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The MCIA is a leading research center in the creation of products and services in the field of energy efficiency, industrial systems and electromobility.
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)
Electric traction; energy efficiency; energy management; high voltage systems; industrial electronics; industrial maintenance; mechatronics; industry 4.0; industrial internet of things; smart sensors; cyber-physical systems; electric mobility
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Technological capabilities
MCIA Innovation Electronics is a leading research and innovation center in scientific research and technology transfer in three main areas:
- The Digital Industry: Monitoring and optimization of industrial processes and energy equipment through digitalization, including microgrids, HVAC systems, digital twins, predictive maintenance, and data-driven processes.
- Sustainable Mobility: Design of traction and control equipment for electric vehicles, high-performance electric motors and battery management systems.
- High Power Electrical Systems: Improving the transport and use of electrical energy through the design and control of electrical equipment, supervision of electrical systems and installations, including high voltage transmission, corona effect and HTLS conductors.
TOPTechnological fields
Electric vehicle / micromobility
Automation
Smart building, Smart grid / Distributed networks
IoT / Sensors
Relevant equipment
The MCIA center has four specialized laboratories: electronics, mechatronics, simulation and high voltage, with high-quality equipment and resources and qualified technical personnel.
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