Referencies

Cooperation Networks

| INTERNACIONAL CONTEXT

CENTIMFE assumes itself as the pivot for the Industry Innovation it represents, being the coordinator of the European Tooling Platform (MANUFUTURE), with the European Commission - DG Research & Innovation and EFFRA - European Factories of the Future Research Association, namely within the scope of HORIZON 2020.

| NACIONAL CONTEXT

Recognized as a Technology and Innovation Center (CTI), by decision published on August 8, 2022, no. 9799-A/2022 from the Secretary of State for Economy.

Recognized as an Interface Center by ANI - National Innovation Agency, within the scope of the National Reform Program (PNR) and the Resolution of the Council of Ministers no. 84/2016, of 21 December.

We are one of the partners that promotes the Collective Brand of the Cluster, as Official Member No. PT10080

We are part of RECET - Association of Technological Centers of Portugal, assuming ourselves as an active partner in promoting strategic transversal projects, with the remaining National Technological Centers.

| REGIONAL CONTEXT

CENTIMFE is the promoter of REDE IDT - Network of Innovation, Development and Technologies, supporting the promotion of initiatives in this area within the territory where it operates.

Reference Products and Projects

PRODUCTS DEVELOPED WITH THE SUPPORT OF CENTIMFE

“TECHNOLOGIC DRESS”

Designed in 2006 by stylist Fátima Lopes and produced by CENTIMFE, this dress represented an international milestone in the use of rapid prototyping in haute couture.

“PALMIBER / In MAC” VEHICLE

Enhancing mobility activities vehicle in a playful perspective, aimed at children with severe neuromotor disorders. This product, made in partnership with the company ANDITEC, received the “Jaime Filipe Award” in 2010 for “Best innovative design in the technological and design areas, promoting autonomy, in Portugal”.

PROJECTS (NationaL and International)

"EUROTOOLING21" PROJECT

Development of production solutions for large parts in small series. European integrated project, from the EU 6th FP (FP6), involving 35 partners from 10 countries and a budget of 13 million Euros, coordinated by CENTIMFE.

"PENSE INDÚSTRIA" PROJECT

Sensitizing young people to Industry. This project, carried out in partnership with other National Technological Centers, has been running since 1996, covering more than 100,000 students from basic and secondary schools in the territorial intervention area of CENTIMFE, demonstrating technologies, visiting companies and highlighting professions in Industry for stimulating the capacity for initiative and entrepreneurship in the youngest.

Awards and Distinctions

CENTIMFE offers a wide range of added-value services and develops R&D activities, aimed at specific market needs.
We present ourselves, both nationally and internationally, as the technological partner par excellence, participating in the development of optimized solutions for its associates, customers and partners.
Some examples of this recognition:

2nd place in the PhD and Researchers category of the Award
H2O & Sustainability Innovation Hub 2023
(H2O & Sustainability Summit)

Digital Polymers by Centimfe - Finalist Project for
Packaging Enterprise Award 2023
(Novo Verde)

Trophy Cooperation 2018
"Moulds Event - Centimfe and Cefamol"
(Região de Leiria newspaper)

European Award for Good Practices 2009
"Safe and Healthy Workplaces"
(ACT / Portuguese Agency for Safety and Health at Work)

Trophy Afonso Lopes Vieira 2004
"Category Association - Associating Knowledge with Innovation"
(Região de Leiria newspaper)

Automotive Innovation Award 2002
"For the relevant contribution to the Excellence, Innovation and Quality of the Automotive Sector in Portugal"
(ICEP Portugal / AFIA / AINP / INTELI)

Award EDP 2002
"More efficient use of Electricity"
(EDP)

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