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April 2024

23 Apr

CETIM will digitalise the construction sector through two cutting-edge research projects

by Carolina Soliño
in In-depth reports, News
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SMART CONSTRUCTION MANAGER will improve the control of site management and the supply chain of materials through a common use tool that incorporates different 4.0 technologies such as Artificial Vision, Digital Twins or Internet of Things devices. 0ACCIDNTES, Best National Innovation Project 2023 according to the Spanish Construction Technology Platform, will increase site surveillance and help prevent and ensure faster action in the event of accidents. [caption...

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23 Apr

Francisco Vea Folch: “We run the greatest risk if we do not innovate, because in this uncertain and changing world, immobility will lead us to disappear”

by Carolina Soliño
in Interviews, News
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Construction is one of the key sectors in Spain that, like many others, must face the main current challenges, such as the lack of digitalisation or the reduction of environmental impact. Today we talk to Francisco Vea Folch, Director of Innovation and New Technologies at Simetría Grupo, a company that has been working for more than 80 years in different fields, such as construction, energy,...

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23 Apr

CETIM, scientific coordinators of an initiative that brings together nanomaterials with AI and biotechnology

by Carolina Soliño
in News, Projects
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At NanomatIA we will test AI-based strategies to accelerate the design and discovery of new materials in the energy storage sector. [caption id="attachment_15550" align="aligncenter" width="657"] Energy Storage Materials Laboratory at CETIM.[/caption] The research and development of new materials with better and more sustainable properties is limited by the time and economic cost, as the different types of materials to be considered is incredibly large. Due to the...

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23 Apr

CETIM develops 4.0 technologies to improve the construction and demolition waste recycling process

by Carolina Soliño
in News, Projects
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Smart2ReDuCe is a project we are working on at our Technological Centre to contribute to the Circular Economy and the decarbonisation of the sector, converting waste into new sustainable materials for construction. The construction and operation of buildings accounts for almost 40% of the depletion of natural resources and generates 25% of the world's waste. Construction and Demolition Waste (C&DW) has become one of the main...

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23 Apr

MICOVISION: System for the automatic detection of fungi on aromatic plants

by Carolina Soliño
in News, Projects
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CETIM contributes its expertise to the project by recreating the process of infection of the plant by the fungus and developing disruptive technologies, based on Artificial Vision and Artificial Intelligence, that allow the early detection of mycotoxins. [caption id="attachment_15501" align="aligncenter" width="657"] Tests in the Digital Industry laboratory for Micovision.[/caption] Mycotoxins are a problem for human and animal health. These toxic substances are produced by a wide variety...

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23 Apr

We will revalue Galician potato waste in our REPAG project

by Carolina Soliño
in News, Projects
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At CETIM we are developing an integral and sustainable process for the transformation of potato production by-products into high quality mycoproteins, thus improving the economic and environmental cost of the sector. [caption id="attachment_15652" align="aligncenter" width="627"] CETIM Microbiology Laboratory.[/caption] In 2023, 1,981,742 tonnes of potatoes were produced in Spain, according to data collected by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. Galicia produced 363,139 tonnes, being the Autonomous...

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23 Apr

At CETIM we are researching biocomposites derived from natural sources

by Carolina Soliño
in News, Projects
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The DICKENS project has the collaboration of our Technology Centre and the companies ENCE, MASTERS BUILDERS, QMC, BRUPER, OMAR COATINGS, TECNOCAUCHO and CARINSA to offer environmental and economic solutions to the traditional processes of obtaining polymer composites. In recent years, numerous studies and reports show that plastic consumption has been increasing in most countries. In addition to this, the values of bioeconomy, circular economy and reduction...

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23 Apr

We will be participating in the second edition of the Biodays

by Carolina Soliño
in Events, News
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The benchmark forum for the biotechnology and life sciences industry returns once again on 12 and 13 June to the Mar de Vigo Auditorium. Save the date! The second edition of the Biodays comes to the Mar de Vigo Auditorium on 12 and 13 June. CETIM will participate one more year in the reference forum of the biotechnology industry in the European Atlantic area organised by...

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23 Apr

We’re back at MEETECHSPAIN!

by Carolina Soliño
in Events, News
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The main annual meeting of connection and cooperation between Technology Centres, research organisations and companies united by technology returns to Madrid on 13 and 14 June. Next 13th and 14th June Meetech Spain returns, the event organised by the Spanish Federation of Technology Centres every year at the MEEU Space in Madrid. CETIM will be represented through the Atiga stand. Meetech Spain is one of the main...

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