IK4 TEKNIKERResearch Alliance

IK4-TEKNIKER IS A TECHNOLOGY CENTRE MADE UP OF PEOPLE WHOSE VOCATION AND COMMITMENT ARE FOCUSED ON ENHANCING THE INNOVATIVE CAPABILITIES OF THEIR CUSTOMERS AND FURTHERING THEIR TECHNOLOGICAL CAPITAL TO BE MORE COMPETITIVE, ALTHOUGH IN A SUSTAINABLE MANNER, BY PRODUCING AND APPLYING SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE.

RESEARCHAREASAREAS

PRODUCT ENGINEERINGThe ultimate purpose of the Product Engineering strategy is to make progress in terms of product concept development and to not only design and develop

its components, both electrical and

mechanical, but also the software. This approach makes it possible to obtain an end product suitable for marketing after undergoing a number of manufacturing processes.

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT METHODOLOGY

VALIDATION OF ELECTROCHEMICAL MEASURING TECHNOLOGIES

VALIDATION OF OPTICAL MEASURING TECHNOLOGIES

INCORPORATION OF HETEROGENEOUS TECHNOLOGIES

ADVANCED MANUFACTURINGThe ultimate goal of the Advanced Manufacturing strategy is to focus on more knowledge intensive manufacturing activi-ties associated with a higher added value.

The incorporation of cutting-edge technologies is not only necessary to develop new products and better processes but also to improve design or the brand itself as two of the most critical industrial elements, amongst others, and is one of the relevant areas to be addressed.

CONVENTIONAL AND NON-CONVENTIONAL MANUFACTURING PROCESSES AT A MACRO, MICRO AND NANO SCALE

MECHATRONICS AND PRECISION ENGINEERING

INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT

Lithography

Plasma etching

Bonding

Electrodeposition

Conventional Ultraprecision micromachining

MicroEDM and EDM

Laser microprocessing

Microinjection

Laser cladding or Laser Metal Deposition (LMD)

Welding of plastic using laser technology

Thermal and fi nishing surface treatments

Ultrasounds

Chip removal machining

SURFACE ENGINEERINGThe goal of the Surface Engineering strategy is to improve material properties by providing

them with diff erent functionalities. Surface engineering, therefore, does not only embrace deposition or coating technologies but also any kind of physical or chemical modifi cation techniques that do not use fi ller material.

PHYSICAL-CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGIES

Nanoimprint lithography

PVD

Sol-Gel technology

Plasma electro oxidation

Direct laser deposition (laser cladding)

Laser texturing

MATERIALS FOR ENERGY

TRIBOLOGY

IN-USE MONITORING OF INDUSTRIAL FLUIDS

IN-USE BEHAVIOUR OF MATERIALS AND SURFACES

ICTsThe purpose of the ITC strategy is to further progress in terms of information technologies, control, automation, electronics and stand-

alone systems.

PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS

IMAGE ACQUISITION AND PROCESSING

LOCALISATION AND PLANNING OF TRAJECTORIES

HUMAN-MACHINE INTERACTION

SYSTEM CONTROL AND REGULATION

ELECTROMAGNETIC MACHINES AND ACTUATORS

SENSOR NETWORKS

LOW CONSUMPTION ELECTRONICS, ENERGY HARVESTING AND SAFETY

CYBER-PHYSICAL SYSTEMS

TECHNOLOGICALCSOLUTIONSL THE OBJECTIVE SOUGHT BY TECHNOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS IS TO

ADD VALUE TO THE EXTENSIVE RANGE OFFERED BY IK4-TEKNIKER.

THE KNOWLEDGE ACQUIRED IN SEVERAL RESEARCH AREAS HAS ALLOWED DIFFERENT TECHNOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS TO BE BROUGHT TOGETHER WITHIN THE SCOPE OF AN EXTENSIVE AND INTEGRATED PACKAGE.

The design, development, manufacturing and commissioning of complex mechatronic systems that must operate under very dynamic conditions and require a maximum degree of accuracy under extreme conditions.

Solutions connected to automation, industrial robotics and service robotics that may change according the customer’s capabilities and needs.

Analysis of extensive solutions addressing the conceptual design of the process and/or machine, erection work and commissioning.

Detection, diagnostics and prognostics of malfunctions in conventionally lubricated mechatronic systems to maximise maintenance returns by increasing the availability of assets, extending their life span and reducing operating costs.

MECHATRONIC SYSTEMS

AUTOMATION AND INDUSTRIAL ROBOTICS

INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE

Support services in terms of innovation and management.

Diagnostics

Innovation management

Innovation and territory

Competitive intelligence

Miniaturised, compact and integrated (usually low cost) solutions, systems and products that operate autonomously and run in a robust and reliable manner, equipped with a communication system enabling the exchange of standardised information with other systems or devices.

Measuring and inspection solutions based on precision engineering that encompass and integrate all kinds of commercial devices and measuring procedures.

Development of in-process solutions

Development of measuring equipment

Calibration and characterisation of components and means of production

Surface modifi cation techniques are used to improve material properties and provide them with diff erent functionalities:

Wear protection and tribological functionalities

Anti-corrosion

Superhydrophobic, superoleophobic and anti-dirt

Antibacterials

Esthetic

Optical

INNOVATION AND COMPETITIVE INTELLIGENCE

SENSOR DEVICES

INSPECTION AND MEASURING

MULTI-FUNCTIONAL SURFACES

Biomedicine Biomarkers

Tissue engineering

Health care products

Equipment

Renewables

Thermal solar energy

Energy storage

Wind power

Stirling engines

Photovoltaic solar energy

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Aeronautics and space

Advanced manufacturing aimed at increasing productivity and profi tability

Predictive maintenance

Coatings and new materials

Systems and equipment

Inspection and measuring solutions

Automotion

Product development

Advanced manufacturing

Development of production means and testing

Advanced services

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IK4-TEKNIKER HAS BROUGHT TOGETHER ITS CAPABILITIES AND TECHNOLOGIES TO GEAR THEM TOWARDS THE MARKET AND APPLY THEM IN DIFFERENT CRUCIAL INDUSTRIAL SECTORS WITHIN THE PRODUCTIVE FABRIC.

Machine tools and

manufacturing Design, manufacturing and assemblage

Manufacturing processes

Machine checking

Checking and compensation of volumetric errors

e-Health and social

technology e-Health

Independent living

Support for health care management

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Infrastructures Energy effi ciency

Safety and mobility

Science industry Neutron sources

Particle accelerators

Fusion facilities

Telescopes

Primary metrology laboratories

Transverse activities

RESEARCH AREAS

TECHNOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS

INDUSTRIAL SECTORS

IK4 TEKNIKERResearch Alliance

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