Smart Industry
We bring together predictive analytics, artificial intelligence, edge computing, sensing and control to make industrial processes more efficient and more reliable.
Applied research for industry, energy and health
AC3E, Advanced Center for Electrical and Electronic Engineering
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Knowledge, facilities and specialist teams to build new technology
Seven lines of research, one purpose
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Electrical and electronic engineering for productivity, sustainability and quality of life
Researchers, professionals and students from across Chile
Work with usAbout AC3E
We are the Advanced Center for Electrical and Electronic Engineering (AC3E), bringing together the work of researchers, professionals and students from universities across Chile. Our seven lines of research converge on Smart Industry, Energy Transition and Health Technologies.
Key figures
Results from more than 11 years of applied research
+200
R&D projects
+100
Partner companies and institutions
19
Patents granted
4
Science and technology spin-offs
25+
International partners
4.36x
Estimated economic return on core funding
Energy Transition
We develop energy conversion and storage technologies, electrification and smart grids to integrate renewable energy and help mitigate climate change.
Health Technologies
We develop devices, models and algorithms for monitoring and diagnosis, with a focus on personalised, preventive and accessible healthcare.
Technology transfer and collaboration
We connect the scientific and technological capabilities of AC3E with the needs of industry, the public sector and society. Our model allows us to collaborate at different stages of technology development.
Explore
From the idea to a work plan
We assess whether it is feasible and set out the route towards a prototype.
TRL 1-3Develop
From prototype to validation
We drive applied R&D projects, demonstrations in relevant environments and industrial pilots.
TRL 3-7Realise
From the technology to its transfer
We work on innovation strategy, intellectual property and the transfer of technology and knowledge.
Projects
Smart Industry
SmartLoader - Predictive Maintenance Platform for Mining Operations
A failure prediction and predictive maintenance system for front loaders used in mining.
In collaboration with: Ingeniería Civil Vicente (ICV)
Microgrids for isolated communities
Design and control of hybrid microgrids for towns off the interconnected system.
Partners
News
AC3E wins a new predictive maintenance project
The Smart Industry team will work with a mining site in the Antofagasta region.
Centre researchers present results at an international congress
Three papers on microgrid control were accepted for oral presentation.
New biomedical instrumentation laboratory
The facility will allow prototypes to be validated before clinical evaluation.
Events
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Microgrids Workshop
Two days on microgrid design and operation with real cases from northern Chile.
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Technology Transfer Day
A meeting between research teams and companies to raise joint challenges.