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The Near-Field Lift Encoder project develops and validates a new system for the precise measurement of the position of the cabin in elevators based on microwave technology and printed encoders. The Near-Field Lift Encoder system is more robust against adverse environmental conditions and more reliable for the effects of dirt (inherent in elevator environments), compared to other equivalent existing systems on the market, which are based on optical technology. The project consortium comprises three entities: Hohner Automáticos, coordinating the project, the Metamaterials Research Center for Innovation in Electronic and Communications Technologies of the Autonomous University of [...]

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 Territorial Competitiveness Specialization Project (PECT in its acronym in Spanish) is the materialization of multiple strategies in Mataró city and Maresme region for the transformation of the territory through the construction of an intelligent, sustainable and inclusive economic growth model. The PECT of Mataró Maresme is aligned with two priority axes of the FEDER Catalonia Operative Programme 2014-2020, which respond, on the one hand, to promoting research, technological development and innovation, and, on the other hand, improving the competitiveness of SMEs. The PECT has two major sectorial actions: the textile, with the REIMAGINE TEXTILE project [...]

The MyVENT project aims to improve home mechanical ventilation patients’ treatment and health care with the implementation of a smart telemedicine technology system. The system includes a web platform, supporting professionals, and a mobile platform, enabling patients with home mechanical ventilation needs to follow the therapy remotely and being involved in the therapy actively. The MyVENT system, allows both professionals and patients to have access to the information about the machine, adherence to therapy and the physiological (patient) and electromechanical (of the machine that provides HMV) more relevant parameters and variables. In addition, the patient will [...]

The “Functional textiles for improving the comfort of the interior of the vehicle” - TexCONfiv project aims at developing new fabrics for the automobile interior with improved functional properties, such as light, acoustic, ergonomic and thermal comfort. TexCONfiv will use particular textile structures for the adaptation and disposal of materials, maintaining the low manufacturing costs demanded by the automotive sector. The consortium is comprised by the Technology Center of Grupo COPO (CETEC), leader of the project, who, given its knowledge in the creation, development and production of innovative technical textiles, facilitates the research and development of [...]

The main objective of the HYPRINT project is to conduct industrial research on HyLEDs to be able to print by industrial methods. HyLEDs are optoelectronic devices formed by different thin printed layers that are deposited through different printing techniques. In this way, production costs will be reduced, and will be able to apply them to the production of consumer goods and different industrial sectors, such as household appliances, automobiles, pigments and inks, signalling and labelling. HYPRINT is a project started in November 2014 that will end in the first quarter of 2018. The project counts with [...]

The STEA-PoC project has the goal to provide non-invasive and easily applied methods in clinical practice for the diagnosis an ectopic accumulation of fat in the liver, named technically of non-alcoholic hepatic steatosis (NASH). The illness, which affects from 20 to 30% of the population in the West, is asymptomatic and currently requires a hepatic biopsy to be diagnosed, an intensive and costly procedure for the healthcare system. Due to the necessity of investigating in new detection and diagnosis systems for the illness, the project STEA-PoC will develop two new technologies for the detection of the [...]

The Multichanel Codec for 3D audio project has the objective of designing a new method for efficiently encoding/decoding (codec) and encapsulating 3D audio information stored into a proprietary file format. The new system will be built extending existing stereo free compression algorithms to multichannel in order to support 3D audio signals in ambisonics format. The project’s solution responds to the need of a convenient and well-designed format to conveniently store, distribute, and reproduce a 3D audio signal. The system will permit the compression of a 3D audio piece in a small-size files, allowing an easier broadcast [...]

GREENOMED aims to test and transfer an inter-regional Clusters-centred cooperation methodology aimed to set the basis of an interconnected network of regional pilot plants. GREENOMED targets mainly regional clusters that with the projects’ solution will be able to offer more advanced services to their members, will internationalize their activity and strengthen the relationship with Regional Authorities. On the other hand, companies and research/innovation organizations will benefit from a structured process to become joint protagonists of the construction of the pilot plants system, based on their needs. Expected results: Structured methodology enabling design and implementation of pilot [...]

The main objective of the PAFORT project is to reduce nutritional deficiencies found in certain groups of the population and encourage the consumption of fermented products of a healthy nutritional profile, that are organoleptically attractive and do not imply a price increase in the final product. To achieve this, PAFORT will use bacterial strains in a different biotechnological way to produce enriched and fortified breads. General details Project PAFORT - New biotechnological use of bacterial strains for the development of enriched and fortified breads Project reference RTC-2016-5131-2 Tender and programme [...]

The CIMEC project has been developed to generate new cyber-physical systems to improve the productivity of the energy sector during the manufacture of high added value parts. CIMEC will incorporate monitoring and quality guarantee systems to help obtain dynamic features required for the mechanization of parts. The CIMEC solution eliminates certain problems that can arise during the production process, such as chatter - automatically inflicted vibrations that cause errors in the process of the mechanization of parts and accelerate the deterioration of mechanical elements. General details Project CIMEC Project reference RTC-2016-5097-3 [...]

The BIM4 has been designed to use BIM methodology to include a new safety improvement system during the construction of buildings and infrastructures. This project will develop a technology to enable the continuous monitoring of workers, collective protection teams, and machinery used in construction work, and connect them to an Occupational Risk Prevention Management system with indicators displaying the risks derived from their different working environments. BIM4 is financed by the Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness under the Challenges-Collaboration tender. General details Project BIM4 Project reference RTC-2016-5430-7 Programme and call for [...]

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 objective of 3DELECPRINT is to develop an integrated flexible robotic platform to print electronic sensors and/or cables on geometric complex rigid parts in 3D. The resulting parts are made of different materials, including metal, composites, and ceramic. The printing system to be used for the project is based on a spray head for ultrasound. This is a versatile technique enabling the use of a wide variety of dyes, with perfect adaptation to the shape of the substrate and a more efficient use of resources given that is works with very low movements. General details [...]