Development of solutions in the field of health and personalized medicine based on the use of advanced technologies.
Additive Manufacturing
Design and development of customized solutions based on the use of advanced additive manufacturing technologies for different applications.

• Design and development of customized implantable solutions in medical-grade titanium.
• Developments in ceramic materials (hydroxyapatite, tricalciumphosphate, etc.) for osteointegration
• Design and development of personalised orthoses for different pathologies.
• Development of advanced solutions based on the integration of 3D printed electronics.
• Hospital-factory aerostrasnportable based on additive manufacturing technologies

Bioprinting
R+D+I in the field of bioprinting for personalized medicine applications.

• Development of ad hoc bioprinting equipment for specific applications.
• Development of process parameters for printing bioinks, gels and materials
• Support in the development of new hydrogel-based bioinks to be used in bioprinting processes.

Digital technologies and process simulation.
Development of solutions based on virtual or augmented reality technologies and the simulation of discrete events:

• Applications in the field of training
• Patient support solutions for specific pathologies and training in the use of devices.
• Developments for surgical planning.
• Process simulation and optimization. Lean Manufacturing.

Product Design

• Design and development of specific models for the validation of techniques or technologies.
• Design and development of electronic devices for the control and monitoring of patients and pathologies.
• Development of Lab on a Chip equipment and systems, for the measurement and control of physical parameters.

SUCCESS STORIES:

SpineAI – INTELLIGENT PLATFORM FOR THE TREATMENT AND MONITORING OF IDIOPATHIC SCOLIOSIS THROUGH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
DiMεD – Network of excellence in next-generation personalized invasive medical devices
FORCE REPAIR -Smart and multiFunctional 3D printable prO-Regenerative biologiCal matrix modulating mEchanotRansduction as advancEd theraPy to treAt skIn chRonic wounds
EHEALTH - Asturias Mission in digital health
TE CUIDAS - Technologies focused on favoring the autonomous and healthy longevity of vulnerable groups with difficulties in communication and social interaction
RESERVIST - Repurposing manufacturing lines for providing medical and other products and services in case of spiking demand times
ENGINEERING_HEALTH HYBRIDIZATION CENTER FOR THE "HIGH-TECH LIFE SCIENCES INCUBATOR"

 

 

Advanced materials and technologies for the circular economy

REDUCE

• Development and validation of lighter materials (AHSS, Metal-Ceramic Composites).
• Synthesis, application and scaling up multifunctional smart coatings to extend product life in service.
• Safe and Sustainable by Design Concepts in Materials and Manufacturing, including prototypes and first series

 

REUSE

• Valorisation of industrial waste for its use as Raw Materials in construction sector.
• Optimization of raw material powder usage and reuse studies in additive manufacturing technologies.
• Valorisation of Plastic waste streams through advanced manufacturing (BAAM).
• Use of more sustainable materials, suitable for additive manufacturing, from waste materials already processed by 3D printing

 

RECYCLE

• Recycling of CRMs from secondary sources for mechanical alloys.
• Recycling of construction waste materials such as concrete.
• Recycling organic-rich wastes for bioplastics.
• Study, treatment and valorisation of industrial and urban waste streams turning into added value materials

 

RECOVER

• SRF from complex polimeric mixtures

SUCESS STORIES:

RECUPERA 3D - Recovery of steel slag by large-scale printing processes
CERES - Innovative circular technologies for he transformation and resilience of the agri-food sector
REMIX3D - Revaluation of waste plastics in mixed fraction through large-format AM

Advanced technological solutions for the construction sector, addressing its challenges in terms of industrialization, sustainability, digitalization, safety, and validation of materials and structures under real-world service conditions.

Materials Development and Advanced Characterization

Formulation, study, and validation of construction materials, combining applied research, numerical simulation, pilot-scale testing, and service life studies. 

• Concretes, mortars, and refractory materials, adapted to specific application, process, and service environment requirements.
• Low-carbon materials, through the incorporation of recycled materials, contributing to the circular economy and reducing environmental impact.
• Active materials and advanced solutions for integrating clean energy into construction.
• Functional coatings for construction for surface protection, such as vandal-proof, anti-corrosion, and durability-enhancing solutions.
• • Testing and validation of materials and construction elements at pilot scale, in sizes and configurations representative of real-world usage conditions (offshore environments or other special environments).
• Structural calculation and simulation, focused on analyzing behavior and optimizing structural design.

 

Large-Format Additive Manufacturing

Development and application of large-scale additive manufacturing technologies for construction.

• Large-format additive manufacturing in mortar and concrete, including the development of printable materials and process optimization.
• Manufacturing of complex molds and formwork using BAAM (Big Area Additive Manufacturing), geared towards the production of complex concrete elements with advanced geometries.
• Introduction of recycled polymer materials in large-format 3D printing processes, contributing to the reduction of environmental impact and the circular economy.
• Development of solutions for short or customized production runs, where traditional processes are not competitive in terms of cost, lead time, or design flexibility. Robotics, Automation, and Digitalization

Development and implementation of Industry 4.0 enabling technologies in construction processes, aimed at improving productivity, safety, and quality of execution.

• Large-format robotic systems, including cable robotics, for automating construction operations on facades and large structures.

 

• Digital twins using 3D scanning, machine vision, and artificial intelligence for the analysis, planning, and control of the construction process.
• Advanced sensors for data acquisition and information gathering to support technical decision-making.
• Development of autonomous solutions and vehicles to support operations in civil engineering construction processes, aimed at improving the safety and efficiency of operations.

 

Circular Economy and Sustainability

Sustainable construction solutions, based on circular economy principles and aimed at reducing environmental impact throughout the life cycle.

• Reuse of construction and demolition waste (CDW) as secondary raw materials.
• Development of sustainable construction materials and processes with a reduced environmental footprint.
• Environmental impact studies and life cycle assessments applied to new construction solutions.
• Development and integration of digital product passports, focused on material traceability, information management throughout the life cycle, and compliance with sustainability and circular economy requirements.

 

Featured Projects in the Construction Sector

 

• RECUPERA-3D – Recovery of steel slag using large-scale 3D printing processes (CELSA, IDONIAL, University of Cantabria)

Development of new materials for additive manufacturing from steel slag, aimed at producing construction elements using large-format 3D printing, contributing to the circular economy and reducing environmental impact. 

• RECONUS3D – Research, development, and application of 3D printing materials based on construction and demolition waste (CDW) (Contratas Alvargonzález, IDONIAL Collaborator)

Research and validation of printable mortars and concretes incorporating CDW, including laboratory studies, materials development, 3D printing processes, and full-scale pilot demonstrators, with life cycle analysis. 

• DELTA FORCE – Advanced construction process based on flexible robotics and Industry 4.0 technologies (DIGAFER, IDONIAL)

Development of an automated production process for work on facades and large structures, based on cable robotics, 3D scanning, machine vision, and artificial intelligence, aimed at improving safety, productivity, and quality of execution. 

• SIAS – S Autonomous Intelligent System for Signaling and Operational Support on Roads (COPASA, IDONIAL)

Development of an autonomous system for signaling and support for road maintenance and civil works operations, based on electric vehicles, automation, sensors, and intelligent control, with a focus on improving safety and reducing environmental impact. 

• METABUILDING – Metaclustering For Cross-Sectoral And Cross-Border Innovation Ecosystem Building For The European Construction, Additive Manufacturing And Nature-Based Solutions Industrial Sectors’ SMEs

Horizon 2020 project to support innovation in SMEs in the construction sector, promoting transnational networks, open digital platforms, and collaboration between industrial sectors related to construction and additive manufacturing. 

• METABUILDING LABS – METAclustered, SME-oriented European Open Innovation Test Bed for the Building Envelope Materials Industrial Sector

A five-year H2020 initiative developing a European network of Open Innovation Testbeds (OITBs) and testing laboratories (including Living Labs and test benches) to facilitate access to testing facilities and services for SMEs in the construction sector, accelerating innovation and competitiveness of advanced construction solutions.