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Capacities
2.2.1 Technology Centers
AIJU
University Technology Center Other SME Big Industry
characterization nanocomposites nanosensores síntesis/func. nanofotónica
nanobiotechnology nanoadditives nanometrology nanosimulation nanoencapsulates
Address:
Avenida de la Industria, 23
03440 Ibi (Alicante)
Tel.: 965554475
Fax: 965554490
www.aiju.info
Contact:
Asunción Martínez
Processes & Materials Area Manager
Email: proyectos@aiju.info
Organization profile
AIJU research centre is a private, non-profit making organisation founded in 1985 and located in an
industrial area in Spain (Ibi, Alicante). Its aim is the research, development and technological innovation
within children’s products and leisure industries, thus making it possible the achievement of a constant
competitiveness increase in the sector. During 2011 the number of associated companies surpassed
560, most of them SMEs.
AIJU constantly adapts and evolves along with its industries to provide them with timely and proper
solutions. Therefore, AIJU does carry out a key role for the benefit of the regional industry since most
companies are SMEs with limited possibilities to undertake the actions to achieve competitiveness and
innovation by themselves.
The organization comprises disciplines such as materials and processes, additive manufacturing and
prototyping, logistics, environment, pedagogy/product, energy, social technology, innovation,
management and toy safety regulations. In fact, AIJU was the first body recognized by the Spanish
Government to carry out tests and laboratory reports according to the European Directive on safety of
toys.
AIJU supports its associates through specific departments with high expertise: Technologies and Testing
Department, Product Development and TIC, Innovation & Sustainability and Child consumer & Leisure
achieving a remarkable level of confidence and cooperation with our associates. It also has other
transversal support units as the training unit, which works closely with industry so as to be aware of their
needs and be able to offer tailored courses and continuous and occupational training to professionals,
unemployed and students as suitable as possible according to industry requirements. Both training in
attendance and distance/e-learning are offered to introduce new technology and procedures in the
industry and ensure the acquisition of knowledge coming from the latest R&D activities.
AIJU has experience in the development of plastic formulations containing carbon nanofibers and in
transferring its knowledge to SMEs.
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