National Projects

Feasibility study on the activation of sensitive capabilities in the surface materials of kitchen furniture to accelerate the digitization of professional kitchens. The FURN4COOK project has tested the integration of advanced electronics embedded in the surface layers and materials of the kitchen equipment to facilitate control and access to the options of the digital environment, stimulate more inclusive co-creation activities in the work processes and offer new value utilities to professional and domestic kitchen users. Specifically, Eurecat, through the Product Innovation and Multiphysics Simulation Unit, has developed an invisible and transparent interface system for the user, [...]

Development of a new generation of eco-designed and automated circular knitting machines. The EcoTex project focuses on reducing the environmental impact in the production of circular knitting machines, implementing a sustainable design and optimizing the use of materials. EcoTex improves the ergonomics of the operator with a solution that contemplates the redesign of the machine in order  to reduce its environmental impact, the development of specific sensors, predictive maintenance, and improving the ergonomy throught automated needle feeding and loading systems. This initiative arises as a response to the urgent need to reduce the environmental impact in [...]

Experimental development of a novel collective intelligence platform for cybersecurity. The CybersecBRAIN project addresses the experimental development of the application of algorithms, techniques and technologies based on artificial intelligence for security management. CybersecBRAIN focuses on two areas of innovation through the application of solutions based on artificial intelligence: automatic learning in certain tasks of a SOC (Security Operations Center) and the application of collective intelligence through federated learning algorithms or swarm learning. Currently, the management of SOC activity is a question that MSSPs (Managed Security Service Providers, systems that can collect cybersecurity data from different organizations) [...]

Hyperkalemia monitoring in chronic kidney patients on dialysis. The MoniK project aims to develop and validate a new type of non-invasive device in wearable format to improve the quality of life of chronic kidney patients under dialysis, through continuous sweat monitoring of various key parameters. The revolutionary Point-Of-Care (PoC) system proposed at MoniK will be manufactured using scalable printing techniques using sustainable materials. The device will have a sweat stimulator and four printed sensors to measure K+ concentration, temperature, sweat flow and ECG. By combining printed electronics technologies with integrated microfluidics and comprehensive sweat management, significant [...]

Smart mobility and traffic analysis and control system. The Smart City Manager responds to the current mobility and sustainability challenges of smart cities. The goal is for smart cities to have the most advanced tools with big data technology, blockchain and artificial intelligence algorithms to predict the mobility of vehicles, detect anomalous situations, make decisions and evaluate their impact within 'a secure environment and aligned with data protection law. To do this, Internet of Things data from traffic cameras will be anonymized, mined and enriched with other context information. Eurecat participates in the Smart City Manager [...]

The DIPTA 2023 project develops a knowledge transfer system to promote innovation in tourism brands in the province of Tarragona. DIPTA 2023 is divided into four different lines of work: observatory, laboratory of innovation and tourism intelligence (LABIIT), technology and transfer. Eurecat participates in DIPTA 2023 through its Consultancy Department, contributing its know-how in data intelligence, implementation of digital solutions, development and strategic planning, product design and in the generation of new knowledge, as well as promoting collective reflection on current tourist trends and dynamics. Develop and maintenance of the trip & kids tool, a technological [...]

Prototype for the monitoring and control of exotic species. The EXOVIEWER project develops a station prototype that detects invasive exotic species from abroad. EXOVIEWER integrates multi-capture insect traps in a single device (prototype in trailer format) to obtain photographs of the capture sheets, from cameras, and send them for identification and subsequent classification. The monitoring of the insects will serve to have an almost real-time control, through the cameras and physical captures in the sheets, of the evolution of each species and to be able to take the pertinent preventive measures that will improve the competitiveness [...]

The Investigo Programme will cover the hiring of young researchers in public research organisations, public universities, technology centers and other public and private entities that participate in a research project. You can check the information here. Eurecat, on 01/22/2022, submitted a request to participate in this “Investigo Programme”. 49 positions were presented, of which a total of 37 have been approved, for a global amount of 2,450,054.16 euros. The duration of the aid for each of the contracts is 24 months, within professional groups 1 to 4. The distribution by province of these contracts is as [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]