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16 Jun

CETIM and Aira, a key partnership to drive sustainability, digitalisation and competitiveness in the agri-food sector

by Carolina Solino
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Through the OMIPERBIO Cervera Network of Excellence, CETIM collaborates with Aira, the largest first-tier cooperative in Galicia, on industrial research into microbial proteins, phenolic compounds and other bio-based ingredients derived from a range of agro-industrial by-products. [caption id="attachment_18583" align="aligncenter" width="825"] Microbiology laboratory at CETIM.[/caption] The European agri-food ecosystem faces a range of challenges related to productivity, environmental sustainability, rising costs and the need to adopt new technologies....

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24 Feb

At CETIM, we promote more circular, efficient, and competitive construction through the development of advanced materials

by Carolina Solino
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At HERIT4AGES, we develop and validate different technical and socially innovative solutions to improve cultural heritage in all relevant aspects: inclusivity, accessibility, resilience, sustainability, and energy efficiency. At MORFEO, we create new functional mortars and concretes from alkali-activated steel slag, using advanced tools such as Artificial Intelligence to optimize formulations and predict properties, accelerating the development of solutions adapted to different construction applications. Decarbonizing the construction...

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31 Oct

R3POWER brings together the renewable energy value chain to promote the circular economy in wind farms

by Carolina Solino
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CETIM, together with Norvento, is leading the TransMisiones project, in which eight companies and four research organisations are seeking solutions for the sustainable repowering of wind farms through strategies for the reuse, recycling and revaluation of components and materials, minimising the environmental and economic impact of the sector . [caption id="attachment_17982" align="aligncenter" width="650"] R3POWER consortium meeting at CETIM.[/caption] At CETIM, together with Norvento Enerxía, we are leading...

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23 Jul

CETIM manages to recover complex plastic waste of high value for the automotive sector

by Carolina Solino
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In ECLIPSE, we have researched and developed advanced technologies that not only improve the current recycling processes of waste derived from End-of-Life Vehicles and currents in the automotive sector, but also allow the use of secondary raw materials from these complex polymeric wastes, thus reducing the pollution generated by discharges. [caption id="attachment_17616" align="aligncenter" width="687"] On the left, rear seat and rear seat enhancement developed at ECLIPSE...

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23 Jul

CETIM lead RESURGENCE to find solutions for sustainable water use in industry

by Carolina Solino
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In the project, which is funded by Horizon Europe and involves 20 partners from 11 countries, we will search innovative solutions for industrial water management through the development of novel technologies that also recover water, energy and high-value raw materials in the process. [caption id="attachment_15884" align="aligncenter" width="763"] Laboratory tests for RESURGENCE.[/caption] The beginning of summer brings with it a big challenge: water scarcity. More and more areas...

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23 Apr

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

by Carolina Solino
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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 Jan

In KEOPS, we achieve more sustainable and high-value cementing solutions for the industry

by Carolina Solino
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CETIM, in collaboration with the industrial fabric, developed a new binding material from construction and demolition waste and iron and steel slag, to minimise the environmental impact associated with the production of this type of material [caption id="attachment_15185" align="aligncenter" width="570"] CETIM's Sustainable Construction Materials Laboratory.[/caption] One of the main challenges facing the construction sector is to find alternatives to Portland cement, a material with significant environmental burdens....

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24 Oct

H2020 NICE: Nature-based Solutions for the creation of a circular urban water cycle

by Carolina Solino
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CETIM is leading the initiative and we are working on the analysis of new absorbent materials and the implementation of mixed-culture microorganisms in real wetlands to degrade emerging pollutants present in the urban water cycle. [caption id="attachment_14815" align="aligncenter" width="617"] NICE: Innovative and enhanced Nature-based Solutions for a sustainable urban water cycle.[/caption] According to the latest weather report from the State Meteorological Agency, this summer has been the...

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18 Jul

The technologies developed in SMARTSTORE will allow the optimisation of Galician port logistics

by Carolina Solino
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The project has relied on the use of Digital Twins, robotics and Artificial Intelligence to automate the processes of receiving, sorting and storage of goods at the ports. Galicia stands out for its great port activity in its 128 ports, as it is the main source of wealth and employment in the community. This sector currently lags behind others in terms of digitisation and automation in...

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31 Jan

CETIM uses Life Cycle Assessment to improve business sustainability

by Carolina Solino
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CETIM is an expert in the use of Life Cycle and Cost Assessment methodologies to measure the environmental impact of manufacturing processes, help optimize them and, in this way, reduce the environmental and economic impact of industrial activity. Life Cycle Assessment is a tool increasingly demanded by Administrations and companies. At CETIM Centro Tecnológico we are aware of this need and, therefore, we are specialized in...

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