ServiceUpdated on 22 September 2025

terraXcube – Extreme Climate Simulation Services

Christian Steurer

DIRETTORE DEL CENTRO terraXcube at Eurac Research

Bolzano, Italy

About

terraXcube, operated by Eurac Research at NOI Techpark in South Tyrol, Italy, offers a unique opportunity for companies and research institutions to test and develop products, technologies, and medical protocols under realistic, repeatable, and extreme environmental conditions.

🔬 What terraXcube Offers

• Advanced Climate Chambers: Simulate extreme temperatures, altitudes (up to 9000m), wind, rain, solar radiation, and low air pressure.

• Three Chamber Types:• Large Cube: 360 m³ space for large-scale machinery and complex test setups.

• Small Cube: Four independent chambers simulating Alpine conditions.

• Mini Cube: Ideal for component-level testing, including photovoltaic modules and textiles.

🧪 Services & Applications

• Product Testing Before Certification: Validate performance under harsh conditions.

• Functional & Performance Testing: Gather high-quality data for R&D.

• Medical & Ecological Research: Study human and biological responses to environmental stress.

• Custom Test Design: Tailored protocols to meet client-specific needs.

• Expert Support: Technical guidance throughout all phases of testing and development.

🏭 Target Sectors

• Environmental technologies

• Automotive and UAV industries

• Textile and wearable tech

• Space and defense

• Health and alpine emergency medicine

• Biotechnology and agriculture

💡 Why It Matters

terraXcube enables innovation by providing a controlled environment to simulate the world’s harshest climates—from Himalayan storms to Saharan heat—helping clients accelerate development, improve safety, and ensure reliability.

💰 Access & Funding

• Daily rate: €7,500

Type

  • Certification
  • Consulting
  • Research & Development
  • Testing & Analysis

Applies to

  • E-Mobility

Organisation

Eurac Research

Research & Development

Bolzano, Italy

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