Portfolio

European federation of Data Driven Innovation Hubs to create a common data space of reference in Europe. The EUHubs4Data project aims to consolidate a the European reference for data driven innovation and experimentation, fostering collaboration between data driven initiatives in Europe, federating solutions in a global common catalogue of data services, and sharing data in a cross-border and cross-sector basis. The new federation promoted by the project is formed by 21 partners and 12 DIHs, all of them referents in the field of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data, that offer companies a unique access to their [...]

Control of risk for hydrogen embrittlement (HE) in steels for automotive applications. The CRYSTAL project, coordinated by Eurecat, aims to reduce the hydrogen embrittlement risk in high strength steel parts for the automotive industry. The project will use a novel solid-state gas sensor to quantitatively measure in-situ the hydrogen absorbed during the production of steel parts and during their service life. On the other hand, the CRYSTAL project will also define and determine the best methodology to evaluate HE during steel production and life span of the components. To determine which is the test that allows [...]

Assets4Rail project applies cutting-edge technology such as ground penetrating radar, artificial vision and autonomous vehicles to monitor possible defects of the tunnels, as well as the geography and wear of the roads and the noise and vibrations of the bridges with the purpose of obtaining more secure and profitable infrastructures and vehicles. For the improvement of vehicles, Assets4Rail applies radiofrequency identification technology (RFID) for the identification of problems associated with rolling stock failures. The Robotics and Automation Unit participates within this project providing a fully autonomous aerial vehicle which is able to map the environment while [...]

Development of innovative technologies with the aim to give a response to pathogen contamination emergencies. The PathoCERT project researches and demonstrates a collection of novel, cost-effective and easy-to-use pathogen contamination emergency response technologies, tools and guidelines, which will be field validated by the first responders. PathoCERT has the objective to strengthen the coordination and response capability of first responders in handling waterborne pathogen contamination events and other potential and harmful illness spread out through water. The innovations promoted by the project are based on the management of contamination by pathogens transmitted through water, from the detection [...]

Development of a new smart integrated Robotics system based on dynamic manufacturing processes and addressed to SMEs controlled by Internet of Things (IoT). The HORSE project has the objective to leap forward in the manufacturing industry proposing a new flexible model of smart factory involving collaboration of humans, robots, Autonomous Guided Vehicles and machinery to realise industrial tasks in an efficient manner. The novel approaches promoted by the project are the integration of concepts such as (physical) human-robot interaction, intuitive human-machine interfaces, and interaction between different robots and machines into an integrated environment with pre-existing machines [...]

New sustainable products through the transformation of ladle slag into high value-added products. The CYCLO-SLAG project develops an innovative and sustainable solution by transforming ladle slag into high value-added products with the aim to promote a sustainable approach and diversify the industrial sectors and markets for the final products. In this way, the use of ladle slag would be made profitable by turning it into a resource capable of generating income and, at the same time, reducing the costs associated with its management, increasing the competitiveness of the company and reducing the environmental impact of steel [...]

New platform based on the Internet of Things (IoT) for the habitat industries of Catalonia. The SMARTSPACE project promotes a new IoT solution with the aim of boosting the Catalan habitat industry, expanding its offer to include connected products and devices and adding differentiation for its customers. SMARTSPACE encourages manufacturers and brands in the habitat sector to introduce such an important and differential factor as the IoT in their products and facilitate their connection to the news developed platform or to others that may appear in the future. The new platform developed by the project allows [...]

Active fusion community in Catalonia including leader research institutions, universities and industrial partners. The FusionCAT project aims to establish the technology transfer from the associated institutions with the industry to promote industrial competences in the Catalan field and achieve fusion energy. In this sense, FusionCAT paves the way to develop the technological capabilities required in the territory of Catalonia and prepare for this new energy era. Nuclear fusion is one of the few technologies that currently has the potential to meet the need for sustainable, safe and low carbon energy sources, with reliable and predictable base [...]

Development of a vineyard innovative tool based on the integration of Earth Observation services and in-field sensors. The VitiGEOSS project, coordinated by Eurecat, integrates and improves existing solutions coupling satellite imagery with in-field sensors with the aim to increase resolution and reliability of satellite information applied to viticulture. Currently, the European Union is the world biggest wine producer, being winemaking the main economic activity of many regions in Southern Europe. Therefore, the wine sector invests heavily in state-of-the-art technology in order to develop innovative solutions and technologies to achieve the most maintain the quality and sustainability requirements. [...]

A European data-driven innovation hub to reshape the media value chain. The MediaFutures project sets up a virtual European data innovation hub that includes funding, mentoring and support for entrepreneurial and creative projects with the aim to reshape the media value chain through responsible and innovative uses of data. The objectives of the project are: To explore the critical factors that impact how people engage with bottom-up quality journalism, science education and digital citizenship. To define a participatory, inclusive innovation program, leveraging impulses from multiple disciplines, as well as synergies between entrepreneurs and creatives. Organise a [...]

New protocol for designers and marketing agencies that allow creating a more connected design and improving the user experience. The ZINKCAT project develops new technology-based tools addressed to professionals in the cultural industries and encourages research into new ways of innovation to personalise experiences and contents through data analysis. ZINKCAT creates a new protocol for designers and marketing agencies that incorporates new technologies in communication campaigns, with the aim of creating a more connected design that improves and personalises the users experience. The technological innovation promoted by the project will have a significant impact on the [...]

Development of a new platform that allows augmented and interactive reality experiences. The MIRONINS project aims to redesign the cultural experience involved in visiting a museum, through the transmedia narrative, gamification and the use of new technologies. MIRONINS develops a new platform that allows augmented and interactive reality experiences to create a new digital environment within the Joan Miró Foundation, in which the Mironins, a few small drops of paint that live inside Miró’s paintings, help children to introduce themselves in the art world and to boost their artistic abilities while having fun. The innovation promoted [...]

Increase of the circularity of spent batteries from electric and hybrid vehicles and development of new identification protocols to give a new use for second-life batteries. The RECIBIL project promotes and increases the circularity of spent batteries from hybrid and electric vehicles and develops new identification protocols for second-life batteries, with life cycle analyzes. The project aims to help the different decision-maker agents (car manufacturers, second-life battery users, recycling companies, etc.), in the end-of-life management process of the electric vehicle fleet that is expected to be deployed at European and global level in the coming years, [...]

Improvement of shaping systems for the deposition of semi-molten materials, applicable mainly to plastic, metallic or mixed materials (plastic, metallic, ceramic and inorganic). The FUSE3D project develops new technologies for the deposition of semi-molten material with the aim to improve the adhesion between layers of material and increasing its strength, combining different materials when printing to obtain different surfaces and be able to create geometries with more height. The innovation promoted by the project allows to carry out studies, characterisations and optimisations of printing materials and processes. Moreover, the definition of the mechanical properties of the [...]

In vitro diagnostic medical device through a Point of Care (PoC) system. The KERASTOP project aims to develop the first clinical test based on scientific evidence for early diagnosis of Keratoconus, a degenerative pathology of the cornea. The innovation of the project consists on the development of a new in vitro diagnostic medical device (IVDD) through a Point of Care system. The new medical device has been designed for an efficient, rapid, in situ and early detection of the two biomarkers associated with keratoconus, in patients who are candidates for laser refractive surgery. Eurecat participates in [...]