the partner for technology - leitat

The ParTner for Technology

2012 Corporate Report

Organismo notificado 0162

Content

Recent History 4

Origin and Current time 5

Frequently asked questions 6

We give answer with our value proposition 7

Organization 8

Organization chart 9

Promoting collaboration 10

Connected to knowledge networks 11

Research & development areas 12

Market-oriented R & D projects 14

Advanced Technology Solutions - STA 16

Leitat Inspection Body 16

Innovation 17

Leitat undertakes 18

Summary of activities 2011 19

2011 Featured Events 20

Leitat figures 2011 22

Outputs 2011 24

Technology value and commitment to our customers 26

R+D+2i Projects 28

Our commitment 31

Bioinvitro Division Parc Científic de Barcelona

Corporate Headquarters Terrassa

Environment Division Igualada

Biomed DivisionParc Científic de Barcelona

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Summary of the most outstanding events of recent years

• Leitat creates the Biomed Division, specialized in cancer research. • Creation of the R & D Center of Seda of Barcelona in the building of Leitat• Technology providers in the Beijing Olympics Games in August 2008:

- Integration of LED floodlights in the synchronized swimming team costumes- Cooling device for the Spanish field hockey players

• Acquisition of atmospheric plasma equipment based on openair technology• Participation in a business and technology mission in China• I Edition Forum Rapid Manufacturing • II Workshop on Nanotechnology Industrial Applications (AIN08) • Participation in a conference at MIDEST, the most important outsourcing fair in Europe• Leitat joins the Catalan Association of Technology• Signature of the Collaboration Agreement with the Chamber of Commerce of Cartagena de Indias (Colombia)• Creation of the new research unit of New Industrial Processes• Constitution of the Knowledge Innovation Foundation BCN Market (KIMbcn) together with the Chamber of

Commerce of Barcelona• Notified Inspection Body for building materials (directive 89/106/EEC)

• Medal of Honour of the city of Terrassa• Award Cambra Terrassa 2009 for Training and Knowledge• Leitat wins the BMW Prize for Innovation• Participation in the Nanotech Fair• Leitat, Cecot and the Instituto Industrial create the Textile AEI • Biomed participates in the Bioatlanta fair • III edition of the Industrial Application of Nanotechnology (AIN09)• 1st MuscleTech Network Workshop• Agreement with the Catalan Government for the promotion of professional training • Second edition of the Forum Rapid Manufacturing • Leitat becomes one of the shareholders of Innova 31• Leitat signs the Diversity Charter• Strategic collaboration with APPLUS• LEITAT Accreditation as IBERIA’s subcontractor• Adhesion to the World Agreement (The Global Compact – United Nations)

• Leitat becomes first partner of the innovation center Can Serra in Rubí• Leitat Technological Center will develop R+D projects for Sant Quirze• City Council, Leitat and UPC sign the Foundation Parc Científic O.40• Tecnomesura, leading company in high precision measurements for industry, becomes partner of Leitat • The Minister of Science and Technology visited the building site of the new headquarters of Leitat• Leitat hosted the International Conference on Innovation “5 talent European engine”• Leitat participates in the second edition of the European Cancer Cluster Partnering (Oslo)• Inauguration of the new Leitat Corporate Headquarters• IV Workshop on Nanotechnology Industrial Applications (AIN10)• 3rd Edition Forum Rapid Manufacturing• 2nd MuscleTech Network Workshop• Leitat and HP search talent among engineers and researchers• Leitat and Fundación ICIL sign a collaboration agreement• Recognition to our effort on environmental awareness• Leitat and Advancell become partners to create cell reagents• Leitat Technological Center obtains the European Recognition Award for Excellence 300+

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In 1906, a group of industrialists concerned about quality, certification and research in the wool textile sector decided to found a supporting association for competitiveness of companies named Acondicionamiento Tarrasense. Those industrialists knew how to anticipate needs for business collective solutions and laid the foundations of the current concept of technology centre.

Over the years and thanks to the work performed, the entity evolved both to the extension of its activities and to the name that is currently identified with the brand known as Leitat Technological Center.

During these years, our vocation in offering services to companies and entities has remained unchanged, whereas the activities developed, the organization and our internal work system have changed significantly specializing in different knowledge areas allowing the search for the best technology solutions for companies.

The results obtained lately show that the bet developed by Leitat towards knowledge generation and transfer to the productive fabric is an effective model for economic growth in a fast, efficient and sustainable way, creating at the same time new areas and models for talent development and personal performance for all employees.

We can either talk about the crisis or we can focus on how to start getting over it. At Leitat, our stance is to start work now on the post-crisis stage. True to our mission and principles we continue to firmly promote industrial innovation based on technology, raising the level of competitiveness and potential of companies so that they can successfully address new markets.

The economic environment is highly volatile, insecure and highly uncertain. These are complicated parameters on which we have to show greater learning, creativity and innovation. Much is at stake, and Leitat, aware of these difficulties, renews its foundational commitment of support to business R&D, concentrating its efforts on promoting specialized Technology Transfer equipment that can generate collaborative business environments in which to develop a new knowledge-based economy.

Observing the changing environment, we have considered that our cohesive role between the market and research urges us to change in order to: promote technological entrepreneurship, support open innovation with large companies and strengthen international collaboration as a technological networking value.

This report is the annual summary of the activities carried out during 2011, reflecting the involvement and commitment of all those who are part of Leitat in overcoming technological and economic challenges, our aim being to provide solutions for our clients, partners and collaborators, while always respecting our values of promoting innovation and commitment to integrity, responsibility, sustainability and independence of all our actions from management excellence.

With courage and strength to move forward, I take this opportunity to greet you and place myself at your disposal.

ORIGIN

PRESENT DAyS

Sr. Eusebi CimaPresident LEITAT

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In LEITAT, innovation means meeting industrial technology challenges with efficiency and efficacy.

What is LEITAT? LEITAT is a Technological Institute, recognized by the Catalan Government (TECNIO) and by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation, with the mission of collaborating with companies and other entities to create economic, social and sustainable value by RD projects and technology processes from innovation and creativity. Leitat is the brand of the private entity Acondicionamiento Tarrasense.

Who does Leitat belong to?Leitat is a private non-profit association of industrials with own legal and patrimonial capacity established in 1906. Leitat performs its activity according to the current legislation, its articles of association and its Internal Regime Rules.

What does Leitat contribute?Leitat, from dynamism and proximity, provides flexible management in an open innovation environment as collaboration and cooperation driving force for technology transfer and promoting the principles of professionalism, respect for people and environmental care, at the same time.

Why does Leitat improve competitiveness at industrial level?Because Leitat promotes the implementation of industrial innovation strengthening modernization of the productive structures and the development of new high technology value products and meets the changing needs of the global market.

How can Leitat solve the technological needs?Thanks to its technology solvency, Leitat keeps creating knowledge, developing talent and acquiring high technology equipment and facilities, so that the specific and technology needs of our customers can be met.

Why does Leitat perform in many different sectors?Because this allows that many technologies are applicable in different sectors obtaining more profitability of technology, generating and broadening new opportunities even in sectors never before interconnected and focusing its activity on the areas of materials, chemistry, biotechnology, energy, environment and production.

How does Leitat collaborate with companies and institutions?Leitat acts as Technological Partner by signing collaboration agreements to join efforts to meet the industrial technology challenges set out and promoting enterprising capacity and technology transfer.

Which is Leitat experience in industrial cooperation?For more than 100 years ago, Leitat impacts on companies and other entities through the management of R+D+2i proposals (research, development and industrial innovation) leading or participating in strategic projects and generating actives and knowledge.

Which is the geographical ambit of action?As well as acting at domestic level, Leitat actively leads and participates in many projects and international collaboration nets including European partners and others from other areas with convergent interests.

How become part of Leitat?Any individual or corporation may become partner of Leitat by making a formal request on the webpage: www.leitat.org/socio

Frequently asked questions - FAQ

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+ DynamismWe have a good organizational structure to be able to offer fast and efficient solutions that are adaptable, responsible and transparent.

+ ProximityWe establish good communication with

our environment with a global perspective, confidentiality and commitment.

+ CollaborationParticipation in I+D+i projects by providing

knowledge and experience, with economical and social return.

+ CooperationWe cooperate to create sustainable and

innovative value and globally respond with competitiveness.

MISSIONCreate value with

technological projects

WE GIVE ANSWER with our value proposal

THE TECHNOLOGICAL PARTNEROur work is marked by FLExIBLE MANAGEMENT and we are oriented to meet TECHNOLOGICAL DEMANDS of our clients

VISIONBe an acknowledged technological partner

for companies and administration; create a corporative culture that

enables sustainable growth and efficiency of actions

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Acondicionamiento Tarrasense is a non-profit entity, with legal status and own assets, incorporated in 1906. The company governs its activities according to Law 4 / 2008, dated on April 24, of the third book of the Spanish Civil Code on legal persons (DOGC number 5123, May 2), the Organic Law 1 / 2002 of March 22, regulating the right of association (BOE 73, March 26) and its Articles.

The Association consists of 15 associate members coming from several complementary industrial sectors and business associations.

The General Assembly is the major and sovereign body of the entity in which all members are represented.

The Board has the authority to represent, lead and manage the Association. This body also implements the decisions taken by the General Assembly, in accordance with the regulations, instructions and guidelines established.

The Board of Directors on March 31, 2010, comprises the following members:

President: Ecima S.A.U - Mr. Eusebi Cima Mollet

Vice-president / Treasurer: Institut Industrial de Terrassa - Mr. Martí Colomer Ribas

Secretary: Institut Industrial de Terrassa - Mr. Josep Armengol Giralt

Member: Asociación Industrial Textil del Proceso Algodonero - Mr. Salvador Maluquer Trepat

Member: Asociación Industrial Textil del Proceso Algodonero - Mr. Joan Carles Basora Clotet

Member: ACC1Ó - Generalitat de Catalunya - Mr. Oriol Alcoba Malaspina

Member: Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - UPC - Mr. Francesc Astals Coma

ORGANIzATION

Governing bodies

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• Finance and Administration• Industrial Cooperation• Corporate Development• Organization and Strategic Planning

• Characterization of materials

• Certifications of personal protective equipment (PPE) and building materials

• Innovation and New Technologies• Industrial Sustainability• Leimar – Sea Sector

• Materials• Chemistry• Biotechnology• Energy and Environment• Production

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• People Development and Management• Integrated Management Systems

(Quality, Environment and Occupational Hazards Control)• General Services• Information Systems• Project Management

From a traditional structure to a flexible and dynamic organization. We focus on the work and projects teams based on horizontal communication and definition of responsibilities with the objective of meeting the technological expectations of customers and society.

ORGANIzATION CHART

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Leitat takes part and works as a technology partner in several initiatives that demonstrate its reliability as a dynamic agent in technology transfer and innovation planning in companies, entities and institutions, through different national and international organizations:

• ACCEL - Agrupación para la Consecución de un Cielo Europeo Limpio • AEI Textil – Agrupació d’Empreses Innovadores Tèxtils• AELAF – Asociación Española de Laboratorios de Fuego• Aliança BioNanoMed Catalunya• APPICE - Asociación Española de Pilas de Combustible • ASEBIO – Asociación Española de Bioempresas• ASERM – Asociación Española de Rapid Manufacturing• Asociación de Técnicos de la Industria Textil• ASTEC - Associació Catalana de Tecnologia• Biocat - Clúster biotecnológico y biomédico de Catalunya• CataloniaBio – Associació Catalana d’Empreses Biotecnològiques• Club EMAS - Associació d’empreses registrades EMAS a Catalunya • Cluster Marítimo Español• EuroLab España • FEDIT - Centros Tecnológicos de España• FELAB – Asociación de entidades de Ensayo, Calibración y Análisis• Genoma España – Fundación para la investigación genómica aplicada • Grup Connect-EU / Automoción sostenible• Grup Connect-EU / Catálisis Sostenible • Grup Connect-EU / Energía• Grup Connect-EU / Factorías del futuro• Grup Connect-EU / Materiales• Grup Connect-EU / Nanobio + Nanomed• Grup Connect-EU / Water.cat • IDESCAT - Cluster Català de l’Esport• Oficina d’Acreditació d’Entitats Col·laboradores• Oncocat – Red Catalana de Oncología• REDMA – Red de Laboratorios y Entidades de Inspección Medioambiental• SECARTyS - Asociación Española para la Internacionalización de las Empresas de Electrónica, Informática

y Telecomunicaciones • STA - Sociedad de Técnicos de Automoción• TECNIO - Expertos en investigación aplicada y transferencia tecnológica de Catalunya

• AENEAS - Association for European NanoElectronics Activities• ARTEMIS Industry Association• E2BA – Energy Efficient Building Association • EFFRA - European Factories of the Future Research Association• E-GOLF - Asociación Europea de Laboratorios de Fuego• Enterprise Europe Network• ERA-Net ICT-AGRI (LEITAT participa como observador dentro de este programa europeo)• EU PV Clusters• EURACHEM – Network of Organitzations for Analytical Chemistry in Europe• European Textile Collectivities Association • Groupe Europeén d’échange d’expériences Sur la Direction de la Recherche Textile• NanoImpactNet• Nanosafety Cluster• R+D+I Project Euro-Action Group Association

PROMOTING COLLABORATION

National:

International:

Recognizing that intellectual property is universal and it is developed and strengthened anywhere in the world, Leitat strongly believes and promotes the concept of “open innovation” as force of collaboration to provide an effective response to the technology challenges posed by customers.

• BioPlat: Plataforma Tecnológica Española de la Biomasa • eVIA: Plataforma Tecnológica Española de tecnologías para la Salud, El Bienestar y la Cohesión Social• FFL-Spain: Food for Life – Spain • Genesis Red: Plataforma Tecnológica Española de Nanoelectrónica e Integración de Sistemas Inteligentes• Inesport: Plataforma Tecnológica Española de la Industria del Deporte• Logistop: Plataforma Tecnológica Española de logística Integral • Manufuture-E: Plataforma Tecnológica Española de investigación en el ámbito de la fabricación• Nanomed: Plataforma Española de Nanomedicina • PACKNET: Plataforma Tecnologica Española de Envase y Embalaje• PESI: Plataforma Tecnológica Española de Seguridad Industrial• PTEA: Plataforma Tecnológica Española del Agua• PTEC: Plataforma Tecnológica Española de la Construcción• PTE-HPC: Plataforma Tecnológica Española de Hidrógeno y Pilas de Combustible• PTME: Plataforma Tecnológica Marítima Española• PTEPA: Plataforma Tecnológica Española de la Pesca y la Acuicultura • PTHD: Plataforma Tecnológica del Hogar Digital• PT-PROTECMA: Plataforma Tecnológica para la Protección de la Costa y del Medio Marino • SERtec: Plataforma Tecnológica Española para el Sector de Componentes de Automoción • SOLAR CONCENTRA: Plataforma Solar CONCENTRA • Suschem-E: Plataforma Tecnológica Española de Química Sostenible• Plataforma de Mercados Biotecnológicos• Plataforma Tecnológica Textil Española

• EPoSS: European Technology Platform on Smart Systems Integration • ÉPSI-eu: European Platform for Sports and Innovation • ETPIS: European Technology Platform on Industrial Safety • EuMat: European Technology Platform on Advanced Engineering Materials and Technologies• EURATEx: European Technology Platform for the future of textiles and clothing (NO participamos

directamente sino a traves del Consejo Intertextil Español)• IVTIP: In Vitro Testing Industria Platform • NANOfutures: European initiative for sustainable development by Nanotechnologies• RHC-ETP: Renewable Heating & Cooling European Technology Platform • RM-Platform: Rapid Manufacturing Platform • Suschem: European Technology Platform for Sustainable Chemistry • WSSTP: Water Supply and Sanitation Technology Platform

CONNECTED TO KNOWLEDGE NETWORKS

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Spanish technology platforms:

European technology platforms:

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Materials R+D oriented to the acquirement of new materials and nanomaterials

Chemistry R+D oriented to formulation, analysis and assessment

Biotechnology R+D oriented to biomedicine and application of biologic processes and products

Main research fields:

• Synthesis and functionalization of na-nomaterials for their later application in different families of nanocomposites.

• Nanosecurity and study on the environ-mental impact during the life cycle of the nanomaterials.

• Synthesis, extrusion, injection, infusion and study of polymers recycling and po-lymeric composites.

• Synthesis and design of organic, mine-ral and hybrid multifunctional materials to be applied in electronics, textile sec-tor, energy, building and environment.

• Engineering and surface analysis by physical and chemical processes.

• New technical and smart textiles.


• New detergent, hygienic and cosmetic products.

• New formulations of paints.• Development and assessment of

analysis methods.• Assessment of products.• Reach regulation


• Cancer therapy, diagnostics, prognosis and illness monitoring.

• Specialized bioservices including gene-ration of monoclonal antibodies.

• Toxicology, migration determination and development of markers.

• Development of bioprocesses.• Extraction of active principles.• ADME-Tox studies on drugs

Some of the subject matters of the Projects being carried out are:

• Research on textiles for the global protection of fire-fighters by modelling comfort –protection, functionality; and protective gar-ments for emergency equipment.

• Application of nanotechnology and ecofriendly materials in the transport sector.

• Smart and environmentally sustainable materials for the gene-ration of structures in compound materials: CENIT TARGET.

• Model of integral management of recovering and recycling waste coming from port and fishing, tanning of leather and polyester or packaging activities.

• Use of nanotechnology for the improvement of thermoelectric materials with the aim of making the mass-production of these devices profitable.

• Toxicology and environmental impact on nanomaterials derived from the transformation and recycling of nanocompound poly-mers used in different industrial applications.


• Green chelates in detergency.• Implementation of radical captators as stabilizers of formulas

and fast moving goods. • Biodegradable solid carriers for liquids. • Obtaining of high performance and environmentally friendly

lubricating bases.• Research on healthy ingredients and food.• New formulation for paints and coating oh high adherence for

outer automotive parts.• Research on new and natural hair dyes.


• Generation of electrochemical biosensors based on hybrid biomolecule-nanoparticle to assess the immune functional response.

• Development of angiogenesis peptides by zera® technology.• New strategies based on biomarkers for cancer detection,

prognosis, prediction and development of new treatments.• Characterization of predictive genetic models for anticancer

drugs; systematization of the personalized therapeutic intervention.

• Biological active principles obtained from micro-alga innovative extraction processes.

• Application of nano-particles technology based on therapy and detection of different types of cancer.

• Integral challenge to breast cancer.• New methodology for the identification of natural compounds of

high commercial value derived from the diverse and unexplored flora from Mediterranean countries.

• Biopolymeric capsules to be applied in food safety.• Appreciation of biocide technology in its application in air and

fabrics filters for the prevention of nosocomial infections.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AREAS+ Industrial Innovation

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ENERGy aND ENvIRoNMENt I+D on energy efficiency and environmental sustainability

PRoDUCtIoN I+D para la mejora en productos, procesos industriales e implementación de tecnologías de producción


• Photovoltaic energy and associated pro-ducts.

• Thermoelectricity and electrolumi-nescence.

• CO2 storage and recovering• Battery and supercondenser• Water treatment• Water cycle analysis.


• Design and simulation of industrial pro-duct sand processes

• Research and development of mecha-tronic systems.

• Additive fabrication technology and printed electronics.

• Automatized fabrication and assem-bling and robotics.

• Development of textile technical pro-cesses and products


• New concepts for high-scale energy storage by optimizing Li-ion batteries.

• New supercondensers based on double layer and pseudocapaci-tive electrochemical effects.

• Reduction of gases derived from the greenhouse effect by captu-ring CO2 with ionic liquids.

• Sustainable biorefinery.• Efficiency third-generation photovoltaic cells and solid-state

bulbs for consumers.• Improvement of energy efficiency in cities by the management of

the integrated demand in transport and transfer of good practices. • New advanced electrochemical treatments in sewage water

applicable in the biodiesel industry, food industry with the recu-peration of phosphates and automotive and coating industry with nickel recuperation.

• Design, fabricate and show innovative and sustainable technolo-gy based on new treatment for urban solid waste and treatment of urban sewage water.


• New technology for an efficient, ecological and smart washing system for the future textiles.

• Independent mobile robot for monitoring and assessment• Establish and facilitate innovative, highly flexible and adaptable

access to technology of three-dimensional construction.• Biocharacterization Robotized station: optimization of the system

and development of tools and sensors for the measurement of interaction forces for biomedical application.

• Development of new productive systems of complex electronic components on flexible substrate by screen technology and di-gital printing.

• Solutions to energy-efficient innovative designs and ADT techno-logy in the development of industrial processes.

• Technology for the fabrication of high resistance tridimensional composite structures of large format and low weight. 3D-LightTrans

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AREAS+ Competitiveness

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MARKET-ORIENTEDI+D PROjECTS

R & D ON new drugs aimed at cancer therapy, generation of customized monoclonal antibodies. Identification of new therapeutic indications for drugs, design of biosen-sors and diagnostic kits.

R & D on biotechnological solutions (microorganisms and enzymes) with applica-tion in industrial processes; Development and study of effectiveness of antimicro-bial, antifungal and dust mite. Micro and nano-encap-sulation of active principles.

Development of in vitro cellular models to predict their efficiency, security and mechanism of action of molecules in development in biotechnology, pharmaceuti-cal, cosmetic and chemical industries. Research on in vitro actives and NCE (new chemical entities) to predict their efficiency, security, screening and optimization.

(R+D) and industrial support in new additive manufactu-ring processes. Design and adequacy of industrial pro-cesses, productive tools and prototypes; Manufacturing processes for obtaining new products of high performance.

Preparation of new polymers and biopolymers. R & D on composites and nanocom-posites of high performance and sustainable. Research on recycling and new applica-tions.

Treatment and Minimization of industrial water consump-tion for advanced techno-logies. Studies on energy efficiency and life cycle analysis.

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R & D aimed at adding value and sustainability to FMCG products. Methods and technologies for treatment, protection, maintenance and improvement of different products in the domestic and industrial sphere.

R & D on new concepts of intelligent systems based on sensors - actuators; industrial application of thermoelectricity; new ge-neration and energy transfer methods.

Development, validation and application of new analytical methods. Studies on emer-ging pollutants. R & D aimed at the recovery of waste and materials from renewable sources; Preparative indus-trial chemistry and replacing of highly dangerous chemical reagents.

R & D on new fabrics and textile applications through exhaustive research from spinning to clothing. Te-chnical fabrics. Personal Protective Equipment. Smart fabrics and fabrics provided with integrated electronic (functionalization).

R & D on new solar cells and solar concentrators, R & D on thermoelectric materials for implementation of Energy Harvesting; bio-batteries and mass storage Biorefinery.

R & D and monitoring specific functionalization of surfaces with new advanced technolo-gies, optimization of formula-tions and industrial finishing processes

Customized preparation and characterization of new na-nomaterials, nanofibers and nanofluids with new advan-ced properties for application in several industries.

Assessment of risk to human health and environment from the use of nanomaterials in products. R & D on protection and recycling methods of nanomaterials.

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Because of its vocation to multisector service, Leitat constantly updates to provide latest technology in order to perform characterization and behavior of materials, targeted at a wide range of sectors such as automobile, renewable energy, maritime , aerospace, railway, textile, electronics, packaging, health, construction, agricultural, sport or leisure time.

NOTIFIED BODyLEITAT is the Notified Inspection Body no. 0162, authorized by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism for the performance of the Conformity Assessment (Marking EC) of Personal Protective Equipment according to the regulation 89/686/EEC, as well as quality control assessment of finished products (Article 11A) for personal protective equipment of category III, which offer protection against serious risk or danger. Also for building materials, according to the directive 89/106/EEC system 3.

• Recognized laboratory by the International Automobile Federation to perform testing on protective clothing and gloves for pilots according to standard FIA 8856-2000.

• Recognized laboratory by CIK-FUI for the homologation of karting suits.

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGy SOLUTIONStechnical Capacity

Materials behaviour• Ageing• Mechanical behaviour• Colorimetry• Light resistance• Corrosion• Climate change

Bioanalysis and health• Water analysis• Determination of organic compounds, ions and

polymers by chromatographic techniques (HPLC-PDA, GC-MS, LCMS-MS, GPC, CI)

• Determination of inorganic compounds up to PPt level (ICP-MS): nanoparticles, metals, organome-tallic compounds

Bioanalysis and health• Antibacterial and antifungal activity of actives,

materials and formulations• Models of formation and elimination of biofilms• Studies on microtoxicity and water microbiologi-

cal control • Tests on enzyme activity• Studies on cosmetics security and efficacy (BPL)• Efficacy test of preservatives in cosmetics (Cha-

llenge Test)• Studies on absorption, distribution, metabolism,

excretion and toxicity of medicaments (ADMEtox)• Bioequivalences (BPL)• Studies on the efficiency of antitumor compounds

(in vitro and in vivo)• Studies on the efficiency of potential drugs against

autoimmune diseases causing inflammation (in vi-tro and in vivo)

• Generation of poli and monoclonal antibodies to be used in research, diagnosis, prognosis and the-rapy.

• Antibodies engineering: humanization and chime-rization

• Biosimilars• Drug reprofiling

Quality control• Product assurance• Process assurance• Supply Chain Management

Validation of prototypes• Materials• Finished products• Industrial processes

Ecolabel: tests and verification of assessment reports of environmental criteria for:• Textile products• Laundry detergent• Paint• Cleaning products• Soap and shampoo

Application of new technologies• Plasma• Polymer extrusion• Rapid Prototipe – 3D Impression

Three-dimensional metrology (in laboratory or in situ)• Metrology of pieces: homologation reports• Measurement and reports with the CAD comparati-

ve method• Dimensional study on assembling faults• Measurement of samples, statistic reports and pro-

cess control• Automatic measurement programs for measure-

ment equipment by coordenates• Digitalization and reverse enginery

Fire behaviour• Tests for materials aimed at textile architecture• Tests for protective equipment against heat and

flame• Recognition by the Ministry of Public Works for the

certification of security products against fire (aviation)• Recognition by Iberia for the certification of pro-

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ConceptLabDefinition of concepts for products, services, processes and business models that are authentically and aimed at the market.

ReorientationSearch of new activities allowing an approach to new management models.

Information on technologyImprove the technology level of products, services and processes. Use mechanisms to be able to find, evaluate and transfer external technological knowledge.

Training and TransferDevelopment of generic training actions that are specified on technological topics and innovation management.

Innovation managementImplementation of a personalized model to improve innovative.

Processes improvement systemsImprovement of processes by using more efficient techniques and management.

Sustainable production Sustainable combination of technology, environment and economy.Solutions to energy efficiency, optimization of resources and waste reduction to successfully face the new industrial situation. LEITAT brings innovative solutions to difficult environmental problems.

Ecodesign and Life Cycle assessmentIncorporation of environmental criteria in the design of products services and processesAnalysis of environmental impacts from the obtaining of the raw materials to their production and later useful life and death as waste, including the freight processes.

Eco-label and Environmental Communication Collaborating entity of the Catalan Government. Testing, control and assessment of reports of the European Union Ecologic label and the Emblem of Guarantee of Environmental Quality.

Training and Environmental awarenessTechnical workshops, courses, awareness campaigns. A good environmental education helps to improve business competitiveness, corporative image and relations with the interest groups.

• Study and detect the technology needs always keeping active technology watch. • Dynamize research, development and innovation actions and projects.• Promote technology transfer and approach R+D+i to SMEs of the sea sector.• Offer services to the companies of this sector by adding technology value to products and processes.• Improve business competitiveness.• Increase technology level of the companies• Establish collaboration and cooperation with agents of this sector, state bodies and other technology

centers.• Guarantee sustainable and responsible development of the actions carried out.• Promote environmental and marine care.• Spread the different actions performed and raise awareness on important topics for this sector.

INNOVATION

INNOVATION AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES

ENvIRoNMENtaL MaNaGEMENt

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SPIN OFF

DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS IDEA

ANALySIS OFMARKET NEEDS

VIABILITy

SELECTION TEAM

OBjECTIVES

SCIENTIFIC SUPPORT

ECONOMIC ANALySIS

DEVELOPMENT IDEA

BUSSINES PLAN

ENtREPRENEURSHIP

Creation, development and technology transfer with social implication in the new markets by identified needs of the markets or sectors.Financial and competitive support in the development of the project/product to guarantee its impact in the market and capitalizing technology development.

AXISTech MentoringTransferencia tecnológica desde núcleos generadores de conocimiento hacia el mercado. Utilización intensiva de la tecnología y de los conocimientos obtenidos a través de investigación.Creación de activos y capacidades para clientes (tecnología, marca y sistemas).

Advanced Management Global-market oriented strategic administration.Directive competences and abilities. Flexibility and adaptability.

Growing Business AreaAccess to multisectorial equipment, using synergies with the Centre and in an Open Innovation environment to broaden the initiatives reach.

FFF CommunityRelationship with financial funds and partners to facilitate and improve the company plans and the first stages of the Technology-Based Companies (TBC) projects.Generation of critical mass for business development by promoting and developing projects focused on growth and business consolidation oriented to market success.

LEITAT UNDERTAKES

ACTIVITy REPORT 2011“We innovate and create more competitiveness”

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The Surveyors Association of Barcelona and Leitat work to industrialize the construction sectorThe signing of this agreement with Leitat involves the opening of a door to increased competitiveness in the sector. In the field of R + D + i, the intention is to transform the construction processes, the agents of these processes and to focus efforts on energy efficiency, sustainability, training and innovation.

The lighting cluster of Catalonia places its bets on the lighting of the future with Leitat.The desire of the CICAT to reveal to the sector the various technological advances that can provide companies the necessary value for this sector to carry out high value-added products, and the commitment of Leitat to technological transfer and industrial innovation (2i) led the two entities to collaborate in technology conferences.

Leitat promotes the Barcelona Institute of Packaging (BIP)Along with IQS, the Barcelona Institute of Packaging is founded with the desire to be an area of reference, linkage and collaboration for the sector’s industry, promoting research, development and innovation projects, especially in the field of small and medium enterprises.

One hundred scientists discuss the safety of nanomaterials at LeitatDuring the Symposium “Safety issues of nanomaterials along their life cycle”, it was concluded that the scientific community must continue to work closely with industry in the evaluation of the potential risks of nanomaterials on health and the environment, to thus develop products which are of higher quality (with advanced features) and safe at the same time.

Cristobal Montoro visits the Leitat facilitiesDuring the visit the importance was stressed of the development of any R&D project with industrial innovation as a strategic tool based on technological improvement to thus generate greater competitiveness in the global market. The support of the Technology Centres for the business network is crucial in helping to create this value in order to cope with the current economic situation.

Leitat is the first Technology Centre to approve karting suitsIt is the first national centre and second worldwide to make this type of approval. LEITAT supports the karting culture and helps promote this specific market. Moreover, FIA renews the Leitat approval for carrying out tests on protective clothing and gloves for drivers in accordance with the FIA 8856-2000 standard until 2014.

Leitat receives the Cambra 2011 Award for the promotion of innovation, research and developmentThe award, presented by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Terrassa, is another result of the work carried out by Leitat’s Collaborators.

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Leitat “ENVIRONMENTALIzES” its Collaborators in good environmental practices.An environmental awareness campaign, organized by the Environmental Unit within the CSR strategy, transforms the distributors on the various floors of the Leitat building (Terrassa) in spaces to promote good environmental practices, and raise awareness of the measures taken in the building to reduce environmental impact. The responsible use of resources (water, energy and paper), and the prevention of waste, green purchasing and the greening of events are the issues raised by the exhibition.

The Spanish Society of Cosmetic Chemists visits the Leitat facilitiesThe visit is an approach of the world of cosmetics to solve technological challenges in collaboration with Leitat, whose multidisciplinry nature enables it to generate and amplify new opportunities..

Leitat organizes the 2nd Innovation Day in CataloniaLeitat once again hosted this forum, from the industrial and public administration viewpoint, on the challenges and opportunities of innovation in Catalonia and how to tackle them in 2012. The event, at which important speakers reflected and discussed different issues, was closed by the President of the Generalitat, Hon. Mr Artur Mas.

The Leitat auditorium hosts the 2nd exhibition of synthesis credits of the audiovisual students of INS Santa Eulalia These works are the result of four weeks’ production, where students put into practice the audiovisual skills they have learned over the 2 years of the training cycle. This presentation responds to the collaboration agreement existing between the two entities and is a sign of the Centre’s commitment to Vocational Training as a future tool to adapt human capital to current and future business needs.

Leitat obtains recognition as Auxiliary Technical Establishment of the Catalan Water Agency for level A actionsThe actions it can perform include the analytical determination of the physical, chemical and biological parameters of water samples with the limits of detection, precision and accuracy established in each case, and in accordance with official analytical methods. It can also write opinions on the operation and results of the treatment facilities or required corrective measures within the discharge permit procedures, and determine the quality of water entering and leaving the wastewater treatment plants financed by the Sanitation Plan of Catalonia.

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2011 ACTIVITy REPORT

Income:

In recent years, the evolution of Leitat has been focused on creating sustainable and lasting value technology, aligned with the needs and expectations of the market, with an economic return for companies and institutions

Distribution of total revenues by activity:

Income distribution by type of R&D project:

89%R+D Projects

11% Advanced Technology Solutions

EBI:

Results:

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Mili

ons

of E

uros

year

+30% +67% +47% +1,6% +22%

5,2

8,7

12,8 13,0

15,8

75%Competitive Own projects

Collaborative projectswith companies

25%

Fixed assets: 13.691

Debtors: 12.172

Financial assets: 166

Total: 26.029

Balance (thousand Euros):

Shareholders’ equity: 8.007

Non-current assets: 10.265

Current assets: 7.757

Total: 26.029

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Euro

s

year

216.

881

235.

336

146.

861

385.

732

349.

087

EBITDA:

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Euro

s

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828.

511

862.

080

1.46

5.88

3

1.66

8.15

9

2.01

6.17

5

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2011 ACTIVITy REPORT

StaffLeitat Technological Center has opted for an increase in the number of employees from 2005, which currently consists of a team of specialists in different areas of knowledge, and investment in talent management policy to offer high added value response.

Number of collaborators (average):

Professional profiles:

64%College Graduates (125) 15%

Doctors (28)

21% Others (41)

52%Women (101)

48%Men (93)

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

Number of collaborators

year

74

103

156

165

194

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In 2011, Leitat has managed 311 performances and 187 R&D projects in collaboration with companies and institutions both nationally and internationally

From this effort the following outputs were obtained::

International National

Number of Strategic Projects granted: 18 26

Number of lead projects: 4 10

Milions € of business impact: 25 90

Number of participating companies: 129 82

Number ofparticipatingcountries:

Patents:

OUTPUTS 2011

26Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Malta, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Turkey, UK

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PCT/EP2012/050653 Anticuerpos contra la proteína S100P para el tratamiento y el diagnóstico del cáncer - Lykera Biomed

US 61/490,754 Electrically-cooled power module - Lear Corporation

PCT/EP2011/055647 Coding polypurine hairpins for the treatment of cancer - Lykera Biomed and University of Barcelona

P201132012 Composición para la limpieza de superficies duras a alta presión - Tecnoquimia Catalunya S.L.

PCT2011148136 Natural nonwoven materials - Ananas Anam Limited

INDUSTRIAL RESEARCHIMPORTANT PROjECTS

“High technological value projects with economicreturns for businesses”

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aDaSa (CoMSa EMtE)Manuel Farré Torras - Director of Product & Solutions Area

For more than 15 years Adasa has been carrying out R + D + i projects in collaboration with universities and Spanish and international technology centres. Although we have known LEITAT for some time, we had never before worked together on a project. The relations, both professional and personal, with the LEITAT technical team, meant we soon came to an understanding establishing a close affinity between the two entities. Obtaining a CDTI INNPRONTA project is a good example of this. Regarding LEITAT, we value its great technical and organizational capacity and its extensive and well formed networking with leading companies with capacity and interest in the development of R + D + I projects. From the point of view of Adasa, collaboration with LEITAT has been a great which that we expect to intensify in the future.

FaGoR ELECtRoDoMÉStICoS Fernando Ipiña - General Manager Washing Business Group

When choosing a technology partner it is critical to us that it should suit the various strategic areas on which we base our innovation, and LEITAT has not only done this but has also been the vehicle that has led us to other sectors, thereby enriching our R + D + I portfolio.Our collaboration with LEITAT began three years ago. Although geographical distance may be considered an obstacle in the development of the project, good work has been shown to remove all barriers and, over this period, we have had the opportunity to work with a highly technically, scientifically and humanly qualified group of professionals which has also been capable of combining everything perfectly with the flexibility required an industry like ours. It is for all these reasons that the result of our first experience of working with LEITAT can only be described as satisfying.

FCC CoNStRUCCIÓNjavier Ainchil - Area Technical Manager Catalonia

At FCC Construcción we have promoted numerous R + D + i projects over the last decade in order to provide a strategic sector of our society with technological and scientific expertise in the search for new materials, more industrialized processes and environmental sustainability. We rely on Leitat as one of the key elements in the field of innovation in our country, promoting cross-cutting actions with other industrial agents in order to enhance the knowledge and products obtained in the name of progress and excellence. It is at times of deep crisis, like those we live in, when we must increase our commitment to innovation and, in this context, we are pleased to share this adventure with Leitat.

NISSANFrank Torres - Managing Director of Nissan Motor Ibérica, SA

The high competitiveness of markets requires the automotive industry to have a high level of technology to meet customer demand. Therefore, NISSAN has started working with LEITAT in innovation projects.LEITAT is a good ally for generating synergies between industry and technological research. We are working on high-tech projects that will further enhance the excellence of our products.At NISSAN we rate positively LEITAT’s organizational and research capacity for collaborating in innovation projects, and we hope to continue on this path of cooperation to enhance the competitiveness of NISSAN.

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aED (SPaNISH aSSoCIatIoN oF MaNaGERS) Antonio Ruiz Va. - Member of the Board

I have had several opportunities to visit LEITAT for events on automotive technology, institutional issues and meetings to develop a possible collaboration with a large energy company. I would like to highlight two aspects that I think are crucial to qualify an organization: the processes of relationship with potential clients and their employees (most of them highly intellectually and technologically qualified), and the motivational attitude of such employees supported by the work environment created. On both issues, determinants of the quality of the projects developed and the overall productivity of the technology centre, LEITAT is observed to achieve excellent levels.The nature of the leadership exercised is efficient and innovative, creating confidence in this Centre which is committed to science, technology, customer relationships and researcher satisfaction.

tÉCNICaS REUNIDaSGustavo Díaz Nogueira - Technology Development Division Manager

The R + D + i strategy of Técnicas Reunidas, using its Proprietary Technology Development Division as a basis, is the consolidation of tested technologies and the development of new technologies in different fields, based on the knowledge existing throughout the organization and with a clear commitment to diversification. This diversification strategy, present and future, involves undertaking more ambitious projects in priority areas for the company, while promoting more active involvement with each and every one of the elements that comprise it and the national innovation system . In this regard, collaboration with CTI’s, and particularly with Leitat, is considered essential to successfully tackle diversification projects. Leitat’s knowledge and experience in different areas, and especially in the integrated management of water in purification and treatment, coupled with its industrial vision, make it a key technology partner for Técnicas Reunidas.

LIPOTECAntonio Parente - Group Chairman

For a company with very intensive R & D activity like the companies in our group, the existence of specialized centres such as Leitat is essential for their development; sometimes for the scientific and technical complementarity of their offer and their teams, others for the possibility of joint development of research projects. In any case, centres like Leitat, as well as being justified by the selective work they do, are necessary for the synergies and critical mass they give the territory as part of the R & D network. Our experience, up to now, has been positive and we encourage all the scientific management team to continue in this line of collaboration and assistance in R & D to nearby businesses.

MENSHENRamón Pradas - Innovation Support Center

Menshen, specializing in the packaging sector and in particular in injected plastic caps, is part of the advisory board of the BIP and, through the latter, established new contacts with Leitat, since for years it has performed specific tests on various products and raw materials. During a visit of the Chairman of Menshen, Mr. Knut Menshen, it was decided to establish the Global Innovation Support Center at Leitat to provide coordination and support for all the new technology and innovation needs of the group. The mainstreaming of technologies and its technical knowledge have been crucial to this decision, as well as the environment in which it is located, which is conducive to research and creativity.

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ITACAThe ITACA project aims to investigate new industrial and urban wastewater treatment technologies which make it possible to turn the treatment process, efficiently and sustainably, into a strategy for the reuse of substances, products and waste, and energy recovery to minimize impacts on the environment: TOWARDS zERO WASTE.In turn, it will research into advanced intelligent systems for measurement, automation and control of treatment processes aimed at setting up a centralized management system which chooses, automatically and independently, the optimal sequence of treatments of the effluents under study.This project, with a budget of 15.5 M Euro, consists of a consortium of 10 companies which from the start has received Leitat’s support and has been funded by CDTI in the context of the Innpronta 2011 call. Leitat participates as a research agency and technical and scientific manager, supporting companies in research into: new concepts of non-biological treatments that involve a conceptual divergence from conventional treatments; bio-treatments for the removal / degradation of pollutants and for obtaining recoverable products; recovery and utilization of waste and by-products for the production of energy or high added value products, and new sensors for integration into automation and control systems that enable intelligent integration of the technologies developed.

BioConSeptThe BioConSepT project has been funded by the European Union, in the Knowledge Based Bio Economy (KBBE) programme of the 7th Framework Programme, with 13 M Euro, and focuses on the use of second generation raw materials such as lignocellulose, or non-edible oils and fats which cannot be used in food production. From these raw materials, a European consortium of 31 academic and industrial partners will create processes and products that turn them into value-added products that are 30% cheaper and more sustainable than the corresponding chemical routes or biotechnological processes based on first generation raw materials such as glucose.The consortium has chosen to study 7 chains/platforms of chemicals from these raw materials. These production lines will use bioconversions with enzymes and microorganisms and chemical reactions. The introduction of continuous processes, innovative reactors and selective separation processes will be an important step towards reducing costs and improving sustainability. Among the products that will be synthesized are polymers, resins, surfactants and solvents to be tested on market products.Leitat takes part in this project in the production from these 2nd generation raw materials of biosurfactants for applications both in cosmetics and in consumer products (detergents and cleaning products). It will work on everything from the selection of the biotechnological production system to the concept testing and application of biosurfactants in market products. Simultaneously, it will develop a bio-separation technology based on the use of molecularly imprinted polymers (MIP) that improves selectivity in the separation process thereby reducing cost.

NeogeniusLeitat participates as a research organization in the NEOGENIUS project. This initiative, funded by the CDTI CENIT programme, consists of a consortium of four companies and 20 state research centres, with a total budget of 15.4 M Euro.The project, framed in the area of Biotechnology, Health and Nutrition, deals with the identification of new drug candidates that improve on current therapy for the treatment of inflammatory and neuropathic pain. This project creates a unique collaborative environment where participants interact to share knowledge and results, in order to make a much more efficient development in the process of the discovery and design of drugs for these indications and with a great interrelationship with the project activities.Leitat participates in the CENIT NEOGENIUS by carrying out research activities in the context of studies of adsorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion (ADME) in vitro of potential drug candidates in different in vivo studies.

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CERaMPoL - Nanotechnology applied to water treatmentCERAMPOL is a European project of the 7FP led by LEITAT and whose main objective is to create a new generation of nanostructured membranes based on ceramic and polymer materials with a low tendency to fouling.With a consortium of 3 research organizations and 6 companies, of which 2 are Spanish: Técnicas Reunidas and the Terrassa Health Consortium, CERAMPOL will help reduce the concentration of highly toxic pollutants, such as metals and pharmaceuticals, present in wastewater from the metallurgical and pharmaceutical industries. These new Smart Filters will be manufactured using innovative nanotechnology-based processes such as electrospinning, sol-gel coating and other surface finishes on the nanoscale, to obtain multi-layered membranes with advanced features, such as anti-fouling, self-cleaning and selective filtration of pollutants.This cutting-edge project in the application of nanotechnology to water treatment demonstrates the LEITAT’s grouping capacity and multi-disciplinary skills for applying scientific solutions to real environmental problems, in order to impact both in society and in Spanish business.

SaNoWoRK & NaNoMICEX - Worker protection and exposure risk management strategies for nanomaterial production, use and disposal

The mass incorporation of nanomaterials in products has raised concerns at both worker and consumer level as to the risks that these additives may have at different stages of their life cycle. Therefore, the goal internationally is to assess the real risks that nanomaterials may have on health and the environment during production, use and the disposal process.LEITAT, as Spanish leader in nanosafety, offers its expertise in nanotechnology, toxicology, recycled materials and recycling processes in two European projects of the 7FP. The main objective is to analyze the risks that exist for workers and consumers exposed to these nanoscale additives and find strategies to minimize the risks identified.The two projects (SANOWORK and NANOMICEx) focus on nanomaterials currently being incorporated into various consolidated industrial sectors such as textiles, construction, automotiles, electronics, pigments and inks. Risk assessment includes analysis of exposure and harm, both for humans and for the environment. These projects also designed strategies to reduce the risks identified, with the ultimate goal of being able to implement changes at different stages of the life cycle (production, processing, use, disposal) of nanomaterials and thus protect workers and consumers.Various companies (BAyER, Colorobia, ElMarco, Gea NIRO, Torrecid, Tec Star, Ardeje, Pinturas Montó, PlasmaChem), universities and research centres from different countries (Germany, Spain, Italy, France, Denmark, Czech Republic, United Kingdom and United States) are involved in these projects.

3Dlightrans_defecto0The improvement of manufacturing processes in the automotive industry in order to obtain higher quality, increase production capacity and reduce production costs is the main objective of the 3DLightrans and Defecto 0 project that Leitat is carrying out with the companies Bentley, Fiat and Nissan among others.3Dlightrans, a Europe-wide project, aims to create a highly flexible, low cost production line for large scale production of high performance, multipurpose, lightweight 3D composite materials. Also, in the course of the project, a chain will be implemented to obtain mass consumption pilot parts in the automotive sector.Defecto 0, led by Nissan Motor Iberica SA, aims at the elimination of manufacturing defects through the design, development, implementation and validation of a flexible dimensional inspection system on vehicle production lines to ensure production quality in real time and correct the process within a flexible manufacturing system by a smart defect evaluation system.Leitat researches and develops new robotic features, new handling systems and new control systems to automate the processes involved in both projects requiring robot manipulators.

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I+D+2i PROjECTS

GREENING BooKS - LIFE+ 2010 Environment Policy and Governance Improving the environmental performance of the publishing sector, minimizing the impact of books and magazines. The project aims to achieve sustainable publications by studying the entire life cycle (from production of paper pulp until the time that the publication becomes waste, through printing, transport, etc.). Software is being developed to facilitate environmental improvement of the graphic arts industry (publishers, printers, designers, etc.).

C-LIEGE - Clean Last mile transport and logistics management for smart and Efficient Local Governments in Europe. Intelligent Energy Europe 2010

The project is designed as an initiative to support energy efficiency in urban freight transport and to promote the use of new and renewable energy sources in the delivery of goods.

GP WIND - Good Practice in reconciling WIND energy with environmental objectives and community engagement” Intelligent Energy Europe 2009

The project aims to tackle barriers to the development of onshore and offshore wind generation. By the gathering and sharing of best practices, GP WIND helps developers, local and regional authorities, environmental agencies and NGOs to reconcile wind energy development with broader environmental objectives and involve communities in their planning and execution.

“vECtoRS” - vectors of Change in oceans and Seas Marine Life, Impact on Economic Sectors

European project included in the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7), coordinated by the Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML), started in 2011 and to be completed in 2015. It aims to improve our understanding of how environmental and human factors impact on marine ecosystems and how they will do so in the future. The project will also cover how these changes will affect the goods and services provided by oceans, socio-economic impacts and the measures that can be taken to mitigate or adapt to these changes.Leitat works in various fields within the framework of the project including the areas of maritime transport, tourism, policy and governance or the interactions between the different “maritime” sectors and users. Meanwhile, together with the CSIC, it is studying how changes in marine ecosystems affect recreation and tourism in the Mediterranean, with Catalonia as a case study.

3R-FISH - Recovery and recycling of solid waste from fisheries and port activityProject of the European LIFE + programme within the line of action of Environmental Policy and Governance 2007 to be implemented during the period 2009-2011 and led

by the Technology Centre of the Sea - CETMAR. The main objective is to improve the quality of sea water and the seabed, through the correct use of the gadgets and tools used in the fishing industry and the proper collection, logistics, management and recycling of waste. It is a key component of a strategy for the sustainable development of fisheries and ports, according to the policy guidelines of the European Union such as the Common Fisheries Policy, the Integrated Maritime Policy, the Integrated Coastal zone Management and the Waste Strategy.

BoatCyCLE - Management, recycling and recovery of waste from the scrapping of pleasure boatsProject of the European LIFE + programme within the line of action of Environmental

Policy and Governance 2008 to be implemented during the period 2010-2012. The project consortium, led by LEITAT, includes the Fundació Mar and the Institute of Chemistry of Polymers National Research Centre – ICTP CNR. The main objective of the project is to reduce the environmental impact of the marine industry, through the development of new methods of treatment of vessels as waste at the management and recovery level. It promotes and studies production based on Life Cycle Assessment and Ecodesign of boats.

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• Close cooperation with postgraduate universities that add great value to our company by offering their technological knowledge and entrepreneurial as well as industrial innovation.

• Cooperation with academies and similar institutes• Collaboration in the awarding of young entrepreneurs, evaluation of projects as a institutional jury. • Prat de la Riba Project - Centre de Recerca per l’Educació Científica i Matemàtica• Promotion and support of scientific subjects among students, future employees and the knowledge and

innovation society. • Continuation of the Agreement with the Professional Training Department of the Catalan Government;

realization of conferences and incorporation of students in internships in our different research and Technological Services departments of the Centre.

• Collaboration with foreign institutes: Participation in training projects in the Tuscany for the promotion of training and culture on R+D and the future technology degrees.

• Collaboration with the International Students Association AISEC, in the frame of technology conferences aimed at companies for the diffusion of new production processes.

• Member of the jury of the Program EcoEmprenedorxxI.• Collaboration with the local agents (Consorci per l’Ocupació del Vallès Occidental) in the creation of

strategy policies for talent search and retention and the creation of jobs.• Participation of Leitat in the “Setmana de la Ciència”; realization of guided tours to the Centre and focus on

important topics and the future work of the Centre in the field of technology. • Conferences on Career and Business Orientation for Secondary Schools, Private Schools and Universities.• Coordination with the Public Administration for the management of foreigners’ stays performing Erasmus

projects in the Entity.

COMMITMENT TO SOCIETy

• The culture and the communication have been improved due to the fact that the conscience about the work of the “equality agent” is spread: the equality agent also helps students in internships that come from different cultures to adapt to out culture and the city.

• Improvement of our employees concerning the supervision and realization of formative actions for the students from institutes and universities.

• Investment in training plans that are adjusted to the needs of our employees by using part of the annual budget for meeting the demands of every single of our organizational structures.

• Make it easier for employees to give or receive internal or external training.• In order to create a climate of satisfaction and conciliation for all employees activities that are not related

to the work have been facilitated.• Tailored campaigns for the promotion of healthy habits in daily life that benefit every single one of us have

been carried out.

OUR COMMITMENT WITH OURCOLLABORATORS

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BARCELONAPARC CIENTÍFIC DE BARCELONAC/Baldiri Reixach, 15-21. 08028 BarcelonaTel.(+34) 93 402 04 17 Fax.(+34) 93 403 70 35

TERRASSAC/ de la Innovació, 208225 Terrassa (Barcelona)Tel. (+34) 93 788 23 00Fax (+34) 93 789 19 06

CoNtaCt: www.leitat.org [email protected]

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