Manufacturing of large-scale pieces through 3D printing, virtual recreation of spaces with great precision or application of immersive technologies such as virtual reality for the development of complex architectural projects are just some examples of how new technologies are changing the sector of construction and infrastructures.
Knowing the real impact of all of them is the main objective of the Campus of the Network of Chairs of the Polytechnic University of Cartagena (UPCT) held next Thursday, in the Paraninfo of the Campus Muralla del Mar.
Alejandro Díaz, rector of the UPCT;
Javier Celdrán, Minister of Employment, Universities, Business and Environment, and Antonio González, director of the Seneca Foundation, presented today in Murcia the details of this initiative that is in its third edition and will bring together researchers, professionals and some of the leading companies working in these fields.
Through the experience of each of them will review the different practical applications they have and how they are changing methods of work and materials.
The heads of the innovation and technology departments of companies such as Aldesa, Sabic and Ferrovial, along with architectural studios such as Clavel Arquitectos, the president of the Regional Federation of Construction Entrepreneurs (FRECOM), Luis Fernández or entrepreneurs who have been able to take advantage of the potential of these new techniques as the Xyze or Bones 3D Printed Concret boosters will be some of the speakers.
"We want our graduates to keep in touch with us so that they are informed of the entire offer of official training and ongoing training, so that they continue to use the resources of our university and to form part of a network of contacts in the productive fabric that facilitate their employability and help them in their professional development ", Alejandro Díaz explained.
In addition, within the framework of the campus, the prizes will be awarded to the best end-of-degree and master's degree projects developed by UPCT students and a photogrammetry workshop will be held.
The day will be held in the Auditorium of the UPCT from 9.30 to 13.30 and will have the collaboration of the Seneca Foundation-Agency of Science and Technology of the Region of Murcia.
Registrations can be made at http://red-catedras.upct.es/iiicampus/ and the information of everything that is commented on can be followed live via streaming and social networks through the hashtag # IIICampusCátedraUPCT.
The most innovative Network of Chairs in the country
The Network of Chairs of the Polytechnic University of Cartagena (UPCT) is composed of 38 technology, entrepreneurship and socio-economic chairs in which companies and leading organizations participate in different sectors.
All of them carry out training, research and development or knowledge transfer activities in areas of common interest.
In 2018, the Network of Chairs accumulated an income of 878,425 euros, of which 82,329 euros were allocated to R & D projects carried out under the chairs.
Likewise, during 2018, 57 scholarships and 18 prizes for end-of-degree projects and master's thesis were organized.
The Network of Chairs occupies a space of more than 1,500 square meters, a space assigned to companies within the University to develop R & D & I activities.
They are mostly in the Innovation Laboratories Building, in the Muralla del Mar campus, although they are also located in the Faculty of Business Sciences and the Higher Technical School of Agronomic Engineering.
Source: UPCT