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Biological reactor to power valves in agriculture. The Soil2Power project pioneers autonomous agricultural biobatteries powered by natural soil. This includes optimizing energy harvesting systems to generate 60% more energy than conventional solutions, developing silk-based bioelectrodes to accelerate the activation of microorganisms in the batteries, adapting biological battery architecture for seamless integration with irrigation valves, and fostering versatile applications beyond agriculture. Soil2Power aims to eliminate the need for chemical batteries and costly infrastructure, offering a sustainable, efficient energy source for agricultural irrigation while potentially revolutionizing energy solutions in various sectors. The Functional Printing and Embedded Devices Unit [...]

Artificial intelligence to optimise stroke treatment. The TRUSTroke project proposes a novel platform based on artificial intelligence, trustworthy by design and privacy-preserving, to assist clinicians, patients and caregivers in the management of acute and chronic phases of ischemic stroke. The project is based on the integration of clinical and patient-reported data, outcomes and experiences for a trustworthy assessment of disease progression and risks, enabling more personalised and effective stroke management, as well as providing inter-hospital benchmarking and sharing of best practices. TRUSTroke addresses risks of clinical severity at discharge; clinical worsening leading to unplanned hospital readmissions; [...]

SuPreAM in a nutshell Boosting the implementation of Additive Manufacturing with optimal surface integrity ABOUT THE PROJECT The SuPreAM project is developing and improving the performance and capabilities of a predictive simulation model of finishing operations in steel Additive Manufacturing (AM).  SuPreAM has the objective to optimise the surface integrity of Additive Manufactured and Machined steel components and to reduce manufacturing expenditures at the steel industrial sector by minimising the material scrap and reducing the number of re-processing loops during finishing operations.   The excellence of [...]

Sup3rForm at a quick glance Optimizing 3rd Generation Quenching and Partitioning (Q&P) and medium-Mn steels to attain improved in-use properties and foster their widespread deployment in the automotive industry ABOUT THE PROJECT Generating a comprehensive understanding on the relationship between microstructure and mechanical performance of Q&P and M-Mn steels. The Sup3rForm project is implementing a multiscale material testing and modelling approach to identify the main damage and deformation mechanisms of these new generation steels and comprehensively understand the intrinsic relationship between their complex microstructures [...]

About the project | Project phases  | Expected results | Progress beyond state of the art | Consortium | News & Events | Resources | Contact us COOPHS in a nutshell Enhancing low CO2 steel production for the automotive sector through the development of more sustainable processing methodologies ABOUT THE PROJECT The COOPHS project focuses on evaluating how eco-friendly steel processing affects the performance of ultrahigh strength Press Hardened Steels (PHS). By delving into the influence of residual elements in press hardening [...]

Concentration and rectification of grape must in situ to replace imported sugars in the production of sparkling wines. The MCR LOCAL project demonstrates the technical and economic feasibility of a compact and mobile process for the concentration of rectified concentrated must (RCM) in the wineries of the Penedès area, reducing economic costs and the associated carbon footprint in comparison to the use of sugar, or to the RCM produced outside the territory of application. The pilot will consist of three technological modules: ultrafiltration, ion exchange resins, and evaporation. The presence of the pilot at the cellars [...]

Thermochemical treatments of by-products from the biomass and agri-food sectors to increase their added value. The GASIFICATION project evaluates the feasibility of using by-products from the agri-food and biomass sectors, such as sewage sludge, fruit pulp and biomass ends, as renewable energy sources through their treatment with thermochemical processes such as pyrolysis or gasification. The project has four key objectives: Determine the potential of the different by-products to be treated using thermochemical processes) and obtain renewable energy. Investigate the robustness of the treatment in the face of seasonality in the production of by-products and mixtures thereof. Reduction [...]

Improvement proposals for the production of solid biofuels to increase their quality and reduce the impact of their emissions. The EMISSIONS project generates knowledge of the emissions derived from the combustion of Aleppo pine and vine branches in order to be able to give recommendations and qualities of solid biofuel that minimise the impact derived from the emissions generated in the combustion process. The other objective of the project is to establish which innovative production mechanisms or processes should be applied by the companies producing these biofuels. On the one hand, the project generates data on [...]

Innovative smart ski boot that allows the skier to improve his technique and, additionally, can be used as a touring boot to walk with ease and more comfort than the existing ones. FLEXOSKIBOOTS is an industrial research project that addresses two unresolved challenges in the ski sector. In the first place, the development of new ski boots that solve the main problems of the current ones, such as discomfort and pain during skiing, as well as the lack of versatility to use them as touring boots. And, secondly, getting the boots to be intelligent and provide [...]

Collaborative robotics in agri-food companies. The ROCOLA project manages to improve the competitiveness of agri-food companies by incorporating collaborative robotics in their processes. ROCOLA collects existing experiences in collaborative robotics and seeks solutions to specific challenges of the participating companies, designing preliminary configurations and executing pilot tests that demonstrate the feasibility of adopting these technologies by the sector. Eurecat participates in the ROCOLA project through its Robotics and Automation Unit. The project, coordinated by the INNOVI cluster, is participated in by the companies Raventós Codorniu, Baucells Avilés (Balsa) and Laboratorios Lamons, which have the advice of [...]

Study of advanced robotics solutions for the textile sector. The FASHIONAUT project aims to digitise and robotise potential manufacturing processes in the textile industry, opening the door to new automation solutions using the latest market innovations. The main innovations contributed by the project consist of the detection of materials through artificial vision with hyperspectral cameras, the development of an algorithm for the manipulation of flexible materials and the use of artificial vision for the measurement and classification of textile fabrics. The robotisation and automation of production processes in the textile industry, especially in SMEs, is the [...]

Strengthening and improvement of the chain of SMEs and their business organisations associated with the construction sector, which have or want to have an offer of sustainable products. The AL-INVEST Verde Construcción project promotes, trains and implements circular economy practices inspired by successful experiences in Europe. AL-INVEST Verde Construcción is carried out in the Metropolitan Region and the Los Lagos Region (Chile), although companies from neighbouring regions related to the construction sector can participate. The project works with two main types of SMEs: providers of products and services with sustainable attributes, with a particular focus on [...]

Non-destructive detection by measuring the degree of maturity of oranges and tangerines with multispectral images. The MADURESA project promotes innovative and disruptive technologies for the digitisation and improvement of the quality process in the agri-food sector, specifically in oranges and tangerines. Artificial intelligence technologies applied in the world of agriculture use sensors to achieve precision agriculture that increases the yield and quality of production. MADURESA evaluates the potential of two techniques: near-infrared spectroscopy (NIR) for the analysis of multispectral images and analytical techniques for the determination of the most important maturity parameters of fruit quality. In [...]

Reuse of batteries through characterisation, smart logistics, automated pack and module dismantling and repackaging and a blockchain-enabled marketplace. The RECIRCULATE project addresses the needs of the European recycling sector by overcoming current challenges relating to automated dismantling and sorting; safe logistics; fast, cost-effective, and reliable characterisation of the states of charge, health, power, energy and safety (SoX). Combining these advances with a blockchain-based platform, that integrates the data collected during dismantling and recycling and the battery provenance, enables a unique battery passport and a virtual marketplace for e-mobility, consumer, and stationary Battery Energy Storage Systems. This [...]

Development of a technology that can allow a circular economy model for precipitated silica wastes. The LIFE ZEROSILIBRINE project aims to apply an innovative technology for the treatment of precipitated silica wastes, an environmental challenge with no feasible current solution. The project has the following objectives: Demonstrate technical feasibility of reverse osmosis stage with 40 m3/h installation recovering 80% volume of the production process effluent of precipitated silica, reusing the water recovered in the same production process. Validate the operating costs of the reverse osmosis process and the economic feasibility of the manufacture of high-purity anhydrous [...]