects. Simulation studies of mechanisms and structural tests of finite components. CAD design and optimisation.
Customers/sectors Agricultural machinery and industrial equipment sectors.
Relevant equipment Test bench (6 x 4 m), dynamometer for three-point linkages, stress-compression machine, hydraulic facilities, environmental chamber, salt spray corrosion chamber, dust-tightness test chamber, 3D FARO measuring arm, laser scanner for distance measurements, CAE, PLM and prototyping software.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS Development and optimisation of agricultural and industrial machinery (testing, design, training, etc. )
Efficient use of phytosanitary products
Optimisation of materials in agricultural and industrial machinery
Address Parc de Gardeny Edifici H3, Planta Baixa 25003 LLEIDA Contact person Laura Martínez Crespo lmartinez@maqcentre.com (+34) 973 279 451 Director Miquel Angel Carnicé
Surface area (m2) 1.340
Staff PhD holders
8 0
www.maqcentre.com març 2013
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MCIA Centre for Motion Control and Industrial Applications Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech (UPC) About the Centre MCIA is recognised as a leading centre in energy efficiency and electromobility by both industry and the business world. It likewise enjoys prestige in the university research community and is aiming to spread its reputation right across Europe. It is a member of the UPC Technology Centre (CTI UPC). MCIA aims to provide the industrial sector with innovative solutions by creating new products and optimising existing ones through its research and technology transfer in the field of electrical and electronic engineering.
Technology portfolio Technology transfer projects for businesses. Joint national, European and international research projects.
Simulation of mechatronic systems. Finite element modelling and analysis. Design and control of motor systems. Hardware development. Instrumentation and measurement of mechatronic systems and industrial processes. Monitoring and diagnostic systems for industrial processes. Measurement and analysis of power consumption in industrial processes. Consultancy and technical reports for businesses.
Most relevant projects The names of some of the projects and the companies that took part in them are listed below. ENERGEST: SEAT, Enertika, Promaut. CENIT VERDE: CIRCUTOR, SIEMENS, INFRANOR, LEAR, Green Power, CEGASA. CENIT INTEGRA: AERTEC. UHVDC: SBI-Connectors España S.A. INNMOTICA: Grupo Lineas TC, SEMAI. INTERCAC: Gave. AMPLI: Optimus. OPTIENER: Grup Soler. EUROENERGEST: SEAT, Enertika. MOSYCOUSIS: Sitex, Ardoran, Wire Lite, Optel.
Customers/sectors Electrical and electronic equipment. Automotive. Transport, storage and communications.
Relevant equipment Electronic applications laboratory. Mechatronics laboratory. Energy laboratory. Simulation laboratory.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS Supervision, control and diagnostics of mechatronic systems.
Energy management; Electromobility.
Instrumentation and communications.
Address Edifici Gaia. Upc Campus Terrassa. Rambla Sant Nebridi s/n. 08222 TERRASSA Contact person Òscar Poncelas oscar.poncelas@mcia.upc.edu (+34) 937 398 990 Director Luis Romeral
Surface area (m2) 280
Staff PhD holders
30 7
www.mcia.upc.edu març 2013
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METEOR Innovation Centre in Membrane Technology and Process Engineering Rovira i Virgili University (URV) About the Centre METEOR belongs to the URV's Department of Chemical Engineering. Its main purpose is the development of products based on its research for society and industry. Around 18 people work at the Centre, four of whom are PhD holders. METEOR aims to transfer its technology to businesses of any kind. However, it is also seeking to establish relations with SMEs, so that it can serve as their laboratories and R&D departments in order to develop their products.
Technology portfolio METEOR Innovation: Design of customised membranes. Preparation and controlled development of different types of flat polymer membranes and microcapsules. METEOR Classic: separation processes using membranes. Selection and use of commercial membranes (if applicable) to carry out/give advice on/propose separation processes using membranes, or to solve problems of clogging. METEOR Plus: Characterisation of membranes. Morphological, physical and chemical characterisation of membranes obtained using various microscopic and computer techniques, transport of solutes and mechanical methods, amongst others. SOFTEOR: Software development and the creation of other applications for the automation and control of membrane processes. METEOR Social: Scientific dissemination. Creation of software and other materials (adapted to the level of knowledge of the recipients) for the scientific dissemination of membranes and polymers.
METEOR also undertakes the characterisation of microcapsules for businesses using electron microscopy (SEM, ESEM, confocal and TEM).
Most relevant projects Microencapsulation projects with Procter & Gamble. They started working together on the FP6 project Impulse, which won an award in 2012 for the best European project with industrial applications. The Centre continues to work with P&G on new projects.
Customers/sectors The water treatment, chemical (durable goods, energy) naval, medical and agri-food sectors.
Relevant equipment B端chi spray dryer, UV curing instrument, ESEM and DSC.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
Membrane and microcapsule technology and microtechnology
Fuel cells and artificial photosynthesis
Polymer engineering
Address C/Escorxador s/n 43007 TARRAGONA Contact person Claude Garcia claude.garcia@ctqc.org (+34) 977 297 017 Director Ricard Garcia Valls
Surface area (m2) 60
Staff PhD holders
18 4
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MIC PRODUCTIVITY Manresa Productivity Innovation Centre (CIP)
About the Centre MIC Productivity is a leading technology centre that describes and prescribes good practices for the efficient overall management of processes, people and information.
MIC Productivity's work ranges from diagnosing the current state of technological and cultural processes in organisations to drawing up improvement and change management plans.
Technology portfolio Involvement in joint innovation projects (e.g. Avanza). It also writes and publishes papers, guides and posters for conferences.
Diagnostics of iProductivity. Advice on iProductivity. ROI studies. Training services. Productivity improvement programmes. ICT project management and change management in organisations. R&D projects. Implementation of flexi-time models. Definition and planning of IT projects.
Most relevant projects Publication:“Good practices for improving productivity in IT companies” (TIC.cat). Publication: “Guidelines for improving productivity” (ACC1O). PYMESRED project (Avanza I+D). Interactive collaboration platform (eCultura). A social network for mobile workers (Third Place). Training events for promoting technology start-ups (BizSpark Camps). Definition of a flexible working model for businesses. Set-up of the office of the future for the ESADE business school's innovation centre (Creapolis).
Customers/sectors Industry. Energy. Banking. Education. Technology.
Relevant equipment The Innova and Inspira demonstration rooms in Manresa, the EMO room in Madrid and the ESADE office of the future at the Creapolis innovation centre.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
New organisational models; Improved productivity and efficiency of business processes
Address Ronda Nord, s/n (Ed. Espai Motor) 08243 MANRESA Contact person Ramon Costa I Pujol ramonc@micproductivity.com (+34) 938 772 100 Director Xavier Llobera
Surface area (m2) 200
Staff PhD holders
8 1
www.micproductivity.com març 2013
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MTG Music Technology Group Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) About the Centre MTG was set up in 1994 and is currently attached to the UPF's Department of Information and Communication Technologies. MTG contributes to improving sound technologies by conducting internationally competitive research, in addition to transferring its technology to society, thereby impacting on academic, socio-economic and cultural progress. MTG mainly works on R&D projects related to music technologies using funding from requests for tender or private entities. Most of the technology developed by MTG has been turned into commercial products that are sold by partner entities or one of the three spin-off companies that have come out of the Group (BMAT, Reactable and Voctro Labs).
Technology portfolio MTG conducts research projects in partnership with various public and private organisations, to which it contributes its expertise in its fields of specialisation, specifically: audio signal processing, automatic sound description, advanced musical interaction, specific sound and music communities, and the modelling of musical performance. The bulk of the Group's research is done through R&D projects, usually in partnership with other international organisations with similar interests. It also organises workshops and conferences (SMC'10, TEI'13), and disseminates its results to academia and society in general.
Most relevant projects Besides its academic and teaching activities, MTG supports technological outreach initiatives (contributes to the website of creative commons licensed audio samples, Freesound.org, and has organised the annual Music Hack Day event since 2010), and other more cultural ones through the PHONOS project, such as sound workshops in Barcelona, grants for young creators and regular concerts of experimental music.
Customers/sectors Sound production sector, creation and management of large music files, and creative and cultural industries.
Relevant equipment CPD, storage capacity of 120 TB, backup service, recording studio, concert hall (208 seats) and a multi-purpose room (365 m2).
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
Music file management; Singing voice synthesisers; Advanced musical interaction; Soundscapes
Address c/ Roc Boronat, 138 08018 BARCELONA Contact person Alba B. Rosado alba.rosado@upf.edu (+34) 935 422 872 Director Xavier Serra
Surface area (m2) 300
Staff PhD holders
44 12
http://mtg.upf.edu marรง 2013
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NANOMOL Centre of Nanotechnology and Molecular Materials Materials Science Institute of Barcelona (ICMAB) Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) About the Centre NANOMOL is a research group set up by the CSIC-ICMAB and CIBER-BBN that contributes to advancing knowledge in the field of molecular nanoscience and functional organic materials. Its main lines of research are molecular magnetism and electronics, low-cost organic electronics, supercritical fluids, nanomedicine and biomaterials. The multidisciplinary research conducted by NANOMOL aims to hone the self-assembly, nanostructuring and processing of functional (bioand electro-active) molecules as crystals, particles, vesicles, and structured or self-assembled monolayers on various substrates showing nonconventional chemical, physical and biological properties.
Technology portfolio NANOMOL proactively searches for ways of transferring its knowledge to: a) pharmaceutical companies that wish to improve the clinical effectiveness and selectivity of their active molecules through nanomedicine; b) companies that manufacture medical or electronic devices that wish to introduce smart, high-performance materials for monitoring changes in pressure, deformation or temperature. It also assists companies from the chemical sector in general and the cosmetics sector that need to make or characterise powder, dispersion or emulsion formulations. NANOMOL specialises in the field of the preparation and characterisation of particulate materials (active ingredient particles, nanocapsules, vesicles, liposomes, drug-polymer conjugates) and nanostructured surfaces.
Most relevant projects The new technologies for preparing micro- and nano-particulate materials in a single phase developed by NANOMOL: 1) are based on the use of compressed fluids or supercritical fluids for making green solvents that are classified as alternative solvents in many manufacturing processes; 2) enable the robust, reproducible and scalable production of value-added materials in the form of a powder, dispersion or emulsion, with beneficial properties in terms of administration and use.
Customers/sectors Pharmaceutical, cosmetics, veterinary, chemical, electronics, automotive, materials.
Relevant equipment Supercritical fluid processing equipment. Equipment for the characterisation of particulate materials and surfaces.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
Micro- and nano-structuring of biomolecules, surface-confined electroactive molecules and 3D structures
Micro- and nano-particulate materials as an effective way of administering active ingredients Flexible, light organic/polymer sensors for gauging stress, deformation, pressure and/or temperature
Address ICMAB-CSIC, Campus UAB 08193 CERDANYOLA DEL VALLĂˆS Contact person Santi Sala sala@icmab.es (+34) 626 466 285 Director Jaume Veciana / Nora Ventosa
Surface area (m2) 320
Staff PhD holders
35 15
www.icmab.es/nanomol març 2013
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NETS Network Technologies and Strategies Research Group Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) About the Centre The UPF's NeTS research group works in two areas. On the one hand, in the field of wireless technologies, including wireless LAN, mesh and sensor networks. On the other hand, it deals with the financing of network deployment, sustainability and the associated regulations.
NeTS works on applied research and innovation projects for businesses, ICT consultants and government agencies. The Group also helps its clients to find funding as it has broad experience in drawing up project proposals for submission to requests for tender, whether regional or international.
Technology portfolio NeTS delivers solutions in the fields of smart cities (open data, a dynamic data collection platform for managing cities and open innovation), ICT consultancy (network deployment models and the socio-economic impact of ICTs) and utilities (smart management of energy resources using wireless sensor networks). The Group has simulation tools and its own laboratory for designing, testing and implementing communications protocols for mesh networks and power-efficient wireless sensor networks. In addition, it is able to analyse the various deployment models of new generation networks (Wi-Fi, Super Wi-Fi, optic fibre) from a technological and financial point of view.
Most relevant projects Open Cities (CIP): development of a dynamic data collection and publication platform for the management of smart cities. Commons for Europe (CIP): bottom-up deployment of next generation networks. TELECONTADORES (INNPACTO): interoperable, smart system for the integral management of power. CUIDATS (INNPACTO): wanderer monitoring system for health and community care environments based on RFID and mesh networking used for locating people.
Customers/sectors Smart cities. ICT consultancy. Utilities. Health.
Relevant equipment Simulation tools and sensor laboratory for designing and testing communications protocols.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
Wireless sensor network applications in the field of power management Wireless sensor network applications in the field of health
Communications protocols in wireless sensor networks; ICT deployment policies; Technical and financial studies of ICT deployment; Smart Cities
Address C/ Tànger, 122-140 08018 BARCELONA Contact person Javier González javier.gonzalez@upf.edu (+34) 935 421 370 Director Miquel Oliver
Surface area (m2) 70
Staff PhD holders
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http://nets.upf.edu març 2013
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NeuroPhar Laboratory of Neuropharmacology Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) About the Centre The aim of NeuroPhar is to become a leading research centre in Catalonia and to be considered as one of the best in Spain and Europe by businesses in assessing and developing new molecules for the treatment of certain pathologies of the central nervous system (CNS). NeuroPhar's main specialisation is the development of research lines that result in the identification of new therapeutic targets for the CNS. Its work concentrates on pathologies such as drug addiction, emotional disorders (anxiety and depression), chronic pain and eating disorders.
Technology portfolio Single- and multi-site projects funded by national, international, public and private (pharmaceutical companies) organisations.
1. Characterisation of the effect of drugs using behavioural models. 2. Neurochemical studies. 3. Use of microsurgical techniques.
Most relevant projects These cross-disciplinary services are provided to businesses and researchers for assessing the behavioural and biochemical responses in rodents in the identification of new therapeutic targets for the following CNS pathologies: drug addiction, pain, emotional disorders (anxiety and depression), eating disorders (overweight and obesity) and cognitive disorders (memory).
Customers/sectors Pharmaceutical, biotechnology and food companies; devices for behavioural experiments
Relevant equipment Animal biology (stereotactic surgery on mice). Behavioural neuropharmacology. Specialised central services.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
Neuropharmacology: neurosciences and pharmacology
Address PRBBB, C/ Dr. Aiguader, 88 08003 BARCELONA Contact person Miquel-Ă€ngel Serra miquel.serra@upf.edu (+34) 933 160 866 Director Rafael Maldonado
Surface area (m2) 200
Staff PhD holders
37 16
www.upf.edu/neurophar març-2013
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NUTREN-NUTRIGENOMICS Centre for Nutrition and Aging University of Lleida (UdL), Biomedical Research Institute of Lleida (IRBLleida) About the Centre NUTREN is a research group at the UdL with over 15 years of experience in researching the biology of aging and how nutrition can modify the process. The relevance of its findings is reflected by over 130 international publications on the subject. Its ultimate aim is to become one of the leading R&D and technology transfer centres in the field of applied molecular nutrition. NUTREN sets out to generate cutting-edge knowledge for the nutritional control of aging and associated pathologies so that it can serve as a valuable resource for innovative agri-food companies that work in the pharmaceutical, cosmetics and healthcare sectors.
Technology portfolio NUTREN has expertise in the use of metabolomics applied to agri-food and nutritional genomics. It likewise has the know-how and the capacity to conduct pre-clinical and clinical trials for nutritional care on cell models, laboratory animals and human volunteers. Advice on nutrition and the design of food, the recovery of products, in vitro and in vivo efficacy studies and the discovery of biomarkers are the types of projects in which the Centre has specialised in recent years.
Most relevant projects CENIT HENUFOOD (2010–2013). INNPRONTA INCOMES (2011–2014). "Guide for the substantiation of health claims in food: immune and cognitive functions and metabolic syndrome."
Customers/sectors Agri-food, human health, cosmetics, ingredients.
Relevant equipment Redox equipment for biomics. Metabolomics platform. Models for biological experimentation.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
Molecular nutrition and nutrigenomics.
Aging and oxidative modifications; Neurodegenerative disorders; Cosmetics and nutricosmetics.
Address Edifici Biomedicina I, IRB Lleida, Av. Alcalde Rovira Roure, 80 25198 LLEIDA Contact person Manel Portero-Otin manuel.portero@mex.udl.cat (+34) 973 702 408
Surface area (m2) 180
Staff PhD holders
18 13
Director Reinald Pamplona / Manel Portero-Otín
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PPF Fermentation Pilot Plant Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) About the Centre PPF's vision is to become a leading centre in the development, improvement and innovation of bioprocesses. To do so, it gives scientific and technical support for the development of enzymatic processes and the culture of microorganisms on a semi-industrial scale.
PPF's mission is to promote the transfer of its knowledge and experience to businesses in the pharmaceutical, chemical, veterinary and agrifood sectors. It assists them in implementing advanced technologies on an industrial scale that will give them a competitive edge.
Technology portfolio The Centre works on: 1) R&D&I projects that focus on the design and optimisation of bioprocesses on a pilot scale; 2) projects in which it is subcontracted to obtain significant amounts of a product through enzymatic synthesis, cell and microorganism cultures; 3) consultancy and training for businesses in the biotechnology sector. PPF has the facilities and expert staff necessary to cover all aspects of the development of bioprocesses: the design of culture media, the characterisation of growth and production kinetics, the study of culture strategies, changes to production on a semi-industrial scale, the design of product recovery stages, etc.
Most relevant projects PPF has worked on projects for companies in the pharmaceutical sector (proteins, antigens and toxins for diagnosis, adjuvants, plasmid DNA), the agrifood sector (starters, bactericides, additives), the chemical sector (optically active molecules, enzymes), and the cosmetics sector (biopolymers, biomolecules). The implementation of a high performance recombinant protein expression platform using fed-batch cultures was a particularly significant project.
Customers/sectors Pharmaceutical and diagnostics. Fine chemistry. Cosmetics. Agrifood.
Relevant equipment Fermenters of 2, 5, 50 and 250 litres. Pilot-scale centrifuges. Tangential filtration equipment. Cell disruptor. HPLC, CI, FPLC.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS Fermentation engineering: optimisation of culture strategies and product recovery.
Design of fermentation strategies for the production of starters, food additives and biocides.
Design of pilot-scale fermentation processes for the production of proteins and biomolecules.
Address Edifici Q. Campus de la UAB. Bellaterra 08193 CERDANYOLA DEL VALLÈS Contact person Antoni Casablancas Mira antoni.casablancas@uab.cat (+34) 935 813 829 Director Gloria González Anadón
Surface area (m2) 150
Staff PhD holders
14 12
http://ppf.uab.cat/ març 2013
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SAF Pharmaceutical Analysis Service Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) About the Centre Laboratory at the UAB that has over 10 years of experience in the veterinary drug sector.
The mission of SAF is to provide services to pharmaceutical and agrifood businesses that help them conduct their research and obtain approval to market new products.
Technology portfolio Research projects for testing the quality, safety and efficacy of new products so that they can be registered.
Development and proof of efficacy of new animal vaccines. Safety and efficacy studies of veterinary drugs. Development of analytical methods for the quantification of drugs in biological matrices.
Most relevant projects Introduction of PCR techniques for assessing the efficacy of animal vaccines. New analytical methods for the quantification of aminoglycosides in biological matrices. Calculation of the octanol water coefficient in chemical products.
Customers/sectors Pharmaceutical, chemical and agrifood.
Relevant equipment HPLC systems using ultraviolet and fluorometric detection. Quantitative PCR methods.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
Bioanalysis
Veterinary drugs; Pharmacokinetics; Waste removal; PK/PD; Bioequivalence; Safety margins; Animal models for canine leishmaniasis; Diagnosis of canine leishmaniasis.
Address Edifici V, Campus UAB Bellaterra 08193 CERDANYOLA DEL VALLÈS Contact person Carles Cristòfol carles.cristofol@uab.cat (+34) 935 811 896 Director Carles Cristòfol
Surface area (m2) 180
Staff PhD holders
8 5
http://sct.uab.cat/s.analisis.far/ març 2013
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SART - MEDI AMBIENT Environmental Advice, Research and Technology Service University of Vic (UVic) About the Centre SART - Medi Ambient is a service attached to the University of Vic whose overriding goal is to conduct applied research into environmental issues and transfer the resulting knowledge and technology. It was set up in 1991 within the framework of the UVic's general advice, research and technology services, and has remained active since then. The Centre basically concentrates its efforts on the field of wastewater and waste with a high organic load. It conducts R&D(&I) projects, studies of media and systems, laboratory tests, pilot and industrial experiments. It likewise provides scientific and technological consultancy services, as well as drawing up environmental assessments, diagnoses and action plans.
Technology portfolio Study, design and optimisation of physical, chemical and biological organic waste and wastewater treatment processes. Study and minimisation of greenhouse gas emissions. Study and adaptation of fertilisers and fertilisation. Innovative design and implementation of environmental management plans. Physical, chemical and biological tests of wastewater, organic waste, fertilisers, the air and soil. Methanogen potentiation testing. Static and dynamic respirometry. Scientific and technical consultancy. Analysis and diagnosis of natural and anthropogenic systems that have an organic impact.
Most relevant projects 2008-2011 CENIT SOST-CO2 (CEN-20081027). Contracting company: ROS ROCA INDOX CRYO ENERGY, S.L. Topic: Potentiation of biomethanation using H2 and CO2. INNOVACC projects (2009-2012): organic waste recovery, and brine treatment and management.
Customers/sectors Agriculture, fishing, farming, food industry, waste management, environmental technologies, fertilisation and government agencies.
Relevant equipment 22 anaerobic bioreactors. Static and dynamic respirometers. Sampling equipment. Physical, chemical and biological testing equipment.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
Biomethanation; Composting; Nitrification-denitrification; Soil fertilisers and fertilisation; Areas of action: wastewater, organic waste. Atmospheric contamination, soils and fertilisers, and environmental management.
Address Perot Rocaguinarda, 17 08500 VIC Contact person Albert Hueso i Morell / Josep Turet i Capellas albert.hueso@uvic.cat (+34) 938 815 519 Director Josep Turet i Capellas
Surface area (m2) 230
Staff PhD holders
11 3
www.uvic.cat/SART marรง 2013
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SARTI Technological Development Centre of Remote Acquisition and Data Processing Systems Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech (UPC) About the Centre SARTI seeks to become a leader in the creation and development of electronic designs and computer applications (particularly virtual and oceanographic instrumentation) and to transfer these technologies to its industrial clients.
SARTI wishes to contribute to increasing the competitiveness of businesses by developing instrumentation and smart sensor systems that can be used across industry and the manufacturing sector. It specialises in marine technology, but whatever R&D it carries out is done to the highest standards of quality, thus ensuring excellence in all outcomes.
Technology portfolio Projects tailored to clients' needs, sensorisation and data processing projects, amongst others. The technical services provided by SARTI are designed to deliver quality to its clients: Dimensional metrology; it has an ENAC-accredited laboratory. - Noise and light pollution studies; it has all of the equipment necessary to conduct them. Energy audits of buildings.
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Most relevant projects OBSEA. The first cabled seafloor observatory in Spain that enables data about the state of the sea to be collected in real time. Information management. Software applications and databases are developed for managing information collected from sensors. ICT projects on Android systems.
Customers/sectors Communications. Electricity. Shipping and fishing. Mechanics. Electronics. IT. Energy. Environment and sustainability.
Relevant equipment Hyperbaric and environmental chamber. Symphonie. Thermographic camera. Calibrator. EMI measuring equipment. Low distortion function
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
Seafloor observatory (OBSEA); Ocean-bottom seismometer; Noise and light pollution studies.
System control; Oceanographic instrumentation; Smart sensors; Signal processing; Distributed sensors; Virtual instrumentation.
Address Rambla Exposició, 24 08800 VILANOVA I LA GELTRÚ Contact person Neus Vidal Oliveras neus.vidal@upc.edu (+34) 938 967 207 Director Antoni Mànuel Lázaro
Surface area (m2) 500
Staff PhD holders
32 13
www.cdsarti.org març 2013
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SDM Drug Development Service University of Barcelona (UB) About the Centre SDM was set up in 1996 by the Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Barcelona. Its remit was to modernise teaching and research methods, as well as to boost relations between the University and the pharmaceutical and related industries.
SDM's mission consists in rendering technical, scientific and research services in order to develop medical devices and drugs for both human and animal use. These services are intended for the pharmaceutical and related sectors (veterinary, cosmetic, phytotherapeutic, health, dietetics, pharmaceutical raw materials, etc.).
Technology portfolio Research and development of drugs for human and animal use: reformulation, design and formulation, processing technology, scale-up to industrial batch production, quality control and stability studies of drug products. Drug validation studies. Research and development of new drug forms. Comparative studies of in vitro dissolution; optimisation studies of formulations and manufacturing techniques; stability studies in line with the ICH; validation studies of processes, facilities, systems and techniques; development of specific training programmes for specialisations; application studies of new processes for the pharmaceutical and related sectors.
Most relevant projects Research and development of the reformulation of sachets of suxibuzone granules: savings on industrial costs of 66%. Research and development of a foam dressing for ulcers: effective treatment against deep ulcers, for which there was no treatment available.
Customers/sectors Pharmaceutical and related sectors: veterinary, phytosanitary, sanitary products, dietetics, pharmaceutical materials, etc.
Relevant equipment SDM has modern facilities at which it is able to manufacture products, draw up regulatory documentation, perform quality control and assurance procedures, and conduct tests.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS Quality control of drugs and optimisation of industrial processes Improvement of already existing formulations
Research and development of drug formulations for human and animal use
Address Avda. Joan XXIII, s/n 08012 BARCELONA Contact person Dr. Encarna García Montoya encarnagarcia@ub.edu (+34) 934 034 712 Director Dr. Josep Mª Suñé Negre
Surface area (m2) 450
Staff PhD holders
23 6
www.ub.edu/sdm març 2013
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SEER Centre for Renewable Electrical Energy Systems Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech (UPC) About the Centre SEER is a research centre belonging to the UPC and to the UPC Technology Centre (CIT UPC). SEER's vision is to become an internationally recognised centre in the development of the power grids of the future with the large-scale integration of renewable energy sources. SEER offers solutions for the development of smart power grids with new integration systems based on renewable energy sources, electronic power processors and advanced control systems. It delivers its services to organisations involved in the production of alternative energy, smart power grids and the efficient use of power.
Technology portfolio Design and testing of power converters. Design of equipment for improving the quality of power. Integration of energy storage systems. Study of solutions for improving power grid stability. Design of equipment and systems for the control and management of smart grids. Consultancy for development projects of power generation facilities. Drawing up of technical reports on new equipment and systems. Representation of businesses on technical committees and technology platforms. Consultancy on new technologies and solutions.
Most relevant projects Advanced power and energy processing at photovoltaic power plants with energy storage facilities. Design of power converters for microwind turbines. Co-management of the Vestas Power Programme.
Customers/sectors Businesses from the renewable energy and power converter sector.
Relevant equipment Experimental photovoltaic plants. Grid simulators. HIL control systems and real-time simulators (OPAL-RT).
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
Distributed power systems; Electric power systems; Electronic power processing systems; Power electronics; Integration of renewable energies to power grids.
Address Rambla Sant Nebridi, 22 08222 TERRASSA Contact person Lidia Herrera Arias lidia.herrera@upc.edu (+34) 937 398 549 Director Pedro Rodríguez Cortés
Surface area (m2) 400
Staff PhD holders
24 9
http://seer.upc.edu/ març 2013
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SEPBIO Proteomics and Bioinformatics Service Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) About the Centre The purpose of SePBio is to enable industry and public bodies to use the latest technology in the field of proteomics, bioinformatics and other related areas.
The mission of SePBio is to transfer its technology to industry for the development of value-added biotechnological products (vaccines, drugs, diagnostic kits, fine chemicals).
Technology portfolio Identification of vaccine and drug targets.
Registered patents in use and advice on registering products with the European Medicines Agency (EMA ) in London.
Most relevant projects - Development of two vaccines and a new generation diagnostics kit for identifying the pathogenicity of genes and the virulence of pathogens using genomics, proteomics and bioinformatics. - Two exploratory research projects on the viability and the strategy to be taken for obtaining two more vaccines and their meta-analysis using a bioinformatics tool developed by the group (PCOPs GeneNet) for therapeutic targets and molecules to treat Friedreich's ataxia (TV3 Marathon Project: Rare Diseases).
Customers/sectors Pharmaceutical, veterinary, diagnostics and fine chemicals.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
Proteomics; Bioinformatics; Identification of drug, vaccine and diagnostic targets; Recombinant DNA and recombinant protein expression.
Address Institut de Biotecnologia i Biomedicina. Campus UAB 08193 Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès) Contact person Enric Querol sepbio@bioinf.uab.es (+34) 935 811 233 Director Enric Querol
Surface area (m2) 150
Staff PhD holders
10 6
http://ibb.uab.cat/SepBio_new març 2013
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SINTEFARMA Research and Development Group in Organic Synthesis for the Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industry University of Barcelona (UB) About the Centre SINTEFARMA works on basic research projects in the field of organic synthesis and technology transfer to businesses. SINTEFARMA wishes to be perceived as a leading training and R&D centre of prestige in organic synthesis by the university-scientific community and the pharmaceutical chemistry industry across Europe. The aim of SINTEFARMA is to train experts in the field of organic synthesis by conducting quality research, promoting technology transfer, working with businesses from the pharmaceutical chemistry and fine chemicals industries on R&D projects, and providing advice and services to them.
Technology portfolio Design of new synthesis pathways for generic drugs and bioactive compounds. Experimental development of the synthesis of APIs, bioactive compounds, new molecules with potential therapeutic uses, and intermediate and metabolite products. Isolation, structural elucidation, minimisation and unequivocal synthesis of impurities. Optimisation of chemical processes. Bibliographic searches and assessment of process viability. Patent analysis and reports on risk of breach of rights. On-site expert appraisal on manufacturing methods for chemical products.
Most relevant projects Partnership with Laboratorios Urquima for the design and experimental development of a novel method of synthesis: patent for the scalable delivery of the antihistamine olopatadine (WO2006/010459). Partnership with Moehs Ibérica for the design and development of a new method for preparing the anti-cholesterol drug ezetimibe (WO2012/004382).
Customers/sectors Pharmaceutical industry, fine chemicals, veterinary, agrifood and cosmetics.
Relevant equipment Microwave units, hydrogenerators, Biotage system, cryocool system, ozoniser, etc., and a specialised organic synthesis library.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
Synthesis of drugs; Bioactive compounds and new molecules with potential therapeutic uses
Synthesis of drugs; Bioactive compounds and new molecules with potential therapeutic uses
Address Av. Joan XXIII s/n. Fac. Farmàcia 08028 BARCELONA Contact person Dr. Davinia García daviniagarcia@ub.edu (+34) 934 035 849 Director Dr. Joan Bosch
Surface area (m2) 345
Staff PhD holders
18 8
www.ub.edu/sintefarma març 2013
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SNIBA Animal Nutrition and Welfare Service Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) About the Centre SNIBA is a leading research centre at the UAB's Department of Animal and Food Science in the field of agriculture and livestock breeding. The aim of the Centre is to promote knowledge transfer through its work on R&D projects about animal nutrition, handling and welfare. SNIBA offers its research support services to private businesses, public institutions and professionals from a number of fields in the agrifood sector. The offered services mainly include the management and development of R&D projects, experimental studies and analytical techniques, consultancy and training courses.
Technology portfolio R&D&I projects: assessment of different food handling and production systems for optimising production output and the gastrointestinal health of livestock; studies on the impact of nutrition and handling on food quality and safety; assessment of the welfare and behaviour of livestock (pigs, cattle and poultry) and pets. Services: Testing of raw materials and animal feed; digestion and quantification methods for testing animal feed and biological samples; digestion and fermentation testing on ruminants using an in vitro fermentation system, the Tilley & Terry technique, and the Daisy or in situ technique.
Most relevant projects Innovative and practical management approaches to reduce nitrogen excretion by ruminants. Fatty acid esterification in monogastric animals. Olfactory continuity in piglets. Enriching milk by modifying feed. Addition of non-forage fibre sources for fattening veal. Characterisation of by-products for use as liquid feed for finishing pigs. Efficacy of ingredients on bacterial infections in a model piglet. Welfare quality project.
Customers/sectors Agrifood (feed manufacturers, animal breeding companies, farmers), pharmaceutical and food sectors.
Relevant equipment Experimental farms, commercial farms, chemistry, biotechnology and in vitro fermentation laboratories.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
Nutritional assessment of ingredients and products; Food quality; Efficient production; Animal welfare and behaviour Interaction between animal nutrition and the environment Food safety and gastrointestinal health
Address Edifici V, Campus UAB 08193 CERDANYOLA DEL VALLÈS Contact person Dr. Lorena Castillejos Velázquez lorena.castillejos@uab.cat (+34) 935 811 556 Director Dr. Josep Gasa Gasó
Surface area (m2) 500
Staff PhD holders
40 17
www.sniba.es març 2013
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SVGM Molecular Genetics Veterinary Service Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) About the Centre SVGM delivers its know-how and the latest technology to industry in animal genome R&D&I projects. It thus gives businesses a competitive edge thanks to innovation and final products with increased added value. SVGM's mission is to promote knowledge and technology transfer between the UAB and businesses through its expertise in the field of animal genomics in the development of new gene testing and diagnostic tools for the animal health and breeding sectors.
Technology portfolio Technology partner in R&D&I projects on animal genomics and genomics selection. SVGM has taken part in an FP7 project on the dog genome (LUPA) and another on key livestock species (QUANTOMICS). The results obtained will make it possible to develop new gene testing and diagnostic tools for use in the animal health and breeding sectors. Technological platforms for high throughput genotyping, genomic selection, gene expression studies and methylation studies. Genetic identification. Genetic traceability. Veterinary genetic diagnostics. Wildlife conservation genetics.
Most relevant projects 1. INNPACTO IPT-2012-0378-060000: new genotyping techniques for improving swine genetics. 2. HIPDOG: chip for testing the genetic predisposition to dysplasia in dogs. 3. Innate immunity in dogs: expression of toll-like receptors (TLRs) in dog keratinocytes.
Customers/sectors Veterinary. Livestock breeding. Government agencies (conservation of genetic resources, the environment).
Relevant equipment Genotyping platforms: QuantStudio 12K-FLEX Real Time PCR and Illumina open array and pyrosequencing systems.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
Animal genomics; Veterinary genetic diagnostics.
Address Fac. Veterinària. UAB 08193 BELLATERRA Contact person Olga Francino olga.francino@uab.cat (+34) 935 812 087 Director Armand Sánchez
Surface area (m2) 100
Staff PhD holders
11 5
http://svgm.uab.es març 2013
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TECAT Innovation Center in Catalysis Rovira i Virgili University (URV) About the Centre TecaT is a technology innovation centre set up in 2006 by the URV. Its work is based on the research conducted by the Organometallic and Homogeneous Catalysis research group (OMICH). This research group has been working on the preparation of organometallic compounds and their use as catalysts in homogeneous catalysis processes since 1986. In the field of innovative chemistry, TecaT applies its know-how of synthetic methods using sustainable processes and green chemistry to current real-world problems. Its products with new properties are designed for use in the field of applied chemistry. It also provides assistance in the testing of finished products. It develops any type of catalysis-based technology.
Technology portfolio The applications and solutions that TecaT delivers to its clients are based on its lines of expertise: modular ligands, new catalytic reactions, nanocatalysis, high-pressure chemistry, the design of catalysts, the optimisation of catalytic processes and catalyst screening. Its technical services are: technology transfer, the preparation, coordination and management of R&D projects, knowledge transfer and training courses, and scientific and technical consultancy.
Most relevant projects In 1998, it started work on a project in partnership with Repsol, for which it has worked under research agreements ever since. In 1999, its also signed a two-year research agreement with Bayer's site in Leverkusen (Germany). In the framework of the research agreements with these companies, a number of doctoral theses have been written and two patents have been filed as a result of the work with each company. In recent years, agreements have been signed with Maystar, TOTAL and IFF.
Customers/sectors Fine chemistry, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, agrochemical, food technologies, plastics, materials and petrochemical.
Relevant equipment Mbraun-UniLab drybox, gas chromatograph, FTIR spectroscopy, HPLC and a solvent purification system.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
Homogeneous catalysis
Address C/Marcel·lí Domingo s/n 43007 TARRAGONA Contact person Raquel Rivas del Valle raquel.rivas@urv.cat (+34) 977 558 627 Director Maria Elena Fernández Gutiérrez
Surface area (m2) 200
Staff PhD holders
32 14
http://www.quimica.urv.cat/~tecat/ març 2013
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TECHNOSPERM Reproductive Biotechnology Centre University of Girona (UdG) About the Centre TechnoSperm is a research, innovation and technology transfer centre at the University of Girona devoted to reproductive biotechnology in animals and humans. TechnoSperm's scientific and technological expertise in the field of assisted reproduction dates back to 1987 when it first conducted work on swine. Since then, it has extended its work to other domestic animals (horses, cattle, sheep, dogs, cats, etc.) and humans.
Technology portfolio TechnoSperm works on biotechnology research projects and partnerships related to animal reproduction. Its research covers sperm cryopreservation and embryo freezing, semen and embryo banks (germplasm), the computerised analysis of sperm quality and the enhancement of refrigerated semen doses. It also carries out in vitro fertilisation and embryo transfer, assisted reproduction, cell cultures, the analysis of semen quality by flow cytometry, real-time analysis of bacterial and viral load by PCR, paternity and kinship tests, reproductive and food traceability, and the sexing of semen and embryos.
Most relevant projects Improved swine reproduction performance for a number of businesses; creation and consolidation of the Centre for Assisted Reproduction in Pigs in Nicaragua.
Customers/sectors Agrifood sector, basically focused on the field of assisted reproduction in livestock for food production (mainly swine).
Relevant equipment Has the equipment necessary for conducting biotechnological research into animal reproduction, including cryopreservation.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
Biotechnology for animal reproduction
Address Parc Científic i Tecnològic de la Universitat de Girona 17003 GIRONA Contact person Marc Yeste Oliveras director.tecnic@technosperm.com (+34) 972 183 216 Director Sergi Bonet Marull
Surface area (m2) 120
Staff PhD holders
12 5
www.technosperm.com març 2013
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TECNATOX Centre for Environmental, Food and Toxicological Technology Rovira i Virgili University (URV) About the Centre TecnATox is a research centre specialised in technology transfer in the fields of toxicology, environmental health and food.
The Centre's work entails identifying, transferring, promoting and facilitating tools that businesses and organisations wish to share with their customers, society and government agencies to cover their environmental needs.
Technology portfolio The main R&D lines are the control, monitoring and prediction of the effects of different sources of contamination on health and the environment, the programming and validation of contamination fate and transport models, the study of environmental exposure to chemical and microbiological contaminants, and human health risk assessments. Other services include the development of expert systems for managing decision-making processes, sustainability studies of processes, regional sustainability and industrial ecology, and life cycle impact assessments of products and processes.
Most relevant projects RIBEFOOD: computational tool for a healthy diet free of contaminants. TDS-EXPOSURE: development of a homogenous European system for conducting total diet studies (TDS). GRECAT: study for calculating the concentrations of heavy metals, dioxins and dibenzofurans in the physical and biotic environments of the catchment area of a special waste incineration plant in Tarragona.
Customers/sectors Industry, public health and the environment.
Relevant equipment Windcatchers.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
Testing of chemical contaminants; Environmental modelling and monitoring
Environmental risk assessment; Environmental contamination; Health risks Experimental toxicology; Food toxicology: Biochemistry; Human physiology
Address C/ Sant Llorenç, 21 43202 REUS Contact person Pilar Prada Núñez pilar.prada@fundacio.urv.cat (+34) 977 758933 Director Dr. Josep L. Domingo Roig
Surface area (m2) 250
Staff PhD holders
39 24
www.tecnatox.cat març 2013
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TIG Graphics and Imaging Laboratory University of Girona (UdG) About the Centre The aim of TIG at the University of Girona is to become a leading international centre in the innovation and design of graphics, imaging and multimedia that deliver quality solutions to businesses and institutions. The TIG Centre wishes to become a leading group in the field so that it is able to deliver quality, state-of-the-art solutions to problems that cover the sector's growing needs. It works alongside doctors, teachers, historians, artists, musicians, etc. Its ultimate aim is to further expand its horizons both within and outside the UdG.
Technology portfolio It carries out projects in the field of graphic imaging, engineering and health. It has imaging technology for generating 3D content and processing images, as well as crossover technologies such as augmented reality. It provides consultancy services on research and development in the field of imaging and graphics, helps to find funding for collaborative projects and develops 3D content on demand.
Most relevant projects Starviewer: X-ray diagnostics platform installed in over 200 hospitals across Catalonia. LISSA: Learning game for practising cardiopulmonary resuscitation. PABLITO: Project for developing a measuring system that optimises the blasting of tunnels. Dynacar: Project for developing a system to monitor civil engineering infrastructures using AR technologies.
Customers/sectors Medicine and health; videogames and entertainment; engineering; educational, cultural and audiovisual content.
Relevant equipment The Centre has its own computer equipment for research and development. It has access to the 3D MediaLab at the University of Girona Science and Technology Park.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
Scientific visualisation
Medical imaging; X-ray viewers; Learning games
Media; Virtual environments; Scientific visualisation; eLearning; Learning games; Tourism
Address Campus Montilivi, edifici P4 17071 GIRONA Contact person Xavier Xirgu Aleixandre xavier.xirgu@udg.edu (+34) 619 463 429 Director Mateu Sbert Casasayas
Surface area (m2) 200
Staff PhD holders
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UDT-IA Technology Development Unit in Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence Research Institute (IIIA) Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) About the Centre UDT-IA was set up in 2002 as an IIIA-CSIC service unit. This research centre is based on the campus of the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB). The aim of UDT-IA is to transfer the results of its research to society by promoting and managing its relations with businesses and innovative organisations that wish to add value to their products and services.
Technology portfolio • Adds value to businesses' innovation by improving processes with artificial intelligence technologies. • Provides technology consultancy services. • Develops software integrated systems. Its main research lines are learning systems, multi-agent systems, and reasoning and logic.
Most relevant projects • Intelligent book (LLINT): definition and build of a tool to assist teachers in taking decisions about teaching methods. • GENA: development of tools that automatically generate audiovisual content from a set of previously configured settings. • WORTHPLAY: development of an online video game prototype for stimulating the cognitive capacity of old people.
Customers/sectors ICT, logistics, education, audiovisuals, etc. In general, any sector that may use ICT applications.
Relevant equipment UDT-IA room, offices of the team managers (3), general facilities in the IIIA-CSIC building.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
Social intelligence; Knowledge-based decision support systems; Classification and personalisation
Address Edifici IIIA-CSIC, Campus UAB 08193 CERDANYOLA DEL VALLÈS Contact person Lourdes Tavira ltavira@iiia.csic.es (+34) 935 809 570 Director Pere Garcia / Josep Puyol
Surface area (m2) 150
Staff PhD holders
6 3
http://www.iiia.csic.es/udt març 2013
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UQC‐PCB Combinatorial Chemistry Unit University of Barcelona (UB) About the Centre The Combinatorial Chemistry Unit (UQC) is a technology platform at the Barcelona Science Park. It was set up in 2002 with the aim of providing R&D services to the pharmaceutical chemistry, medicinal chemistry, biomedical, biotechnological and veterinary sectors. The mission of UQC is to provide R&D solutions in the field of organic and medicinal chemistry to pharmaceutical companies and public research centres by delivering competitive, effective and high quality services.
Technology portfolio Medicinal chemistry projects. Projects that explore the development of new drug delivery systems. Projects to develop biological tools. Development of biosensors. Synthesis of families of compounds. Synthesis of highly complex compounds. Purification. Development of screening methods. Isolation of natural products from extracts. Design and synthesis of conjugated systems.
Most relevant projects Development of multifunction platforms that are commercially available from the catalogue of Iris Biotech. Medicinal chemistry projects for businesses: use of multiple ligands for the development of new therapeutic agents for allergies – diagnosis and immunotherapy (DIATER Laboratorios). Rational synthesis of molecules with an affinity to the double‐stranded DNA made up of various active units by intercalation mechanism (Crystax Pharmaceuticals).
Customers/sectors Pharmaceutical, chemical, biotechnology, veterinary and food industries.
Relevant equipment Analytical and preparative HPLC and HPLC‐MS. Parallel synthesis systems. Evaporators and lyophilisers.
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS
Medicinal chemistry and combinatorial chemistry; Heterocyclic and condensation chemistry; Peptide, dendrimer, multistage and natural product synthesis; Development and optimisation of reactions; Synthesis of bioactive and metabolite compounds Isolation of extracted or fermented natural products; Characterisation
Medicinal chemistry: synthesis of chemical tools for the study of active mechanisms in biological systems; Design and development of systems for administering drugs and diagnostic platforms
Address Baldiri Reixac 10 08028
Surface area (m2) 170 BARCELONA
Contact person Jesus Purroy / Susanna Castel jpurroy@pcb.ub.es (+34) 934 034 996 Director Miriam Royo Expósito
Staff PhD holders
20 7
www.pcb.ub.cat/plataforma/quimicacombinatoria març 2013
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VICOROB Computer Vision and Robotics University of Girona (UdG) About the Centre ViCOROB is a research group at the University of Girona involved in computer vision and robotics. Set up in 1993, it is now recognised as a consolidated research group by the Government of Catalonia and has formed part of the TECNIO brand since 2008. ViCOROB combines first class research with technology transfer. It conducts basic and applied research in projects that promote values such as respect, diversity, the work ethic, internationalisation and entrepreneurship.
Technology portfolio ViCOROB carries out customised projects related to its fields of research for businesses.
It provides consultancy services related to its fields of expertise, namely, computer vision engineering for use in quality assurance, automated manufacturing, automated food processing, transport, medical imaging and robotics, and underwater imaging.
Most relevant projects The latest projects that the group has successfully completed are related to underwater vision and robotics (for checking areas divers find it difficult to reach), whilst its applied research has led to a study for predicting the frequency of different means of transport.
Customers/sectors Underwater Robotics Research Centre, the Sextant research vessel, autonomous underwater vehicles (Girona 500 and Sparus).
Relevant equipment Underwater Robotics Research Centre, the Sextant research vessel, autonomous underwater vehicles (Girona 500 and Sparus).
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELDS 3D perception
Medical imaging
Robotics; Underwater vision; Smart systems
Address Campus Montilivi, Edifici P4 17071 Girona Contact person Joseta Roca Roger joseta@eia.udg.edu (+34) 972 418 905 Director Rafael Garcia Campos
Surface area (m2) 800
Staff PhD holders
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http://vicorob.udg.edu marรง 2013