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'From idea to reality' is a new segment of ANI's digital communication strategy, which aims to highlight innovative projects that have turned an idea into a technological solution.
We are constantly in touch with innovation in our daily lives, even if we do not always realise it. Around us, there are dozens of solutions created to facilitate our activities. But have you ever stopped to think that most of the objects we take for granted were born from an idea based on Research & Development activities? It's true! And Portugal is increasingly a pioneer in the creation of new solutions.
The InovPNT project had the goal of boosting the use of functional and modified thermoplastic materials in the development of textile substracts with antimicrobial and antibacterial properties, through polymeric material processing techniques, allied with non-tissue textile processing techniques. To that effect, an innovative solution directed towards personal protective equipment was developed, with an immediate response capacity for the current pandemic, as well as for future public health crises.
Developers:
Problems solved
Among other things, the developments carried out under this project have made it possible to:
Practical benefits for society
After the conclusion of the InovPNT project, several benefits have been achieved, such as:
The FAGI - FEHST AVANTGARDE INTERIORS project seeks to develop an aesthetically appealing and multifunctional interior door frieze. The product will be developed with decorative surfaces, in which several textures and finishes will be combined, without dying and/or technology IML/IMD processes, with surfaces with tactile functionality and haptic feedback through electronic integration, and with lighting, through the integration of light conductors and retro illumination systems of chromatic pieces.
Developers:
Problems solved
Among other things, the developments carried out under this project have made it possible to:
Practical benefits for society
After the conclusion of the FAGI project, several benefits have been achieved, such as:
The e-globulus platform promotes silviculture knowledge in a simple and practical way and incentivizes the adoption of good practices in forest management in Portugal, aiming to conciliate production forests with the remaining ecological functions of the ecosystem. This was a communication and knowledge transfer project of RAIZ - Instituto de Investigação da Floresta e Papel.
Developers:
Problems solved
Among other things, the developments carried out under this project have made it possible to:
Practical benefits for society
After the conclusion of the e-globulus project, several benefits have been achieved, such as:
The iHeatex – Multifunctional Terrycloth for intelligent hybridization project aims to develop new multifunctional terrycloth structures, with active humidity and heating management properties. The developed structures originated, after confection processes, bath appliances for thermic comforts, such as robes and slippers, as well as humidity managing and quick-drying articles, such as rugs and bath towels. Simultaneously, a table cloth with integrated and localized heating that delays the cooling of the plates, was developed.
Developers:
Problems solved
Among other things, the developments carried out under this project have made it possible to:
Practical benefits for society
After the conclusion of the iHeatex project, several benefits have been achieved, such as:
The APEX – Pollution and Explosive Atmospheres Combat project had the goal of creating a vessel for the market, which could act efficiently and completely safely in pollution combat and several high-risk scenarios. Equipped with the best technology and an exceptional structural resistance, the vessel guarantees that the crew's exposition levels to the several physical and chemical agents are within the limits of what is internationally recommended for the competition of tasks in explosive environments (ATEX certification).
Developers:
Problems solved
Among other things, the developments carried out under this project have made it possible to:
Practical benefits for society
After the conclusion of the APEX project, several benefits have been achieved, such as:
The ORION – Optimised Remote radIOtherapy plaNning seeks to create a global approach to the planning of radiotherapy treatments, allowing for better human resource management. ORION's goals are to automatize the process of treatment plan construction, through the combination of image editing techniques and 3D modelling with artificial intelligence, shifting the paradigm of software licensing for the creation of treatment plans and filling the gap between supply and demand of dosimetries on a global level, through the creation of a network that brings professionals and radiotherapy centres together.
Developers:
Consortium composed by:
Partners:
Problems solved
Among other things, the developments carried out under this project have made it possible to:
Practical benefits for society
After the conclusion of the ORION project, several benefits have been achieved, such as:
The CHIC project had the goal of developing a referencing tool for sound objects inserted in a virtual reality environment. By incorporating a room modelling and auralization motor, it provides an audio output in ambisonic format. The goal is to aid storytellers in the creative process of 360º video editing, enabling the audio adjacent to the final product to be used as an aid to the new paradigm of narratives in immersive formats.
Developers:
Problems solved
Among other things, the developments carried out under this project have made it possible to:
Practical benefits for society
After the conclusion of the CHIC project, several benefits have been achieved, such as:
The 3D.Carbide had the goal of developing additive manufacture (AM-Additive Manufacturing) for use in the hard metal component industry, positioning itself as a rather promising technology for high added value functioning components, produced in small series.
Developers:
• DURIT;
• BEEVERYCREATIVE;
• Universidade de Aveiro;
• Centro de Interface CTCV – Centro Tecnológico da Cerâmica e do Vidro.
Problems solved
Among other things, the developments carried out under this project have made it possible to:
• Decrease of the production process and its respective costs;
• Increase of the rate of use of the resources, decreasing the costs associated with the need of recovering resources resulting from the machination processes.
Practical benefits for society
After the conclusion of the 3D.Carvide project, several benefits have been achieved, such as:
• For the coordinating company, the possibility of obtaining an additive factory project with the same quality as that obtained by conventional means;
• To the equipment and 3D printing company, the developed technology proved valid and this result will, in the future, help leverage business in the professional and industrial sectors.
The Extra LightSafeShoe is a safety shoe that combines the use of efficient and innovative materials, such as polyurethane (PU) with reduced density and incorporation of hollow or expansive microparticles in the formulation of said PU. It is created with new footwear production processes that reduce the consumption of resources and lead to weight reduction and, consequently, to further comfort.
Developers:
Problems solved
Among other things, the developments carried out under this project have made it possible to:
Practical benefits for society
After the conclusion of the Extra LightSafeShoe project, several benefits have been achieved, such as:
The WhatCIM project's main goal was the improvement of the textile process through the development of nanocomposite ceramic materials, resorting to injection moulding technology (CIM) and PVD coatings, obtaining wear-resistant electric components with anti-static properties.
Developers:
Problems solved
Among other things, the developments carried out under this project have made it possible to:
Practical benefits for society
After the conclusion of the WhatCIM project, several benefits have been achieved, such as:
The eCall IHeERO project is a new manual or automatic emergency call technology in case of a serious automobile collision. This solution intended to harmonize the response to automobile emergencies across Europe, aiding both drivers and passengers in a quick and efficient manner, in an accident scenario.
Developers:
• Centro de Interface IEP - Instituto Eletrotécnico Português;
• Developed in a partnership with a large consortium that includes companies, research entities and cooperatives;
Problems solved
Among other things, the developments carried out under this project have made it possible to:
• Salvar vidas de condutores e passageiros;
• Harmonizar respostas a emergências rodoviárias em toda a Europa.
Practical benefits for society
After the conclusion of the eCall IHeERO project several benefits have been achieved, such as:
The Eco Sustainable Rail intends to value mixed plastics in the development of eco-sustainable railways, which will be tested in real functioning settings through Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP).
Developers:
Problems solved
Among other things, the developments carried out under this project have made it possible to:
Practical benefits for society
After the conclusion of the project, several benefits have been achieved, such as:
The HighLeather project intends to find innovative solutions for the leather industry, namely in what comes to solidity issues when exposed to the light, problems which are inherent to leather, such as the development of veins, wrinkles and scratches which reduce the use of leather for high-quality pieces, and problems such as the environmental impact of the effluents, the polluting dyeing process and the potential health impact of some chemical products.
Developers:
Problems solved
Among other things, the developments carried out under this project have made it possible to:
Practical benefits for society
After the conclusion of the HighLeather project several benefits have been achieved, such as:
The AMOB EcoEvolution / AMOB 2BENDContinuous focuses on the production of tube bending machines, one of which is entirely electric, substituting the hydraulic triggers, and other with bi-oriented, as well as electric, machines, allowing for the bending of the tube with no interruption to alter the direction of the bend, and with new approaches towards the automatic loading of the tubes.
Developers:
Problems solved
Among other things, the developments carried out under this project have made it possible to:
Practical benefits for society
After the conclusion of the AMOB EcoEvolution / AMOB 2BENDContinuous project several benefits have been achieved, such as:
The Liai – Indoor Localization in Industrial Environment is an indoor/outdoor localization solution that is autonomous and adapted to the factory floor, and which allows the gathering of real-time positioning data from the intervening workers in certain production processes or intervention areas and, therefore, develop actions of continuous improvement.
Developers:
Problems solved
Among other things, the developments carried out under this project have made it possible to:
Practical benefits for society
After the conclusion of the project, several benefits have been achieved, such as:
The Picasso project aims for the development of an innovative line of coloured textile products for the fashion sector, resorting exclusively to natural origin composts, extracted through plants and mushrooms and using colouration processes, which add high stability to the main conditioning factors on the product lifespan.
Developers:
Problems solved
Among other things, the developments carried out under this project have made it possible to:
Practical benefits for society
After the conclusion of the Picasso project, several benefits have been achieved, such as:
The EnziSolution focuses on the development of new products, such as enzymes and other chemicals, which affect the process of transformation of skin into leather, namely when it comes to minimizing environmental impact and improving product quality.
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Problems solved
Among other things, the developments carried out under this project have made it possible to:
Practical benefits for society
After the conclusion of the EnziSolution project, several benefits have been achieved, such as:
The ZYPHO – Shower Drain Heat Recovery project aims for the development of a compact, highly effective heat recovery unit, which is installed in the base of the shower. It absorbs thermic energy from the drain water and uses it to pre-heat the cold water, which allows for the reduction of energy consumption by up to 40%.
Developers:
Problems solved
Among other things, the developments carried out under this project have made it possible to:
Practical benefits for society
After the conclusion of the MONICAP project, several benefits have been achieved, such as:
The Shellution is a project that aims to incorporate eggshell residue into the ink and paper production industry, partially or totally replacing, the calcium carbonate of geological origin (GCC) by the biogenic (BCC).
The use of this secondary resource in the industry is one of this project's distinguishing features and allows for the development of new products with improved properties and fruitful characteristics towards industry innovation, simultaneously responding to the challenges of implementing Circular Economy policies into the value chain.
Developers:
Problems solved
Among other things, the developments carried out under this project have made it possible to:
Practical benefits for society
After the conclusion of the Shellution project, several benefits have been achieved, such as:
The S-Console project aimed at developing a central floor console for automobile interiors with new integrated functions, functional and intelligent materials and electronic sensor systems, user communication and lighting unique in the market. The console further includes an innovative structural design with added aesthetic value.
Developers:
Problems solved
Among other things, the developments carried out under this project have made it possible to:
Practical benefits for society
After the conclusion of the project, several benefits have been achieved, such as:
The OCT-Leakage technology allows for the detection of retinal fluid oscillations and changes to the hematoretinal barrier through a non-invasive technology, contributing to the early diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy.
Developers:
Problems solved
Among other things, the developments carried out under this project have made it possible to:
Practical benefits for society
After the conclusion of the OCT-Leakage project, several benefits have been achieved, such as:
The PPS1 is a technological digitalization and dematerialization solution for fabric samples, within the TexBoost project. This digital platform allows the integration, treatment and data analysis, so as to optimize the decision processes in the textile production area.
Developers:
Problems solved
Among other things, the developments carried out under this project have made it possible to:
Practical benefits for society
After the conclusion of the PPS1 project, several benefits have been achieved, such as:
The OCEANIC project developed protection coating for renewable energy oceanic devices with the goal of improving their reliability and lifespan (OCEANIC coating). To reach this goal, a newly emerging technique of the maritime transport sector, which avoids the incrustation of marine organisms through the vestigial emission of an organic biocide, was used. The OCEANIC project intends to fuse this new anti-incrusting technique with an established anti-corrosion technique, aluminium coating by thermal spraying.
Developers:
Problems solved
Among other things, the developments carried out under this project have made it possible to:
Practical benefits for society
After the conclusion of the OCEANIC project, several benefits have been achieved, such as:
The EGR - EcoGreenRoof project aims for the development of ecological substrates from industrial residue of organic and inorganic basis, for the application in green roofs.
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Problems solved
Among other things, the developments carried out under this project have made it possible to:
Practical benefits for society
After the conclusion of the EGR - EcoGreenRoof project, several benefits have been achieved, such as:
The Go_MaisSolo intends to give the hortoindustrial system decision-making and risk management tools, integrating viable and economically accepted technologies that contribute towards biodiversity maintenance and water and soil quality conservation. These technologies eliminate the need for extremely toxic treatments, allowing for the settling of microorganism species that protect the plants from the attacks of pathogen agents.
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Problems solved
Among other things, the developments carried out under this project have made it possible to:
Practical benefits for society
After the conclusion of the GO_MaisSolo project, several benefits have been achieved, such as:
The BP-IDS platform is a solution for cybersecurity to monitor and detect incidents in industrial infrastructures equipped with communication and information technologies. It works through a series of passive sensors dispersed across the industrial infrastructure, which retrieve their traces and reconstruct the way business processes are executed in real-time.
Developers:
Problems solved
Among other things, the developments carried out under this project have made it possible to:
Practical benefits for society
After the conclusion of the project, several benefits have been achieved, such as:
The SLM-XL is an equipment for the additive manufacturing of large scale pieces, particularly with mechanic components, resorting to laser technology for the processes of uniting metallic powders. This is a pioneer innovation that creates the possibility for wider use of this technology in production processes.
Developers:
Problems solved
Among other things, the developments carried out under this project have made it possible to:
Practical benefits for society
After the conclusion of the SLM-XL project, several benefits have been achieved, such as:
The I9Kiwi is a project dedicated to the development of strategies aimed at increasing the sustainability of the kiwi sector through the creation of a product with added value.
Developers:
Problems solved
Among other things, the developments carried out under this project have made it possible to:
Practical benefits for society
After the conclusion of the I9Kiwi project, several benefits have been achieved, such as:
The BeNature is a new technology that allows for the production of 100% biodegradable leather products in 11 to 14 days. This innovation, besides contributing towards sustainable development and social responsibility, was developed through an ecodesign methodology.
Developers:
Problems solved
Among other things, the developments carried out under this project have made it possible to:
Practical benefits for society
After the conclusion of the BeNature project, several benefits have been achieved, such as:
The Shoe FabLab is a prototyping and experimental learning lab, for which the main goal is to support the creativity and development of new collaborative projects in the areas of footwear and leather, through access to equipment and knowledge. This space allows for the production of innovative products and the exchange of techniques between different entities.
Developers:
Problems solved
Among other things, the developments carried out under this project have made it possible to:
Practical benefits for society
After the conclusion of the project, several benefits have been achieved, such as:
The Polimax project is a technology aimed at promoting the entomophile pollination process, with the aim of increasing the output of the agricultural production and of obtaining fruits, with seeds, of added value due to their nutritional quality and expanded lifetime.
Developers:
Problems solved
Among other things, the developments carried out under this project have made it possible to:
Practical benefits for society
After the conclusion of the Polimax project, several benefits have been achieved, such as:
The Orca is an autonomous surface vehicle composed of scientific equipment that allows for the retrieval of geological patterns through the mapping of the seabed. This innovation is satisfying the need to generate more knowledge about the seabed, in an easy and more cost-effective way.
Promotores:
• Centro de Interface CEIIA;
• Programa Operacional MAR 2020.
Problems solved
Among other things, the developments carried out under this project have made it possible to:
• Retrieve data in order to generate knowledge about the morphological and geological diversity of the seabed, in an easier and more cost-effective way.
Practical benefits for society
After the conclusion of the project, several benefits have been achieved, such as:
• The prevention of illegal actions in the exploration of the seabed, through surveillance missions;
• The availability of an autonomous vehicle capable of adjusting to the needs of companies and other entities for the conduction of a vast array of missions, such as the evaluation of the water column or the inspection of subaquatic structures.
The Cut&Care project aimed at finding solutions, products and tool disinfection means used in the several operations that intervene in the oak cork, with the goal of reducing the spread of diseases between trees. This innovative idea culminated with the creation of Mekzol - a biocide utensil and machine disinfection product used in the stripping and pruning processes, aiding the growth of good quality cork production.
Developers:
• Ferreira de Macedo , S.A
• Centro de Interface CTCOR - Centro Tecnológico da Cortiça
Problems solved
Among other things, the developments carried out under this project have made it possible to:
• Reduce the spread of illnesses from tree to tree;
• Create a disinfection product for utensil and machinery pruning and stripping equipment;
Practical benefits for society
After the conclusion of the Urban Electric Bus project, several benefits have been achieved, such as:
The GEO-DESIGN is a project which aims to use the industrial residue to create high quality and aesthetically appealing furniture pieces, destined for the hospitality and urban mobility sectors.
Promotores:
Problems solved
Among other things, the developments carried out under this project have made it possible to:
Practical benefits for society
After the conclusion of the project, several benefits have been achieved, such as:
The KRAKEN project had the goal of developing a robotic arm with 7 degrees of freedom for submarine operations. This type of arm is not currently available in the market, therefore requiring a high degree of development on several levels. The process involved up to 31 conceptual versions of the arm, going through a great variety of options relative to the mechanism and transmission chains, and its relation to the components available in the market.
Developers:
Problems solved
Among other things, the developments carried out under this project have made it possible to:
Practical benefits for society
After the conclusion of the KRAKEN project, several benefits have been achieved, such as:
The microHANDLING project developed a technology capable of producing small scale plastic pieces with micrometric details and automatically assemble small products. This innovation allowed the development of innovative knowledge on the conception of moulds for micro pieces and the creation of new manipulation techniques for these micro products.
Developers:
Problems solved
Among other things, the developments carried out under this project have made it possible to:
Practical benefits for society
After the conclusion of the microHANDLING project several benefits have been achieved, such as:
The AGATHA is a platform that allows for automatic analysis of available information in open sources such as social networks, forums, images and others. This innovative solution is aiding the work of the criminal investigation police and the intelligence services, therefore undermining crime.
Developers:
Problems solved
Among other things, the developments carried out under this project have made it possible to:
Practical benefits for society
After the conclusion of the project, several benefits have been achieved, such as:
The FILTER consists of a new technology that resorts to artificial intelligence for detection, characterization and monitoring changes associated with vision loss due to age or diabetes. The prototype developed may be used in screening programs, using non-invasive imaging methods and aiding the diagnosis and more personalized medicine.
Developers:
Problems solved
Among other things, the developments carried out under this project have made it possible to:
Practical benefits for society
After the conclusion of the project, several benefits have been achieved, such as:
The InStone is a highly technological product that incorporates materials and intelligent systems, such as sensors, lighting or heating systems, in natural stone, such as Limestone. This project allowed for a response to the current market gap in intelligent surfaces, which were until now not adapted to these less conventional materials.
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Problems solved
Among other things, the developments carried out under this project have made it possible to:
Practical benefits for society
After the conclusion of the project, several benefits have been achieved, such as:
The MONICAP is a real-time, remote monitoring system for the control of fishery, which uses GPS for geographic location and Inmarsat for satellite communication. This system, an international pioneer, has been revolutionizing fishing since its launch.
Developers:
Problems solved
Among other things, the developments carried out under this project have made it possible to:
Practical benefits for society
After the conclusion of the MONICAP project, several benefits have been achieved, such as:
The HybridTec is a new production technology that is directly impacting the automobile sector through the introduction of composite thermoplastic material solutions e innovative processing technology. A new, safer, lighter and more cost-effective solution for horizontal support sitting structures was born, able to be produced on a mass and industrial level.
Developers:
Problems solved
Among other things, the developments carried out under this project have made it possible to:
Practical benefits for society
After the conclusion of the HybridTec project, several benefits have been achieved, such as:
The INFANTE is a new technology that, through a microsatellite, is allowing for marine surveillance, environmental monitoring and extreme phenomena detection from Space. This technology is also strengthening Portugal's position in the international Space and space investigation areas.
Copromoted by over two dozen entities, such as:
Problems solved
Among other things, the developments carried out under this project have made it possible to:
Benefícios práticos para a sociedade
After the conclusion of the INFANTE project, several benefits have been achieved, such as:
The Urban Electric Bus is a 100% electric urban bus, developed from scratch. This new technical and technological knowledge redefined the technological paradigm of sustainable mobility in a urban environment, on a global level.
Developers:
Problems solved
Among other things, the developments carried out under this project have made it possible to:
Practical benefits for society
After the conclusion of the Urban Electric Bus project, several benefits have been achieved, such as:
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:
Problems solved
Among other things, the developments carried out under this project have made it possible to:
Practical benefits for society
After the conclusion of the Pneuma project, several benefits have been achieved, such as:
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:
Problems solved
Among other things, the developments carried out under this project have made it possible to:
Practical benefits for society
After the conclusion of the InovLaser project, several benefits have been achieved, such as:
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
Problems solved
Among other things, the developments carried out under this project have made it possible to:
Practical benefits for society
After the conclusion of the ROSE project, several benefits have been achieved, such as:
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:
Problems solved
Among other things, the developments carried out under this project have made it possible to:
Practical benefits for society
After the conclusion of the TechParts I&D project, several benefits have been achieved, such as:
