
LADICIM collaborates with Valdecilla and IDIVAL to prevent structural failure of the heart and skeleton
Researchers from the University of Cantabria forge an alliance with clinical specialists to translate strict material fatigue methodologies to living tissue, transforming the treatment of valvular and bone pathologies The laws of mechanics do not distinguish between the imposing structure of a viaduct and the intricate human anatomy. A femur

LADICIM presents an algorithm in Atlanta that predicts the useful life of nuclear power plants with 22% greater accuracy
The University of Cantabria laboratory presents a methodology, developed with partners from the U.S. and Japan, to the ASTM world committee to mitigate the lack of physical data in long-term operation reactors The Laboratory of the Division of Materials Science and Engineering (LADICIM) of the University of Cantabria recently participated in the

LADICIM collaborates in the Freedom project to improve the safety of nuclear power plants
The research, coordinated by CIEMAT, delves into the use of mini-CT specimens and Artificial Intelligence to characterize the integrity of the reactor pressure vessel in the face of the materials aging challenge Extending the useful life of nuclear power plants is not only a matter of energy strategy; it is,

LADICIM aims to fortify floating wind with more durable, safer and more sustainable platforms
In a consortium with SEAPLACE, IHCantabria, and UPM, the Cantabrian laboratory will lead the development of green and self-healing concretes to optimize the CROWN floating platform Europe’s race for energy decarbonization has ceased to be a promise and has become an industrial and technological necessity. With the goal of installing

LADICIM participates in European project that applies AI to extend the life of nuclear power plants
ENTENTE, coordinated by CIEMAT, lays the groundwork for Materials Informatics to more accurately predict reactor vessel degradation and enhance the safety of its long-term operation In a world marked by the challenge of climate change and the need for low-carbon energy sources, nuclear power generation can play a fundamental role.

LADICIM consolidates progress of the INTELEST project in AI for sustainable energy and transportation
The University of Cantabria Laboratory advances in the development of predictive models for nuclear safety, offshore wind power, and the maintenance of high-performance railway infrastructure, transferring high-impact knowledge to the Cantabrian industry Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands as an effective and substantial tool to face the technological challenge posed by the

The University of Cantabria awards LADICIM its proposal for sustainable concrete for the nuclear industry
The GreenCosmos project, recognized in the UC Solutions 2025 call, proposes an innovative solution for the energy infrastructure of the future, combining security and a circular economy In a global landscape increasingly focused on safe and sustainable energy, the development of advanced materials for the next-generation nuclear industry is paramount.

LADICIM and Viuda de Sainz strengthen their collaboration for the development of recycled concrete
The Laboratory and the construction company are working together to consolidate the use of recycled aggregates in civil engineering, in line with European regulatory requirements and the challenge of reducing the sector’s environmental footprint The Laboratory of the Division of Materials Science and Engineering (LADICIM) of the University of Cantabria