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Local public entities behind CoE in Tourism Innovation seal framework agreement confirming their commitment to innovative tourism industry projects

2022-07-25T17:16:52+02:00March 10th, 2021|Innovació turística, Press Notes, Tourism|

The local public entities making up the Centre of Excellence in Tourism Innovation have inked a framework agreement which cements this public-private initiative’s commitment to promoting innovation, sustainability and the competitiveness of tourism destinations and businesses across Catalonia and unlocking the role of tourism as a driving force in other economic sectors. The agreement firms up the goal [...]

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Safety, accessibility and service efficiency are key values for women metro and rail users

2022-07-25T17:17:53+02:00March 8th, 2021|Big Data, ICT, Press Notes|

Safety, accessibility and service efficiency are the main factors to consider for women metro and rail users based on the feedback and satisfaction levels of 1,100 male and female users in Catalonia, Ireland and Poland compiled as part of the European Diamond project coordinated by the Eurecat technology centre. Women users surveyed chiefly rate station safety, good [...]

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Eurecat engaged in project developing new technologies to drive building decarbonisation

2022-07-25T17:19:10+02:00March 4th, 2021|Construction, Innovation and product development, Press Notes, Sustainability|

The Eurecat technology centre is taking part in the European StepUP project which is developing affordable solutions and technologies designed to transform the energy renovation market and make decarbonising existing buildings a reliable, attractive and sustainable investment. It will do this by developing technology which draws on occupant feedback and supports an iterative approach to energy renovation anchored in real and simulated [...]

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Catalonia’s AI research and innovation project specialisation outstrips the European average

2022-07-25T17:20:34+02:00March 2nd, 2021|ICT, Press Notes|

Catalonia has 228 artificial intelligence projects under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 programme, the EU’s flagship instrument for driving R&D and innovation. The ‘Analysis of Specialisation in Artificial Intelligence in Catalonia’ report shows that the region’s specialisation in this technology outperforms the European average. The report has been drawn up as part of the RIS3CAT strategy and Artificial Intelligence Strategy of [...]

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Lleida to host the #DATAGRi2021 forum for digital transformation in the agri-food industry

2022-07-25T17:26:40+02:00February 25th, 2021|Press Notes|

On 25-26 November, Lleida is to host the 4th #DATAGRi2021 forum, the premier gathering in southern Europe on driving digital transformation in the agri-food industry. Agreement to host this major event was reached on 9 February with the organisers and endorsed yesterday afternoon by the Local Committee. The Eurecat technology centre is a member of the committee along with [...]

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Eurecat involved in €5.5 million project to lighten electric vehicle chassis weight

2022-07-25T17:28:07+02:00February 24th, 2021|Automotive, Metallic and Ceramic Materials, New Manufacturing Processes, Press Notes, Sustainability|

The Eurecat technology centre is taking part in the Fatigue4Light (Fatigue modelling and fast testing methodologies to optimise part design and to boost lightweight materials deployment in chassis parts) project. Drawing on a €5,530,292 budget, it is to develop new tests and new computer simulation methods to better estimate the fatigue life of chassis components and select the optimal [...]

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Volunteers sought to demonstrate the efficacy of the Mediterranean diet in attaining a healthy weight and habits

2022-07-25T17:30:30+02:00February 19th, 2021|Food, Nutrition and Health, Omics sciences, Press Notes|

The Eurecat technology centre’s Reus site has announced a call to find 80 teenagers who would like to take part in the MED4Youthresearch project. It is designed to demonstrate that a Mediterranean diet featuring produce such as pomegranates, chickpeas, hummus, nuts and sourdough bread is effective in helping young people to attain a healthy weight and healthy [...]

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Eurecat takes part in a project to reduce the use of copper and its environmental impact in vineyards

2021-05-26T17:50:13+02:00February 17th, 2021|Press Notes, Química|

The Eurecat technology centre is taking part in the Coppereplace project designed to reduce the use of copper in vineyards and remedy contaminated soils across south-western Europe through integrated, sustainable solutions aligned with environmentally friendly production methods. Ricard Garcia Valls, the director of Eurecat’s Chemical Technology Unit, says the technology centre “is to develop a [...]

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Digital citizenship in times of pandemic to be discussed at the 2nd Digital Competencies Conference

2022-07-25T17:31:47+02:00February 12th, 2021|Events, Press Notes|

The second Digital Competencies Conference, which is to be held virtually on 18 February with the tagline ‘ Digital Citizenship in a Time of Pandemic’, will bring together experts to address the digital skills and competencies needed in the current scenario shaped by Covid-19 which has shifted many activities and interactions online. The conference is organised [...]

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CV Médica and start-up Treematernity strike a deal to manufacture, market and distribute a new generation of single-use obstetric belts for pregnant women

2022-07-25T17:32:38+02:00February 11th, 2021|Press Notes|

CV Médica has struck a deal with start-up Treematernity to manufacture, market and distribute the Belty single-use foetal monitoring belt developed in conjunction with the Eurecat technology centre. The belt is now available to all hospitals in Spain. CV Médica specialises in manufacturing antiseptic and cosmetic products and medical devices for hospital, geriatric and pharmaceutical settings. It has [...]

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