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24 Feb

Eugenio Navarro: “Advances in materials science allow us, and at the same time compel us, to think in terms of continuous improvement without getting bogged down in terminology or literal interpretations. Performance is what counts”

by Carolina Solino
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The search for innovative solutions requires the support of strong partnerships. An example of this is the partnership between CETIM and Tesela, a technology-based research company specializing in materials, with which we are currently working on the European HERIT4AGES project and the MORFEO Public-Private Partnership project. Today we talk to Eugenio Navarro, Founder and CEO of Tesela, to learn a little more about the company's...

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26 Jan

CORAL: Additive manufacturing of sustainable biomimetic reefs for coastal ecosystem conservation

by Carolina Solino
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At CETIM, we are researching new concepts for artificial reefs for coastal regeneration and environmental preservation, offering an integrated, flexible and sustainable solution to mitigate the effects of climate change and its impact on the ocean environment. [caption id="attachment_18200" align="aligncenter" width="603"] Concept of the CORAL project.[/caption] CORAL project proposes innovative nature-based solutions through the production of sustainable artificial reefs made from industrial waste and designed with bio-inspired...

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31 Oct

Adrián Capelán: “It is at this frontier, between engineering and applied science, that the advances that keep Spain at the forefront of renewable energy are emerging”

by Carolina Solino
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The renewable energy sector has become a key pillar of the global energy transition towards a more sustainable and emission-free model. This sector is also facing several challenges, and today we learn how Norvento is seeking solutions to these challenges through R&D projects, such as R3POWER, which they are leading with the scientific support of CETIM. Below, Adrián Capelán, Director of Technology at Norvento TECHnPower,...

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20 May

Learn about the value we will bring to your Horizon Europe 2025 proposals

by Carolina Solino
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Still don't know the themes of Horizon Europe for this year? We tell you about them, along with all the value that CETIM can bring to the proposals. [caption id="attachment_17522" align="aligncenter" width="855"] Main programmes in which CETIM is involved and CETIM participacion in international calls 2015-2024.[/caption] Horizon Europe Cluster 4 Digital, Industry and Space HORIZON-CL4-INDUSTRY-2025-01-TWIN-TRANSITION Achieving global leadership in climate-neutral, circular and digitised industrial and digital value chains   DEADLINE:  23rd...

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23 Jul

Durk Krol: “Our continent is a unique testing ground for new technologies, and, therefore, uniquely positioned to respond to the water challenges by applying a wide range innovative solutions”

by Carolina Solino
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Water, that transparent, colourless, odourless and tasteless liquid, is essential for the life of all living beings on Earth. Society faces multiple challenges related to water resources, such as water scarcity, pollution and gaps in access to water supplies. Today we speak to Water Europe's Executive Director, Durk Krol, to find out what is happening in the water sector, Durk Krol, to learn about the...

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23 Jul

LIFE GREEN SEWER will reuse wastewater for agricultural irrigation, recover energy and high-value nutrients

by Carolina Solino
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CETIM have led a European research project, in alliance with EMAFESA, MAGTEL, SOCAMEX and the University of Barcelona, to develop a technological solution based on membranes for the innovative secondary treatment of wastewater. [caption id="attachment_15865" align="aligncenter" width="582"] Final meeting of the project, held in Almendralejo (Extremadura).[/caption] Water scarcity is one of the major problems threatening human life on Earth and industrial activity. Drought is becoming increasingly common...

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23 Jul

We will revalorise agroforestry waste for food packaging application

by Carolina Solino
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In the NEWPOWER project, in which we are participating together with the University of Vigo and 11 other partners, we will obtain biomaterials from agricultural and forestry waste that can be used in the food, pharmaceutical, biotechnological and organic farming industries. [caption id="attachment_15928" align="aligncenter" width="650"] Lignin test in the CETIM laboratory.[/caption] The abandonment of rural areas and the accumulation of agricultural and forestry waste are some of...

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23 Jul

Increasing sustainability in construction, ever closer thanks to BITÚMINA

by Carolina Solino
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The project, which CETIM is collaborating with ENCE and MISTURAS, will develop cold and warm bituminous mixtures with improved mechanical and rheological performance, to achieve a significant reduction in the carbon footprint and boost the circular economy in the sector. [caption id="attachment_15934" align="aligncenter" width="763"] Test in the CETIM's construction laboratory.[/caption] The use of raw materials with a lower carbon footprint, renewable and circular, which contribute to the...

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22 Jul

We present our project for La Cros to Regional Minister of Education, Science, Universities and Vocational Training

by Carolina Solino
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The Regional Minister of Education, Science, Universities and Vocational Training, Román Rodríguez González, accompanied by the Director of the Galician Innovation Agency, Carmen Cotelo Queijo, visited our facilities this morning. Our General Director, Toni Pons, and our Executive Director, Lucía Camino Vázquez, explained the great growth that we have experienced in recent years, and our commitment to continue working to promote R&D the sustainability of the...

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09 Jul

CETIM present our potential in R&D and our future project of the Centre of Excellence for Competitiveness in Circular Economy to González Formoso

by Carolina Solino
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The President of the Deputación da Coruña, accompanied by the Mayor of Culleredo, José Ramón Rioboo, visited our facilities this morning and saw first hand the activity that we have been developing for more than 10 years. We continue our commitment to Culleredo for the creation of the future Centre of Excellence for Competitiveness in Circular Economy in La Cros, which will contribute to the revitalisation...

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