The Laboratory of the Division of Materials Science and Engineering has renewed its collaboration agreement with Patil Rail, one of India’s leading companies specializing in the manufacturing of railway components. The Laboratory of the Division of Materials Science and Engineering (LADICIM) at the University of Cantabria has strengthened its international

The Archaeometry and Heritage Unit has been collaborating for over 30 years with archaeologists and researchers to analyze historical artifacts using advanced non-destructive techniques. Archaeology has found an essential ally in materials science for understanding the past. Beyond excavations, the application of advanced technologies reveals key information hidden within ancient

The research, which also involves IHCantabria and Seaplace, aims to standardize a concrete floating platform for offshore wind energy. The Isobara project, which aims to standardize a concrete floating platform for offshore wind energy, has entered a crucial phase of durability testing. In this stage, the Laboratory of Materials Science

The goal is to provide precise recommendations to optimize the design and execution of structures using recycled concrete, contributing to the transition toward more environmentally friendly construction. The Laboratory of the Division of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Cantabria (LADICIM) has been selected by the International Federation

Using convolutional neural networks, the new system identifies graphite morphology with high precision, overcoming the limitations of manual analysis and enabling more rigorous and efficient quality control. The proper classification of graphite in iron foundries is essential to ensure that metal parts meet the high quality standards required by strategic

The H2ALAM project investigates how to improve the strength and durability of this material by regulating the levels of the chemical element during its manufacturing process. The Laboratory of the Division of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Cantabria (LADICIM) and Global Steel Wire (GSW) are jointly developing

The results obtained validate the effectiveness of miniature compact specimens for evaluating the fracture resistance of nuclear reactor pressure vessels, improving both the quantity and quality of information gathered from irradiated steel samples. We live surrounded by critical infrastructures that underpin modern life, all of which require a high degree

The ‘SolEtAqua’ project, which also involves the University of Jaén, aims to develop new methodologies to predict the dynamic behavior of floating photovoltaic plants and make them more efficient and sustainable. Conventional land-based photovoltaic systems, although widely used, have several limitations. They require large land areas and are subject to

The INTELEST project, funded by the Government of Cantabria with European funds, involves the collaboration of companies such as GSW and Rocacero, research centers like IHCantabria, and industry organizations such as MAFEX. Climate change, driven by the increase in greenhouse gases due to human activity, is causing global warming, climate

Professor José Antonio Casado presented the latest research developments—conducted in collaboration with the Marqués de Valdecilla University Hospital—at the Master’s Degree in Structural Integrity program. José Antonio Casado del Prado, professor at the University of Cantabria and director of the Laboratory of the Division of Materials Science and Engineering (LADICIM),

The organization brings together specialized researchers from the CSIC and the universities of Cantabria, A Coruña, Extremadura, Granada, Córdoba, Oviedo, Burgos, and the polytechnic universities of Catalonia and Valencia. The Laboratory of the Division of Materials Science and Engineering (LADICIM) will represent the University of Cantabria in the newly established

The Laboratory of the Division of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Cantabria is participating in the research line of the FUTCAN project focused on the use of Artificial Intelligence to virtualize industrial prototyping processes. The Laboratory of the Division of Materials Science and Engineering (LADICIM) at the

The Carolina Foundation, through its international research collaboration scholarship program, has facilitated the appointment of the professor from the Federal University of São João del-Rei. The Laboratory of the Division of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Cantabria has welcomed Brazilian researcher Túlio Hallak Panzera to lead a

The Laboratory of the University of Cantabria and the company specialized in wire rod production have designed a jaw adapter that significantly reduces the pressures experienced by these devices during this type of quality control tensile testing. Researchers at LADICIM, in collaboration with engineers from Global Steel Wire (GSW), have

  ChatGPT Plus The SEACOND project proposes the analysis of sustainable innovations such as the use of recycled aggregates, seawater, and non-metallic reinforcements to reduce environmental impact and extend the service life of marine structures. Marine structures play a crucial role in numerous economic activities but also present significant environmental

The Laboratory celebrates the appointments of José Antonio Casado, Diego Ferreño, Federico Gutiérrez-Solana, and Carlos Thomas, as well as the permanent hiring of young talents. The University of Cantabria (UC) has promoted several professors conducting their research activities at the Laboratory of the Division of Materials Science and Engineering (LADICIM)

The results of the industrial PhD thesis have been recognized with an award in the first call of the Innovation Chair Project at the University of Cantabria. One of the main challenges faced by high-speed rail lines, conventional railways, and metro systems is the transmission of vibrations caused by passing

The Laboratory of the Division of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Cantabria has successfully passed audits by the Spanish National Accreditation Body (ENAC) for 25 consecutive years. Since 1998, LADICIM has not only renewed its accreditations year after year but has also earned new distinctions that have

A prestigious U.S. engineering firm has commissioned the Cantabrian laboratory to carry out a study aimed at generating a global database to enhance understanding of the evolution of nuclear reactor vessels. The Laboratory of the Division of Materials Science and Engineering is promoting a line of research related to the