INESC TEC technology highlighted at EMAF 2012

At the exhibition, which was visited by dozens of industry professionals, the technology highlighted was the automated vehicle SmartAGV - Smart Automated Guided Vehicle, which aims at transporting materials in industrial environments, and the SMARTPAINT, which was the result of project SIIARI and based on a patent held by the University of Porto. INESC TEC was represented by members of the Manufacturing Systems Engineering Unit (UESP), the Robotics and Intelligent Systems Unit (ROBIS) and Optoelectronics and Electronic Systems Unit (UOSE).

The 2012 edition of EMAF highlighted the components of entrepreneurship, R&D and innovation, and therefore, it was an excellent opportunity to promote business opportunities, exchange ideas and experiences. By participating in these initiatives, INESC TEC confirms a strong connection with the market, consolidating its hybrid nature geared to R&D, industry and businesses.

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• Paula Gomes (Consulting Area – Manufacturing Systems Engineering Unit - UESP)
"Participating in events like EMAF confirms INESC TEC’s effort to stand out in industry and to expand its network of contacts."

• Filipe Magalhães (Optoelectronics and Electronic Systems Unit - UOSE)
"I think that it is extremely positive for INESC TEC to be represented at events like EMAF. However, even though I recognise that this can be tricky, I think efforts should be combined to create a set of demonstrators to make it possible to attract both the attention of visitors and to showcase our skills. Maybe this way we can "win" the visitors and then present them with the details of our activities, which were listed in the flyers, for example."

BIP, November 2012