NAITEC is the Technology Center specialized in mobility and mechatronics. It aims to be a center of excellence in sustainable mobility and mechatronics of international reference, contributing to the technological drive of both sectors, improving the competitiveness of companies.

NAITEC provides innovative and environmentally friendly solutions through the generation and transfer of differential knowledge, oriented to a global market.

Main activities:

Mobility: Sustainable and smart solutions for safer, more comfortable and environmentally friendly mobility.
Mechatronics: Smart products and processes, with greater automation and connectivity, sensorization and embedded technologies.
Technological Services: Before marketing a product, companies must ensure that such a product complies with applicable regulations, quality standards and can perform the function originally designed for. Hence, products must be subjected to different tests.
New businesses: Technological applications for new… NAITEC operates six main groups of equipment, distributed in these laboratories:

Electronic product testing and validation laboratory
Electronic development laboratory
Test benches and validation of mechanical components
Materials laboratories
Functional printing plant
Nanotechnology laboratory

. Industry solutions: http://www.naitec.es/en/industry-solutions/

Mobility

Connected and autonnomous systems
Efficiency and sustainability
High-tech manufacturing      

Mechatronics

Smart mechatronic product
Digital transformation of industrial processes

New businesses

Diversification
Entrepreneurship

Technological Services: http://www.naitec.es/en/technological-services/

Materials
Components and mechanical systems
Electronic producto testing and validation
Computational simulation

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The center provides state-of-the-art technology and expertise in HPC, HPDA and AI and makes it available to Czech and international academic, industrial, and public organizations.

In the framework of IT4Innovations an excellent research in High Performance Computing (HPC), High Performance Data Analysis (HDPA), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies is performed. The main research areas of IT4Innovations include big data processing and analysis, machine learning, development of parallel scalable algorithms, supercomputing technology development, solution of computationally demanding engineering problems, advanced visualization, virtual reality, modelling for nanotechnologies and materialdesign.

IT4Innovations has a strong focus on cooperation with industrial enterprises, earning IT4Innovation the status of the Digital Innovation Hub registered at the European Commission level. In this context, IT4Innovations has developed a partnership with the Moravian-Silesian Innovation Centre Ostrava and in… At present, IT4Innovations runs four supercomputers: Anselm (94 TFlop/s, installed in the summer of 2013), Salomon (2 PFlop/s, installed in the summer of 2015), Barbora (849 TFlop/s, installed in the autumn of 2019) and a special system for artificial intelligence computation NVIDIA DGX-2 (130 TFlop/s and 2 PFlop/s in AI, installed in the spring 2019). A petascale EURO_IT4I system with computing power approximately 13.6 PFlop/s will be installed at the center in 2021 as part of the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking.

Further information on the supercomputers and support infrastructure: https://www.it4i.cz/en/infrastructure/our-supercomputers

 
. IT4Innovations uses part of its computational resources in cooperation with industrial partners from various industrial sectors. Enterprises may rent the computational resources as well as use the knowledge of IT4Innovations experts to solve particular complex problems. Enterprises interested in IT4Innovations contract research services are mainly based in mechanical engineering (for example, development of computer models for pump efficiency optimization and design of passenger train seats) and information technology (for example, inventory stock management, crisis management support, and train delay prediction) industries. Further cooperation is established with enterprises active in automotive, aeronautical, transportation, medical, geology, geodesy, environmental, and other sectors.

- Computationally Intensive Modelling and Simulations

- Advanced Data Analysis and Simulations

- Artificial intelligence applications

- Rendering and Vizualization of Scientific Data

- Nanotechnology…. Yes. service.

CATIM, the Technological Center for the Metalworking Industry is a non-profit private institution that resulted from the association of interests of industrial companies and their associates, as well as public bodies.

CATIM was created in 1986 and has more than 700 associates, mostly SMEs, supporting annually around 3500 companies.

Its founding partners are:

- AIMMAP - Association of Portuguese Metallurgical, Mechanical Engineering and Similar Industrial Companies;

- INETI - National Institute of Industrial Engineering and Technology;

- IAPMEI - Institute for Support to Small and Medium Enterprises.

CATIM’s mission is to contribute to the innovation and competitiveness of metalworking industries and related sectors.

Due to its sectorial vocation, CATIM has always been an essential element in the business modernization of metalworking industries and related sectors, providing services to companies and collaborating with public agencies and its several departments to perform relevant… CATIM is based in Porto, with a built area of 5,049m², but also has facilities in Braga and Lisbon.

CATIM has a significant technological park, with equipment and technologies designed and acquired to support technically and technologically industrial-based companies, mainly in terms of carrying out tests, during the product development phase, as well as in the evaluation phase of the product's compliance with the regulations, which corresponds to a requirement to be observed when the company develops an internationalization strategy.

The Technological Center also invests in the development, study and promotion of good practices and innovative practices, acting as a catalyst for the transfer of technology and knowledge, and an engine of adaptation to emerging industrial paradigms. For this, it has 39 Laboratories that support and respond to the emerging needs of the industry (metrology tests, material tests, product tests, certification tests, geometric control, chemical tests, tomographic tests, etc…. CATIM develops a diversified set of services, in several areas, such as:

Marking
CE Marking - Machines, Gas Appliances, Pressure Cookers
Energy Efficiency
Environment
Management Systems Implementation
Metrology (Calibrations/Tests)
Occupational Safety
Products’ Tests
Safety for cableway installations designed to carry people
Safety of machines and work equipments
Sustainability
Testing of Materials and Components

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Instituto de Biomecánica (IBV, www.ibv.org) is a private non-profit research technology centre based in Valencia (Spain) that studies the behaviour of the human body and its interaction with products, environments and services. We started activity in 1976 and currently we are a team of 164 professionals with varied background. The Institute is coordinated under the agreement of the Valencian Institute of Business Competitiveness (IVACE) and the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV).

With the aim to improve competitiveness among the business sector, IBV promotes people’s well-being through the combination of knowledge in five areas (https://www.ibv.org/areas-de-conocimiento):

Biomechanics of human body systems
3D anthropometrics
Human factors & Interfaces design
Human movements & Biomechanical evaluation, and
Human needs and preferences

IBV applies knowledge to ten target industries (https://www.ibv.org/en/industries):

Automotive and mass transport
Sport
Habitat
Clothing… IBV's facilities and laboratories are:

Movement Analysis Laboratory
Functional Evaluation, Body Damage and Disability Laboratory
Ergonomics Laboratory
Footwear Functional Design Laboratory
Technical Aid Laboratory
Paving Surfaces Laboratory
Sport and Leisure Laboratory
Climatic Comfort Laboratory
Surgical Implants Laboratory
Biomaterials Laboratory
Biological Laboratory
Image Analysis Laboratory
Experience Laboratory (Living Lab)
Co-Creation Laboratory (CoCREA Lab)
Operating Theatre
Stabling
Mechanical Testing Laboratory
Metrology Laboratory
Mechanical Workshop and Prototyping Laboratory
Laboratory of 4D Anthropometry (MOVE 4D)
Driving Simulator

. IBV's services are:

Research and Development (R&D)
Technological consultancy
Inspection and testing
Biomechanical assessment
Training

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The CONFIRM Centre for Smart Manufacturing is an Irish Research Centre focused on the delivery of research that brings digital innovation, intelligence, and enhanced information technology and IoT into the manufacturing domain resulting in optimised production systems, Smart products, Smart machines, Smart production systems, and Smart supply chains. The Centre, headquartered in Limerick, was established in 2017 as part of a national strategic initiative to foster growth and competitiveness in the manufacturing industry. CONFIRM is supported by Science Foundation Ireland (SFI), the Irish national foundation for investment in scientific and engineering research. CONFIRM brings together the research expertise of 9 core Irish research performing organisations (RPOs) and draws on 16 international collaborations and over 60 Industry partnerships across MNC and SME sectors.

The Centre has core research expertise in the areas of:

Data Analytics
Artificial Intelligence
… The Confirm Research Centre has access an array of cutting edge equipment that can be used to enable Industrially focused research in Smart Manufacturing.

Confirm completed construction of a new 1600m^2 purpose build research facility in early 2020. The new facility  incorporates the first open 5G digital manufacturing network in Ireland, an 8M diameter VR cave, a large test-bed facility to house Ireland’s future factory, a digital manufacturing lab with prototyping and non-contact 3D part scanning. The new facility can accommodate 60+ research staff.

Confirm can also offer access to a range of laboratory infrastructure and equipment from our nine University & Institute of Technology partners, a selection of which is detailed below.

JAMIR – Joining of Advanced Materials using Industry 4.0
Maxiem 1530 Water-Jet Machining Centre (WJMC)
Branson 2000x Ultrasonic Welder
Cobot Universal Robot Arm (UR3/UR5) complete with RG2 Collaborative Gripper
Product & Process Development Labs
Process…. In addition to Confirm's core R&D services offering i.e. provision of contract research and development services to enterprise and collaborative research partnership with enterprise, the new Confirm Competence centre provides R&D space for commercial rental, access to an 8M diameter VR cave, a large test-bed facility to house Ireland’s future factory, a digital manufacturing lab that includes metal, plastic, and electronic printing and non-contact 3D part scanning. The Centre will also shortly provide MNE & SME industry collaborators and academic partners with access to Ireland’s first 5G MPN manufacturing testbed for research and development. Confirm can provide test-before-invest, and training services in key emerging technology areas such as next generation manufacturing execution systems, Cobotic manufacturing, indoor track and trace of production assets and inventory, and navigation mapping for autonomous transport vehicles and unmanned aerial vehicles. Through the establishment of the Confirm DIH we…. Yes. service.

At DBI, we are specialized in fire and security and work targeted to protect lives and properties. We offer a wide range of services within fire prevention, fire technology and security and aim to help our customers achieving the best safety solutions. We also have an extensive department of education, where we offer a wide range of courses and training in fire safety and security.
We offer holistic solutions based on our highly specialized professional knowledge and long experience. We constantly develop new knowledge to achieve the best safety solutions.

We are active in research and development and in establishing new testing and development facilities, so that, together with our customers, we can meet the challenges of fire safety and fire protection. New international knowledge and technology is constantly being developed. We involve Danish enterprises in international research projects. And we work together with Danish and international universities to maintain our skills and facilities at an… DBI has a modern fire testing laboratory, carrying out almost all types of fire tests, e.g. on components up to 4.48 m high, together with a loading system for fire-testing load-bearing partitions without a steel or aluminium core.

DBI is accredited by DANAK for testing in accordance with the applicable standards.

The laboratory has all the necessary equipment for mounting test pieces, and our staff will be pleased to help with construction and mounting. Changing facilities, including showers, are also available. We also have a large office opposite the test furnaces where meetings can be held.

Maritime

DBI’s testing laboratory has modern facilities and all the equipment required for fire testing in accordance with the standards in the IMO2010FTP CODE. DBI's testing reports are recognized by a number of authorities and classification companies around the world, including the US Coast Guard and the Russian maritime authorities.

Construction

DBI is accredited by international standardization….
Fire testing of material and components
Product development consultancy
Certification
Fire safety design consultancy
Inspection of fire safety equipment
Fire investigation
Cyber and physical security consultancy
Courses and training

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Insight is an Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) research centre. We support 450 researchers across areas such as the Fundamentals of Data Science, Sensing and Actuation, Scaling Algorithms, Model Building, Multi Modal Analysis, Data Engineering and Governance, Decision Making and Trustworthy AI.

Their research can be applied across four broad areas:

Health and Human Performance
Enterprise and Services
Smart Communities and IoT
Sustainability and Operation.

Insight is helping established SMEs to innovate existing service/products with new capabilities and to grow into new markets. This is a fundamental part of our strategy to assist mainly smaller businesses. Insight drives engagements at a senior level with a significant number high-growth SMEs. This has led to multi-year partnerships in both strategic research and applied product innovation.
At Insight SFI Research Centre for Data Analytics, we undertake high impact research in data analytics that has significant benefits for the individual, industry and society by enabling better decision making. All of our research is informed by our vision; Empowering Citizens. Smarter Societies.

Making good decisions is dependent on having the best and most accurate information at your fingertips. Our research helps to transform data into knowledge.

Visit us at www.insight-centre.org
. Core Scientific Expertise

Applied Mathematics

Artificial Intelligence

Case-based Reasoning

Sensor technology

Constraint Programming

Computer Vision

Data and AI Ethics

Distributed Ledger Technology

Distributed Systems

Human and Societal Factors

Information Retrieval

Lifelogging

Linked Data

Machine Learning

Multimedia Analysis

Natural Language Processing

Network Science

Open Data

Optimisation

Privacy and Security

Recommender Systems

Scheduling

Signal Processing

Statistics
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Odyssey VC, through our brand CompliantCloud.com, provides a fully compliant cloud hosting platform for companies in the Life Sciences sector. Odyssey VC also provides industry leading professional services focused on implementing and maintaining compliant computerised systems and data. If you are a Life Sciences company, a SaaS company offering your solution into the Life Sciences market or an IoT connected Health company, we are here to help you ensure your products and services are fully compliant at all times.

We are unique in that we not only provide a fully compliant cloud hosting platform but can also support companies in taking their IT workloads to the cloud all the while ensuring audit readiness and compliance in line with global Life Sciences regulations.
Our CompliantCloud.com platform is unique globally in that the entire platform is designed from the ground up to ensure compliance with the global Life Sciences regulatory structures. Our platform is designed from a quality perspective to ensure;

Full auditability in line with regulatory expectations

e.g. Eudralex Chapter 7 requirements for outsourced activity & Annex 11, FDA 21 CFR Part 11

Our platform provides a fully transparent Quality Management Structure

CAPA, NC, Training and infrastructure/application lifecycle management

Dedicated private cloud hosting

Maintain data in jurisdiction

GDPR compliance

We can deploy cloud hosting based on the specific needs of your business and that, alongside our managed services, makes us uniquely qualified to support Life Sciences implementations.
. Our parent company Odyssey VC provides a full suite of services in individual or turnkey configurations based on the needs of our customers. Some of our service capabilites as follows;

Quality & Compliance Services

ISO Standard Implementations e.g. 9001, 27001, 13485
Computer Systems Validation
Quality Assurance
Data Integrity & data flow mapping
GDPR
IT Compliance
Audit support
Process audits

Technical Services

Application support
Project management and PMO
Business analysis
Bespoke application design, implementation and management
GxP Application implementation
Networking and cloud architecture
Cyber security

Bespoke and turnkey technology delivery available on request. We assist companies across a number of different TRL phases as follows;

Activities developed by our organisation across levels 3 to 8 specifically are provided below in examples;

TRL 3 – We assist client organisations in the establishment of proof of…. Yes. service.

The Chair of Production Systems (LPS) at the Ruhr-University Bochum (RUB), conducts research in the fields of production automation, production management, production services and industrial robotics. In addition, the LPS is a state-of-the-art learning factory or Learning and Research Factory (LFF, https://www.zps-lff.de/) for the implementation and evaluation of Industrie 4.0 research results in a practical factory environment. The LPS Learning and Research Factory is a place for research, teaching, qualification and industrial cooperation. It is equipped with modern laboratories, machine tools, industrial robots and measuring technology.

The technology center "LPS Learning and Research Factory (LFF)" focuses on apllication-oriented research in cooperation with industrial partners as well es industry transfer and made-to-order production. 

Developments in focus an the following areas:

smart product-service systems
Ring rolling
Incremental sheet
metal forming
Additive manufacturing
with… The LFF is equipped with a wide range of conventional lathes and milling machines, CNC cutting machines, automated robot cells, industrial robot systems and manual assembly lines as well as numerous measuring machines.

More information on the LFF can be found here 

https://www.zps-lff.de/
. The LFF basically provides different services

training (lean management and digitilization in manufacturing processes)
seminars for SME
protoyping
development 
testing

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Neue Materialien Fürth GmbH (NMF) is a national research center of the Bavarian State. We transform cutting-edge materials and manufacturing methods into industrial solutions. Our 3000 m² testing field is equipped with large-scaled industrial facilities. The scope of our work is not limited to research – we also manufacture prototypes and small batches. We focus advanced materials and manufacturing technologies in the fields of additive manufacturing, forming technologies for lightweight construction, polymer processing and casting technology. Within that framework we develop solutions for Augmented Reality, Blockchain and IoT.

Unique feature

The strong partnership with the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) combined with a long-lasting experience in developing new production techniques is a unique selling point.

Proof of concept

We are focusing on the manufacturing process of prototypes and small batches ready for industrial use. Demonstrating applicability of cutting-edge… Additive manufacturing

3 kW selective electron beam melting machine ARCAM A2X (dimensions: 200 x 200 x 380 mm³), machine manufacturer: ARCAM AB
2 kW selective laser melting machine (dimensions: 400 x 800 x 1000 mm³), machine manufacturer: Concept Laser GmbH

Casting

Thixomolding systems with a clamping force of 220 t (manufactured by Japan Steel Works, Ltd.) and 650 t (manufactured by Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd.)
Direct compounding prototype system with a clamping force of 400 t (casting machine with compounder)

Polymers

Injection compression press with a clamping force of 800 t (manufactured by ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH))
Multi-component injection moulding machine with a clamping force of 120 t (manufactured by KraussMaffei Technologie GmbH)
Continuous compression line with a pressing force of 165 t (manufactured by Teubert Maschinenbau GmbH)
Precision forming press with a clamping force of 200 t (manufactured by Langzauner GmbH)

Powder metallurgy

Continuous…. Neue Materialien Fürth is a partner to industry in research and innovation in the development of new materials, the design and layout of components and in process design, start-up and optimisation through to damage analysis. Our range of services in the fields of polymers, metals and hybrid technology includes the cooperation and support of the industry in

Analyses (chemical, thermoanalytical, microscopic)
Materials testing (mechanical: static, dynamic, high-speed)
Production- and application-oriented component design and layout
Component examination and damage analyses
Determination of material parameters for process simulation
Simulation of manufacturing processes and process chains
Data analysis and management in production
Research and development for new materials and processes

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