CTAG drives the disruptive transformation of the sector with RISpire Training project

The main objective of RISpire’s Knowledge Boosting Training is to fence the disruptive transformation of the sector by offering capacity building activities to trainers and innovators in three key regions of Europe.

The RISpire programme focuses on innovation and entrepreneurship to address current challenges in the mobility sector. With a focus on unlocking innovation and entrepreneurial opportunities in Romania, Czech Republic and the Euroregion Galicia-North Portugal, the programme aims to foster sustainable growth in urban mobility through intensive and thematic trainings on innovation, ESG and women empowerment.

CTAG, as part of the project, assumes a fundamental role in needs analysis and capacity building in equality, social challenges (ESG) and open innovation in the urban mobility ecosystem of the Euroregion Galicia-North Portugal.

Innovation professionals, students and public servants with business ideas are invited to join this exciting programme that aims to drive collaborative innovation and sustainable growth in the urban mobility sector.

RISpire Trainings is a project supported by the EIT Urban Mobility.

Read the press release here.

For more information, please contact raul.urbano@ctag.com

 

The ALMA project (Advanced Light Materials and Processes for the Eco-Design of Electric Vehicles), led by CTAG, comes to an end.

The ALMA project, led by CTAG, presents its results on the occasion of its successful conclusion. This project marks a significant breakthrough for the road transport sector with the development of a lightweight, efficient and sustainable structure for battery electric vehicles (BEV).

ALMA’s innovative approach, based on eco-design and the use of advanced materials, has resulted in a BEV body-in-white (BiW) that is 22% lighter than the baseline design, a 24% carbon emission reduction throughout the vehicle’s service life and a 9% emission reduction for the entire car. This achievement is fundamental to meeting the ambitious objectives of the European Union’s Green Deal in the transition to greener and more sustainable mobility.

CTAG, as project coordinator, has played a crucial role in the development and validation of the multi-material structure of ALMA’s Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs). In collaboration with partners such as Ford and ArcelorMittal, CTAG has applied a holistic circular engineering approach to ensure efficiency and sustainability at all stages of the process, from design to the end-of-life of the vehicle.

In addition, CTAG has contributed to the project by validating efficient manufacturing processes and integrating innovative materials, such as advanced SMC composites, to achieve further weight reduction and material efficiency.

Raquel Ledo, head of the Materials Innovation area at CTAG, answers about CTAG’s role during the project in a recorded interview.

The ALMA project, funded by the EU under Horizon 2020, involves a diverse group of 9 partners from 4 different EU countries. The consortium includes market-orientated companies, research organisations and an international association.

You can read the press release here.

CTAG presents its commitment to sustainable mobility at the eMobility Expo World Congress 2024

CTAG announces once again its participation in the eMobility Expo World Congress 2024. This international congress, dedicated to sustainable, connected and autonomous mobility, provides a unique space to exchange knowledge and move towards a more sustainable future in the mobility sector.

We will have a space in Hall 5, at booth B224, so that visitors can come and explore recent projects first-hand, meet our experts and obtain detailed information about CTAG’s activities.

In addition, we will take advantage of this scenario to share the latest research, developments and advances in the field of sustainable mobility through multiple panel discussions:

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  • New propulsion technologies architecture – Jorge Varela Barreras, EV and Battery expert, CTAG
  • New materials for the new vehicles – Alberto Tielas Macia, Head of the Interior Materials and Systems Department, CTAG

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  • Autonomous vehicles (cars & buses) – Francisco Sánchez Pons, Director of Electronics, ITS and Smart Mobility at CTAG

These discussions will be an opportunity for those interested in learning about the latest trends and future perspectives of the sector.

We will also offer an autonomous and connected driving experience aboard our shuttle in the Feria de Valencia square, a demonstration of what the mobility of the future will be like, last-mile, electric, smart, connected and driverless.

You can contact us to arrange a meeting at the congress by email: sales@ctag.com

Launch event of the European HI_MOV project for sustainable mobility

Hydrogen stands out as one of the most relevant options for zero-emission mobility in order to meet decarbonization targets. “HI_MOV Corredor Tecnológico Transfronterizo de Movilidad con Hidrógeno Renovable”, the European project led by CTAG, seeks to address the technological and infrastructural challenges for its implementation in the Galicia-North Portugal Euroregion.

The objective of the project is to create a cross-border ecosystem to boost the hydrogen value chain to promote sustainable mobility in the region. Over the next 36 months, it will focus on analysing the potential of renewable hydrogen, improving technological capacity building, and developing and demonstrating the viability of hydrogen technology solutions in cross-border pilot tests.

The launch event took place this morning at CTAG’s facilities in O Porriño, attended by representatives of the Xunta de Galicia, POCTEP, AECT-GNP, CCDR-NORTE, INEGA, USC, Universidade do Minho, ENERGYLAB, PIEP, Petrotec and Universidade do Porto.

For further information please read the Press Release.

CTAG-IDIADA obtains an award for its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility and sustainability.

The distinction awarded to CTAG-IDIADA on 1st December for its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and sustainability marks a significant milestone in the business landscape. The Sello de Empresa Responsabilízate award ceremony, which took place at the prestigious Pazo Vista Alegre, celebrated the achievement of 200 organisations that successfully completed all the stages of the third edition of the Responsabilízate programme, an initiative backed by the Xunta de Galicia (Galician regional government).

CTAG-IDIADA has been one of the award-winning companies together with GRUPO CANALIS and Soltec Ingenieros. This award highlights them as creators of shared value, positioning them at the forefront of a new paradigm of sustainable, responsible SMEs and micro-enterprises committed to corporate social responsibility. However, this distinction not only recognises their excellence in CSR, but also positions these companies as active agents in the promotion of a new business paradigm.

 

CTAG starts a pioneering project in sustainable graphene solutions: GIANCE

The project officially kicked off on October 1, 2023 as a significant step towards addressing environmental challenges with graphene-based solutions.

GIANCE is a groundbreaking initiative that aims to establish a holistic, integrated, and industry-driven platform with a clear focus on improving sustainable materials and their practical, real-world applications.

In addition, GIANCE is actively engaged in boosting the progress of manufacturing processes, improving synthesis and stability, and reducing environmental impact. In doing so, it seeks to establish connections with end-users, facilitating the development and preparation of commercial proposals at high Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs).

The GIANCE consortium is strategically positioned with the objective of maximizing its impact on industries and society at large. With 23 partners representing the entire value chain, from large industries to small and medium-sized innovative companies, GIANCE seeks to contribute substantially to the field of graphene and related materials. The ultimate goal is to establish a strong EU value chain, transforming technological breakthroughs into tangible innovation opportunities and production capabilities.

You can read the full press release about the project kick-off here and, if you want to be updated on all their news, you can do it through their LinkedIn page.

CTAG joins again the Urban Era of Smart City Expo

From November 7th to 9th 2023, we will participate once again in the Smart City Expo World Congress in the city of Barcelona, the world’s leading event on urban innovation:

  • More than 25,000 attendees
  • More than 1,000 exhibitors from across the mobility ecosystem
  • More than 800 cities and 140 countries
  • More than 600 international speakers, representatives of cities, institutions, research centers and companies
  • We will share with them our most innovative technological solutions to redefine cities towards a better future, with safer, greener, more efficient and smarter urban spaces.
    From booth number 149 in hall 2, we will offer our visitors the opportunity to see up close and even get into one of our innovations in smart, autonomous, multimodal, sustainable and connected mobility: CTAG’s 100% electric Shuttle, a level 4 autonomous last-mile vehicle.
    For more information, please visit the Smart City Expo website.

    La Unidad Mixta de Investigación de Borgwarner y CTAG ha contribuido al progreso de la movilidad sostenible

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    ▪ Trabajando juntos desde 2020, y con una trayectoria de colaboración que arranca en 2014,BorgWarner y CTAG han logrado resultados muy satisfactorios sobre nuevos productos electrónicos vinculados a la gestión térmica para la electrificación del transporte.

    ▪ La Unidad Mixta de Investigación GTEST, que ha movilizado un presupuesto de más de 3,7 millones de euros y un equipo de trabajo de 50 investigadores, ha contado con el apoyo de la Xunta de Galicia a través de la Axencia Galega de Innovación (GAIN).

    La Unidad Mixta de Investigación GTEST, impulsada por CTAG y BorgWarner, ha finalizado su recorrido tras 4 anualidades de ejecución. GTEST se ha enfocado hacia la investigación y desarrollo en nuevos productos electrónicos vinculados a la gestión térmica para la electrificación del transporte, de la mano del amplio potencial existente en materia de electronificación y control de sistemas y su contribución al progreso de la movilidad sostenible.

    Así, en el marco de GTEST los esfuerzos técnicos se han volcado en generar una nueva área de excelencia en torno a Power Electronics, investigando sobre PCBAs (Printed Circuit Board Assembly) avanzadas y nuevos procedimientos que garanticen unos procesos de desarrollo y validación óptimos, teniendo en cuenta los exigentes estándares del sector de automoción.

    El proyecto GTEST, que ha movilizado un presupuesto de más de 3,7 millones de euros y un equipo de trabajo de 50 investigadores, de los cuales 16 han sido nuevas contrataciones, ha puesto el broche a una trayectoria de colaboración iniciada en 2014 con la primera de las Unidades Mixtas conjuntas entre BorgWarner y CTAG, destinando en su conjunto más de 10 millones de euros a investigación y desarrollo en torno a la reducción de emisiones y la movilidad sostenible.

    Para comprobar de primera mano los prometedores resultados obtenidos, así como la proyección que estos tienen para que el sector gallego de la automoción pueda seguir dando pasos en el ámbito del vehículo eléctrico, y, por lo tanto, en la transformación digital y ecológica de la industria, el martes 10 de octubre el Director del Área de Gestión de la Axencia Galega de Innovación, Benito Fernández, visitó las instalaciones de la Unidad Mixta en Porto do Molle (Nigrán).

    La Unidad Mixta de Investigación GTEST ha sido subvencionada por la Axencia Galega de Innovación mediante la convocatoria de “Subvencións para a creación e posta en marcha de Unidades Mixtas de Investigación” (DOG Nº 35, de 20 de febrero de 2020), y cofinanciada con cargo al Fondo Europeo de Desarrollo Regional (Feder) en el marco del programa operativo Feder Galicia 2014-2020 (código de expediente IN853A-2020/01), contando con el apoyo de la Consellería de Economía, Industria e Innovación de la Xunta de Galicia.

     

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    CTAG y CETEC continúan trabajando en la Unidad Mixta de investigación GRECO

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    La Unidad Mixta de Investigación GRECO, promovida por el Centro Tecnológico de Automoción de Galicia – CTAG y el Centro Tecnológico de Grupo Copo – CETEC continúa avanzando y evolucionando tras su lanzamiento en 2022.

    GRECO se encuentra orientada a la investigación y desarrollo en tecnologías de smartización que permitan elevar el nivel competitivo de Grupo Copo. Las líneas de investigación propuestas se articulan desde una perspectiva tanto de producto, con la incorporación de nuevas funcionalidades inteligentes que respondan a las necesidades del mercado, como de proceso, redefiniendo las operaciones y metodologías de trabajo para su optimización, poniendo en primer término para ambas líneas la reducción del impacto ambiental como vector de impulso.

    En su segunda anualidad de ejecución ha sido posible obtener los primeros resultados técnicos, consistentes en la revisión de nuevos procedimientos para el diseño de moldes EPP y PUR, así como de sus técnicas de fabricación. Además, en relación con dicho proceso, se ha avanzado en el estudio de sistemas de simulación optimizados.

    Por otra parte, han continuado los trabajos de investigación en la búsqueda de soluciones que permitan incrementar el rendimiento funcional del tejido electro-conductor de desarrollo propio para funciones interactivas de calentamiento, determinación de tamaño, de peso, de movimientos y otros parámetros críticos de los usuarios y su condición.

    Finalmente, se han planteado las primeras dinámicas de cálculo del impacto medioambiental con objeto de lograr una repercusión en los ámbitos de sostenibilidad y de economía circular.

    La Unidad Mixta de Investigación GRECO ha sido subvencionada por la Axencia Galega de Innovación, en el marco de la convocatoria de “Axudas para a creación e posta en marcha de novas unidades mixtas de investigación” (DOG Nº 45, de 7 de marzo de 2022), con código de expediente IN853A2022/01, y contando con el apoyo de la Vicepresidencia Primera y Consellería de Economía, Industria e Innovación de la Xunta de Galicia; además, está cofinanciada por la Unión Europea en el marco del Programa Operativo Feder Galicia 2021-2027.

    Bioeconomía Forestal en tiempos desafiantes – proyecto BIOTECFOR+

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    El día 20 de Junio, de 9:30h a 17:30h, se llevará a cabo el Seminario Internacional Bioeconomía Forestal en tiempos desafiantes: tecnologías, mercados y políticas, en Oporto.

    Este evento se enmarca en el proyecto BIOTECFOR+ (www.biotecfor.com), del que CTAG es líder, y cuyo objetivo es la capitalización de soluciones para la valorización de recursos forestales en industrias como la automoción.

    Link a programa e inscripciones: https://es.biotecfor.com/events/150-bioeconomia_forestal_en_tiempos_desafiantes