CENTI - Centro de Nanotecnologia e Materiais Técnicos, Funcionais e Inteligentes

Thermal characterization of materials/prototypes (Climate chamber, thermography, thermal mannequin)

Conducting tests and functional evaluations of the performance/thermal properties in simulated use of the developed products, according to their intended use and purpose.

Caracterização elétrica e morfológica (Micro-CT, AFM, Perfilometria, MO)

Performing tests on raw materials, materials and prototypes with a view to their chemical analysis by different methods - during the development process and in simulated use, by analyzing effluents and/or after use / simulation of use.

Chemical characterization of materials/prototypes (leaching, spectrophotometry, ICP-OES)

Performing tests on raw materials, materials and prototypes with a view to their chemical analysis by different methods - during the development process and in simulated use, by analyzing effluents and/or after use / simulation of use.

Caracterização mecânica de materiais/protótipos (Ensaios de deformação, flexão, fadiga)

Performing electrical and morphological tests on raw materials, materials and prototypes, as well as validating electromechanical systems.

Consulting in clinical trial design

Specialized consulting services for defining the design of clinical trials and pilot and pivotal clinical studies.

Caracterização química de materiais/protótipos (lixiviação, espectrofotometria, ICP-OES)

Conducting tests and functional evaluations of the performance/thermal properties in simulated use of the developed products, according to their intended use and purpose.

Consulting services in clinical project management, structural organization, regulation, and funding.

Consulting services for clinical project management, structural organization, regulation, and funding.

Caracterização térmica de materiais/protótipos (Câmara climática, termografia, manequim térmico)

Specialized consulting services for defining the design of clinical trials and pilot and pivotal clinical studies.

Animal Studies

Service to evaluate the biodistribution of pharmaceutical formulations in animal models.

Desempenho e validação do produto (Ergonômico, antropométrico, corneometria)

Service to support clinical trials and studies.

Level 1 Sleep Laboratory

Level 1 sleep laboratory service, supporting studies and clinical trials by offering detailed and accurate analyses of sleep conditions, essential for research into sleep disorders and related treatments.

GPU e Cluster para treinamento, teste e validação de algoritmos de inteligência artificial aplicados à saúde

Ideation of solutions and preparation of technological proofs of concept within the scope of clinical trials.

Benchmark analysis service for clinical trial activity in Portugal

Benchmark analysis service for clinical trial activity in Portugal

Pré-conformidade de soluções de hardware para soluções de saúde

3 Tesla magnetic resonance imaging service, which supports clinical studies and trials by providing high-resolution and precision images.

Support in writing and submitting documentation related to clinical research.

This service provides support in writing clinical research protocols, informed consent forms, and other documents for the submission dossier, as well as assistance in submitting them to the relevant authorities and obtaining authorization requests.

Simulação numérica

Support in designing case report forms, managing databases, collecting clinical data, and performing statistical analysis.

Software testing

Performing tests to ensure the quality, functionality, and security of the software, identifying and correcting any defects or problems before certification or deployment.

Teste e validação de sistemas RFID

Testing, demonstration, and validation of medical devices in a hospital setting: this service aims to enable healthcare entities to test, demonstrate, and validate the medical devices they are developing in a hospital environment.

Project management

Training in project planning, execution and monitoring.

Testes unitários de software

Real-world validation ecosystem for testing prototypes, AI, devices, and digital modules. Includes integration into real-world workflows, metrics collection, functional validation, and formal reporting for certification, research, or market entry. Can operate as an annual program.

Support for validating the technology valorization strategy.

Support service for the validation and launch of business R&D projects, from the feasibility, validation, and sustainability phase of the concept to the organization and management of the new project/idea, including economic evaluation and market analysis.

Support for idea validation

Support service for the validation and launch of business R&D projects, from the feasibility, validation, and sustainability phase of the concept to the organization and management of the new project/idea, including economic evaluation and market analysis.

Apoio à validação de ideia

To support healthcare organizations in managing Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) associated with the software they develop or own.

Economic evaluation and market analysis

Support in assessing the feasibility and sustainability of a project/idea.

Avaliação económica e análise de mercado

Drafting patent applications or other industrial property rights applications.

Definition of specifications/Technology roadmap

This service aims to produce a document describing the technical, functional, and legal specifications of a project for the development of a new product or service.

Definição de caderno de encargos/Roadmap tecnológico

To provide a strategy for the valuation of intellectual assets, designed to identify needs and next steps with a view to transferring technologies to the market.

Developing partnerships and integrating into multidisciplinary consortia.

Support in accessing a network of research institutions, knowledge centers, funding opportunities, and international collaborations.

Desenvolvimento de parcerias e integração em consórcios multidisplinares

To determine the maturity level of technological solutions in order to guide their development and adoption.

Support for applications and management of funded projects (National/International)

This service consists of an integrated solution of specialized consulting and technical assistance in supporting applications and in the management and execution of funded R&D projects in various fields.

Suporte a candidaturas e à gestão de projetos financiados (Nacionais/Internacionais)

Support in assessing the feasibility and sustainability of a project/idea.

Support for the protection of intellectual property rights.

This service aims to provide support and assistance on matters relating to intellectual property rights.

Apoio à proteção de direitos de propriedade intelectual

This service offers strategic and integrated support in all key areas of innovation management, based on the valorization of knowledge and the commercialization of technologies.

Automation and Software Development

Complete sensor and actuation solutions for automated processes or services, including hardware, firmware, and software development.

Desenvolvimento de Automação e Software

Complete sensor and actuation solutions for automated processes or services, including hardware, firmware, and software development.

Hardware and Firmware Development

Complete sensor and actuation solutions integrated into new products or materials, including the development of hardware and firmware for integrated systems.

Desenvolvimento de Hardware e Firmware

Complete sensor and actuation solutions integrated into new products or materials, including the development of hardware and firmware for integrated systems.

Development of new functional and sustainable raw materials for the healthcare sector.

Synthesis of functional additives (including nanomaterials) with applications in the health sector (e.g., repellency, antimicrobial properties, luminescence, magnetic properties, release of active agents), including processes for the valorization of natural materials/biomass and recycling processes for the extraction of active ingredients and critical/secondary raw materials.

Printed electronics (sensors, actuators, lighting, smart inks) and integrated electronics (IME, IML)

Development of electronic devices based on printed electronics processes equipped with sensors/illumination/actuation for integration into wearables/medical devices, as well as the respective manufacturing of parts/devices with sensors/actuation/interactivity integrated into the injected component.

Eletrónica impressa (sensores, atuadores, iluminação, tintas inteligentes) e integrada (IME,IML)

Development of electronic devices based on printed electronics processes equipped with sensors/illumination/actuation for integration into wearables/medical devices, as well as the respective manufacturing of parts/devices with sensors/actuation/interactivity integrated into the injected component.

Biocompatible smart structures for health.

Development of biocompatible materials and structures (e.g., hydrogels) with multifunctionality for different applications in the healthcare sector (e.g., adhesiveness, monitoring).

Estruturas inteligentes biocompatíveis para a saúde

Development of biocompatible materials and structures (e.g., hydrogels) with multifunctionality for different applications in the healthcare sector (e.g., adhesiveness, monitoring).

Biocompatible and biodegradable fibers and composites

Functional composites molded and reinforced with fibers and textile structures, made from bio-based and recyclable materials.

Thin films (high barrier, biocompatible films)

Development of advanced thin films with multiple applications (e.g., O2 and water vapor barrier, electrical conductors, biocompatible coatings, decorative, transparent) applied to different materials in the healthcare sector.

Filmes finos (filmes de alta barreira, biocompatíveis)

Development of advanced thin films with multiple applications (e.g., O2 and water vapor barrier, electrical conductors, biocompatible coatings, decorative, transparent) applied to different materials in the healthcare sector.

Polymer formulation/composition

Polymer composition by extrusion in the development of smart materials (electrical conductivity, magnetism, piezoelectricity, piezoresistivity, etc.)

Formulação/composição polimérica

Polymer composition by extrusion in the development of smart materials (electrical conductivity, magnetism, piezoelectricity, piezoresistivity, etc.)

Surface functionalization

Functionalization and surface engineering processes with applications in the healthcare sector. Surface adaptation, development of functional formulations, application using laboratory and/or pilot-scale technologies, and characterization/performance evaluation according to the requirements and specifications related to the scope of application in the healthcare sector.

Integration of smart solutions (flexible electronics)

Integration of sensors and actuators, miniaturized and/or flexible electronics on multiple substrates (e.g., textiles, polymers, ceramics), developing solutions for integration into different healthcare applications.

Integração de soluções inteligentes (eletrónica flexível)

Integration of sensors and actuators, miniaturized and/or flexible electronics on multiple substrates (e.g., textiles, polymers, ceramics), developing solutions for integration into different healthcare applications.

Functional and Intelligent Composite Materials

Functional and intelligent composites molded and reinforced with fibers and textile structures with intrinsic sensor capabilities.

Materiais Compósitos Funcionais e Inteligentes

Functional and intelligent composites molded and reinforced with fibers and textile structures with intrinsic sensor capabilities.

Microfabrication and Lab-on-Chips

Development of micro and nano-electronic devices and surfaces for application in biosensors and lab-on-chips for diagnostics and support in the healthcare sector.

Microfabricação e Lab-on-Chips

Development of micro and nano-electronic devices and surfaces for application in biosensors and lab-on-chips for diagnostics and support in the healthcare sector.

Biomonitoring and actuation solutions for wearables

Development and application of smart materials (e.g., fibers, structures, composites) for the manufacture of sensors for monitoring different parameters, as well as fully integrated actuation elements in healthcare devices.

Soluções de biomonitorização e de atuação para wearables

Development and application of smart materials (e.g., fibers, structures, composites) for the manufacture of sensors for monitoring different parameters, as well as fully integrated actuation elements in healthcare devices.

Energy generation and storage solutions

Development of energy generation devices based on different principles (e.g., photovoltaic, piezoelectric, thermoelectric), as well as the design and production of flexible and/or solid-state batteries tailored to the solution.

Soluções de geração e armazenamento de energia

Development of energy generation devices based on different principles (e.g., photovoltaic, piezoelectric, thermoelectric), as well as the design and production of flexible and/or solid-state batteries tailored to the solution.

Artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions

Support for development in the following stages: problem definition, data collection and preparation, model development and training, integration and testing.

Soluções de inteligência artificial e machine learning

Support for development in the following stages: problem definition, data collection and preparation, model development and training, integration and testing.

Soft robotics solutions

Development of disruptive soft robotics solutions capable of adapting to dynamic environments, performing tasks with high precision and efficiency, for application in healthcare devices.

Soluções de soft-robotics

Development of disruptive soft robotics solutions capable of adapting to dynamic environments, performing tasks with high precision and efficiency, for application in healthcare devices.

Service, product and industrial design

Development of different design solutions (service, product and industrial), encompassing the conceptualization and modeling of products based on their manufacturing processes, as well as the design of possible approaches for product implementation in the market.

Design de serviço, produto e industrial

Development of different design solutions (service, product and industrial), encompassing the conceptualization and modeling of products based on their manufacturing processes, as well as the design of possible approaches for product implementation in the market.

Design for Manufacturing and Eco-Design

Strategic development of sustainable products, where production, distribution, and consumption consider ecological criteria, allowing for environmentally friendly solutions through intelligent, agile, and efficient manufacturing.

Design para Fabricação e Eco-Design

Strategic development of sustainable products, where production, distribution, and consumption consider ecological criteria, allowing for environmentally friendly solutions through intelligent, agile, and efficient manufacturing.

Numerical simulation

Numerical simulation studies (e.g., thermal, electrical, mechanical, electromagnetic, optical, fluidic) for dimensioning, development support, and optimization of materials and solutions.

Simulação numérica

Numerical simulation studies (e.g., thermal, electrical, mechanical, electromagnetic, optical, fluidic) for dimensioning, development support, and optimization of materials and solutions.

Performance validation (electrical, mechanical, thermal, ergonomic)

Testing and validation of the performance of solutions in different technological areas (e.g., mechanical, electrical, thermal, ergonomic).

Validação de desempenho (elétrica, mecânica, térmica, ergonómica)

Testing and validation of the performance of solutions in different technological areas (e.g., mechanical, electrical, thermal, ergonomic).

Process engineering (mechanical, automation, pneumatics)

Correlation between human resources, materials, machinery, and information for methods and processes that seek productive efficiency and cost reduction in industry.

Engenharia de processos (mecânica, automação, pneumática)

Correlation between human resources, materials, machinery, and information for methods and processes that seek productive efficiency and cost reduction in industry.

Additive manufacturing (SLA, FDM, SLM, DLPS, LDM, PolyJet)

Production of parts using 3D printing through the addition of successive layers of material, resulting in different mechanical properties.

Fabricação aditiva (SLA, FDM, SLM, DLPS, LDM, PolyJet)

Production of parts using 3D printing through the addition of successive layers of material, resulting in different mechanical properties.

Subtractive manufacturing (4-axis CNC)

Production/Finishing of parts using CNC machining (3, 4 and 6 axes) (cutting, boring, drilling or grinding) from a solid block.

Fabricação subtrativa (CNC 4 eixos)

Production/Finishing of parts using CNC machining (3, 4 and 6 axes) (cutting, boring, drilling or grinding) from a solid block.

Specialized consulting in regulation and quality.

Cost of Operations Management (BOM) analysis, from the raw materials component to the production processes of materials/devices, with an emphasis on optimizing production costs.

Design for manufacturing

Design and development of components geared towards the industrial manufacturing processes for which they are intended, as well as the planning and conception of strategies aimed at optimizing resources at all stages of production.

Industrial design

Development and study of industrial process validation setups aimed at improving production efficiency and reducing industry costs.

3D printing of medical prostheses and orthotics

Complete monitoring solutions for integration into industrial equipment and/or processes, aiming at the integration of digital technologies and traceability of materials, processes, and devices.

Support in the sourcing and procurement of materials, processes, and services.

Development and study for the carbon neutrality of materials and processes with applications in the healthcare sector, including: industrial symbiosis, valorization of industrial and/or post-consumer waste/by-products, energy optimization of manufacturing and industrial processes. Conducting and supporting sustainability analyses. (Development and study of alternative processes for the development of raw materials, materials and products - new, more sustainable synthesis processes. Energy optimization of manufacturing and industrial processes.)

Prototyping

Creation of proof-of-concept tests, prototypes, and study models for validating systems developed specifically for the products created, based on the necessary requirements for future industrial production.

Selection of materials and production technologies

Evaluation and identification of the materials and processes best suited for production scale-up.

Simulação numérica

Numerical simulation studies (e.g., thermal, electrical, mechanical, electromagnetic, optical, fluidic) for usability testing.

Numerical simulation

Numerical simulation studies (e.g., thermal, electrical, mechanical, electromagnetic, optical, fluidic) for usability testing.

Suporte na produção de pré-séries (eletrónica, fibras, nanomateriais, dispositivos inteligentes, compósitos)

Capacity to develop pre-series production of various solutions (nanomaterials, coatings, functional fibers, sensors and printed electronics, composites, hardware) at pilot and/or industrial scale.

Support in the production of pre-series products (electronics, fibers, nanomaterials, smart devices, composites)

Capacity to develop pre-series production of various solutions (nanomaterials, coatings, functional fibers, sensors and printed electronics, composites, hardware) at pilot and/or industrial scale.

Suporte técnico para upscaling de processos industriais

The use of process validation tools aimed at optimizing selected industrial manufacturing techniques, with the goal of achieving the best possible performance throughout the manufacturing stages, minimizing, for example, the occurrence of defective material production and reducing energy and raw material consumption.