Laura Escolano Sitjes
International Project Manager
CD6 - UPC (Centre for Sensors, Instruments and Systems Development - UNIVERSITAT POLITÈCNICA DE CATALUNYA)
Barcelona, Spain
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The CD6 is an R+D center of the Technical University of Catalonia (UPC), which operates in the field of Optics and Photonics Engineering. The activity of CD6 is focused on applied research in the following areas: Optical Metrology, Visual Biophotonics, Optical Design, Color and spectral technologies and Optical NDT. A 40 people team with complementary expertise (Optics & Photonics, Electronics, Mechanical and Software) work at CD6. This multidisciplinary combination helps develop fully operative prototypes. Research at CD6 is focused on supporting innovation and entrepreneurial projects. The achieved results have led to the creation of eleven spin-off companies that manufacture and market worldwide new products in different sectors. CD6 labs are equipped with scientific instrumentation that is constantly upgraded. Available instruments allow surface topography measure at micro and nano scales, optical components characterization or spectral studies among others. Track record in European Projects: CD6 has participated in a number of EU-related projects and initiatives in different sectors, always in coordination with SMEs, and is currently participating in the following H2020 projects: BestPhorm21 (CSA; Project ID 101016520), PhotonHub Europe (IA; 101016665), ACTPHAST 4.0 (IA; Project ID 779472), ACTPHAST 4R (IA; Project ID SEP- 210505406), FLOIM (RIA; Project ID SEP-210498914), VIZTA (ECSEL-IA, Project ID SEP-826600) and, related to Agri-food NOVATERRA (IA; 101000554).