AEL – Laboratorio de Ingeniería Avanzada

Ante la necesidad de los investigadores de construir nuevas estructuras y componentes de investigación experimental, el Laboratorio de Ingeniería Avanzada (AEL) se esfuerza por acercar a los investigadores a las últimas tecnologías en electrónica e ingeniería mecánica de precisión. El AEL se dedica a impulsar la innovación y el desarrollo que se lleva a cabo en los laboratorios de investigación del ICFO. La instalación, de unos 200 m², ofrece herramientas de última generación para el diseño, ensamblaje y caracterización electrónica, así como para la ingeniería micromecánica. Incluye los Talleres de Mecánica y Electrónica.

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Mechanical Workshop

Highly specialized technicians and engineers work closely with researchers to define mechanical solutions that adapt to the unique needs of each laboratory and experimental set-up.

The workshop aims to assist in the identification of commercial solutions and works to adapt acquired components to laboratory requirements. When no commercially available component conforms to the needs of the research, the workshop, in close collaboration with researchers, designs and manufactures custom-made mechanical solutions.

Applications range from cutting-edge devices for ultrafast optoelectronics and space communications, ultrasensitive devices for quantum optics, nano and bio photonics, to optimization of optical systems and design of new optomechanical elements, among others. Each solution is as novel as the research for which it was custom designed.

Laboratory Space Exploitation

Researchers receive support in the construction of novel set-ups. Examples include the manufacturing of vacuum chambers, installation of protective doors and curtains, design of organizational systems, and custom made support structures.

Adaptation of commercially available equipment

Equipment that meets the technical specifications for research may require adaptation or mechanical configuration to conform to laboratory set-ups.



Custom-made research components

In keeping with researchers’ technical requirements, the workshop designs and manufactures novel components of all kinds to specification.

Consultation Services

Workshop technicians advise researchers on optimization of space, procurement of materials and components, and outsourcing of services as needed.

Form 2 & 3 Printers by Formlab

High resolution, resin-based 3D printer for in-house production with desktop steroelithography. Facilitates creation of components made ro researcher specifications.

Electronic Workshop

The nature and complexity of the experiments carried out in ICFO’s laboratories call for high-performance electronic and optoelectronic technologies.

The Electronics workshop is a support facility that aims to assist in the identification of commercial solutions and to adapt acquired components to laboratory requirements. Often commercially available components do not meet unique needs, in which case, the experts in the Electronic workshop work closely with researchers to find solutions including the custom design and manufacture of the necessary electronic circuits.

Technical Office

Computers are available for the design and simulation of electronic circuits.

Printed Circuit Board (PCB) manufacturing workshop

Space and tools for the rapid manufacturing of prototypes of PCBs adequate to the needs of specific set-ups, based on design specifications.

PCB assembly area

An assortment of professional equipment allows for the soldering and mounting of electronic devices.

Electronic Laboratory

Once the electronic circuits are assembled their operation can be verified by means of suitable electronic test equipment.

Contactos Institucionales / Responsable de Plataformas

PL

Pablo Loza-Alvarez
Institut de Ciències Fotòniques (ICFO)

Contactos temporales

Xavier Menino Pizarro | Jefe de Mecánica |   xavier.menino@icfo.eu  | +34 935534010

Electronics Workshop

José Carlos Cifuentes |  jose.carlos.cifuentes@icfo.eu  | + 34 935534029

Mechanics Head

Xavier Menino Pizarro |  xavier.menino@icfo.eu  | +34 935534010

Dr. Pablo Loza-Alvarez | Coordinador de Instalaciones |   pablo.loza@icfo.eu  | 93 553 4068 - 93 554 2259 |   ORCID 

Centros CERCA

Castelldefels, Spain

2022

Institut de Ciències Fotòniques (ICFO)

Propietarios

Lista Centros CERCA

Direcciones

https://www.icfo.eu/research/facilities/ael/

Equipos y Servicios

La instalación ocupa unos 200 m2, que ofrece herramientas de última generación para el diseño, ensamblaje y caracterización electrónica, así como para la ingeniería micromecánica.

Categorización

Dominios RIS3CAT y otros

Dominios RIS3CAT

Categorías de CERCA GINYS

GINYS-ICFO-004

Procedimiento de acceso y tarifas

Oberto

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