ITA
Contact
C/ María de Luna, 7-8, 50018 Zaragoza, España
T. +34 976 010 000
Persona de contacto: Joaquín Gómez Espinosa jgomez@itainnova.es
T. +34 976 010 000
Persona de contacto: Joaquín Gómez Espinosa jgomez@itainnova.es
ITA (TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE OF ARAGON)
Instituto Tecnológico de Aragón – ITA is a Technology Centre which has been working together alongside companies to meet their needs for over 30 years. Thanks to its multidisciplinary staff and unique cutting-edge equipment it provides them with genuine and innovative solutions within its research lines:
| Field of competence | Research Areas |
| Materials and Components | • Design and development of paper and polymer-based materials • Multi-physics and multi-scale simulation • Characterization and modelling techniques for materials • Structural integrity and fatigue • Polymers • Composite and adhesive materials |
| Mechatronic Systems and Robotics | • Mechatronics and Cyberphysical Systems • Robotics and Advanced Automation |
| Electrical and Electronic Systems | • Power efficient electrical systems and EMC (Electromagnetic compatibility) |
| Industrial Systems | • IoT and Data Analytics for Logistics and Industrial Processes |
| Communication and Information Technologies | • Big Data and Cognitive Systems |
BUSINESS LINES
Research & Development & Innovation as well as consulting services on products and/or processes so as to meet companies´ needs associated with technological changes in the industry:
Weight reduction (Lightening)
• Characterization and modelling of the performance of materials, their structural integrity; weight reduction in components and multi-material structures, and bonding technologies.
• Modelling, design and development of new tailor-made multi-functional materials (polymer matrix nanocomposites).
Enhanced autonomy in safe mobility
• Design and development of new mechatronic components and systems so as to improve performance, safety, comfort and energy consumption.
• Development of model-based control algorithms, rapid control prototyping and real-time construction of simulators.
• Development of mathematical models for vehicles (vehicle dynamics) and state estimation device.
• Cooperative systems (V2X) based on embedded systems, real time communications and software.
Propulsion systems
• Design of new electromagnetic compatible power electronics solutions for traction systems taking into account new power storage technologies (batteries and ultra-capacitors) as well as power converters.
• Electromagnetic characterization of components/systems and vehicles (certified lab).
Advanced Manufacturing
• Process simulation of transformation of materials.
• Design and development of robotic and automation systems capable of interaction with their surroundings and/or people.
• Digital Twin: sensorization (IIoT), data analytics, modelling based on data and real-time simulation of industrial processes.
• Advanced planning of logistics and industrial processes.
• Virtual factory for design and process optimization.
Weight reduction (Lightening)
• Characterization and modelling of the performance of materials, their structural integrity; weight reduction in components and multi-material structures, and bonding technologies.
• Modelling, design and development of new tailor-made multi-functional materials (polymer matrix nanocomposites).
Enhanced autonomy in safe mobility
• Design and development of new mechatronic components and systems so as to improve performance, safety, comfort and energy consumption.
• Development of model-based control algorithms, rapid control prototyping and real-time construction of simulators.
• Development of mathematical models for vehicles (vehicle dynamics) and state estimation device.
• Cooperative systems (V2X) based on embedded systems, real time communications and software.
Propulsion systems
• Design of new electromagnetic compatible power electronics solutions for traction systems taking into account new power storage technologies (batteries and ultra-capacitors) as well as power converters.
• Electromagnetic characterization of components/systems and vehicles (certified lab).
Advanced Manufacturing
• Process simulation of transformation of materials.
• Design and development of robotic and automation systems capable of interaction with their surroundings and/or people.
• Digital Twin: sensorization (IIoT), data analytics, modelling based on data and real-time simulation of industrial processes.
• Advanced planning of logistics and industrial processes.
• Virtual factory for design and process optimization.
DISTINCTIVE CAPABILITIES
The competences and distinctive values of ITA are grounded in the application of a range of technologies for design and development of products and processes, broaching industrial needs in a comprehensive way. This strength is focused on:
• The intensive use of computational simulation as a tool for the design of components and systems (model-based system engineering).
• The comprehensive validation and assessment of functional requirements in the lab as support in the development stage: structural integrity, durability/fatigue, NVH, environmental trial tests, electrical safety and EMC.
• The development and implementation of 4.0 technologies and solutions for the digital transformation of enterprises.
• The intensive use of computational simulation as a tool for the design of components and systems (model-based system engineering).
• The comprehensive validation and assessment of functional requirements in the lab as support in the development stage: structural integrity, durability/fatigue, NVH, environmental trial tests, electrical safety and EMC.
• The development and implementation of 4.0 technologies and solutions for the digital transformation of enterprises.
