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Lithuanian RDI Potential in
Space Activities Romualdas Kalytis,
Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Lithuania
“Horizon 2020” Information Day, Vilnius, 20 September 2013
Studies, assessments and analyses
2008: MoES’s study “Lithuanian Research and Business Potential Pursuing the Accession of European Space Agency’’
http://www.smm.lt/uploads/documents/tyrymai-ir-studijos/Studijos%20apie%20kosmoso%20potenciala%20ataskaita%202008-07-09.pdf
2008-2010: FP7 project “Space Transportation Assets Valorisation in Europe STAVE”
http://cordis.europa.eu/search/index.cfm?fuseaction=lib.document&DOC_LANG_ID=EN&DOC_ID=118296771&q=
2010-2012: FP7 project “NordicBaltSat” http://www.nordicbaltsat.eu/node/2
2013: ESA experts’ assessment of Lithuanian industrial and research space capabilities
Main space-related RDI fields under
development in Lithuania
Current astronomical research
directions in Lithuania and fields of expertise
Chemodynamical evolution of galaxies
Evolution of Galactic stellar populations
Interstellar matter
Stellar structure and evolution
Dynamics of minor bodies in the Solar system Astronomical research institutions in Lithuania:
Astronomical observatory: Institute of Theoretical Physics and Astronomy, Vilnius University (est. 1990)
Astronomical Observatory: Faculty of Physics, Vilnius University (est. 1752)
Megasystems Physics Laboratory: Center for Physical Sciences and Technology (est. 2011)
New scientific institution in Lithuania. (www.ftmc.lt)
History starts in 2010 – three separate institutes:
Institute of Chemistry, Institute of Physics, and Institute of
Semiconductor Physics,
were joined into one
CENTER FOR PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY - CPST
which is the state founded scientific research institute.
Center for Physical Sciences and Technology
Main scientific activities of CPST:
OPTOELECTRONICS AND LASER TECHNOLOGIES;
ENVIRONMENT-FRIENDLY TECHNOLOGIES;
NUCLEAR PHYSICS AND RADIOECOLOGY;
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY AND BIONANOTECHNOLOGIES;
ELECTROCHEMICAL MATERIALS AND FUNCTIONAL
MATERIALS;
ELECTRONICS AND SENSORS;
METROLOGY;
FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH.
Center for Physical Sciences and Technology
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Center for Physical Sciences and Technology
Department of Laser Technologies
Optical components Mastering of optical coatings
Coating technologies
Laser sources: Solid state lasers
Fiber lasers
Harmonic generation
Applications: Microfabrication
Laser technologies
Routes to nano & bio Nanophotonics (SOI, resonators, waveguiding, photonic crystals)
Laser nanofabrication
Joint activities with Nanoengineering dept. (laser processes for bio-medical applications) (www.baltfab.lt )
Part of TECHNET-NANO - an alliance of clean room and research facilities for companies in the Baltic Sea Region (www.technet-nano.eu)
Development of new advanced ultrasonic
measurement and non- destructive techniques for
extreme conditions and non-conventional
applications
Kaunas Technology University
Ultrasound Institute
Measurements and imaging in high temperature environments
(nuclear energy, process control)
Long range ultrasonic techniques (NDT of pipelines, big scale
structures, etc.)
Air- coupled (contactless) NDT ultrasonic technologies
(aerospace)
Material characterization and process control.
Piezoelectric motors with one or several DOF
Active supports and bearings
Applications for nanosatellite attitude control
Piezomechanics: specific applications
Piezoelectric devices with external force
Low cost devices
Controlling the resonant frequencies and damping
in Acoustics
Helping blind to conceive 2D graphics
Biomechanics, R&D of Sports Equipment
Cleaning the blood vessels
Kaunas Technology University
Mechatronics Center
Surface micro- and nanometric structures:
• thin films and surface engineering (physics
and applications)
• application of ion and plasma methods for
formation of nanostructures and nanomaterials
Optical document security:
• micro-optical elements, interference filters
• development of new materials and structures
Kaunas Technology University
Institute of Materials Science
Kaunas Technology University
Faculty of Fundamental Science
Research Group for Mathematical and
Numerical Analysis of Dynamical Systems
Nonlinear Dynamical Systems and Chaos
Chaotic Visual Cryptography
Nonlinear Time Series Prediction
Self-Organization of Nonlinear Systems
Novel Numerical Methods
New Solitary Solutions to Nonlinear DE
• Studies on gene structure and expression in
microorganisms and regulation of cellular metabolic
systems
• Studies of the functioning and regulation of signaling
systems in eucaryotic cells
• Investigation of enzyme structure, functioning and
application
• Synthesis and investigation of the bioactive derivatives of
amino acids, saccharides and heterocycles
Vilnius University
Institute of Biochemistry
Altechna Company Group
High peak power laser systems
Short pulse generation and amplification
Tunable nonlinear devices (OPO, OPA, etc.)
Nonlinear spectroscopy
Fast high voltage electronics
High power electronics
UAB “EKSPLA”
UAB “OPTIDA” Products & Services
Laser Optics –
Laser Mirrors; Beam-Splitters;
Polarizer’s;
Filters;
Windows;
Custom optics, etc.
Ultrafast Optics
Products
Precision Optical Components for Lasers and
Optical Instruments
Nonlinear and Laser Crystals
Opto-mechanical Components
Optical Systems
Pockels Cells, Drivers and Power Supplies
DPSS and Diode Laser modules
UAB “OPTOLITA” (EKSMA
Optics)
UAB “Standa” production
• Optical tables
• Pneumatic Vibration Isolation systems
• Bases and Rails
• Optical mounts
• Optical positioners
• Motorized Positioners, Controllers
• Opto-mechanics, Optics, Filters
• Translation, Rotation stages, Goniometers
• Micrometers and Fine adjustment screws
• Lasers
www.standa.lt
Business fields:
•Mid-infrared semiconductor laser and detector
manufacturing GaSb type-I lasers for wavelengths 1800 nm-3800 nm for gas sensing,
biomedical, industrial process control & monitoring, defense, research and
space applications.
•Molecular beam epitaxy foundry service Epitaxial growth of custom structures by means of MBE using AlGaInAsSb
material platform. High-throughput, multi-wafer MBE facility enables cost
effective, large area structure growth for thermal imaging, night vision,
thermo-photovoltaics and new generation ultra-high speed electronic
application.
UAB “Brolis
Semiconductors”
Institute of Aerial Geodesy
UAB “GEOMATRIX” Projects: Geoland 2 – Towards Operational GMES Land Monitoring Core
Service (EC FP7: 2009-2011)
HLANDATA – Creation of value-added services based on Harmonized
Land Use and Land Cover Datasets (EC ICT-PSP: 2010-2012)
GSGRDA – Implementation of an Initial GMES Service for Geospatial
Data Access (DG-ENT: 2010-2012)
GIO-LAND – GMES Initial Operations Land
(EEA: 2014-2014)
LAMPRE – LAndslide Modelling and tools for vulnerability
assessment Preparedness and REcovery management (EC FP7:
2013-2015)
Space Science and Technology Institute
• Focusing on development and
implementation of space and robotic
technologies
• Having a task of consolidating
Lithuanian scientific and engineering
potential for aerospace related
projects
Space Science and
Technology Institute
Domantas Brucas director t: +370 685 67977 [email protected] www.kmti.lt
UAB “ARCUS NOVUS” UAB “SatGate”
High-quality Satellite communication services
Satellite receiver RipFrame DVB-Frame Relay encapsulator DVB-MPE encapsulator Tracking Control Software IP Shaper Software Hardware Control Software Billing Software Monitoring Software TCP/IP Accelerator SlonAx Software FileStream Software
HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
DEVELOPMENT
The main “Precizika Metrology” products are linear and
angular glass scale gratings, linear and rotary displacement
measuring encoders. Company represents worldwide known
companies and suppliers of measuring equipment, CNC
centers, executes their installation and services, trains the
users, upgrades used CMM and manual cutting machine-tools.
“Solet photovoltaic” modules are manufactured using the high
efficiency technology of polycrystalline and monocrystalline
silicon solar cells. Manufactured modules achieve 17-18%
efficiency and 235-250 W power per module.
"Solet Technics” provides all services related to solar power
installation and maintenance.
The main area of "Precizika-MET SC" activities - solar cell
manufacturing process technologies. Creation of “know how”
silicon plates manufacturing processes, using laser based
technology and replacement of expensive silver conductors to
copper conductors.
ARGINTA GROUP UAB 265 emp
F/C/S 2012: 30MEUR
ARGINTA ENGINEERING
UAB
190 emp
ARGINTA UAB
30 emp
BUKRITA UAB
25 emp
ARGINTA INVESTMENT
UAB
10 emp
BEMETAS UAB
10 emp
Subcontracting services:
Designing Welding
Assembly Painting
SCM
F/S 2012: 17MEUR
Project management & consultations:
municipal
water treatment
solar energy
F/S 2012: 12MEUR
Electro - automation
production and installation services
F/S 2012: 0,7MEUR
Real estate Management & shared services
F/S 2012: 1,5MEUR
Installation on-site
services
F/S 2012: 0,5MEUR
ARGINTA GROUP structure