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About
At TEC4Industry, we believe that technology is the key lever for building a smarter, more sustainable, and competitive industry. Our purpose is to accelerate the digital and sustainable transformation of the industrial sector, promoting the integration of scientific knowledge, technological development, and innovation aimed at economic and social impact. We act as a bridge between applied research and the real-world challenges faced by companies, driving solutions in areas such as intelligent automation, cyber-physical systems, digital twins, artificial intelligence, industrial sustainability, and more.
Challenges
The industrial sector is undergoing a profound transformation, marked by structural challenges such as digitalisation, sustainability, resilience, and talent acquisition. Many companies struggle to adopt digital technologies in ways that align with their strategic goals. Regulatory and societal pressures demand a reduction in the industry’s environmental footprint. Decarbonisation and energy efficiency have become essential factors for competitiveness. The fragility of value chains and the shortage of digital skills call for a more autonomous, adaptable industry that values and nurtures talent.
Value Proposition
We position ourselves as a strategic platform that supports industry with a holistic and personalised approach, guaranteeing a systemic and strategic vision that aligns technology, processes and people with the strategic objectives of each organisation. We contribute to science-based solutions that create value for companies and foster competitiveness; we accelerate collaborative innovation, fostering multidisciplinary projects and consortia with companies, knowledge centres and public actors, acting as a catalyst for market-oriented innovation. We reduce technological and operational risk, supporting companies in the selection, testing, and implementation of technologies, thereby lowering the uncertainty associated with digital and ecological transformation; we empower through applied training and facilitate the transfer of knowledge that facilitate the adoption of excellence in industrial engineering practices.
Areas
Digital transformation for personalised production
Human-centred industrial production
Industrial robotics and collaborative robotics
Practical education and training in industry
Competences
AI for Industry
Digital platforms, IoT and Interoperability
Digital Twin and Simulation
Industrial Robotics
Partners
We carry out socially relevant research activities with our associates. We have excellent partnerships with multidisciplinary teams
Services
We support the market with our scientific and technological expertise across several areas:
- Innovation and development projects
- Consultancy and testing services
- Long-term Framework Agreements
- Training and capacity building
- Technology transfer and entrepreneurship
Technologies
Beat Stress
Beat Stress enables the identification of necessary parameters in just one or a few heartbeats (ECG signal) and reduces the volume of data collected and processed. These two features make Beat Stress an ideal technology for integration into a wearable device and real-time usage, in line with the growing trend of healthcare wearables.
CDR Sensing
CRD Sensing enables remote sensing using commercial equipment such as the Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer (OTDR), further enabling a more efficient, compact and easy handling sensing system.
CHARD
CHARD is a software that automatically restructures code, transforming C code into a dataflow graph (DFG) and applies graph optimizations to generate C code with high-level synthesis (HLS) directives for FPGA-based hardware accelerators.
Research Infrastructures
iiLab - Industry and Innovation Lab
We support the growth and innovation of organisations, companies, and other groups by promoting advanced production technologies and supporting the development of specialised skills. Our goal is to be the preferred partner of the industry for development and innovation in digital transformation. To achieve this mission, our work focuses on demonstrating research results, experimentation, and advanced training, involving various areas, e.g., robotics, Internet of Things, data management, and information systems. Location: PORTIC, Porto.
CommsLab - Communications Laboratory
We focus on disseminating large volumes of data, securely and rapidly. At CommsLab, we explore advanced mobile communication technologies across optics, electronics, and radio. We research, prototype, and test 5G, 6G, and Wi-Fi solutions to connect people, machines, and devices in an efficient, reliable, and intelligent way, ensuring that information sharing between these agents keeps up with the digital transformation. Location: INESC TEC headquarters
MASSIVE
MASSIVE (Multimodal Acknowledgeable multiSenSory Immersive Virtual Environments) is an INESC TEC research infrastructure dedicated to research and development of multisensory virtual reality and immersive experiences. Focused on the relationship between technology and human performance, it fosters scientific and technological innovation, advanced training, and interdisciplinary collaboration, contributing to knowledge advancement and the creation of solutions with positive social impact. Location: INESC TEC site at Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (UTAD).
Testimonials
The close relationship that we managed to establish with INESC TEC is a key asset to FLUPOL. The growing need for automated complex processes through artificial intelligence, and network management at a global level, seems to indicate a future characterised by a stronger connection between both organisations.
José Bandeira
FLUPOL
The partnership with INES TEC translated into a very enriching experience, and helped achieving a symbiosis of realities and know-how, supported by a strong commitment and teamwork. This collaborative endeavour led to the positive results in terms of iiLab and Simoldes’ operations.
Vitor Resende
Simoldes
All the members of the INESC TEC team showed an enterprising spirit, deeply committed to the project, which contributed to the practical outcomes of FASTEN. I perceive this experience as something quite positive.
Marta Quintães
Embraer Portugal
