Advanced automation and instrumentation (testing banks)

“Automation and Testing Banks” is a line of innovation within the ITA 2013-2015 strategic framework, and is based on the knowledge and application of advanced control techniques, high precision instrumentation and latest generation actuating equipment, whose design is based on the use of simulation tools to facilitate further implementation after development. One result of these developments is the Testing Bank or Advanced Automation Testing Bank.

Electronic products

“Electronic Products” is a line of innovation within the ITA 2012-2015 strategic framework, which focuses on the design and development of intelligent electronic systems. Typically, these intelligent electronic systems require microcontroller programming, embedded systems, adaptive hardware and data processing of all types of sensors (either analogue or digital), as well as actuators, human-machine interfaces and the integration of communication interfaces, wired and wireless, between system components and the outside. Additionally, the appropriate power circuit for the system to be developed is designed and optimised, whether a standalone system powered by battery or connected to the mains.

Lifts

“Vertical Transport” is a line of innovation within the ITA 2012-2015 strategic framework, which focuses on a profound knowledge of lifts; where this is understood to mean a vertical transport system designed to move people or goods between different heights. It can be used either to ascend or descend in a building or underground construction. It consists of mechanical, electrical and electronic parts that work together for a safe and efficient means of vertical movement for people and goods.

Machinery

“Machinery” is a line of innovation within the ITA 2012-2015 strategic framework, which focuses on a profound knowledge of machinery for public works, construction, mining, and agricultural machinery. The following machine types are part of this line: Road machinery; equipment for the production, transport and laying of concrete; lifting, transport and handling on site; machinery for quarrying, mining and recycling; machinery for earthmoving; equipment for temporary on-site work; auxiliary construction machinery and equipment; singular construction and civil works machinery; as well as general agricultural machinery.

Automotion

“Automotion” is a line of innovation within the ITA 2012-2015 strategic framework, which focuses on a profound knowledge of the “motor vehicle” product, understood as a transport system product to move people and goods efficiently in both urban and intercity environments. It consists of mechanical, electrical and electronic parts that work together to form a safe and efficient means of moving people and goods.

Packaging

“Packaging” is a line of innovation within the ITA 2012-2015 strategic framework, which focuses on the different types of product protection devices, often grouped under the concept of “packaging”, which is understood as the system to protect products and facilitate their transport and use along the supply chain. Additionally, packaging must allow product branding and attract the attention of end users to increase sales.

Logistics

“Logistics” is a line of innovation within the ITA 2012-2015 strategic framework, which focuses on the knowledge of the logistics functions of planning and operation of material and information flow processes at the tactical and operational levels in the supply chain field.

Transport (sustainable mobility)

The concept of sustainable mobility or transport comes from the concern for environmental and social problems caused by the widespread use of urban transportation based on the private car during the second half of the twentieth century and early twenty-first century. The drawbacks of this model, most notably air pollution, excessive energy consumption, effects on the health of the population and the saturation of the roads have led to a collective will to find alternatives to help mitigate its negative effects and develop a new model. The disadvantages for medium and long distance transport are similar, as are their underlying causes.

Information systems

Using proprietary methodology, the aim is to guide and assist organisations at various stages of software development: identification, analysis and specification of customer needs, evaluating alternatives, design (architecture, infrastructure), development, verification of software specification, development validation and support in the product or process certification procedure.

Immersive Technology Solutions

The general definition of display systems in the context of Connected Media refers to the development and use of new interfaces that integrate different types of digital and real content. There are many areas of application, due to the exponential growth in consumption of digital content that complement the real in all areas (e.g. training, marketing, tourism and healthcare). Within this definition, the line focuses on the following aspects:

• Mixed Reality.
• Display of complex physical model simulations.
• Digital multichannel 3D sound.