9 th enmat meeting dr. adolfo fernández head r&d group nanomaterials ghent, 23 rd september...
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9 th ENMat Meeting Dr. Adolfo Fernández Head R&D Group Nanomaterials Ghent, 23 rd September 2009. Our Operative Locations. Our Operative Locations. ITMA Center in Avilés Research Laboratories: 820 m Industrial labs: 1.180 m - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
9th ENMat Meeting
Dr. Adolfo FernándezHead R&D Group Nanomaterials
Ghent, 23rd September 2009
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Our Operative Locations
ITMA Center in Avilés
Research Laboratories: 820 mIndustrial labs: 1.180 mOffices: 1.600 m
Total 3.600 m
ITMA Center in Llanera
Research Laboratories: 1.500 mIndustrial labs: 700 mOffices: 800 m
Total 3.000 m
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Our Operative Locations
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Our Mission
Fundación ITMA considers as its mission:
to contribute to the high-value development of the industrial structure in the Principality of Asturias and to play a proactive and dynamiting role in the science-technology-company-society system using technology as the strategic instrument for the improvement in company’s competitiveness.
to contribute to the high-value development of the industrial structure in the Principality of Asturias and to play a proactive and dynamiting role in the science-technology-company-society system using technology as the strategic instrument for the improvement in company’s competitiveness.
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Company StructureDirector
Managing Director
Support Services
• Administration & Finance• Legal & Innovation • Projects, Communication & Training• ITC & Maintenance
External Services
• Metrology• Mechanical Characterization• Chemical Analysis• Workshop
Quality & Environment
R&D Groups
• Metallics• Ceramics & Raw Materials• Nanomaterials• Modeling and Simulation• Structural Integrity• Technology
R&D Director
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Foundational Companies
30 Companies from very diverse
sectorsMetallurgy
Refractory
Plastics
Defense
Energy
Capital Goods
Food
IT
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Executive BoardPresident
Mr. Faustino Obeso Carrera
Secretary
Mr. José Manuel López, IDESA
Public Entities
Government of the Principality of Asturias. Ministry of Industry and Employment
Government of the Principality of Asturias. Ministry of Science and Technology
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Human Resources
05
1015202530354045
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41
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27
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Distribution by Category (%)
Current Staff: 93
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Scientific Output
20082008
Regional: 6Regional: 6
National: 11National: 11
European: 2European: 2
Foundation ITMA has historically put its major efforts in the development of
materials based solutions adapted to the needs of Asturian companies
Most of the scientific results are successfully placed in the market in the form of new products or processes by
our industrial partners
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Collaborative Entities
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Certifications & Accreditations
New products require new materials
Research Center onNanomaterials and Nanotechnology
Advanced Materials - a regional committment !
Basic Research
Product & Process
Development
Mass Production
Improvement or Retirement
Applied Research
From academia to industry - the challenge !
Technological and Industrial Partners
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Our Activities
Technological services in laboratory and conformity evaluation.
Research and development projects on processes and products in selected strategic areas.
Development of new technology-based products and processes for new industrial activities.
Our R&D Areas: High-Tech in ResearchNanomaterialsSimulation
Ceramics Structural Integrity
Metallic Materials
Technology
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Our Strategic AreasHEALTHCARE ENERGY
METALLURGY & STEEL
SPACE & AERONAUTICS
DEFENCE & HOME SECURITY
AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
WASTE REVALORIZATION
CAPITAL GOODS
Materials for Medical Implants
Healthcare
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
Al2O3 – ZrO2 nanocomposites for hip and knee prosthesis
Hydroxyapatite – β-TCP nanocomposites with controlled macroporosity
Colour tailoring in zirconia materials for dental implants
Development of new thin solar cells
• Substrates: glass, flexible, metals, ceramic
• Process: PVD, CVD, laser, encapsulated
• Characterization
• Orientated to industrial feasibility
a-Si a-Si/c-Si CIGS
Energy
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
Industrial project: Development of thin solar cells of amorphous silica on steel
Industry Partners: ArcelorMittal and Acciona Energía Solar
ITMA Bugdet: 1 M€
Energy
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
Award on Applied Research
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
SolarConcentrators
Materials for Earth Observation Systems
Aerospace
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
Light Low Superficial Density (ρ/d)
High Young Modulus
Optical Finish Surface
Null Thermal Expansion Coefficient
High Thermal Conductivity
Requirements
Development of ultrahard materials for cutting tools
Capital Goods
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
Ceramic Matrix Composites:
• Improved Mechanical Properties
• Electro-discharge Machinable
• Able to machine steel
Development of RAFM steels for future fusion reactors
Metallic Materials
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
Reduced Activation Ferritic Martensitic Steels (RAFM):
• Program CONSOLIDER-INGENIO 2010 : Tecno-Fus project
ITER
~29 m
• Safety components and nuclear systems (Structural and first wall materials)
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