AIN (www.ain.es/en/) is a private non-profit Technological Center, owned by 120 industrial companies in Navarra, from all sectors: automotive, agro-food, paper, chemical, metal-mechanics, renewable energy and ICT. These companies stand for 72% of Navarre´s GDP. The company has participated in more than 40 funded European projects. AIN employs 75 people and 2016 turnover was nearly € 6M.

Main activities:

Advanced Surface Engineering

Advanced tribology

Coatings and intelligent materials

Biomaterials

Nanoparticles and nanocomposites

Mechatronics

​Vision and intelligent systems

Predictive Maintenance

Measurement, control and communications. Remote sensing

Advanced Engineering

Integrated project management (turnkey plant projects)

Energy efficiency, renewable energy and cogeneration studies

AIN is associated to ADITech (Advanced Innovation and Technology… http://www.ain.es/en/ 

AIN has a complete set of vacuum processing techniques and characterization systems for thin film tribological evaluation. A vacuum hybrid system PVD equipped with sputtering DC and cathodic arc evaporation can be seen in the picture below. The system allows the coating processing of medium size parts for stamping operation. Coating formulations attainable include tribological carbon-based materials, and the incorporation of additives such as W, Ni, Cr, or Si which permit to enhance the thermal stability of the carbon. 

Tribological, mechanical, chemical and microstructural analyses can be done in facilities present at AIN, such as nanoindentation (Hysitron), tribometers (CSM), SEM (Hitachi4800), AFM (Veeco), XRD (BrukerD8). All them allow a comprehensive analysis and diagnosis of coating performance against specific tribosystems and establish correlations with processing parameters. 
. Research + Development + Industrial Application

Differential Added Value

AIN works in collaboration with other Technological Centers, Universities and Companies in the development of projects aimed at increasing the competitiveness of our customers by offering products and services with a differential added value:

•Cross – approach expert advice in technology development and industrial implementation

•Advanced Surface Engineering

•Information – Communication Technologies – Mechatronics

•Advanced Engineering
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The Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS is one of Germany's most important industrial applied research facilities for the development of microelectronic systems. The scientists in the Division Engineering of Adaptive Systems EAS, located in Dresden, develop key technologies for the connected world of tomorrow. They work on design solutions for complex electronics as well as on intelligent components and innovative systems. The work of the Division is used in a broad range of industrial applications such as communications, automotive and automation technologies.

http://www.eas.iis.fraunhofer.de/en

 
The division offers a number of design software tools for faster and more effective IC design. These are compatible with typical standards, permitting easy integration into the design process of electronic systems. One goal of particular importance is a high design quality despite ever more complex systems. Thus, we take account of the growing requirements concerning reliability and robustness of systems.
. The services of Fraunhofer IIS/EAS in the business areas Design Methodology, Efficient Electronics and Distributed Data Processing & Control range from training and studies to the development of design methods and tools or even the realization of system components and systems.

The division assesses ideas for functionality or suitability for everyday conditions and analyzes the technical and technological feasibility of product ideas. Customers profit from outstanding know-how in the field of design automation for electronic systems. By applying knowledge and innovative solutions, the researchers aim at achieving a faster, more efficient and last but not least a more cost saving design of ICs and electronic products. 

Fraunhofer IIS/EAS offers comprehensive consulting in the development of systems. After an analysis phase, the researchers create a design concept and bring ideas to life, for example in the form of prototypes. They also assist and advise customers during the final series production.
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The Institute for Nanomaterials, Advanced Technology and Innovation is a research centre of the Technical University of Liberec (TUL). Its aim is to contribute to the development of the region, which is traditionally oriented to technical industries. The Institute connects the laboratories of the technical disciplines at TUL and cooperation with major players in industry. Research programs are focused on areas of material research and competitive engineering with an emphasis on the usability of the research and development results in practice. To search for a specific person or 3D visualization of our building use this application.
Institute for nanomaterials, advanced technology and innovation (CxI) is equipped with unique and modern machinery and equipment. CxI utilizes state-of-the-art equipment in laboratories to research projects developed under the flag of European Union and private business.

Analytic equipment

Microscopes and Visualization equipment

Measuring and digitizing equipment

Technology equipment

 
. The technical University in Liberec is the largest and most comprehensive research organization in the region of Liberec. The newly created Institute offers cutting-edge technology in the field of material research and engineering technology research. Research and technological base, at the Institute, meets the strictest criteria of the current requirements for research and serves as demanded support for commercial and other entities, in the form of contractual research. TUL has a tradition of long-term cooperation with the industry, which means an experienced staff and professional approach to our partners.
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Precend brings together public and private stakeholders with Non destructive testing (NDT) & Structural health monitoring (SHM) expertise, equipments or needs.

The cluster regroups many expertise centers: technical centers, equipment suppliers, laboratories, providers and manufacturers from various business sectors (automotive, composites, rail, marine, aerospace, steelworkers...)

The cluster's missions are

1) support companies in their projects:

proof of concept and lab testing
feasibility or comparative testing
technical assistance, product validation
expertise
custom prototypes developments

2) animate and promote the skills of the cluster's member:

technical workshops
publications
intelligence newsletter,..

The 3 mains points to remember are

neutrality and impartiality in the technical choices for the projects
personalized and adapter response for each demand
response based on a network of experts for a better access to technology expertise and… With PRECEND members, you can access all confirmed and innovative technologies in SHM and NDT :

Ultrasonic testing, Tofd, Phased-Array
Penetrant testing
Magnetic testing
Radiographic testing
Computed tomography
Instrumentation
Eddy testing
Acoustic emission
Leak testing
Infrared thermography
Optic fiber
SHM
Sensors
Laser
numerical modeling and simulation

Some of our members also have other skills: analysis and characterization of materials, simulation and thermal properties, robotics, surface preparation and treatment ...
. 1) support companies in their projects:

proof of concept and lab testing
feasibility or comparative testing
technical assistance, product validation
expertise
custom prototypes developments

2) animate and promote the skills of the cluster's member:

technical workshops
publications
intelligence newsletter,..

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The Fraunhofer IPMS with its 300 employees is dedicated to applied research and development at the highest international level in the fields of photonic microsystems, microsystems technologies, nanoelectronic technologies and wireless microsystems.Innovative processes and products which are based upon our various technologies can be found in all  large markets – such as information and communication technologies, consumer products, automobile technology, semi-conductor technology, measurement and medical technology. More than 50 percent of our annual operating expense of 35 million euros is financed by direct commissions from industry. Regarding micromechanical and photonic microsystems we offer complete solutions: From conception to component right up to complete systems. This includes sample and pilot production in our 1500 m² (15,000 ft²) clean room (ISO 14644-1 class 4) with qualified processes. In order to meet the challenging demands of our customers, our institute is certified according to the… The Fraunhofer IPMS operates a 15,000 square foot clean room for all customer technology development requirements, as well as pilot fabrication. Our MEMS and CMOS facility is rated at Class 4 according to ISO 14644-1 and Class 10 according to U.S. Standard 209E. We at Fraunhofer IPMS are open for a wide variety of cooperation models from complete research and development over direct customer use of our infrastructure and facilities, to foundry services for individual process steps, entire process modules, or complete pilot production projects. The clean room was planned and constructed according to the latest industry standards. With the extension of our process technology to the 200 mm wafer standard in the fourth quarter of 2015, we are able to create the conditions necessary to remain an attractive R & D service provider for More-than-Moore technologies.

The business unit CNT has its own infrastructure for process and material development on 300 mm wafers at its site at Königsbrücker Straße. The…. Fraunhofer IPMS offers its customers comprehensive services for the development of micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) and micro-opto-electromechanical systems (MOEMS) on 150 mm / 200 mm wafers. These services range from technology feasibility studies to process development all the way to complete fabrication processes including in-line process monitoring, post-process electrical characterization, and full process and device qualification. If desired, we will drive a process and device development through to pilot production in our own facility, or transfer the technology to another facility designated by the customer. Besides the development and production of complete MEMS technologies, we provide foundry services for individual process steps as well as technology modules. We are able to offer these comprehensive services because of our deep technological expertise in the fields of surface and bulk micromachining. In addition, we have considerable experience combining these MEMS technologies with more…. Yes. service.

MEMS technology; IC technology; Micro and sensor technology; Optical radiation detectors; Microfluidic and bio-functionalized devices; Photonic materials and devices; Nanomaterials; Coating deposition; PV cells; Molecular diagnostics; Energy materials; Analytical characterization. 6 inchs micofabbrication area: 700 sqm ISO 4-5, full CMOS pilot line, DRIE, wafer bonder electroplating bulk micromachining, ISO 9001 certificated
Testing area 200 sqm: electrical testing, optical testing, PV cells efficiency
Integration and packaging area 60 sqm: micro assembly , screen printing; bonding, pull and share test
PECVD deposition equipment; ALD deposition equipment;
Biology Laboratory 600 sqm: Molecular and cell biology area, Optical spectroscopy area, Microscopy areas, Sequencing facility, Electrophysiology area, Chemical and biochemical area
Analytical facility: Mass spectrometry; Spectroscopy; Microscopy.
. Scientific & technological support - Study / initial design / Simulation - Proof of concept / Lab testing of basic experimental set-up- Material Characterization- Component/process development & testing – Prototype / demonstrator realization – Pilot line / demonstration line / preseries - Customized production – Biological testing - DNA-RNA deep sequencing (NGS) - Project elaboration support – In house courses. Yes. service.

AMBER (Advanced Materials and BioEngineering Research) is a Science Foundation Ireland funded centre, that provides a partnership between leading researchers in materials science and industry. We are researching materials that will transform everyday products of the future, from mobile phones to knee implants, batteries to beer bottles. AMBER links industry to research programs. The  aim of the centre is to develop products that directly impact citizen’s quality of life, such as the development of next generation computer chips and new medical implants and pharmaceuticals that will improve patient care.

AMBER is jointly hosted in Trinity College Dublin by CRANN and the Trinity Centre for Bioengineering, in collaboration with University College Cork and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. AMBER brings together Ireland’s leading material science researchers working across the disciplines of Physics, Chemistry, Bioengineering and Medicine; with an international network of collaborators and companies.
… The Advanced Microscopy Lab [http://ambercentre.ie/facilities/#aml] houses a critical mass of high end charged particle microscopes for imaging, characterization and nano-fabrication.

The AML contains a suite of instruments that covers the entire resolution range from transmission electron microscopy, electron energy loss and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopies, with spatial resolution up to the atomic scale, to scanning electron and ion beam microscopes for surface imaging and analysis. Many of these microscopy techniques not only support analysis but also can be used for fabrication purposes in the nanoscale range. All of these techniques are managed by a dedicated team of highly trained staff with many years of academic and industrial experience, who can advise on the most appropriate method. Additional metrology, such as XPS, FTIR, and AFM is available.

The equipment suite includes the aberration corrected, atomic resolution, Nion UltraSTEM200 microscope, which was funded by Science Foundation…. We offer the opportunity to collaborate on large scale materials challenges, nationally or internationally [http://ambercentre.ie/engagement/#engagement-overview].
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The Télécom & Société numérique Carnot Institute (Carnot TSN) is France’s premier Carnot Institute dedicated to information and communication sciences and technologies at a national level. It offers cutting-edge research and integrated solutions to the complex technological issues that have emerged in the ongoing digital, energy, environmental and industrial revolutions:

Communication and data processing networks and systems,
Strong interactions between interfaces and contents,
Critical role of communication in the development of uses.

We are focused on the technical, economic and social consequences of these revolutions, especially regarding IoT, networks & media of the future, uses and services, autonomy and health, environment sustainability and global security.

Areas of expertises

Physics / Design / Economics /  Networks /  Digital & analog communications / Computer science / Cognitive sciences / Electronics / Images & signal processing /  Data processing / Applied… More than 50 technology platforms. 6 chosen platforms

In the domain of data processing for observation of the environment:

SERTIT, Service Régional de Traitement d’Image et de Télédétection – Télécom Physique Strasbourg
OSE, Observation et Surveillance de l’Environnement, Vigisat (sea and land observation) and TASM (digital communication via acoustic underwater links) – IMT Atlantique

In the domain of fixed and mobile networks:

OpenAir, open source hardware/software for wireless connections – Eurecom
EUROP, fixed networks and very high speed communication, Télécom Saint-Etienne

In the domain of data and services:

Teralab, big data and cloud computing – IMT

In the domain of optics and components:

•    Arago, technology platform for fiber optic communication, components (clean room), optics and optoelectronics and 3D imaging – IMT Atlantique
. 1)  Research

Collaborative research within framework programs (ANR, H2020…)
Fondation Télécom program for public interest research
Foresight & Think Tanks

2) Operational research

Targeted collaborative research (FUI, Régions…)
Industrial research Chairs & joint labs
Research, consultancy & assessment contracts
Access to research platforms

3) Innovation

Access to test & simulation platforms
Support for innovative projects
Technology transfer (patent assignment, licensing)
Support for standardization
Incubation & support for entrepreneurship

4) Training

Integrated basic training (internships, joint projects)
Continuing & custom training, MOOCs

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AIJU research centre is a private, non-profit making organisation aiming to boost research, development and technological innovation to give solutions to societal and industrial challenges, thus enabling the achievement of a constant competitiveness increase and product quality improvement among industry.

AIJU's research activities are focused on:
•    Product development and additive manufacturing
•    Advanced Materials
•    Manufacturing processes and robotics
•    Energy (Fuel Cells and Hydrogen, Ultracapacitors)
•    Environment
•    ICT, simulation and virtualisation
· Instrumentation and chemical/Physical safety
· Materials testing
· Energy
· Industrial environment
· Calibration
· Rapid prototyping plant
· Pilot plant for plastic transformation processes
· Training classrooms
· Advanced Manufactuging and 3D printing equipment :
    - Two commercial laser sintering equipment: Sintersation 2500 and 2500 plus, apart from the laboratory     equipment of LS developed at the Center.
    - Two 3D printers Polyjet (Objet and Alaris)
    - Two small FDM machines (Ultimaker and Wittbox)
    - Vacuum casting technology for printing short series.
    - Hardware and software for the treatment of STL files (Magics RP, Rapidform 2004) and performing CAD designs     (Unigraphics NX, Rapidform XOS XOR2 and, Freeform).
.     ADVANCED MANUFACTURING  
    INTEGRATED PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT - PROTOTYPING
    PLASTICS PROCESSING
    PROCESS REENGINEERING
    CALIBRATION EQUIPMENT
    INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS
    ICT AND DIGITAL APPLICATIONS
    ADVANCED MATERIALS
    INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENTS
    IDENTIFICATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF PLASTICS
    MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
    ELECTROCHEMICAL PROCESSES
    PRODUCT SAFETY
    TRAINING
    R&D+I SERVICES
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The Institute of Photonic Technologies (LPT) is an institute of the department of mechanical engineering at the Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg. We are developing and optimizing processes that use light as a tool for different tasks. We are not only working on laser-based manufacturing technologies like laser beam cutting or welding but apply light as well in medical diagnostics and therapeutics, for example for the detection and treatment of cancerous tissue. Ultrashort pulse laser technologies are a focus of our research activities. Laser pulses as short as pico- and femtoseconds bear great potentials in material processing on a microscopic or even nanoscopic scale. We strive towards clearing the path for ultrashort pulse laser to industrial application and thus to realize efficient processes with extremely high precision. Furthermore, we are developing capable simulation methods which contribute to an in-depth understanding of laser based manufacturing processes. Our models enable the…

Several laboratories are available to the LPT  and span the whole range from ultrashort nano-machining to macro-scale
high-power remote laser processing. Within the labs following lasers are available:
• Several multi-kW cw disk lasers
• Single mode fiber laser at kW power
• Excimer laser
• Several additive manufacturing machines (for both metal and polymers).
• Several diode lasers for brazing, soldering and polymer welding applications.
• Several ultra short pulsed lasers reaching from 100 fs up to pico- and nanoseconds pulse duration.

For all the mentioned laser systems appropriate system technology and measurement equipment is in place (scanners, F-Theta lenses, focusing objectives, multi-axis linear tables, beam profile cameras, wavefront sensors, power meters etc.). In addition, the LPT has access to a broad range of diagnostic tools, including:
• SEM (Zeiss Merlin)
• Several high-speed cameras with up to 400 kHz acquisition rate
• Laser scanning microscope
• Micro hardness analyzer….

The aim of the Institute of Photonic Technologies is to establish a link between scientific progress and industrial application in the field of photonics and laser technology. Topics with academic and technological relevance are emphasized so that e.g. production and medicine may benefit from our achievements.
Our current research focuses on:

Simulation & Modeling
Sensing, Control & Real-time Systems
Ultrashort Pulse Laser Technologies
Photonics in Medical Engineering
Additive Manufacturing

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