CMOS and beyond CMOS
Discover why imec is the premier R&D center for advanced logic & memory devices. anced logic & memory devices.
Connected health solutions
Explore the technologies that will power tomorrow’s wearable, implantable, ingestible and non-contact devices.
Life sciences
See how imec brings the power of chip technology to the world of healthcare.
Sensor solutions for IoT
Dive into innovative solutions for sensor networks, high speed networks and sensor technologies.
Artificial intelligence
Explore the possibilities and technologies of AI.
More expertises
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Research
Be the first to reap the benefits of imec’s research by joining one of our programs or starting an exclusive bilateral collaboration.
Development
Build on our expertise for the design, prototyping and low-volume manufacturing of your innovative nanotech components and products.
Solutions
Use one of imec’s mature technologies for groundbreaking applications across a multitude of industries such as healthcare, agriculture and Industry 4.0.
Venturing and startups
Kick-start your business. Launch or expand your tech company by drawing on the funds and knowhow of imec’s ecosystem of tailored venturing support.
Testing grounds for Industry 4.0
We’re on the eve of the fourth industrial revolution. And imec helps Flemish businesses to make that transition. At the Industry 4.0 testing grounds (proeftuinen) they can discover the technologies that enable them to transform the way they design, manufacture and market their products.
Each testing ground offers opportunities for a risk-free exploration of technology innovations, helping you to decide which technologies you want to apply in your own business practice. This offering includes:
- demonstrations
- masterclasses with in-depth technology discussions
- feasibility studies
- testing facilities
- consultancy
- ...
At the moment, imec shares its technology insights in these testing grounds:
- smart connectivity – Imagine a drone that flies autonomously through your warehouse to collect your inventory, and you have good idea of how efficient data connections through ultra-wideband and localization solutions can transform your factory floor. Read the flyer
- smart maintenance – Shifting from periodic to conditional maintenance is a great way to cut costs. By equipping your machines with smart and affordable sensors, and leveraging the collected data to build smart dashboards, you make it happen. Read the flyer
- collwork 4.0 – Cobots are ideal assistants in complex manufacturing processes. This testing ground introduces you to such subtle collaborations between humans and machines. To optimize the distribution of the workload, imec measures the cognitive load and stress levels. Read the flyer
- training 4.0 – Industry 4.0 enhances the need for well-trained employees. This testing ground focuses on digital learning methods in the chemical industry using the latest virtual reality technologies.
- smart farming – Inspection of fields and fruit trees, precision-spraying of crops, detection of diseases ... There are a lot of applications for new hyperspectral imaging technologies in agriculture.
- agrifood 4.0 – Smart sensors and data will also change the way we produce and control our food, leading to higher efficiency and even tastier products.
If you want to join one of these testing grounds, please contact Kris Van de Voorde , Innovation Program Manager Flanders.
