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Pneuma is a new technology that has enabled the optimisation of medical health care during the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to the shortage of ventilators in Portuguese hospitals, an affordable and easy to assemble ventilator was created. The project culminated in the making of this type of ventilator available free of charge to any company that wanted to produce the equipment.

Developers:

• INESC TEC
• FEUP
• IEP - Instituto Electrotécnico Português
• ARS Norte
• INFARMED

Problems solved

Among other things, the developments carried out under this project have made it possible to:

• Mitigate the need for ventilation for patients with COVID-19;
• Tackle the shortage of ventilators in Portuguese hospitals.

Practical benefits for society

After the conclusion of the Pneuma project, several benefits have been achieved, such as:

• Increased availability of medical equipment; 
• Project free of charge for companies who want to produce the equipment.

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InovLaser is a new technology that has made it possible to engrave whole leather hides using a laser galvanometer system. This new manufacturing process has contributed not only towards improving existing products but also to launching new products with high added value.

Developers:

• CTIC - Centro Tecnológico das Indústrias de Couro
• Indutan
• CEI - Companhia de Equipamentos Industriais
• CTCP - Centro Tecnológico do Calçado de Portugal

Problems solved

Among other things, the developments carried out under this project have made it possible to:

• Optimise the tanning, re-tanning and leather finishing process, maximising its physical properties;
• Minimise mechanical resistance after laser engraving.

Practical benefits for society

After the conclusion of the InovLaser project, several benefits have been achieved, such as:

• Improvement of leather care products and processes;
• Significant contribution to the launch of new products, allowing companies to enter new markets and consolidate their position in existing ones.

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ROSE is a technology which, through an automated device, has enabled ultrasound scans to be carried out remotely. Using two ergonomic stations, one on the patient side and one on the doctor's side, this robot aims to save non-urgent patient travel and take this diagnostic method to more isolated areas, where it is not possible to have a radiologist at all times.

Developers

• Sensing Future Technologies
• Centro de Interface IPN - Instituto Pedro Nunes
• LUZ SAÚDE - Hospital da Luz de Coimbra
• University of Coimbra

Problems solved

Among other things, the developments carried out under this project have made it possible to:

• Reach remote locations, small towns, local hospitals, private clinics and health centres that need remote specialist support;
• Mitigate the impact of the insufficient number of ultrasound specialists.

Practical benefits for society

After the conclusion of the ROSE project, several benefits have been achieved, such as:

• Remote examinations allowed non-urgent patients from isolated areas to be treated remotely;
• Increased service capacity, greater data security and greater speed.

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TechParts R&D is a technology that has enabled companies in the metallurgical and metal-mechanical sector to plan and optimise the preventive maintenance of their production tools. The results of the project culminated in the development of a computer application for programming maintenance activities, which improved the decision-making support system.

Developers:

• PRAGMASOFT
• University of Minho
• Centro de Apoio à Indústria Metalomecânica (CATIM)
• GONAFE
• ETMA

Problems solved

Among other things, the developments carried out under this project have made it possible to:

• Plan maintenance and prevent wear of parts in the metalworking industry;
• Optimise the use of resources as necessary, improving the response to the market.

Practical benefits for society

After the conclusion of the TechParts I&D project, several benefits have been achieved, such as:

• Increased business competitiveness, by improving productivity and profitability as a result of a more efficient use of resources;
• Improved customer service, while reducing the waste associated with maintenance activities.

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