Mobile Multimodal Impedance-Capacitance Tomograph

Since 1 December 2020, Netrix S.A., in partnership with Sigma S.A., has been implementing a project co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund entitled “Mobile Multimodal Impedance-Capacitance Tomograph”.

Project Description and Objective

The aim of the project is to develop a mobile impedance-capacitance tomograph for flow analysis and the optimisation of technological processes. As part of industrial research and experimental development, the following solutions will be developed:

• A measurement device based on impedance and capacitance tomography
• A feedback controller
• Numerical models for process modelling, solving inverse problems using deterministic methods, machine learning, and deep learning
• A module for data analysis, optimisation, visualisation, and image reconstruction
• An application running on the tomograph’s embedded system
• An application for configuring, monitoring, and controlling the integrated system

The project’s product will address the identified needs of target customers in areas such as:

• Monitoring of technological processes
• Control and optimisation of manufacturing processes
• Data processing and analysis
• Spatial analysis of technological processes

The target market for the proposed solution includes industries such as food processing, chemical, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, and mining. A key role in the project will be played by the Partner – SIGMA S.A., which will be responsible for designing the feedback controller.

A measurable outcome of the project will be the development of a prototype multimodal impedance-capacitance tomograph. Another key outcome will be the creation of an integrated system capable of performing measurements on a demonstration model, with control and data analysis capabilities. The final product will be a fully functional demonstration and testing solution.

The main objective of the project will be achieved through the following specific objectives:

• Increasing human resources capacity by employing additional staff for the research team
• Improving the company’s competitiveness by creating professional technical and research infrastructure
• Increasing the number of innovations resulting from R&D activities through the development of a system prototype together with a prototype of unique intelligent measurement sensors based on tomographic techniques and artificial intelligence

Output and Result Indicators

The indicators describing the planned project objectives include:

• Number of enterprises receiving support
• Number of enterprises receiving grants
• Private investment complementing public support for enterprises
• Number of enterprises investing in R&D activities
• Number of enterprises cooperating with research institutions
• Number of R&D projects implemented
• Investment expenditure on the purchase of scientific and research equipment
• Number of enterprises supported in conducting R&D activities
• Number of patent applications filed
• Revenue from the sale of new or improved products/services

The project will be implemented within the area covered by the Regional Operational Programme of the Lubelskie Voivodeship 2014–2020, i.e. in the Lubelskie Voivodeship, where both the Beneficiary and the Partner have their registered offices and where the project activities will be carried out.

Project value: PLN 4,238,110.00

European Funds contribution: PLN 2,911,218.75