CTR is a non-academic and application-oriented research centre in Carinthia and ranks among Austria’s leading research institutes in the area of "Smart Sensors and Systems Integration". Its task and objective is to develop innovative sensor technologies (photonic, sensor, micro and nano systems as well as assembly, packaging and integration technologies) for industry and to integrate them in concrete applications. CTR research will therefore play a role in meeting society’s great challenges, such as energy, mobility, health, climate and security. 

The services range from initial feasibility studies, technology monitoring, testing and simulation to systems integration and prototypes suitable for industrial applications. CTR also provides information on research programmes and is actively engaged in technology transfer.

Established in 1997, CTR has filed over 80 patents and conducts research in regional, national and international projects. Research partners include small medium and large sized companies… In the CTR laboratories a wide range of high-tech instruments are available for CTR staff, partner organisations and customers to achieve the best R&D results. The following classification provides an overview:

>> RESEARCH CLEANROOMS

ISO 5 and ISO class 8 including equipment for micro-handling and micro-processing as well as 3D Printing and integration processes.

>> METROLOGY LAB

Equipment: e.g. Raman Spectrometer, FTIR / NTNIR Spectrometer, UV/VIS Spectrometer, Micro System Analyser, FT-IR Microscope, Fluorescence Light Microscope, NIR Camera, High-Speed Camera, Thermal Imaging, SAW crystal measurement, Surface Profiler, Terahertz Imaging System, Laser-Beam Profiling, Climatic Chamber, Torque Measurement Setup

>> PACKING & INTEGRATION 

Equipment: e.g. Wafer Prober, Wire Bonder, Die-Bond Tester, Research Inkjet Printer, Pulsed Light Treatment, 3Dsystems Plastic 3 D- Printer, Fineplacer, Digital Dispenser, Electronics, Ultrasonic Solder System, Laser Welding System, Chamber Oven

>>…. The services range from initial feasibility studies, technology monitoring, testing and simulation to systems integration and prototypes suitable for industrial applications. CTR also provides information on research programmes and is actively engaged in technology transfer.
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BIBA is the oldest affiliated institute of the University of Bremen. Internationally, it is ranked amongst one of the most renowned research institutions in Germany. Altogether 150 people work in the BIBA research divisions “Intelligent Production and Logistics Systems” (IPS) and “ICT Applications for Production” (IKAP) as well as in the associated departments in the faculty of Production Engineering of the University of Bremen. BIBA is engaged in basic research, applied research, contract research as well as national and international research associations. In its work, the institute combines the main areas of production and logistics and focuses on the processes as well as on the products.
The Industry 4.0 Competence and Transfer Centre at BIBA offers companies the opportunity to experience, develop, test and evaluate new technologies for production and logistics. It also has diverse laboratory facilities, in which different detailed aspects of “Industry 4.0” are developed and transferred into practice. The Serious Gaming Lab (https://www.biba-gaminglab.com/en) helps to develop competences with technology-assisted games. The Computer Vision Lab deals with image processing and artificial intelligence for the human-machine interaction, for example. The LogDynamics Lab (http://www.logdynamics.de/lab.html?&L=1) is a university-wide application centre for technologies in logistics. Last but not least, in the IoT FabLab (http://www.iotfablab.eu) smart and internet-connected products are being developed and tested.  
. With the integrative view on the research fields production and logistics as well as its comprehensive experience and deep understanding of products, processes, collaborative company networks and complex, dynamic systems the BIBA institute has generated numerous and diverse contributions to the progresses of digitalisation for almost 20 years. For example, it initiated the collaborative research centre “Autonomous Cooperating Logistics Processes“ (CRC 637). Beyond basic research originated in this CRC the BIBA scientists contribute significantly to developments in the area of “Industry 4.0” and supports SMEs in this subject. BIBA is partner of Germany’s first SME-targeted 4.0 competence centre “Mit uns digital! Das Zentrum für Niedersachsen und Bremen“ and offers SMEs courses and demonstrations for specific problems and topics. In the BIBA Labs (IoT FabLab, Vision Lab, Gaming Lab) the SMEs have the opportunity to test innovative technologies before implementing them in their business processes.

 
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The Institute for Composite Materials (IVW) is a nonprofit organization. It develops new composite applications in various joint ventures with industrial customers and within funded research programs. New materials, advanced composite design schemes, and manufacturing processes are investigated and – once the necessary fundamentals are understood – engineered for applications and tailored to meet individual product requirements (“mission oriented research”). Besides this, new ideas and concepts internally generated are constituent elements of the research work and advanced developments (“intrinsic research”). The knowledge gained through R&D is transferred: into industrial applications, the education of engineers, and into new spin-off companies.

Component Testing
Component Control
Design
Stress Analysis
Film Extrusion
Functionalized Matrix Systems
Development of Semi-Finished Materials
Resin Injection Technology + Simulaiton
Hybrid Materials + Structures
Hybrid Processes
Impact / Crash Behavior + Simulation
Compounding, Blends
Fatique Analysis
Methods of Material and Process Characterization
Nanocomposites
Press Molding Technology + Simulation
Sensor Integration / Smart Materials
Tape and Fiber Placement + Simulation
Textile Preform Technology
Tribology
Forming Technology + Simulation
Joining Technology / Welding + Simulation
Failure Behavior
Material Analytics
Filament Winding + Simulation
Non-Destructive Testing

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Component Testing
Compression Molding
Design
Fatigue Analysis
Filament Winding + Simulation
Film Extrusion
Forming Simulation
Forming Technology
Functionalized Matrix Systems
Health Monitoring
Hybrid Materials + Structures
Impact / Crash Behavior +Simulation
Induction Welding + Simulation
Inspection Techniques
Joining Technology / Welding + Simulation
Methods of Material and Process Characterization
Nanocomposites
Press Molding Technology + Simulation
Resin Injection Technology + Simulation
Sensor Integration / Smart Materials
Tape and Fiber Placement + Simulation
Textile Preform Technology
Tribology

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Instituto Tecnológico de Informática (ITI) is a Spanish private Research & Technology organization located in Valencia, Spain. ITI is a Competence Centre in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), established in 1994. ITI is also the coordinator of the Data Cycle Hub (https://thedatacyclehub.com/), which is the reference one-stop shop DIH in the Valencia region to foster data driven and artificial intelligence-based innovation. The objective is to bridge the gap between research and industry, specifically SMEs, providing innovative solutions and services that require advanced data analytics, automatic learning and artificial intelligence.

ITI Research and Innovation activity is developed by a team of more than 200 technologists (researchers and technicians), and is focused on 6 main digital enablers around the DATA CYCLE, primarily Big Data and Artificial Intelligence, but also other key digital enabling technologies like Cyber Physical Systems, IoT, Cloud and High Performance Computing… ITI is located in CPI-Ciudad Politécnica de la Innovacion, a scientific park near the campus of Polytechnic University of Valencia and also in the Technologic Park of Paterna. ITI’s facilities are distributed in an area of 1700m2 and comprise meeting rooms, teaching labs, as well as laboratories for hardware, software testing, and prototyping. ITI has at its disposal different kind of conference rooms which could bring to organize conferences and large meetings: 4 conference rooms of 144 capacity each, 1 conference room of 288 capacity, 15 meeting rooms among 25-60 capacity and a teaching lab of 16 capacity.

Special mention to two main infrastructures:

ITI Big Data Space: Infrastructure, tools, and data for research and experimentation with Big Data technologies, which has been awarded with the European BDVA i-Space Silver label (http://www.bdva.eu/BDVA_labelled_i-spaces ). This infrastructure consists of: cluster with 2000+ CPU cores, 12+ GPU cores, 20+ TB RAM and huge storage capabilities,…. ITI provides the following services:

Research and development activities in cooperation with companies and under contract
Big Data deployment services
Cloud computing development and migration services
Route Optimization services
Demand forecasting services
Production planning services 
Communication networks design
Predictive maintenance for Industry
Zero defects in Industry
Advanced Diagnosis Services in Healthcase 
Cyber Physical Systems modeling and design
Software Quality Services
ICT updating services
Training
Intelligent Information Management
Technology Watch
Strategic Consultancy (Technology roadmaps, Strategic plans)
Specific ICT recruitment
Prototyping
Proof of concept
Access to Datasets
Access to infrastructures
Technologies detection and selection

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CIC energiGUNE (http://www.cicenergigune.com/en) is a non-profit energy research centre based in the Basque Country (Spain), inaugurated in 2011. CIC energiGUNE's mission is to play a leading role on the international scientific stage focused on basic research in energy related materials oriented to storage applications, contributing to industrial competitiveness through: excellent and breakthrough research; transfer of technology and knowledge to industry; coordination of Basque technology and research efforts in energy storage field.

CIC energiGUNE plays an important role in the strong Basque Network of Science, Technology and Innovation (RVCTI). The centre has the backing of public institutions, administrations and of companies directly related to the energy sector. Its objectives are strongly aligned with the Basque Country RIS3 priorities and the Energibasque strategy, which identifies storage as the central key to solve the future energy needs.

The services that CIC energiGUNE can provide to… A - Synthesis labs

B - Characterization platforms

Electron Microscope platform
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
Thermal Analysis Platform
Surface Analysis Unit
Physical Properties Measurement System
X-Ray Diffraction Platform
General Techniques

C - Testing facilities

Dry Room / prototyping line
Testing laboratories (electrochemical and thermal loops)

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Composition studies for organic/inorganic materials in liquid/solid phase
Corrosion assessment
Adhesion evaluation
Degradation / failure mechanisms /effects of temperature
Structural analysis
Material performance

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Continuous Flow Chemistry enables researchers to both evaluate and produce synthetic intermediates and products that would otherwise be inaccessible using conventional batch techniques. The scale that reactions are performed on is key to harnessing the advantages of this technology which stem from the rapid mixing and efficient thermal transfer at the µm to mm scale.

Working closely together with the pharmaceutical and fine chemicals industry Chemtrix BV has developed a complete, easy to scale product portfolio for continuous processing from lab to industrial production scale. Our laboratory systems (Labtrix® and KiloFlow®) are based on glass reactors, selected due to chemical compatibility, familiarity to the synthetic chemist and optical transparency. Our system for industrial scale continuous manufacturing, Plantrix®, is based on 3M™ Silicon Carbide reactors selected for their superior chemical flexibility and high corrosion resistance. 

We combine expertise in the field of (chemical) engineering and chemistry to help our customers to benefit from Flow Chemistry. Our expertise enables us to offer scalable and flexible Flow Chemistry solutions. We focus on delivering the customer higher profits by accessing new chemical possibilities, via a safe and reliable scale-up from lab to production.

Chemtrix offers a total Scalable Flow Chemistry concept. The Chemtrix portfolio covers the total process from R&D to full scale production, using glass, metal and ceramic reactors.
. Ensuring the safe way from lab to production

We offer our expertise to ensure our Customers a safe and reliable way of accessing the benefits of Flow Chemistry within their Company. By offering a variety of Flow Chemistry Services, we can assist at all stages from lab to production. Chemtrix BV can assist with the development of new flow chemical routes, or even help to develop your chemical ideas into a feasible synthetic process. With our high level of expertise and experience, we can help when a Customer needs Flow Chemistry knowledge, equipment or man capacity. We offer a systematic, tailor made approach, which specifically addresses the needs of your Organization. The data provided can then be used to develop a successful business case.
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KONČAR – Electrical Engineering Institute, KEEI, www.koncar-institut.com, is the leading Croatian industrial institute involved in product certification, laboratory and on-site testing, and R&D in the fields of energy and railway. Apart from 10 well equipped laboratories with large number of accredited methods, KEEI offers proprietary solutions for different on-line monitoring systems (for transformers, electrical rotating machines, bay/switchyard), train control and management systems, modular platforms for configuring demanding embedded HW/SW systems (including safety related SIL4 platforms) as well as off-grid power supplies. KEEI has been involved in several European and national R&D grant schemes (HORIZON2020, EUREKA, Proof of Concept (PoC), ERDF etc.). KONČAR - Electrical Engineering Institute Inc. is organized in 6 departments and its premises occupy 13.000 m2.
In the frame of 6 departments, there are specialized R&D sub-departments and 10 well-equipped laboratories (out of which 7 are accredited according to EN ISO/IEC 17025 standard) that are used for performing commercial services of testing and diagnostics. In July 2014 KEEI became a Notified Body (No. 2494) of the European Commission for several important EC directives (for low voltage equipment, machinery, EMC, radio and telecommunications terminal equipment, appliances burning gaseous fuels, pressure equipment …).
The equipment regarding the laboratory tests provided by the Institute can be seen on the web-site

. The Institute provides a wide range of testing services in many laboratories:
1. High-voltage Laboratory (High voltage test on electrical equipment, Calibration of High Voltage Measuring systems)
2. High Power Laboratory (Current testing of electric power equipment and testing of conformity of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits)
3. Electromagnetic Compatibility and Safety Laboratory (Testing of electromagnetic compatibility, radio and telecommunication equipment, safety of electrical and gas appliances, non-ionizing radiation and quality of electrical energy)
4. Calibration Laboratory (Calibration of measurement standards and electrical measuring instruments)
5. Laboratory for Physical and Chemical Testing (Testing of transformer oil)
6. Laboratory for Mechanical and Technological Testing (Testing of mechanical properties, Non-destructive testing, Testing of anticorrosive properties, Testing of environmental influence)
7. Laboratory for Noise and Vibration (Acoustical…. Yes. service.

At Flamac we have developed unique high-throughput platforms to accelerate materials R&D. These include accelerated synthesis, formulation, application and characterisation techniques. Flamac offers its service in either collaborative, multi-disciplinary research between industry, universities and research centres or contract research.

We combine our competences in high-throughput experimentation with a thorough understanding of our customers’ needs, across a variety of application areas and industries.

This enables both large corporations and small & medium sized companies to stimulate new product and process development and to shorten their time-to-market for new materials.
Flamac has different platforms at its disposal to fulfill its mission and to provide our partners with the most state-of-the-art capabilities to perform high-throughput research. Please click on the side-menu for more information on the different platforms.

– High-throughput synthesis
– High-throughput formulation
– High-throughput application
– High-throughput thin film deposition
– High-throughput screening

 
. Combinatorial experimentation is an experimental strategy that solves this dilemma through automation, miniaturisation and, more important, parallelisation of experiments. Using this strategy hundreds of experiments can be performed simultaneously or in very rapid succession, speeding up dramatically the time to discovery and product development. Today’s robotic handling in combination with rapid screening (measuring, analysing) methods, miniaturisation of testing, and application of data mining and statistical and visualisation tools, allow for rapid harvesting of useful data and a better understanding of the parameters relating to the synthesis of new materials and formulations, their properties and effects.

Specific equipment and software has been installed in order to enable experimental workflows in the areas of viscous formulations, high speed curable coatings and many more. Those workflows are the backbone for the platform on which Flamac will further build its expertise. End of 2007, Flamac…. Yes. service.

ACTPHAST, which stands for Access CenTer for PHotonics InnovAtion Solutions and Technology Support, is a unique one-stop-shop access centre for photonics innovation support of European industry, funded by the European Commission under FP7-ICT-2013-11 which commenced in November 2013 with a 48-month programme of work.

Building on the previous actions taken at European level to create networks of excellence in different areas of photonics, ACTPHAST successfully took on the challenge of establishing a highly effective and efficient one-stop-shop access centre, which combines the state-of-the-art expertise and technologies of 23 of the top research institutes in photonics from across the different European networks (the ACTPHAST Partners), centrally coordinated by the Brussels Photonics Team (B-Phot) of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, and rolling it out in large-scale to the broad base of European-wide industry.

As a result ACTPHAST offers a single entry point into a fully integrated supply chain across… ACTPHAST provides European SMEs from a wide variety of end-user industries with fast, flexible and targeted innovation support - 100% subsidized for SMEs - in the large domain of photonics, applicable to all sorts of different market applications, across all major photonics technology platforms as identified below:

1 Free-space photonic components and systems
2 Glass and polymer specialty fibers and fibre devices
3 Polymer-based photonic components and large-area organic-photonics
4 Micro-Opto-Electro-Mechanical Systems
5 Silicon Photonic Integrated Circuits
6 InP-based Photonic Integrated Circuits
7 Si3N4 and SiO2 passive waveguide technologies
. The innovation projects with SMEs are utilizing the full spectrum of technology platforms and value-chain activities offered by ACTPHAST from modelling and design, to prototyping, characterization, packaging and integration, and finally reliability and testing.

ACTPHAST also provides linkages to pilot lines for first stage progression of new products into mass manufacturing.

Most of the ACTPHAST innovation projects entail multi-disciplinary teams of experts from more than one ACTPHAST Partner working in collaboration together and with the companies’ own R&D personnel.. Yes. service.

The Fraunhofer IAP in Potsdam-Golm, Germany, offers a broad range of research on polymers. We work on biobased and synthetic polymers that meet the growing demands of our partners. The end products are

becoming more durable and stable, more acid and heat resistant, easier to care for, healthier, more environmentally-friendly, more cost-effective ... as well as easier and more energy efficient to manufacture.

We develop innovative and sustainable materials, processes and products that are specifically tailored to the application’s requirements. We also create conditions which ensure that the developed methods not only work on a laboratory scale, but also under production conditions

pilot-plant for viscose, Blaschke
wet spinning line
Lyocell laboratory spinning plant
Fourné bicomponent spunbond plant (3 kg / 1 kg) for takeoff speeds up to max. 1800 m/min
stabilization and carbonization unit for carbon fiber development
equipment for Extrusion/compounding/recycling, injection molding, blow molding etc.
lab facilities for the characterization of thermo-mechanical properties
modern polymer synthesis labs
pilot-line for printed organic electronics
miniplant facility for PLA synthesis with lactic acid used as feedstock
membrane casting machine for flat sheet membranes with 40 cm width
stainless steel bioreactors: 3x 2 liter, 1x 10 liter, 1x 100 liter working volume with exhaust gas analytics and process analytics
modern multifunctional pilot plant for low- and high-viscosity polymer syntheses (−1 to 100 bar and 5 to 350 °C) with 15 main reactors (50 to 870 L)
vertical and horizontal prepreg-lines

. synthesis of polymers and additives, formulation/blending, processing from melt and solution, scale-up activities up to pilot plant scale, prototyping development and testing, wide range of analytical services
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