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The hide challenge of the eolic energy: what we do with the wind turbines blades?

by Alicia Aguado | 16 April 2025 | CARTIF Blog, Environment | 0 Comments

Today I would like to talk to you about a problem that is increasingly being discussed, but which still surprises many people: what happens to the blades of the wind turbines when they are no longer useful? Because yes, they also "retire", and when they do, they generate waste that is difficult to...

Innovate shouldn´t be like untangling a daisy

by Irene Hompanera | 11 April 2025 | CARTIF Blog, Innovation | 0 Comments

When an organisation decides to invest in innovation, it often activates not only a technical or strategic process, but also an internal dynamic that complicates decision-making. What at first appears to be a clear commitment soon becomes a chain of uncertainties, cross-validations and multiple...

Anaerobic microorganisms: the invisible revolution for the industry of the future

by José María Sanz Martín | 4 April 2025 | CARTIF Blog, Environment | 0 Comments

In a world seeking to reduce its carbon footprint and move towards a circular economy, anaerobic microorganisms are emerging as key players in the fight against climate change. These organisms, which thrive in environments without oxygen, have been used for decades in processes such as anaerobic...

Why monitoring rural territories

by Francisco Barrientos | 28 March 2025 | CARTIF Blog, Construction and Heritage | 0 Comments

Rural territories often struggle with challenges that can hold back their growth and development. Infrastructure gaps, limited job opportunities, environmental risks, and the need for greater social inclusion are just some of the issues they face. However, they now have the chance to take control...

Interoperability in Industry 5.0: the Key Role of FIWARE

by Mireya de Diego | 21 March 2025 | CARTIF Blog, Industry | 0 Comments

In the world of software development, interoperability is the ability of different devices, systems, and applications to work together in a coordinated manner, much like musicians in the Vienna Symphony Orchestra, regardless of their origin or technology. This concept is essential in digital...

When machines learn to communicate: the role of ontologies in the interoperability

by Susana Martín Toral & Susana Gutiérrez Caballero | 14 March 2025 | CARTIF Blog, Energy | 0 Comments

In a previous blog post, we talked about the importance of interoperability and how it allows different systems to communicate with each other without barriers. We used the metaphor of the digital Tower of Babel to explain the challenges that arise when multiple technologies, devices and platforms...

FUSILLI, much more than a project

by Julia Pinedo | 21 February 2025 | Agrofood, CARTIF Blog | 0 Comments

Four years ago I first entered the complex world of the food system. I didn´t quite know what to expect. I considered it a far field, with technical terms and debates that seemed to belong only to experts in the field. Today, after all this time, every time I have the opportunity to walk around...

Integration of hydrogen into the Spanish energy system: the CARTIF perspective

by Andrea Gabaldón | 14 February 2025 | CARTIF Blog, Energy | 0 Comments

Spain is positioned as a global referent in the energy transition thanks to its ambitious energy and climate change policies. According to the report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), Spain aspires to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, with 100% renewable energy in the electricity mix and...

Indoor air quality: What you don´t see, but what affects you

by Sandra Rodríguez Sufuentes | 7 February 2025 | CARTIF Blog, Environment | 0 Comments

Historically, much attention has been paid to out door air quality, especially pollution generated by cars and factories, and its impact on health. While this concern for outdoor air is well-founded, and certainly of concern, its "sister", indoor air quality, is often overshadowed, when in...

We´ve done it again: A new product on the market!

by Laura Fernandez Casal | 31 January 2025 | Agrofood, CARTIF Blog | 0 Comments

Every time I walk past the supermarket shelf and see it, I can´t help but smile. At CARTIF, we are incredibly proud to share with you that the result of the KOMFIBRA project has made its way to the market. Once again, a product developed by CARTIF has become a reality and is now available for...

Agroalimentación

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World Food Day; with soul of water

by Belén Blanco Espeso | Oct 16, 2023

Today, 16th October, we celebrate once again a very important date for each and every living being of the planet; World Food Day. This time, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) pays tribute to precious resource essential for life; WATER....

Towards a Food Revolution: UN Food System Summit + Stocktacking Moment

by Julia Pinedo | Aug 25, 2023

The food revolution has begun in Rome! From 24 to 26 July 2023, the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) was filled with hope and action at the event UN Food System Summit + Stocktaking Moment. More than 2,000 participants...

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Energía y Medio Ambiente

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Batteries of the future: beyond lithium

by Milen Pérez | Jun 28, 2024

In the vast universe of energy technology, lithium-ion batteries have reignes supreme for decades. From our mobile phones to electric vehicles, these batteries have been the silent engine that drives our daily lives. But, like any technology, lithium also has its...

The waters of innovation: How AI is Redefining Hydropower in Europe

by Carlos De La Cruz | May 31, 2024

The hydropower sector is a key driver of the energy transition in Europe. In 2022, renewable energies accounted for 41.2% of the total electricity consumption in Europe, with hydropower representing 29.9% of total renewable generation. As more energy sources are...

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Construcción e Infraestructuras

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Talking about everything visible and invisible (I)

by Pedro Martín Lerones | Mar 22, 2024

The European Collaborative Cloud for Cultural Heritage (ECCCH), created in 2023 and aimed to create innovative tools for digitizing cultural heritage objects, is a trending topic in the UE applied research to ensure the sustainable and affordable conservation of our...

What does decarbonization have to do with Cultural Heritage?

by Pedro Martín Lerones | Nov 24, 2023

Decarbonization is the "trending topic" of terms related to sustainability, energy and the environment. It is the process of reducing the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) released into the atmosphere. Decarbonization means reducing climate change and dependence on...

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The evolution of HRIs (Human-robot interaction). More agile and adaptable to different scenarios

by Mireya de Diego | Dec 5, 2023

In a world where humans perform tasks that involve manipulating objects, such as lifting, dragging or interacting with them (for example, when we use our beloved mobile phones or we eat an apple), these actions are performed subconsciously, naturally. It is our senses...

Digital Twin: Industry 4.0 in its digitised form

by Aníbal Reñones Domínguez | Oct 9, 2023

Digital twin has become one of the main trends or "mantras" in relation to digitalisation. It is practically a synonym of a product, something that you can buy as a commodity for a company. At CARTIF, we believe that the digital twin concept is a synonym of the...

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