Advanced Management Systems

INNOFORMIN implements an innovative sheet forming center, which will integrate incremental and stretched deformation systems, with the aim of creating a hybrid technology that combines the technologies of Incremental Sheet Forming (ISF) and Stretch Forming (SF). The combination of Incremental Sheet Forming (ISF) technology, which allows the processing of metal sheets by cold deformation, with the aim of manufacturing pieces with a low initial investment, and Stretch Forming (SF), a process applied to the production of prototypes of single pieces or short series that uses the same tooling as the ISF processes, allows to increase the [...]

The PRO2 project investigates and develops new technologies and materials in the fields of additive manufacturing and 3D printing for the development of new products and applications. The project includes the study and development of new design techniques and tools for predicting the mechanical behavior of parts manufactured with these technologies. On the other hand, PRO2 develops new materials with high thermal and mechanical resistance, new manufacturing processes and the development of new post-processing tools to improve the surface finish of the parts manufactured in 3D. The PRO2 project represents a strategic opportunity for the development [...]

The MINIBUS project defines, develops, designs and manufactures a 100% electric urban minibus with high-load performance with the capacity to provide service in an urban environment throughout 16 hours of uninterrupted service, including the energy expenditure of the air conditioning, meeting the same requirements that current diesel vehicles. The project aims at contributing to reduce/eliminate fuel consumption and emissions in Barcelona’s city canter, improve citizens’ accessibility to sustainable means of transport adapted to the city’s mobility needs and obtain a reduction of the total noise caused by the operation of vehicles with electric motors. The main objectives [...]

The GREENTRONICS project develops components, electronic products and services for different applications in the sustainable mobility industry (electric and hybrid vehicles with high voltage batteries, 48V automotive systems and alternative systems). Unlike countries such as Japan, the United States and Germany, as well as China and South Korea, Catalonia lacks of a strong industry around the components of the sustainable mobility sector. Despite having a long industrial tradition in the sector of automotive components and that the automotive industry is one of the key Catalan economic sectors, there is not a well-established electric mobility technologies network. [...]

The ADVANCEDFORMING project has been designed to introduce shearforming technology into the manufacturing process of critical parts for aeronautical engines. In order to design and manufacture a machine capable of processing complex axisymmetric geometry, similar to that used for the development of critical parts for aeronautical engines,  ADVANCEDFORMING  will investigate the mechanical and microstructural properties of the materials processed during the shearforming process as well as its degree of repetitiveness during manufacture. General details Project ADVANCEDFORMING Project reference RTC-2016-5213-5 Programme and call for tender A project financed by the MINISTRY OF ECONOMY, INDUSTRY [...]

The Erica project aims to improve competitiveness of SMEs in the field of efficient and sustainable manufacturing through cooperation and knowledge transfer between clusters and technology centres. It includes the exchange of good practices between centres, a comparative assessment plan and a collaborative plan. Ultimately, the programme will enable the four centres to launch a collaborative plan to enable the development of joint research projects in order to increase specialized knowledge, favour regional competitiveness, and create new jobs. General details Project ERICA Programme H2020-ENT-EIP-GEN

To reduce the energy efficiency differences between the envisaged design specs and the ultimate performance of a building—i.e., the energy gap—is the main goal of Built2Spec. It offers a new set of technological advances for the inspection of construction sites. They are helpful to achieve the European requirements of energy efficiency and more sustainable construction at a much lower cost. The objective of Built2Spec is the reduction of the energy efficiency differences between the envisaged design specs and the ultimate performance of a building. To achieve this ambitious objective, Built2Spec offers a new set of technological advances [...]

The objective of the ENCODER INNOVATION project is the development of a new generation of intelligent, flexible, customisable, robust, water-tight encoders for food production environments, primarily based on a new, increased-precision photonic nucleus embedded in plastic, an innovative, embedded, wireless monitoring and communication solution, and an optimised cover, which is guaranteed to be water-tight. Consortium formed by: HOHNER and Eurecat. General data Project ENCODER INNOVATION: New generation of encoders, technological innovation and change in the business model. Project reference RTC-2015-4457-2 Programme and call for proposals Project financed by the Ministry of Economy [...]

The objective of NANOPATEX is the development of functional textiles aimed at thermal sensorisation and/or controlled release of substances into the skin for health and physical well-being purposes, based on the use of synthetic micro/nano-structured PA fibres through polymeric particles which contain the active ingredients and components. Consortium formed by: Nurel and Eurecat. General data Project Development of micro/nano-structured PA textiles with polymeric particles functionalised with active substances for health purposes (NANOPATEX). Project reference RTC-2014-2514-1 Programme and call for proposals The Collaboration-Challenges call for proposals of the State Programme for Research, Development and [...]

Development of a complete online training program on the most innovative micromanufacturing technologies. MIMAN-T project will provide an overview on all the Micro-Manufacturing Technologies (MMT) together with the technical and economical details. Indeed, this system is still missing, but essential to provide the SMEs with all the necessary information to invest in the miniaturization of the products and the manufacturing technique most suitable for their production. The partners will capitalise their multiyear experience in the research domain of MMT developing an innovative approach and methodology based on specific learning materials that will improve the capability of [...]

A flexible, reliable and efficient solution in costs in order to produce functional micro functional parts with complex shapes. It reduces the energy use, enables savings in toll-related expenses and minimize the degradation risks of plastic. SONO"R"US project develops and optimizes the first ultrasonic moulding machine ready for being sold on the market. The innovative concept of SONO "R" US offers major advantages for the moulding process, reducing the energy use by up to 90% in comparison with the conventional injection technologies. Because electric heaters are not used, the process is highly efficient, minimising the deterioration [...]

The PREVIEW project (PREdictive System to Recommend Injection Mould setup) aims to provide the mould injection industry with process control mechanisms that will reduce the time to set up a mould configuration, afford in energy consumption and waste material, and increase productivity due to the process flexibility. PREVIEW develops a universal acquisition system for moulding parameters; a robust network of communications to monitor in real time the processparameters, designed to work in today’s existing industrial environments; and an advanced prediction system centralised in the cloud developed by Eurecat, which provides machine configuration recommendations based on the statistical [...]

  Advanced manufacturing technologies, personalised design, the engineering of knowledge, sustainable production technologies and anthropometry and ergonomics to demonstrate that the personalised production of eyewear can be a profitable business of close optician-user contact, in addition to being sustainable and fashionable. The Optician2020 innovations are based on medical prescription, anatomical data of customers and aesthetic preferences. Therefore, manufacturers and sellers will be able to offer unique products adapted to the specific needs and preferences of individual users with a real added value. The ophthalmic industry paradigm for 2020 will tend to the manufacture of completely customised [...]

Activities between Europe and Latin American countries to strengthen research, training potential and industrial competitiveness as facilitators of the implementation of nano materials and advanced materials technologies in the health, water and energy areas in Latin America. NMP-DeLA project develops activities to build new skills that facilitate local knowledge; to foster synergies and cooperative programmes with local and regional lawmakers; and to create the EUROPEAN UNION-LATIN AMERICAN Nanocluster. During the project, 4 workshops and 2 summer school programmes were held  (in Argentina, Mexico, Brazil and Chile); the programme has taken part in the most important European sector [...]