Presented by Ángel Lagraña INFODAY CLEANSKY 29TH FEBRUARY 2012

WHO WE ARE

ASCAMM TECHNOLOGY CENTRE IS A LEADING PRIVATELY HELD ORGANISATION IN:

• Industrial Research

• Technical Assistance

• Technology Transfer

Specialised for more than 30 years in INDUSTRY-ORIENTED, advanced

technology applications.

More than 30 years serving the industry

Ascamm a private research organitzation was been founded in 1979 and

employs 165 highly qualified staff in its 11 000 m2 high tech headquarters

in Cerdanyola del Vallès, near Barcelona (Spain) and carries out extensive

international operations (Europe, Latinamerica, Asia).

Manufacturing:

Efficient and Customized Multi-Process Solution

Materials:

Lighweight, Resistant and Recyclable Components

Design and Integral

ICT and Robotic Technologies:

Intelligent Systems for Process Control KBS and CBR Decision Support Software

OUR KNOWLEDGE AREAS

Design and Integral

Development of

Innovative Products and Processes

Development of

Positioning Systems and Autonomus Robotics

Process automation and efficiency increase

ASCAMM OPERATIONAL UNITS

Plastics Materials Unit

Composite Materials Unit

NanomaterialsUnit

Metallic Materials Unit

Product DesignUnit

Attractiveness, Efficiency, Functionality, Standards, FEM Simulation, Functional Simulation, Process-oriented

Thermoplastic matrix, Thermosets. Fibreglass, Carbon, Natural Fibres. Processes: RTM, Pulltrusion, Press,…

High strength steel, Tool steels, Surface Engineering, Smart Materials, Dieless Forming, Rapid Prototyping

Industrial application of Nanoparticles, Nanopolymers, Nanoimprinting to give specific properties & functions

Plastics selection, Compounding, Injection, Extrusion, Blow moulding, Microinjection, Thermoforming

CTAE Centre of Aeronautical and Space Technologies

Light Alloy Materials Unit

Automation Unit

ICT Unit

Unit

Manufacturing Lab Unit

Nanoimprinting to give specific properties & functions

Al, Mg, Zamak Alloy product /process development. Open and Closed Cell Foams, Metal Composites

Special integrations: Deburring, Drilling, Welding, Painting, Artificial Vision for automatic Quality Control

High level Artificial Intelligence, Decision-support tools, Smart Energy Management, Data Mining

Advanced machining for tooling and prototyping.

Major Objective Compounding:

• Additivation with: CNT, fillers,

compatibilizers, nanoclays,

mineral addtives….

• Mechanical properties

improvements, thermal

conductivity, electrical,…

• Thermoplastic blends to specific

application in the transportation

Major Objective Composites:

• Process development,

thermoplastics and thermoset

matrix.

• Design and Manufacturing of

Prototypes, Molds and Tooling.

• Process improvements.

• Biocomposites: Manufacturing of

COMPOSITES UNIT

application in the transportation

sector.

• Biocomposites: Manufacturing of

reinforced components 100%

biodegradables with natural

fabrics.

COMPOLAB: LAB FOR R&D&i in Composites production processes.

COMPOSITES UNIT

Funcionalization of Componentsfor interior:Antistain

Hydrofobic

Anti-odor

Antifunghi.

Fire resistance

Encapsulated aromatics

Conductive polymerwith scrambed

fibres

Polypropilen with con silver nano-fibres de plata : conductivity /

antibacterial

NANOTECNOLOGIES UNIT

Encapsulated aromatics

High resistance

…….

Polypropilen additivatedwith fluorescent nano-

partíclesPolyester Fibres covered with

hydrophobic nano-coating

Movementsensors

Movementsensors

Artificial Visión Artificial Visión

FrequencyFrequency

ActuatorsActuators

Movementsensors

Artificial Visión

Frequency

Actuators

Innovation in manufacturing

Automation and machine controlAutomation and machine controlAutomation and machine control

ROBOTICS, AUTOMATION AND MECHATRONICS UNIT

MechatronicsMechatronics

FrequencyconvertersFrequencyconverters

Bar code and RFID scaningBar code and RFID scaning

Mechatronics

Frequencyconverters

Bar code and RFID scaning

manufacturingprocessesusing robot

PLC and sensoringPLC and sensoringPLC and sensoring

MILLING ROBOTIC CELLS

Design by CAD

Milling Process by

Several projects of milling cells using robots(in cooperation with ABB)

OFFLINE PROGRAMMING

Simulation Software –with virtual robot

Milling Process by CAM

CALIBRATION SYSTEMS

KINEMATICS CALIBRATION OF ROBOTS using laser interferometry

Quality Control

Quality control by artificial vision of parts in metal&plasticsector, detecting contour, pigmentation, geometry andcontrol screening.Perfect tool to verify, validate and ensure the product specifications.

Prototyping Milling process of blades

Milling Software CAD-CAM-ROB (RobotAscamm)

METALS UNIT

DIELESS RAPID MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIE

INCREMENTAL SHEET FORMING (ISF)Target: Development of new generation of ISF based on industrial

robotics, hot forming and neuronal networks as DSS

pre-form

final form

METALS UNIT

DESIGN

Análisis de mecanismosAnálisis de mecanismos

FluidodynamicFluidodynamic

Impact analysisImpact analysis

Linear and non linearAnálisisLinear and non linearAnálisis

Análisis de mecanismos

Fluidodynamic

Impact analysis

Linear and non linearAnálisis

SIMULATION

INNOVATION IN DESIGN AND SIMULATIONS

Creativity

Efficiency

Flow of ideas

Atractivness

Innovation

Advanced Design and Simulation = >> Efficiency, >> Innovation, << Time-to-market

Análisis multiphysicsAnálisis multiphysics

Heat TransferHeat Transfer

Caract. and modellingCaract. and modelling

Process simulationProcess simulation

Análisis multiphysics

Heat Transfer

Caract. and modelling

Process simulation

Biodegradability

Flow of ideas

Oriented to industrialize

Oriented to standards

Functionality

� Positioning and Navigation

- Outdoor: GPS, Galileo,

EGNOS.

- Indoor: LBS for mobiles.

MAIN COMPETENCES

CTAE main competences are:

16

� Autonomous Robots:

- Aereal (UAV) and Ground.

- Individuals / Collective.

� Comunication and Software:

HMI, vehicle –infraestructure and

vehicle-vehicle)

1015

Human Resources 2011Staff

Regular technical collaborators

University student trainees

74.44 %

12.79 %

7.93 % 4.84 %

Revenues 2011 15 M€

CORPORATE FACTS & FIGURES

Technological leadership Technological leadership and personnel talent personnel talent are the pillars of Ascamm’s growth

130R&D Testing Training Other

Cumulative capital investment 23.75 M€

R+D+I Projects in 2009:

Catalonia: 10 (2 led by ASCAMM)

Spain: 46 (29 led by ASCAMM)

Europe: 16 (4 led by ASCAMM)

210 companies involved in RDI projects

R+D+I Projects in 2009:

Catalonia: 10 (2 led by ASCAMM)

Spain: 46 (29 led by ASCAMM)

Europe: 16 (4 led by ASCAMM)

210 companies involved in RDI projects

R+D+I FACTS & FIGURES

One of the leading Spanish private centers in EU-funded R&D projects (FP6/FP7, etc)

8 Patents

12 High-tech products

6 Spin-off companies

ASCAMM IN AERONAUTICS OUR CLEANSKY EXPERIENCE

Call for proposal in consortia:

Presented: 12 (9 led by ASCAMM)

Approved: 8 (7 led by ASCAMM)

Top ranked: 6 (4 led by ASCAMM)

Call for proposal in consortia:

Presented: 12 (9 led by ASCAMM)

Approved: 8 (7 led by ASCAMM)

Top ranked: 6 (4 led by ASCAMM)

SUPERBLEND INARAS GREENBARRELS

JIF4FLIGHTLIGHT-TANK

HAGTIS

WHAT CAN CLEANSKY BRING TO A NEW PARTNER

•Projects with high TRL and market oriented (TRL6).

•Direct entry to contact the main european aeronautical stakeholder.

•Opportunity to show the “savoir faire” and develope new capacities.

•Join forces with national or european partners to complement capacity and thuscreate a suppy chain value.

•A real chance to be present in future aircraft programs due to early knowledge of •A real chance to be present in future aircraft programs due to early knowledge of coming technologies.

•Among others

WHAT CAN NEW PARTNERS BRING TO CLEANSKY

•Experience from other productive sector, in example automotive: LCA, reciclability, process automation,new materials.

•The chance to propose new and innovative solutions when answering to Call forproosal.

•The thinking of more competitive markets.

•The introduction of partnership among the huge SME european basis of companies to create new possible suppliers in future programs.companies to create new possible suppliers in future programs.

•Among others

Fundación Privada AscammParc Tecnològic del Vallès Av. Universitat Autònoma 2308290 Cerdanyola del Vallès (Barcelona)

Angel Lagraña

Business Development and Project Manager AeronauticsBusiness Development and Project Manager Aeronautics

www.ascamm.com I alagrana@ascamm.com

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