CIDAUT
CIDAUT (Research and Development Center in Transport & Energy), was created in 1993, with the objective of coordinating and channeling the research potential of the University of Valladolid, as well as actively contributing to the needs of companies in the automotive sector, thus enhancing both their competitiveness and industrial development.
From the Technological Park in Boecillo (Valladolid), CIDAUT foments the use of technology, design and the manufacture of new products, as well as creating advanced programs for improving the industrial process as a whole.
To reach their objective, CIDAUT has developed an innovative work plan which involves the meticulous development of each and every stage of product development from the conception of a new idea, selection and analysis of materials, simulation activities, processing, prototype design and pre-industrialization tasks, to the final validation of the product.
CIDAUT has a special link with the University of Valladolid as well. This link consists of a close collaboration in the design and initiation of the lines of technological research in the Center. The University furnishes personnel for the development of technological investigative lines, who participate actively in CIDAUT projects. This contribution of qualified expert research workers to the development of activities in the different lines of R+D+i in CIDAUT affords a competitive edge and contributes to the level of confidence consolidation with our partners and industrial clients.
On 1st January 2000, CIDAUT became a R+D+i Foundation with thirteen industrial partners. This change has increased the activities of R+D+i remarkably. The results of these activities are considered as a point of reference in the Science-Technology-Business system.
CIDAUT is composed of four buildings and a laboratory test track for carrying out road barrier tests in Mojados (a short distance from the main installations in the Boecillo Science Park) with a constructed surface area of 14,500 m2 and an investment in equipment close to 26 million euros.
The principal objective of the Foundation is to nurture the competitiveness and the industrial development of the companies in the automotive sector, thus enabling them to develop new products and processes. In order to realize this objective, the Foundation promotes scientific investigation, technological development and innovation applicable to industry in general and to the transport and energy sectors in particular.
The working plan revolves around three fundamental activities: Investigation and Technological Development, Technological Services and Specialized Training. The R+D+i section is divided into the areas of Transport Safety, Product-Process-Materials; and Energy and Environment.
