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Projects co-funded by the European Union
We believe that innovation and technological development are fundamental to the sustainable growth of the electronics industry and the economy. Our projects co-funded by the European Union represent a commitment to excellence and digital transformation, allowing us to expand our capabilities, develop multidisciplinary partnerships, endogenise skills and empower ourselves to offer cutting-edge solutions to our customers.
15 Projects
IntelliBottle
Operation name:
IntelliBottle
Consortium leader:
DRT RAPID – Protótipos e Moldes, Lda.
Entities participating in the project:
DRT RAPID – Protótipos e Moldes, Lda.
Exatronic, Lda.
Think for Action, Lda.
DRT Advance, Lda.
Start date:
01-10-2024
Completion date:
31-09-2027
Total eligible cost:
1.654.022,40€
Financial support from the European Union:
1.004.254,73€
Operation code:
COMPETE2030-FEDER-01168900
Project number:
17512
Objectives, activities and expected/achieved results:
The Intellibottle project aims to create an innovative product that combines three distinct components:
1) A container designed for storing substances in different physical states with integrated monitoring technology;
2) Anti-refill protection to combat content tampering and counterfeiting;
3) And an interactive sealing device (cover) with an LED panel, digital features and integrated smart alarm technology.
Agenda Microeletrónica
Project name:
Agenda Microeletrónica
Consortium leader:
Amkor Technology Portugal (ATEP)
Agenda description:
Structural project to strengthen the productive capacity and innovation of the national semiconductor and microelectronics industry.
Beneficiary entities:
ATEP – AMKOR TECHNOLOGY PORTUGAL, S.A.
AIDA CCI – CÂMARA DE COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DO DISTRITO DE AVEIRO
ASSOCIAÇÃO FRAUNHOFER PORTUGAL RESEARCH
EXATRONIC, LDA.
F. INICIATIVAS, CONSULTADORIA E GESTÃO, LDA.
HFA – HENRIQUE, FERNANDO & ALVES, S.A.
INESC MN – INST. ENG. SIST. COMP. – MICROSISTEMAS E NANOTECNOLOGIAS
INOVA-RIA – ASSOCIAÇÃO EMPRESAS PARA UMA REDE INOVAÇÃO EM AVEIRO
INSTITUTO DE SISTEMAS E ROBÓTICA
INL – LABORATORIO IBERICO INTERNACIONAL DE NANOTECNOLOGIA
NEADVANCE – MACHINE VISION, S.A.
PCI – PARQUE DE CIÊNCIA E INOVAÇÃO, S.A.
PICADVANCED, S.A.
SNPS PORTUGAL UNIPESSOAL, LDA.
TRC – TEST AND REPAIR COMPANY, LDA.
UNIVERSIDADE DE AVEIRO
UNIVERSIDADE DE COIMBRA
Start date:
01-01-2022
Completion date:
30-06-2025
Investment (Agenda):
67.493.749,13€
Funding:
PRR
Objectives, activities and expected/achieved results:
The Microelectronics Agenda – Micro.electronics: for a better future, involves a group of 17 partners and is aligned with EU initiatives for semiconductors: IPCEI ME (Important Project of Common European Interest on MicroElectronics) and with the EU Chips Act. It is an initiative that aims to contribute to unlocking the potential of the semiconductor industry, given the systemic failures in the microelectronics sector at European level. It aims to strengthen production capacity and competitiveness in the field of microelectronics, in terms of advanced packaging, industrialisation of products based on integrated optical circuits, new high-speed access networks and technologies for Industry 4.0, as well as positioning Portugal at the forefront of the market for the management, production, distribution and recycling of semiconductors, capable of adequately supplying Europe and other countries worldwide.
Find out more about the Microelectronics Agenda at LinkedIn, at Facebook or on the Oficial Website of the project.
BrainPET
Project name:
BrainPET – Intelligent PET scanner for molecular imaging of the brain
Project code:
CENTRO-01-0145-FEDER-181232
Main goal:
Strengthen research, technological development and innovation.
Description:
The BrainPET project aims to test and validate the potential of an innovative PET system for molecular imaging of the brain, based on the easyPET technology developed previously, which resulted in the construction of a high-resolution, uniquely compact and economical preclinical PET system. The technology consists of the intelligent rotation of detector modules, scanning the field of view in unique detail and producing quantitative, high-contrast, high-resolution images of the biodistribution of molecules labelled with radiotracers, enabling the early identification of metabolic abnormalities. In particular, the proposed brain PET system will enable the identification of biomarkers for the early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and other causes of cognitive decline, as well as biomarkers for brain tumours.
Intervention region:
Center
Beneficiary entities:
University of Aveiro (leader)
RI-TE Radiation Imaging Technologies, Lda.
Exatronic, Lda.
University of Coimbra
Start date:
02-06-2022
Completion date:
30-09-2023
Total eligible cost:
149.985,54 €
Financial support from the European Union (ERDF):
126.007,38 €
Funding entity:
ANI – Agência Nacional de Inovação, S.A.
E2PT
Project name:
E2PT: Equine ElectroPeloTherapy: Development of electronic equipment for the physical rehabilitation of horses through the transdermal application of therapeutic peloid mud.
Project code:
POCI-01-0247-FEDER-047201
LISBOA-01-0247-FEDER-047201
Main goal:
Strengthening research, technological development and innovation
Description:
The E2PT (Equine ElectroPeloTherapy) Project aims to establish itself as an innovative research and development project for a new therapy system that guarantees the ergonomic and biomechanical conditions of the horse's limbs, allowing for the localised application of therapeutic peloid mud in the prevention and treatment of tendon and ligament injuries. The critical technologies to be developed, tested and demonstrated by the E2PT consortium focus on the following key areas:
• Development and validation of new medical-veterinary therapies;
• New veterinary electronic devices;
• New conductive technical textiles;
• Valorisation and use of endogenous natural resources (geomaterials).
Intervention region:
Center, Lisbon and North
Beneficiary entities:
Exatronic, Lda.
ERT Têxtil Portugal, S.A.
University of Aveiro
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Lisbon
Equinvest, Sociedad de Responsabilidad, Limitada – Sucursal
Approval date:
08-11-2021
Start date:
01-11-2021
Completion date:
30-06-2023
Total eligible cost:
914.309,30€
Financial support from the European Union (ERDF):
560.871,67€
Find more on the official www.exa4life.pt/e2pt/
R&W Clean
Project name:
R&W Clean: New solutions for sensing environmental and biological parameters to help reduce the use of medicalisation in the agricultural sector
Project code:
POCI-01-0247-FEDER-070109
Main goal:
Strengthening research, technological development and innovation
Description:
The R&W Clean project aims to research, develop and validate an integrated solution for monitoring critical biological and environmental parameters to support the de-medicalisation of agricultural holdings. The solution to be developed can be structured into two distinct main blocks: one related to rumen pH monitoring, and the other dedicated to monitoring drinking/washing water on farms. These blocks will then be integrated into a complex, multi-component monitoring solution that will support decision-making processes when necessary. In this way, the aim is, on the one hand, to increase producers' awareness of the need to reduce medication in animals and, on the other hand, to collect critical information for animal feed suppliers, who, based on the data collected, will be able to develop formulations specifically targeted at certain identified conditions. Indeed, the innovative and disruptive nature of the R&W Clean project represents a strategic opportunity to deepen existing know-how in different scientific fields related to animal nutrition, enabling the generation of new scientific knowledge and the development of new technologies that ensure a clear advance in the current state of the art. R&W Clean is promoted by a consortium of four entities: two companies – DIN (lead promoter) and EXATRONIC – and two non-business entities from SI&I – the University of Porto (through its organic unit Instituto Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar) and the International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory. These four entities bring together the critical scientific, technological and market skills necessary to ensure the achievement of the defined objectives as well as the economic valorisation of the results obtained. To this end, the project has been structured into six activities, to be developed over 30 months, which include industrial research, experimental development, promotion and dissemination of results, and project management and coordination.
Intervention region:
Center
Beneficiary entities:
D.I.N. – Desenvolvimento e Inovação Nutricional, S.A.
EXATRONIC,LDA
International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory
University of Porto – ICBAS-UP
Approval date:
10-02-2021
Start date:
31-12-2020
Completion date:
30-06-2023
Total eligible cost:
1.588.620,07 €
Financial support from the European Union (ERDF):
998.451,44 €
Find more on the official website www.rwclean.pt
(Link4S)ustainability
Project name:
(Link4S)ustainability – A new generation connectivity system for creation and integration of networks of objects for new sustainability paradigms
Project code:
POCI-01-0247-FEDER-046122 | LISBOA-01-0247-FEDER-046122
Main goal:
Strengthening research, technological development and innovation
Objectives
The Link4S project consortium, led by NOS and in collaboration with WeDo, Exatronic, REN, Portgás, Wyze, Beyond Vision, CEiiA, DTx-CoLab, INL and the University of Minho, is committed to generating new scientific knowledge dedicated to the design, development and testing of a new generation of connectivity devices and their associated platforms (communication and software), with the aim of integrating networks of objects in the context of mobility and energy. The project also aims to develop and validate innovative business models and network concepts geared towards sustainable digital solutions that improve the standard of living in cities and reduce environmental impact.
Intervention region:
NUTS II - North, Center and Lisbon
Beneficiary entities:
NOS Comunicações, S.A.; CEiiA – Centro de Engenharia e Desenvolvimento (Associação); WeDo Consulting – Sistemas de Informação, S.A.; International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL); Exatronic, Lda.; Universidade do Minho; Associação Laboratório Colaborativo em Transformação Digital (DTx); REN – Rede Elétrica Nacional, S.A.; REN Portgás Distribuição, S.A.; NOS Technology – Conceção, Construção e Gestão de Redes de Comunicações, S.A.; WyzeOps – Mobility Operations, Lda; Beyond Vision – Sistemas Móveis Autónomos de Realidade Aumentada, Lda.
Approval date:
23-07-2020
Start date:
01-07-2020
Completion date:
30-06-2023
Total eligible cost:
7.599.870,82 €
Financial support from the European Union (ERDF):
4.732.738,39 €
Results Achieved:
The results achieved by the (Link4S)ustainability project are presented below, by PPS (Product, Process or Service) of a scientific-technological nature:
• Within the scope of PPS1 – Framework Cyber-Physical SystemA new generation connectivity system with a high degree of customisation for different business cases was developed, demonstrated and validated, built on an integrated cyber-physical systems (CPS) framework.
• Within the scope of PPS2 – System in Package Platform ComponentsA new customisable system-in-package platform was developed, produced, and tested, integrating sensors and a customised processor into a single smart package, providing the low-level physical abstraction layer for the new generation of cyber-physical system-ready devices.
• Within the scope of PPS3 – New Generation CPS-ready devicesA new embedded smart device (SEC) and software platforms responsible for the communications network infrastructure (compatible with NB-IoT/5G) were developed, addressing ubiquitous connectivity.
• Within the scope of PPS4 – CPS for Mobility, different horizontal use cases were implemented to validate and demonstrate the technologies and solutions developed within the project for the creation of new business models in the mobility sector, which will contribute significantly to the decarbonisation of society and the promotion of sustainable behaviour;
• Within the scope of PPS5 – CPS for Energy, different horizontal use cases were implemented to validate and demonstrate the technologies and solutions developed within the project, for the optimisation of operations in the energy services sector, which will contribute to reducing its carbon footprint and promoting sustainable development.
In summary, the (Link4S)ustainability project has successfully achieved its objectives. For further information, please refer to the official of the project www.link4s.pt
iPET
Project name:
IPET – INTELLIGENT PET SYSTEM FOR PRE-CLINICAL IMAGING
Project code:
CENTRO-01-0247-FEDER-039880
Main goal:
Strengthen research, technological development and innovation.
Description:
The iPET project aims to develop an intelligent PET scanner for preclinical imaging, with an innovative acquisition method that reduces the complexity and cost of these systems and improves the quality of the images obtained, intelligently detecting and scanning specific regions of interest.
Intervention region:
Center
Beneficiary entities:
RI-TE Radiation Imaging Technologies, Lda (líder)
University of Aveiro
University of Coimbra
Exatronic, Lda
Approval date:
06-05-2019
Start date:
11-09-2019
Completion date:
30-11-2022
Total eligible cost:
1.269.558,76 €
Financial support from the European Union (ERDF):
953.776,16 €
Funding entity:
ANI – Agência Nacional de Inovação, S.A.
Find more on the official website projeto-ipet.ri-te.pt
NanoBioSensor
Project name:
NanoBioSensor: Development of nanosensors for assessing the microbiological quality of fruit-based products
Project code:
POCI-01-0247-FEDER-033925
Main goal:
Strengthening research, technological development and innovation
Description:
The main objective of the project is to develop analytical tools that enable more robust control of the microbiological quality of fruit preparations during processing, storage and transport. These new solutions should reduce response times and ensure sensitivity equal to or greater than conventional methods. Two devices will be designed and produced that combine the latest developments in molecular biology, electronics, and nano- and microtechnology. These sensors will provide data related to microbiological growth, enabling the real-time use of user-friendly data linked to the traceability of containers during their shelf life.
Intervention region:
North and Center
Beneficiary entities:
Frulact – Indústria agro-alimentar, S.A.
Laboratório Ibérico Internacional de Nanotecnologia (LIN)
Exatronic, Lda.
Approval date:
18-04-2018
Start date:
01-07-2018
Completion date:
30-06-2022
Total eligible cost:
922.561,35 €
Financial support from the European Union:
626.356,29 €
Find our more at www.exa4life.com/nanobiosensor/
Upscaling Atena
Project name:
Upscaling Atena – Development, testing and optimisation of version 2 of the Atena ventilator for large-scale production by the domestic industry
Project code:
POCI-01-02B7-FEDER-050561
Main goal:
The Upscaling Atena project aims to contribute to the creation of a new industry with local value chains for the production of equipment that is critical for preserving life, through the development, testing and optimisation of the Atena invasive medical ventilator, with a view to its large-scale production by the national industry.
Description:
This project corresponds to the second phase of a broader initiative that began at CEiiA with the aim of developing and producing an invasive mechanical ventilator to be industrialised in Portugal in the short term and allowing its evolution into new versions with high national incorporation. The first phase focused on the development and production of version V1 of Atena in 45 days, to be used in ICUs during the COVID-19 pandemic, and in accordance with the standards applied by INFARMED for this phase. In this phase of Atena's upscaling, the objective is to develop an advanced version (V2), with an architecture (software and hardware) structured in subsystems, systems and modules that allows adaptation to the skills of the national industry and also allows compliance with CE certification for its large-scale production and internationalisation of the product. To this end, this project brings together CEiiA, DTx, EFACEC and Exatronic, to develop the processes for creating the value chain for this product, taking into account large-scale industrialisation, CE certification standards and trends in the evolution of invasive ventilators for decentralised treatment through remote monitoring to address the shortage of specialists able to operate this equipment. The R&D developments achieved in this field reduce the risk of exposure/contamination for professionals and provide advances in making these treatments available to more patients (if necessary), while supporting the associated medical decisions.
Exatronic partners:
CEIIA – CENTRO DE ENGENHARIA E DESENVOLVIMENTO (ASSOCIAÇÃO)
DTX – Associação Laboratório Colaborativo em Transformação Digital
Efacec Energia
Approval date:
27-09-2020
Start date:
01-04-2020
Completion date:
31-12-2021
Total eligible cost:
1.382.316,47 €
Financial support from the European Union:
1.105.853,17 €
TO2
Project name:
TO2 – Non-contact oxygen saturation and temperature measurement stations
Project code:
CENTRO-01-02B7-FEDER-067313
Main goal:
The TO2 project aims to develop a new integrated, contactless system for measuring oxygen saturation levels and body temperature, with the goal of identifying potential COVID-19 infections, enabling earlier action to be taken and reducing risk in places with a higher potential for community transmission.
Description:
Patients with COVID-19 have shown dangerously low levels of blood oxygenation without showing the symptoms expected for such levels, a surprising finding called silent hypoxia. However, insufficient oxygenation has harmful consequences on all organs, and its late identification is associated with a worse prognosis for the disease. The TO2 project aims to develop and integrate sensors into portable devices for contactless measurement of physiological parameters indicative of COVID-19, namely decreased oxygen saturation (SpO2) and elevated body temperature, in places with high concentrations of people, particularly those where it is more difficult to ensure strict compliance with health or social distancing recommendations, such as public transport, airports, schools, businesses, shopping centres, conferences, events, shows, and even hospitals (triage), among others. This will enable the early identification of potential COVID-19 cases and prompt action, reducing the risk of community transmission of the new coronavirus and improving the effectiveness of treatments. In addition, contactless measurement, combined with compliance with the health regulations of the competent authorities, prevents possible indirect contagion through the device itself.
Exatronic partners:
RI-TE Radiation Imaging Technologies, Lda (líder)
University of Aveiro
Approval date:
18-08-2020
Start date:
13-08-2020
Completion date:
30-09-2021
Total eligible cost:
476.565,92 €
Financial support from the European Union:
456.624,59 €
MPDS
Project name:
MPDS – Medical Protection Device for Surgical use
Project code:
POCI-01-02B7-FEDER-048626
Main goal:
Investigate, develop, validate, and pre-industrialise a smart, modular helmet for protection and operational comfort, designed based on the specific use case of dental surgical procedures, which can be adapted to new applications in society.
Description:
The MPDS project aims to address a new societal need for social distancing and individual protection through research, development, validation, and pre-industrialisation of an innovative, intelligent, and modular surgical helmet that will initially respond to the most pressing needs in the healthcare sector, such as surgical procedures in the field of orthopaedics or dentistry. industrialisation of an innovative, intelligent and modular surgical helmet that will initially respond to the most pressing needs in the healthcare sector, such as surgical interventions in the field of orthopaedics or dentistry, ensuring adequate levels of comfort for the performance of the activity, but with significant potential for application in other sectors. The ambition of this project is therefore to develop a protective helmet with a modular architecture for use in surgeries with or without a hood, with a structure and materials that allow compatibility between weight, comfort, hygiene and integration of connectivity and communication, including not only voice but also visual communication (facial expressions). To this end, we intend to carry out a set of R&D activities focused on the development of a single, modular body structure, with suitable/appropriate materials that are easy to sanitise/sterilise and lightweight, an electronics and connectivity module with a flexible architecture for customising digital functionalities to different use cases, a management system for interoperability with other nearby devices, and an industrialisation process to ensure flexible production.
Exatronic partners:
CEIIA – CENTRO DE ENGENHARIA E DESENVOLVIMENTO (ASSOCIAÇÃO)
GLNPLAST, S.A.
FAMOLDE – FABRICAÇÃO E COMERCIALIZAÇÃO DE MOLDES S.A.
Approval date:
19-05-2020
Start date:
01-06-2020
Completion date:
28-02-2021
Total eligible cost:
499.973,09 €
Financial support from the European Union:
399.978,47 €
CityAction
Project name:
CityAction – Integrated technology platform for smart city operations
Project code:
CENTRO-01-0247-FEDER-017711
Main goal:
Strengthening research, technological development and innovation
Intervention region:
NUTS II-CENTRO
Beneficiary entities:
Exatronic
Altice Labs
Castelo Branco Polytechnic Institute
Allbesmart
Evox Technologies
Polytechnic Institute of Viseu
Approval date:
12-07-2017
Start date:
01-07-2017
Completion date:
29-02-2020
Total eligible cost:
546.967,99 €
Financial support from the European Union:
FEDER – 374.631,09 €
Objectives
• Design, development and testing of an integrated platform that combines data from different sources and produces processed information for more efficient urban management.
• The platform will not only provide real-time information on the state of the city, but also enable direct control of the various systems via a portal. user-friendly, as well as automatically managing urban space by setting rules that apply across different domains.
EXAODM
Project name:
EXAODM
Project code:
CENTRO-02-0853-FEDER-179730
Main goal:
Strengthening the competitiveness of SMEs
Description:
Exatronic's commitment to productive innovation as a manufacturer (OEM-original equipment manufacturer) and an electronic product innovation company focused on manufacturing (ODM-original design manufacturer) in the value chain of international companies and strengthening their position therein.
Intervention region:
Center
Beneficiary entity:
Exatronic, Lda.
Approval date:
28-12-2021
Start date:
16-06-2021
Completion date:
30-06-2023
Total eligible cost:
651.693,33 €
Financial support from the European Union (ERDF):
179.215,67 €
OObjectives, activities and expected/achieved results:
The implementation of the project by EXATRONIC embodies a commitment to Productive Innovation.
The objectives are:
• Reinforcement of installed capacity and greater aptitude for technical specialisation of products
• Reduction in energy bills in relative terms and in environmental footprint
• Increased efficiency and flexibility of the production chain
• Implementation of developed technological resources
• Increase in electronics production area and stock storage capacity
• Increased automation in the manufacturing process
• Increased ability to win higher value-added business
The activities are:
• Acquisition of a new automated production line
• Acquisition of handling, loading and unloading equipment
• Implementation of a photovoltaic system
• Expansion and adaptation of necessary facilities
• Acquisition of computer equipment and specific software
The expected results are increased production capacity, strengthened stock levels and diversification of products and markets, thereby increasing competitiveness.
PCN+
Project name:
PCN+
Project code:
CENTRO-02-08B9-FEDER-069568
Project description:
In compliance with the guidelines defined by the Government and the Directorate-General for Health (DGS) regarding the public health pandemic associated with the COVID-19 virus, Exatronic defined a Contingency Plan even before the state of emergency was declared and managed to maintain the company's core functions, ensuring the maintenance of all services, albeit not fully, due to the closure of public and private social support services for workers' families. Based on the guidelines of the WHO and DGS, the aim is to strengthen Exatronic's business continuity plan (BCP) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, expanding measures to protect workers through the management of the risk of COVID-19 infection associated with current operations. The project has a training component aimed at promoting worker health surveillance and improving their knowledge of preventive health, and a component aimed at increasing the material resources available to the company and the contingency plan to mitigate the risk of infection and spread of SARS-Cov2 in the company. The aim is therefore to invest in the following aspects:
1. Strengthen health knowledge management within the company and promote worker health surveillance.
2. Increase the circulation of fresh air, avoiding air recirculation.
3. Maintenance of the reinforcement of disinfectants already implemented in all circulation and permanence spaces in the company.
4. The company now guarantees the daily washing of gowns and other PPE used in hygiene and health tasks.
5. Time recording will now be done by facial recognition instead of fingerprint biometrics, which is not safe in the context of COVID-19.
6. Change in cleaning methods for circulation areas.
7. Installation of standardised vertical and horizontal signage to replace the notices and instructions drawn up by the company under the urgent implementation of the COVID-19 Contingency Plan.
8. Modification and improvement of the shoe cleaning and sanitising system at the entrance to the premises for employees, customers and suppliers.
9. Disinfection of surfaces, machines, and production equipment with disinfectants that are chemically compatible with the products produced.
10. Enhance containment effectiveness by using technical footwear that does not leave the company premises.
Approval date:
02-07-2020
Start date:
01-06-2020
Completion date:
30-11-2020
Total eligible cost:
6.270,00€
Total incentive:
3.135,00€
Highly Qualified Resources
Project name:
Hiring Highly Qualified Resources (SME) Centre
Project code:
CENTRO-04-3559-FSE-000041
Main goal:
Capacitar a empresa através da criação de um Departamento de Engenharia de Software especializado
Intervention region:
Center
Beneficiary Entity:
503420506 – Exatronic, Lda
Approval date:
23-01-2017
Start date:
29-08-2016
Completion date:
28-08-2019
Total eligible cost:
78.482,25€
Financial support from the European Union:
39.241,12€
Objectives, activities and expected/achieved results:
• Creation of the Software Engineering Department
• Improve Time on Market responsiveness in project management
• Technological advancement and increased organisational capacity in embedded systems, middleware and cloud computing, not involving knowledge already acquired