ITMA Corporate Presentation

Intelligence in Materials

Our Board

Chairman Co-Chairman

Members

From research to Industry

Research

Development

Innovation

Massive production

Materials

Product

Process

Industry

We create value for industry

Promoting scientific

research and technology

development activities of

interest for our clients.

Contributing to enhance and develop

the industrial environment by using

applied technology to materials as

strategic instrument for improving

competitiveness

Set up in 6 Research Areas directly related to Industry needs

R&D&I Projects

Development of new materials, products & processes

Technology Services

• Design of steels and alloys

• Design of thermal and thermomechanical treatments

• Selection of Materials

Development of Metallic Materials

• Selection of Materials and Coatings

• Surface behaviour at extreme conditions

• In-service behaviour studies

Surface Integrity and Corrosion

• Structural and Material behaviour

• Dynamic/Static – Low/High T Mechanical Characterization

• Failure Analysis. In-Use Life Analysis

• Welding and Joining techniques

Structural Mechanics

Steel and Metallurgy Area

• Shaped, unshaped, dense, insulation mat.

• Design, mechanization, characterization

• Post-mortem studies & R&D Projects

Refractories (Materials for high T)

• Technical Ceramics for Industrial Application

• Nanopowder-based functional materials

• Synthetized on demand

• Mechanical characterization at high T

Ceramics

• Characterization

• Waste & Raw Materials Recovery

• Concrete, cement and additives

• Thermal insulation materials

Raw Materials & Construction Mat.

Ceramics, Refractories & Raw Materials Area

• Functional Nano-oxides

• Graphene % carbon nanotubes by CVD

• Nanowires (Ag, Fe, Co…)

Synthesis of nanostructures

Graphene & Nanotubes Functionalization

• Alternatives to ITO

• Via sol-gel

• Spray

Development of Functional Coatings

Processing & functionalization of polymeric materials

Nanotechnology Area

• 3D Modelling

• Model meshing

• Export of geometry for FEM

Parametric Design

• Structural Analysis

• Thermal Analysis

• Coupled Analysis

Finite Elements Method (FEM)

• Environmental solutions

• Particle drag

• Industry Process Simulation

CFD Analysis

Engineering / Simulation Area

• Microcrystalline, amorphous and tandem junctions of silicon structures

• Design and deposition over different substrates

• Architectural Integration

• PVD, PECVD, laser scribing and encapsulation

Thin Film Photovoltaics

• Luminescent Solar Concentrators

• Photonic Systems of spectral conversion

• Perovskites

Emerging Technologies

• Materials with electromagnetical properties

• Materials with advanced optical properties

• Design and synthesis of photovoltaic dyes

Advanced Materials

Photonics Area

• Capacitive

• Resistive

• Multitouch screens & tables

Sensors

• Quality control, 3D metrology

• Detection, recognition and monitoring by images

3D Artificial Vision

• Internet of things

• Advanced controls (light, presence, etc.)

• Smart textiles

• Wireless communication at long distances

Smart systems

Electronics Area

• Mechanization

• Mechanical Tests (tensile, folding, resilience…)

• Special Tests (Disbonding, Weight Drop…)

• Homologation of welding/welders procedures

Structural Integrity

• Metallic alloys, pure metals, ferric alloys

• Refractories, Raw Materials

• In-situ tests

Chemical Analysis

• Regulatory Metrology Control

• Metrology Management & Calibration Plans

• Certified by competent authority (ENAC)

Legal & voluntary Metrology

Technological Services Area

Active presence at networks and technology platforms

We are aware of the market trends, about technology innovation related to

materials and its application to different areas

Internacional

Europeo

Nacional

Regional

Experience in R&D&i Collaboration

In addition to our Technological Services, technical assistances and projects

working directly with our clients, ITMA Foundation has wide experience in preparing

collaborative proposals at regional, national and European level.

Experience in R&D&i Collaboration

FP7– European Commission. Consortium led by ITMA. Innovation via

integrating ETFE material with PV, LED and electronic control elements, then

developing a multifunctional flexible construction module.

Experience in R&D&i Collaboration: FP7 ETFE-MFM

Budget: 3,2 M€

Partners:

www.etfe-mfm.eu

RFCS – European Commission. Consortium led by ITMA. Compatibility of

industrial quality steels as substrates for photovoltaic modules.

Experience in R&D&i Collaboration: SteelPV

Budget: 2,2 M€

Partners:

www.steelpv.eu

FP7– European Commission. Consortium led by TREELOGIC.

Integration of technological solutions for imaging, detection and digitalization of

hidden elements in artworks.

Experience in R&D&i Collaboration: FP7 INSIDDE

Budget: 4,8 M€

Partners:

www.insidde-fp7.eu

RFCS – European Commission. Consortium led by ArcelorMittal España, S.A,

Modular simulation tool for predicting in-use behaviour of water refrigeration

systems in steelmaking industry

Experience in R&D&i Collaboration: RFCS - MODELCOR

Budget: 1,2 M€

Partners:

Experience in R&D&i Collaboration: RED WELDS

MANUNET – European Commission. Consortium led by Tuinsa Norte, S.A.

Rapid evaluation of distortions in welding structures.

Budget: 0,68 M€

Partners:

PROJECT CONSORTIUM

HTD-LOW-NI

Development of a new alloy for tube manufacturing for direct reduction applications,

with highly competitive performance-cost ratio in the global market

Project Total Budget 1,1 M€

Retos Programme – MINECO (2014-2017)

1 Company,

1 Research body.

Led by Schmidt and

Clemens, S.A.

TH@SOL

Advanced concrete tanks for solar storage



1 Company,

2 Research Bodies.

Led by Abengoa Research,

S.L.

SOLBAN

Development of an advanced welding procedures of new carbide free bainitic steels for

rail



1 Company,

2 Research Bodies.

Led by ArcelorMittal

Supporting large research industry consortia

PROJECT CONSORTIUM

RECO2VERY

CO2 emissions recovery from waste incineration plant and use for microalgae

production



3 Companies,

3 Research Bodies.

Led by Ingeniería de

Manutención Asturiana,

S.A.

AQUADREN+

New developments on tunnel drainage systems based on smart gunning and advanced

projection technology



3 Companies,

2 Research Bodies.

Led by Cementos Tudela

Veguín, S.A.

ALIENA

Innovative Storage at Stationary Application, based on Aluminium



3 Companies,

2 Research bodies.

Led by Albufera Energy

Storage, S.L.


PROJECT CONSORTIUM

RETINETA

Development of luminescent nanomaterials for neuroprotection and nano-therapy of eye-

related pathologies in a retina damaged by light experimental model



1 Company,

2 Research Bodies.

Led by Instituto Oftalmológico

Fernández Vega, S.L.

GRACE

Functionality analysis of different laminar raw materials and application methods as

coating for Steel flat product


Asturias Regional Funds (2014-2015)

2 Companies,

1 Research Body.

Led by ARCELORMITTAL

Innovación, Investigación e

Inversión, S.L.


PROJECT CONSORTIUM

SIPS

Research on the definition at pilot scale of the product-mix for future world-class

steelmaking plants


Asturias Regional Funds (2014-2016)

4 Companies,

1 Research Body.

Led by ARCELORMITTAL

Innovación, Investigación e

Inversión, S.L.


Maximum quality of our work

and recognition of our customers

Others:

ENAC Accreditations

Standard UNE-EN ISO 17025:2005

AENOR certifications

Standard UNE-EN ISO

9001:2008

Standard UNE166002:2006

In the Legal Metrology Area, ITMA is appointed as:

Authorized entity by the Asturias Regional Government to perform the test foreseen in the Legal Metrological Control

(Res. From June 19th, 2000).

Authorized entity Nº 1270, acknowledged by the European Commission, to perform CE verifications on weighting

devices, needed for their commissioning.

Mechanical tests, chemical tests and macrographic examinations of metallic

materials(60/LE154).

Mechanical and chemical tests of refractories and raw materials (60/LE483).

Metallic barriers tests of containment of vehicles, the accessories and other

elements of galvanized steel (60/LE1138).

Calibration in temperature area(86/LC162).

Calibration in pressure area(86/LC163).

Calibration in electricity cc and low-frequency area(86/LC285).

Calibration in dimensional area(86/LC402).

Calibration in mechanical-force area(86/LC463).

Calibration in mechanical-mass area(86/LC489).

UNE-EN ISO 9001:2008

“Quality management

systems - Requirements“.

UNE 166002:2006

“R&D&i Management System

- Requirements“.

ITMA in figures

Year 2014

Total Active 17.448.394 €

Total Own Funds 7.418.857 €

Total Incomes from Activities 7.365.326 €

Public Funding 37%

Competitive 19%

Non-competitive (operational costs) 3%

Non-competitive (Investments) 15%

Private Funding 63%

Number of R&D&i Projects 40

Number of Clients 1.417

Number of Technical Assistances 505

Number of Technological Services 6.393

Our Team

DEGREE MEN WOMEN TOTAL

Ph.D. 12 (11%) 8 (7%) 20

Higher Education Graduates 15 (14%) 23 (21%) 38

Technical Staff 5 (5%) 4 (4%) 9

Laboratory assistants and auxiliaries 30 (27%) 14 (13%) 44

TOTAL 62 (56%) 49 (44%) 111

Its value lies in:

Highly skilled staff Commitment to its objectives

Proximity to the customer Thoroughness in its work

Our facilities

ITMA Centre in Aviles

Laboratories: 1.575 m2

Industrial warehouse: 1.326 m2

Offices: 1.789 m2

Total: 4.690 m2

ITMA Centre in Llanera

Laboratories: 1.533 m2

Industrial warehouse : 539 m2

Offices: 1.646 m2

Total: 3.718 m2

Thank you for your attention

Contact:

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Phone: +34 985 129 120

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