Sector
Railway and Logistics
We work along the entire value chain of the mobility sector, providing state-of-the-art technologies and the necessary expertise in all areas
We are specialists in the design of new products and high-performance components, making intensive use of the lightweight materials concept, smart fabrics and surfaces for interior design, structural parts and all manner of mechanical elements for rolling stock and infrastructure.
We have proven experience in digital transformation; Smart Management Systems, artificial vision, IT Security, Big Data, offering high value-added solutions for Public Authorities, Operators (passengers and freight), Integrators and Engineering Practices in the railways sector.
We provide cutting-edge technology for critical infrastructure inspection using both land and airborne autonomous vehicles, along with the management and automation of complex processes.
Services
Eurecat provides integrated technological development and industrialisation support services for the entire railway and logistics industry value chain:
- Public authorities and operators, agents involved in the management, construction and maintenance of infrastructure.
- Engineering practices, builders of fixed assets, electrification and communications.
- Rolling stock manufacturers, interior design, systems and components. And lastly, urban and intercity logistics agents.
Mobility projects
Development of projects for the digital transformation of mobility, development of new business models and generation of digital platforms delivering interoperable and intermodal systems.
Product design
Design and development of products and components applying advanced materials technology and complex functionalities to reduce weight, increase safety and improve quality, user experience and comfort. Advanced processes for short series manufacturing.
Predictive platforms
Application of sensors and infrastructure connectivity to generate predictive maintenance management platforms. Inspection of infrastructure using autonomous land and airborne vehicles.
Multimodal logistics
Generation of smart platforms for multimodal logistics management. Application of sensors for package deliveries, containers, etc. Goods traceability and documentation flow optimisation.
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Public administrations
Digital transformation of mobility, data processing, planning of more sustainable transport, organisation in support of urban cohesion.
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Operators
Digitisation of operations, predictive maintenance, safety & security, sustainability, staff training.
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Engineering and consulting
Sustainability, process authorisation, critical infrastructure inspection, data processing, new product design.
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Construction and infraestructure
Sustainability, process authorisation, critical infrastructure inspection, data processing, IoT.
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Facilities and communications
Data processing, safety & security, IoT, infrastructure inspection, process automation.
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Rolling stock and interior design
Product development, smart materials and services, ergonomics, advanced materials technology, IoT for trains.
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Associatons, laboratories and certification
Technological consultancy, training, staff development.
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Logistics
Smart logistics platforms, IoT, process automation, new product development. Multimodal management, blockchain.
Contact
OCA-WAS, the Eurecat control body accredited according to the UNE-EN ISO/IEC 17020 standard in the field of major accidents
Eurecat offers companies the OCA-WAS control body with the aim of supporting the professional activity of companies through the evaluation of safety reports (SI) and Quantitative Risk Analysis reports (QRA).
We have the necessary technical means to prevent accidents involving hazardous substances, thus limiting their consequences on human health and the environment.
Equipament
Sucess stories
Generation of new mobility matrices for the Metropolitan Transport Authority
Research and investigation projects to define Origin-Destination mobility matrices in accordance with transport modes by using mobile telephony data.
Accessibility roadmap for transport in the Barcelona Metropolitan area
Analyse the actions undertaken within the context of the current accessibility plans and develop a roadmap to facilitate implementation and enhance impact.
ROLEN Toylet 2022
Innovative new bathroom module design incorporating the latest HMI (Human-Machine Interface) technologies in the form of printed keypads for the application of advanced simulation tools to analyse preventive maintenance, as proof of concept prior to production.
Pilot study into passenger behaviour and usage on the tram service operated by the company TRAM
The aim of this proposal is to validate and evaluate the design of an on-board platform to obtain patterns of passenger behaviour and usage on the tram service operated by the company TRAM.
RailMapChallenge 2018 for the ATM
Challenge: designer of an integrated railway network map of the Barcelona area. To undertake this initiative, Eurecat organised an event in the form of a competition.
Highlighted projects
Diamond
Data analysis and compilation to turn data into useful knowledge and develop a self-diagnosis tool and protocols for the transport sector, including corporate social responsibility and occupancy guidelines, to promote more inclusive and efficient transport systems from a gender perspective.
Sharework
Sharework will provide the intelligence, methods and tools required for the effective adoption of HRC (Human-Robot Collaboration) in manufacturing processes lacking automation. The technology will be tested in applications for the automotive, railways, metal and industrial plant manufacturing sectors.
ASSETS4RAIL
European project to trial the use of drones to monitor the condition of railway infrastructure such as bridges and tunnels, so as to detect possible failings and increase safety.
Multimèdia
News of the Railway and Logistics sector
Eurecat drives new smart collaborative platform to optimise European traffic management
The European FRONTIER project, coordinated by the Eurecat technology centre, has developed a smart collaborative platform to optimise communication [...]
Eurecat taps artificial intelligence in new advanced manufacturing solutions for the textile, automotive and construction sectors
The Eurecat technology centre has showcased at the Advanced Factories trade fair advanced manufacturing solutions drawing on artificial intelligence [...]
Eurecat unveils battery, hydrogen, robotics, new materials and plastronics technologies for sustainable mobility at eMobility World Congress
At the eMobility Expo World Congress, which brings together the European mobility industry from 13-15 February in Valencia, the [...]
Researchers from seven European countries test their drone inspection developments in Sabadell
Researchers from seven European countries have today tested their drone inspection developments at the Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de [...]
New smart mobility solutions to unlock connected and shared transport
The Eurecat technology centre is presenting new smart mobility solutions which embed real-time information about railways, public transport services, ridesharing [...]
Eurecat innovates in advanced materials to build more energy-efficient trains
The Eurecat technology centre is coordinating the CARBODIN (Car Body Shells, Doors and Interiors) project which is to support building lighter and [...]
