the future of technology

2010 Corporate reportTECHNOLOGY CENTER FOR NEW PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGIES

Organismo notificado 0162EC-0319/99IN-0003/04 MA-0009/99

INNOVACIÓN EMPRESA CERTIFICADA

UNE 166002

MEDIO AMBIENTE EMPRESA CERTIFICADA

CALIDAD EMPRESA CERTIFICADA

Content

Origin and Current time 05

Recent History 07

Organization 08

Promoting collaboration 10

Connected to knowledge networks 11

Technical Capabilities 12

Innovation and New Technologies 13

Market-oriented R & D + i Leitat services 14

Leitat undertakes 16

Summary of activities 2009 17

2009 Featured Events 18

Leitatfigures 20

Outputs 22

OutstandingProjects2009 23

Commitment to society 30

Proyectos destacados

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Hundred-year-old Mediterranean native oak.

“More than 100 year experienceinbusiness and industrial development”

In 1906, a group of industrialists concerned about quality,certificationandresearchinthewooltextilesectordecidedtofoundasupportingassociationforcompetitivenessofcompaniesnamed Acondicionamiento Tarrasense. Those industrialistsknewhowtoanticipateneedsforbusinesscollectivesolutionsand laid the foundations of the current concept of technologycentre.Overtheyearsandthanksto theworkperformed, theentityevolvedboth to theextensionof itsactivitiesand to thenamethatiscurrentlyidentifiedwiththebrandknownasLeitatTechnologicalCenter.

During these years, our vocation in offering services tocompaniesandentitieshasremainedunchanged,whereastheactivities developed, the organization and our internal worksystem have changed significantly specializing in differentknowledge areas allowing the search for the best technologysolutionsforcompanies.

The results obtained lately show that the bet developed byLeitat Technological Centre towards knowledge generationand transfer to theproductive fabric isaneffectivemodel foreconomicgrowthinafast,efficientandsustainableway,creatingatthesametimenewareasandmodelsfortalentdevelopmentandpersonalperformanceforallemployees.

Present Days2009was the yearofdeepeningcrisis for theentirebusinesscommunity, as a result of a combination of factors includingindustrial activity decrease, difficult access to loan andunemployment rate increase. All this has led the Spanisheconomytoadifficultsituationforthegenerationofwealthandgrowth.Althoughthereisnounanimousagreementonthecausesofthissituation,thebeginningoftheeconomicrecoveryandtheurgentand long-termmeasures that shouldbe implemented,we can see unanimity on the need of a change in productionmodel,basedontheapplicationofindustrialprocessesandhighadded value products and strong commitment to innovation.ThisiswhereLeitatTechnologicalCenterisdevelopingbusinesssupporttocompaniesandinstitutionsastechnologypartner.

This corporate report is an annual summary of activitiescarried out in 2009, achievements, hardwork, dedication andcommitment of those who are part of Leitat TechnologicalCenter,makinganefforttoassistingcustomersandovercomingtechnologicalchallenges,beingalwaysfaithfultoourvaluesofpromoting innovation, integrity, responsibility, sustainabilityandindependence.

Origin

Sr.EusebiCimaPresident LeitatTechnologicalCenter

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Aluminum-silicon alloy.

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ResearchersfromtheStanfordResearchInstituteoftheUSAvisitLeitatTechnologicalCenter

CelebrationofthecentenaryofLeitat(1906-2006)chairedbyyourMajestytheKingJuanCarlosI

Prize“FlordeAlgodón”awardedbyAITPA

ParticipationinthecreationoftheSpanishTextileandApparelTechnologyPlatform

“Innovaciónenlaorganización”awardgivenbyCIDEM,CatalanGovernment

CollaborationagreementwithADIN,forthepromotionoftheMaritimeSector

CECOTprizeinrecognitionofhundred-year-oldentity

OpeningofalocalofficeinStuttgart(Germany)incollaborationwithCOPCA

CreationthefirstLeitatspinoff(AcondisIntegratedSystems)

Firstpatentapplication:Elementwiththermalconditioning

CreationoftheIndustrialBiotechnologyandNanotechnologyResearchUnits

CreationoftheLeitatEuropeanProjectOffice

AwardsfinalistintheVIBarcelonaInternationalMotorShow

PresentationoftheprojectofthenewLeitatTechnologicalCenterheadquartersinTerrassa

CECOTawardtotheinstitutionforthecontributiontothecountry’seconomicandbusinessdevelopment

FIA(InternationalAutomobileFederation)recognition

ObtencióndelSelfValidationdeRENAULTparalahomologacióndepiezasdesusproveedores

RENAULTSelfValidationforsupplier’scomponentsstandardization

FoundermemberoftheATIT(AssociationofTextileIndustryTechnicians)

SignatureofthecollaborationagreementwiththeICN(CatalanInstituteofNanotechnology)

FirstEditionoftheConferenceonIndustrialApplicationsinnanotechnology(AIN)

CreationoftheNewResearchUnitonRenewableEnergies

LeitatcreatestheBiomedDivisionspecializedincancerresearch

CreationoftheR&DCenterofSedaofBarcelonainthebuildingofLeitat

TechnologyprovidersintheBeijingOlympicsGamesinAugust2008:

IntegrationofLEDfloodlightsinthesynchronizedswimmingteamcostumes

CoolingdevicefortheSpanishfieldhockeyplayers

Acquisitionofatmosphericplasmaequipment,basedonopenairtechnology

ParticipationinabusinessandtechnologymissioninChina

ParticipationinaconferenceatMIDEST,themostimportantoutsourcingfairinEurope

LeitatjoinstheCatalanAssociationofTechnology

SignatureofthecollaborationagreementwiththeChamberofCommerceofCartagenadeIndias(Colombia)

CreationofthenewresearchunitofNewIndustrialProcesses

ConstitutionoftheKnowledgeInnovationFoundationBCNMarket(KIMbcn)

togetherwiththeChamberofCommerceofBarcelona

RecentHistorySummaryofthemostoutstandingeventsofrecentyears

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2007

2008

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Organization

AcondicionamientoTarrasenseisanon-profitentity,withlegalstatus and own assets, incorporated in 1906. The companygovernsitsactivitiesaccordingtoLaw4/2008,datedonApril24,ofthethirdbookoftheSpanishCivilCodeonlegalpersons(DOGCnumber5123,May2),theOrganicLaw1/2002ofMarch22,regulatingtherightofassociation(BOE73,March26)anditsArticles.

Governingbodies

The Association consists of 87 associate members comingfrom several complementary industrial sectors and businessassociations.

TheGeneralAssembly is themajorandsovereignbodyof theentityinwhichallmembersarerepresented.

TheBoardhastheauthoritytorepresent,leadandmanagetheAssociation. This body also implements the decisions takenby theGeneral Assembly, in accordancewith the regulations,instructionsandguidelinesestablished.

The Board of Directors on March 31, 2010, comprises thefollowingmembers:

Presidente:EusebiCimaMollet(ECIMAS.A.U)

President:EusebiCimaMollet(ECIMAS.A.U)

Vice-president:MartíColomerRibas(INSTITUTINDUSTRIAL)

Secretary:AntoniAmatAlegre(PRADS.A.)

Member:JoanNubioladeCastellarnau

Member:JoanTorrasGibert(MODACOLORS.A.)

Member:FranciscoFlotatsCrispi(GASSA-V)

Member: Llorenç Puig Zuza (FEDERACIÓN NACIONAL DEEMPRESARIOSTEXTILESSEDEROS)

Member:SalvadorMaluquerTrepat(ASOCIACIÓNINDUSTRIALTEXTILDELPROCESOALGODONERO)

Member:JoanCarlesBasoraClotet(ASOCIACIÓNINDUSTRIALTEXTILDELPROCESOALGODONERO)

Member: Lluis Alier Uriach (FEDERACIÓN NACIONAL DEACABADORES,ESTAMPADORESYTINTOREROSTEXTILES)

Member:OriolAlcobaMalaespina(ACC1O)

Member: Joseba Jokin Quevedo Carin (UNIVERSITATPOLITÉCNICADECATALUNYA)

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Organizationchart

From a traditional structure to a flexible and dynamicorganization.We focuson theworkandprojects teamsbasedonhorizontal communicationanddefinitionof responsibilitieswiththeobjectiveofmeetingthetechnologicalexpectationsofcustomersandsociety.

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Direction

Structure

FinanceandAdministration

Industrial Cooperation

Corporate Development

OrganizationandStrategicPlanning

Support

PeopleDevelopmentandManagement

IntegratedManagementSystems(Quality,EnvironmentandOccupationalHazardsControl)

GeneralServices

InformationSystems

ProjectManagement

KnowledgeDivisions

AdvancedTechnologyServices:

Characterizationofmaterials

InnovationandNewTechnologies

BIOTECHNOLOGY:IndustrialBiotech,Biomedicine,Nanohealth&Safety.

MATERIALS:Nanomaterials,SurfaceTreatments,AdvancedPolymers.

CHEMISTRY:AnalyticalChemistry,FastMovingConsumerGoods.

ENERGY:RenewableEnergies,Environment.

PRODUCTION:SmartSystems,TextileTechnologies,NewProductionProcess.

Organismonotificado

Promotingcollaboration

LeitatTechnologicalCentertakespartandworksasatechnologypartner in several initiatives that demonstrate its reliability as a dynamicagentintechnologytransferandinnovationplanningincompanies,entitiesandinstitutions,throughdifferentnationalandinternationalorganizations:

National:

-TECNIO(Reddeagenteseninvestigaciónaplicaday trasferenciatecnológicadeCatalunya).-AEITextil(AgrupacióndeEmpresasInnovadorasTextiles)-ClustermarítimoEspañol.-Felab(AsociacióndeEntidadesdeEnsayo,CalibraciónyAnálisis).-REDMA(ReddelaboratoriosyEntidadesdeinspecciónMedioambiental).-FEDIT(FederaciónEspañoladeCentrosTecnológicos).-ACTE(AsociacióndeColectividadesTextilesEuropeas).-STA(SociedaddeTécnicosdeAutomoción).-ATIT(AsociacióndeTécnicosdelaIndustriaTextil).-APPICE(AsociaciónEspañoladePilasdeCombustible).-ACTec(AsociaciónCatalanadeTecnología).-CataloniaBio(AsociaciónCatalanadeEmpresas Biotecnológicas).-ASERM(AsociaciónEspañoladeRapidManufacturing).-GenomaSpain(Fundaciónparalainvestigacióngenómicaaplicada).-AELAF(AsociaciónEspañoladeLaboratoriosdeFuego).-ASEBIO(AsociaciónEspañoladeBioempresas).

International:

-EURACHEM(NetworkofOrganizationsforAnalytical ChemistryinEurope).-R+D+4i(ProjectResearchandDevelopmentforInnovation,Identity,ImpactandInfrastructure).-NanoImpactNet(EuropeanNetworkontheHealthandEnvironmentalImpactofNanomaterials).-NanosafetyCluster.-EFFRA(EuropeanFactoriesoftheFutureResearch Association).-CEFIC(EuropeanChemicalIndustryCouncil).-EEN(EnterpriseEuropeNetwork).-LeitatparticipacomoobservadorenelprogramaERA-NetICT-AGRI.-GEDRT(GroupeEuropeénd’échanged’expériencesSurla20.DirectiondelaRechercheTextile).-E-GOLF(AssociaciónEuropeadeLaboratoriosdeFuego).

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Connectedtoknowledgenetworks

Recognizing that intellectual property is universal and it isdeveloped and strengthened anywhere in the world, Leitatstronglybelievesandpromotestheconceptof“openinnovation”asforceofcollaborationtoprovideaneffectiveresponsetothetechnologychallengesposedbycustomers.

SpanishTechnologyPlatforms:

-eVIA(PlataformaTecnológicaEspañoladetecnologíasparalaVIDAINDEPENDIENTEylaACCESIBILIDAD).-GenesisRed(PlataformaTecnológicaEspañolade NanoelectrónicaeIntegracióndeSistemasInteligentes).-Logistop(PlataformaTecnológicaEspañoladeLogísticaIntegral).-MANUFUTURE-E(PlataformaTecnológicaEspañoladeinvestigaciónenelámbitodelafabricación).-PESI(PlataformaTecnológicaEspañoladeSeguridad Industrial).-SusChemEspaña(PlataformaTecnológicaEspañoladeQuímicaSostenible).-PlataformaTecnológicaMarítima.-PTEPA(PlataformaTecnológicaEspañoladelaPescaylaAcuicultura).-SERtec(PlataformaTecnológicaEspañolaparaelSectordeComponentesdeAutomoción).-ASIMELEC(PlataformaTecnológicadelHogarDigital).-PTE-EE(PlataformaTecnológicaEspañoladeEficienciaEnergética).-PlataformaTecnológicaEspañoladelaBiomasa.-Nanomed(PlataformaEspañoladeNanomedicina).-PTE-HPC(PlataformaTecnológicaEspañoladelos AlimentosFoodforLife).-PlataformaEspañoladeHidrógenoyPilasdeCombustible.-Inesport(PlataformaTecnológicaEspañoladelaIndustriadelDeporte).

EuropeanTechnologyPlatforms:

-EPoSS(EuropeanTechnologyPlatformonSmartSystemsIntegration).-EuMat(EuropeanTechnologyPlatformonAdvanced EngineeringMaterialsandTechnologies).-EuropeanTechnologyPlatformonIndustrialSafety.-SusChem(EuropeanTechnologyPlatformforSustainableChemistry).-EuropeanTechnologyPlatformforthefutureof textilesandclothing.-WSSTP(WaterSupplyandSanitationTechnologyPlatform).-RapidManufacturingPlatform.-Epsi(EuropeanPlatformforSportsandInnovation).-RHC–ETP(RenewableHeating&CoolingEuropean TechnologyPlatform).

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Becauseofitsvocationtomultisectorservice,Leitatconstantlyupdatestoprovidelatesttechnologyinordertoperformcharacterizationandbehaviorof materials, targeted at a wide range of sectors such as automobile,renewable energy, maritime , aerospace, railway, textile, electronics,packaging,health,construction,agricultural,sportorleisuretime.

Ourtechnicalcapabilityisdescribedby:

CHARACTERIZATIONOFMATERIALS

Qualitycontrol: •Productassurance •Processassurance •SupplyChainManagement

Validationprototype: •Materials •Finishedproducts •Industrialprocesses

Applicationofnewtechnologies: •Plasma •Polymerextrusion

Dimensional Measurement

AdvancedTechnologyServices:

Materialsbehavior:•Acceleratedageing•Mechanicalbehavior(breaks,abrasion)•Colorimetric•Resistancelight•Corrosion•Climatecycles(weathering/heat-cold)

AnalyticalChemistry

Microbiology

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InnovationandNewTechnologies

Reorientation:Search of new activities allowing an approach to newmanagementmodels.

Detectionandanalysisof technology information:Provisionofmechanismstoknow,evaluate,andtransferexternaltechnologyknowledge.

Technology:Improvementoftechnologylevelofprocessesandproduction.

Training:Designofgenericandspecifictrainingactions.

Innovationmanagement:Implementationofapersonalizedmodeltoimproveinnovativecapacity.

Processesimprovementsystems:Improvementofprocessesbyusingmoreefficient techniquesandmanagement.

Notifiedbody

Leitat is notified body, with number 0162 by the Ministry ofindustry and Energy Agency to run assessment of conformity(CE marking) for PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) ofprofessional use, and control and conformity assessmentprocedures of finished quality product on construction. Othertypesoffiresafetyproductcertificationsarealsoperformedinaviation.

ACCREDITATIONSASNOTIFIEDBODYOFCONTROL

Notifiedbodynº0162for:

Individualprotection(89/686/EEC)Constructionproducts(89/106/EEC)

Recognized laboratory by the International AutomobileFederationtoperformtestingonprotectiveclothingandglovesforpilotsaccordingtostandardFIA8856-2000.

Recognition by the Spanish Ministry of Public Works for thecertificationofproductsagainstfireinaviation.

Recognition by Iberia for the certification of products againstfireinaviation.

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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT UNITS

Customized preparation and characterization of new nanomaterials, nanofibers and nanofluids with new advanced properties for application in several industries.

Market-orientedR&D+iLeitatservices

(R+D) and industrial support in new additive manufacturing processes. Design and adequacy of industrial processes, productive tools and prototypes; Manufacturing processes for obtaining new products of high performance.

R & D ON new drugs aimed at cancer therapy, generation of customized monoclonal antibodies. Identification of new therapeutic indications for drugs, design of biosensors and diagnostic kits.

R & D on biotechnological solutions (microorganisms and enzymes) with application in industrial processes; Development and study of effectiveness of antimicrobial, antifungal and dust mite. Micro and nano-encapsulation of active principles.

Assessment of risk to human health and environment from the use of nanomaterials in products. R & D on protection and recycling methods of nanomaterials.

R & D and monitoring specific functionalization of surfaces with new advanced technologies, optimization of formulations and industrial finishing processes.

R & D on new solar cells and solar concentrators, R & D on thermoelectric materials for implementation of Energy Harvesting; bio-batteries and mass storage Biorefinery.

Treatment and Minimization of industrial water consumption for advanced technologies. Studies on energy efficiency and life cycle analysis.

Preparation of new polymers and biopolymers. R & D on composites and nanocomposites of high performance and sustainable. Research on recycling and new applications.

R & D aimed at adding value and sustainability to FMCG products. Methods and technologies for treatment, protection, maintenance and improvement of different products in the domestic and industrial sphere.

R & D on new concepts of intelligent systems based on sensors - actuators; industrial application of thermoelectricity; new generation and energy transfer methods.

Development, validation and application of new analytical methods. Studies on emerging pollutants. R & D aimed at the recovery of waste and materials from renewable sources; Preparative industrial chemistry and replacing of highly dangerous chemical reagents.

R & D on new fabrics and textile applications through exhaustive research from spinning to clothing. Technical fabrics. Personal Protective Equipment. Smart fabrics and fabrics provided with integrated electronic (functionalization).

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NANOHEALTH

& SAFETY

MULTISECTORAL RESPONSE TO COMPANIES TECHNOLOGY NEEDS

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Leitat undertakes

SPIN OFF

DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESSIDEA

ANALYSIS OFMARKETNEEDS

VIABILITY

SELECTION TEAM

OBJECTIVES

SCIENTIFIC SUPPORT

ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

DEVELOPMENTIDEA

BUSSINESPLAN

Leitat, in intensivecollaborationwithenterprises, institutionsandenterprisingactions,generatesassetsandtechnologicalvalueknowledge,whicharetransferredtotheindustrialtissuefrom:

Directtransfertothecompany(viapatentsorlicenses)

ParticipationinEBT‘s(technologicalbasedcompanies)

CreationofSpin-offs

Wearefirmlycommittedtothecreationofspinoffsasanengineofgrowth,employmentanddevelopmentofthepotentialofthescientificcommunity.

LeitatintensifiestheadaptationofitsinternalstructuretoprovidefullsupportthroughouttheprocessofcreationandgrowthofaStar-upbyoffering:

.Technologyresources .Enterprisingcapacity .Creativity-Networking .BusinessManagement .Financialmodels

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““Theimportantthingisnotwhatwehavedone,butwhatwecandotogether”

Albert Matarrodona

Managing Director

ActivityReport2009

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Themostoutstandingeventsin2009

MedalofHonorofthecityofTerrassaTheTownMayorofTerrassa,PereNavarro,awardsthetitletoEusebiCimaand Marti Colomer, President and Vice-PresidentofLeitatTechnologicalCenterfortheirserviceandcommitmenttothecity.

ParticipationintheNanotechFairLeitatparticipatedinthemostimportantglobalmeetingonNanotechnologyheldintheJapanesecityofKyotoandcoordinatedthroughFEDIT.

LeitatisawardedwiththeBMWInitiativeforInnovationPrizeBecauseofourcommitmenttosearch,developmentandinnovationofproductsandservices,anticipatingchangesandneedsoftheglobalenvironment,asstatedbythejury.

Leitat,CecotandtheIndustrial Institute createtheAEIoftheTextileSectorTheaimisbringingtogethercompaniesandorganizationsthatmakeupaspecializedproductioncluster,creatingatransversalstructureforcompaniesofothersectors.

Terrassa Chamber Award2009toTrainingandKnowledgeLeitatisawardedfortheimplementationofanannualtrainingplan,carriedoutby37%ofthestaffconsistingofmorethan2,900hoursoftraining,dividedinto29courses.

BiomedtakespartintheBioatlantaFairLeitatparticipatesinthisfairwithtwoinnovativeproductsthatarecurrentlyatveryclosestagetothe“preclinicalProofofPrinciple”.LeitatparticipatedaspartofthedelegationcoordinatedbyBioCat.

IIIConferenceonNanotechnologyIndustrialApplications(AIN09)TogetherwiththeResearchInstituteofNanoscienceofAragon,theCatalanInstituteofNanotechnologyandthesupportoftheChamberofCommerceofBarcelona,thiseventisorganizedtoraiseawarenessofadvancesinnanotechnologyanditsapplicationinindustry.

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Themostoutstandingeventsin2009

Leitat enters the shareholdersofInnova31Venturecapitalfirmfocusingoninvestmentsintechnology-basedfirmsledbytheUPC,CaixaCatalunya,thePCBandEDMHolding.

SecondEditionoftheRapidManufacturingForumTogetherwiththeIQS(ChemicalInstituteofSarrià)theRMForumconferenceisorganized.ManufacturingReinventedforMedicalandBiomedicalApplications.

MuscleTechNetworkProjectDevelopmentOrganized by Biocat and Leitat, incollaboration with the Sport GeneralDepartment of the Catalan Government,FundacióFCBarcelonaandthesupportof“LaCaixa”,themeetingbroughttogetherexpertstoinvestigatetendonandmuscleinjuries.

LeitatjoinstheCharterofDiversityEuropeaninitiativeonavoluntarycodeofcommitment,equalityofopportunityandnon-discriminationattheworkplace,promotingtheprinciplesofequaltreatmentandrespect.

Collaboration AgreementStrategiccollaborationwithAPPLUSbywhichLeitatbecomesthetechnologycenterofreferenceforallthetextilecustomersofthismultinationalcompany.

AgreementwiththeCatalan Government forthepromotionofVocationaltrainingLeitat states its commitment to trainfuture specialists, who will be partbusinessandindustrysphere.

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ActivityReportIncome

In recent years, the evolution of Leitat has been focused oncreatingsustainableandlastingvaluetechnology,alignedwiththe needs and expectations of themarket, with an economicreturnforcompaniesandinstitutions.

Totalincome(Meuros/year)

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

2,5

4,0

5,2

8,7

12,8M euros

year

IncomedistributionbytypeofR&Dproject(2009):

Collaborativeprojectswithcompanies

68%

CompetitiveOwnprojects30%

+60% +30% +67% +47%

Balance2009(thousandEuros):

Fixed assets

Debtors

Financialassets

Shareholders’equity

Non-currentassets Current assets

5.095

11.799

7.504

TOTAL24.398 TOTAL24.398

11.537

11.651 1.210

Distributionoftotalrevenuesbyactivity(2009)

Results(euros):EBI: EBITDA:

216.881

235.336

146.861

828.511

862.080

1.465.883

R+DProjects

88%

AdvancedTechnologyServices

11%

Others 1%

2007 2008 2009 2007 2008 200920

Non-competitiveownprojects2%

Leitat Technological Center has opted for an increase in thenumber of employees from 2005, which currently consistsof a team of spcialists in different areas of knowledge, andinvestment in talent management policy to offer high addedvalueresponse.

ActivityReportStaff

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

45

62

84

123

143

Numberofcollaborators

Year

Evolutionofthenumberofcollaborators

Professionalprofiles:

59%CollegeGraduates

Doctors14%

Others

27%

(85)

(20)

(38)

AdvancedTechnologyServices

Men42%

58% Women

(83)

(60)

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Duranteel2009LeitatTechnologicalCenterhagestionado278actuacionesy97proyectosdeI+Dencolaboraciónconempresaseinstitucionestantoanivelnacionalcomointernacional,deestagestiónseobtienenlossiguientesoutputs:

NumberofStrategicProjectsgranted:

International / National

10 19

Numberofledprojects:

International / National

4 2

M€ofbusinessimpact:

International / National

6 150

Numberofparticipatingcountries:

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Austria,Belgium,CzechRepublic,

Denmark,Finland,France,Germany,

Greece,Italy,Portugal,Slovakia,Spain,

Sweden,Switzerland, UK.

Numberofparticipatingcompanies:

International / National

30 112

Patents:

Outputs

1

5

7

“Manoeuvresindicatordevicefortwo-wheelvehicles”P200931236

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2007 2008 2009

IndustrialresearchImportantprojects

“Hightechnologicalvalueprojectswitheconomicreturnsforbusinesses”

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R+D+i

Reusablewater,futureeconomy

Minimizeenvironmentalrisk

FiveEuropeancompanies,twofromtheUKandthreefromSpain,join forces in the REPHATER project. The initiative, financedby the Eco-Innovation Program of the European Commissionand led by Leitat, seeks treatment, reuse andmore efficientmanagement of wastewater from the dairy industry fromthe sequential combination of two electrochemical advancedtechnologies. The developed system is based on the recoveryof phosphate, allowing recovery for different applications andreachingupto80%recoveryofphosphorusand100%potentiallyreusablewater.Thiscombinationof technologiesalso intendstosignificantlyreducereagentconsumption,energyandwasteassociatedtoconventionalwatertreatments.

The main objective of BIOLUB project is to reduce theenvironmentalriskposedbytheuseoflubricatingoilthroughthedevelopmentofnewchemicalformulationsofhighperformanceoil. Led by the company Lasem Industrial Chemistry, we areworkingongettingfullybiodegradablelubricantproductswithgood functional properties, 100% renewable, and allowing adecreaseoflubricantdependenceonpetrochemicalorigin.NewmethodsofpurificationofthefinalethersanddevelopmentofamethodologyformonitoringtheesterificationreactionbyNIR(NearInfraredSpectroscopy)areotherprojectscarriedout.

Photovoltaic solar energy is no longer an alternative tobecomearealityassourceofsustainableenergygeneration.It is environmentally friendly, since emerging photovoltaictechnologiesareeconomicallyviableandcontributetoreducegreenhousegases.Withinthisinnovativeenergyenvironment,theEPHOCELLprojectwaslaunchedwiththeaimofdevelopingoptical elements capable of transforming non-used solarradiationintousefulradiationcapableofgeneratingelectricityby means of photovoltaic energy. The initiative, part of theSeventh European Framework Program, is led by LeitatTechnological Centre and involves six European countries.The results of the project seek to increase the efficiency ofphotovoltaicdevicesandgeneratenewknowledgeinthisfield.

Innovatinginrenewableenergies

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Reusablewater,futureeconomy Solutionstoenvironmentaltoxicity

Measuringandminimizingtoxicologicalimpact,bothconcerninghumanhealthandenvironment,ofnanomaterialsincorporatedintocommercialproductsisthechallengethatbroughttogethera consortium of seven companies from five countries toimplement theprojectNANOPOLYTOX included in theSeventhEuropeanFrameworkProgram.The project seeks to develop new recycling techniques fornanomaterialsandnanocomposites;generatenewapplicationsoftheirremovalbyfiltrationwithnanofibresandnewmethodsof disposal of nanomaterials to reduce their environmentalimpact. It also aims to create predictive models for toxicityassessment of risks, and develop newprotocols for life cycleanalysisofthesematerials,fromproductiontodiscarding.

Addressing the main causes of the limited acceptance ofcertain protective clothing, considering life cycle, comfortand mechanical parameters, is the main purpose of theSAFEPROTEX project, included into the Seventh EuropeanFrameworkProgram.Theinitiative,thatincludestheparticipationofninecountries,nineteen companies and several research centers, aims toconsider the complicated risk conditions present in severaltypes of emergency operations, such as accidents involvingchemicalspills,extremeconditions(floods,blizzards,storms,etc.),smallfires,andthecombinationofthesefactors.Themajorinnovation of the project is the development and applicationoffunctionalmaterialscapableofprovidingmultipleusesforprotection.Specifically,themainmaterialsstudiedaremulti-layeredsilicates,carbonnanotubes,alcoxisiloxanos,chromicmaterials,antimicrobialsandmicrospheres.

Smallinsectssuchasmosquitoes,flies,antsandcockroachesmay become a nuisance in different environments. Thedevelopment of plastics and textile structures avoiding thisdiscomfortisthegoaloftheINSEPLATEXproject,whichseekstheachievementofproperlevelsofcontrolledbiologicefficiency.The products intended to be developed will be harmless tohumansandenvironmentandwilloffergreatadvantagestothecurrentuseofchemicalinsecticides.Themaintechnologyusedto achieve thesegoals is encapsulation of active principles, asolutionthatenablesacontrolledreleasethereof.

Moresafety

Innovatinginrenewableenergies Insectrepellentfabrics

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Storeenergy

Conductiveplastics

Energy storage is one of the greatest challenges facingcontemporary society. Efficient storage, minimizingenvironmental impact on the application scenarios ofelectricity, isoneof theobjectivesproposed in thedraftEFT-Energy-Technology-Future,whichpretendsthedevelopmentofinnovativegenerationofenergystoragesystems.

Themainobjectiveof theELECTROCLAYproject is to improveconductivity of plastics. These improvements range fromthe manufacturing process to the increase of the conductiveproperties of materials. This is complemented with weightreduction,mechanicalpropertiesimprovement,barriereffects,etc.

As part of the callNuclis Technological Innovation (industrialresearchandexperimentaldevelopmentbyaconsortium)oftheCatalanGovernmentandledbythecompanyZanini,thePIRECOproject iscreated.The initiativeaimstoresearchanddevelopnewformulationsofpaintsandvarnishes,aswellasnewtypesof nano-coatings that confer high non-stick properties of dirt(oilandgrease,biologicalmatter,etc.)ontheexternalplasticpartsofvehicles.The new paints or dirt nonstick coatings developed will helpto improve aesthetics and functionality of the outer parts ofautomobilesandwillkeeptheircurrentperformancefollowingthestandardsofenvironmentalcare.

Futurevehicles

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Storeenergy VaccinesinfallibleFrom a drop of blood it is possible to quantify the antibodiesdeveloped against a vaccine. In this way, it is possible todetermine thedegreeof immunity fromeachpatient foreachdisease.DevelopingadevicetoquantifytheimmuneresponsetovaccinesinpublichealthisthemainobjectiveoftheVACMONproject.

The companies Conis and Henkel collaborate with LeitatTechnology Center in the LEACH project with the aim ofcreatingpolyesterpackaging fordisinfectantproductsof highconsumption and high oxidizing power. The project, whichis part of the call Nuclis Technological Innovation, developsnew formulations of disinfectant products based on naturalingredients in order to increase versatility of mass marketproductsandcreatingnewpackagingmadeofpolyester,moresuitableforuse.

Led by the company Gestamp, and with the participation ofother four companies, the SMART SYSTEM project aims toresearchondevelopmentofanewandlightersubsetFrontcarthat integratesanintelligentsystemforshockabsorptionandminimizesforceshockincaseofcollisionwithpedestrians.Thisinitiative,includedinthecallNuclisTechnologicalInnovation,isdevelopingatotallyinnovativesecuritysystemforautomobiles.

Resistantcontainers

Futurevehicles Protectedpedestrian

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Friendly environment polymers

Intelligentcleaningsystems

The BIOS project (sustainable bio refinery), led by AbengoaBioenergy and included in the national CENIT program, aimsto develop new polymeric materials from natural resourcesthat respect environment. The development of new polymersand further characterization to determine its applications isa search field of enormous potential that also offers manypossibilities. In this project, our mission is to characterizethe new synthesized biopolymers from different fractions ofbiomass.Thecombinationofpolymersandnaturalbiomaterialsaswellassyntheticpolymersandbiomaterialsshowsavarietyofcomplexstructuralanddynamicbehavior.

The current state of technologies related to treatment andcleaning of clothes does not achieve the levels of efficiency,optimumefficiencyandenvironmentalimprovement.TheSEILAProject, included in the CENIT program led by Fagor, carriesoutresearchonnewtechnologiesthatcontributetothefutureavailability of more efficient, environmentally friendly andintelligent fabricwashingandsanitizing inbothdomesticandindustrial spheres. It also seeks to respond to futuremarketdemandsonthetreatmentofnewgenerationfabrics.

TheINVIASproject,withtheparticipationofeightcompanies,focuses on research and development of healthy foodingredients with an appropriate nutritional profile offeringaddedvaluebeneficialforhealth.Itisintendedtocoverdifferentranges of products: bread, pastries, nut butters, cookies orcerealswithanutritionalprofile inaccordancewith law.Theprojectalsoseeksfeatureswithrespecttoneurodegenerativeand/orcardiovasculardiseases.

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Friendly environment polymers GreencarsSEATleadstheGREENproject,focusedonresearchofelectricvehicles and their environment. Leitat participates in thedevelopment of a new hybrid power electronics module thatincorporates a temperature management system. Leitat willalso participate in the development of thermal managementsystemsforbatteries.Theinitiativeseekstoobtaincomponentsand systems important for the implantation of the electricvehicletakingintoaccountthetechnologicalandenvironmentalimpactthatthisinvolves.

The biopharmaceutical company leaders the PharmaMarONCOLOGY project, included in the CENIT program, whichseekstoestablishanewparadigmofmolecularmarkersasabasis for development and implementation of new therapiesthatwillenablepersonalizedmedicineinoncology.Theprojectinvolvesthedeploymentofnewstrategiesbasedonbiomarkersfor cancer detection, prognosis, prediction of response anddevelopmentofnewtreatments.

A score of companies and research centersworking togetheron theNANOSOST project to create awareness and provide ascientificbasistoensurethesafeuseofnanoparticlesandtheirbehavior throughout their life cycle, from production processuntilelimination.Italsoaimstopromotesustainableindustrialdevelopment toensurehealthandsafetyofbothworkersandconsumers.

Biomarkers:oncologicalresponses

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Commitmenttosociety

Throughout2009,Leitathascarriedoutseveralactivitieswithhigh impact on social level in the areas of education, sciencepopularizationandimplementationofprojectsincollaborationwith different entities: Local Government, foundations,associations, universities and institutes that have shown ourcommitmenttosociety.

CONVENTIONS

In 2009, Leitat have signed agreements with public and private entities in order to focus on different educational backgrounds in all areas and bring the world of public administration to R & D & I business environment. These agreements were established with:

-TheGeneralDepartmentofProfessionalTraininglinkedtotheEducation Department of the Catalan Government. Thanks tothisagreementmanystudents cancarryoutpre-professionalpracticaltraining,FinalProjects,R+D+iAwarenessSeminarsandTrainingandOrganizationManagement.

-ThePrivateFoundationCecotInnovationforthecollaborationin the organization of “Nit dels Nous Professionals.” ThisCatalanrecognitionawardsthemostinnovativeandimportantprofessional training projects in each field of professionaltraining.

- Escola Pía conducts Seminars and Open Actions for thedissemination of technological activities in the areas ofenvironmental chemistry and business management for highschoolstudents.

- Universitat Autónoma of Barcelona through the Centre deRecercaMatemàtica ipera l’EducacióScientific (CRECIM).Bythis agreement, Leitat is linked to the University to promoteactionsthatcontributetoincreasingagreementswithEuropeanuniversities throughwhichLeitathostsstudentswho, in theirfinalyear,lookforsuitabletechnologicalenvironmentandInternational recognition and put into practice knowledgeacquiredintheirstudies.

- The European Universities, through which Leitat welcomesstudents in their final year, looking for suitable technologicalenvironment and international recognition in which they canpracticeknowledgeacquiredduringtheirstudies.

-Themunicipalities:Terrassa,Sabadell,RubíandPinedadeMar.Conventionswiththeaimofgivingsupporttothoseauthoritiesinthemanagementandimplementationofinnovativeprojectsindifferentandownindustrialfields.

-TheAssociationfor theAdvancementofManagement (ADP).Thisentityaimsatthedisseminationofcross-cuttingthemesintheareasofGovernanceandHumanResources.Thankstothisagreement,Leitatallows itsstaff tocarryout trainingdays intheseareas.

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Commitmenttosociety

ACCESSION

Throughout 2009 there have been several accessions to different actions and projects in the areas of Waste Recovery and Social Diversity:

-Accessiontothe‘Netbuyingrecycled’theCatalanCentreforRecyclingWasteAgencyofCatalonia.Withthisaccession,Leitatstatesitsdesireandcommitmenttobusinesssocialvalues.

-AdheringtotheCharterofDiversity.Throughthisaccession,LeitatiscommittedtothisEuropeaninitiative,whichispartoftheanti-discriminationdirectivesthattheEuropeanUnionadoptedin 2000 with direct support from the Directorate General forEmployment,SocialAffairsandEqualOpportunityCommission.

PARTICIPATION

Leitat Technological Center has participated in activities within the European Waste Management and Mobility: - EuropeanWeek ofWaste Prevention, to promote actions toreducewastegeneratedbysociety.

-EuropeanMobilityWeekbyorganizingrecreationalactivities,framedwithinthoseundertakenbythecityofTerrassaagainstclimatechange.

IMPLEMENTATION

Leitat implemented actions for promotion of equality and non-discrimination, such as:

-TheincorporationofthefigureofEqualityOfficerinourstaff,whichcarriesoutandpromotesnon-discriminationactionsforgenderreasonsamongcollaborators.

OurcommitmenttosocietyhasledtheCentertocarryouttheseactions,which involve85,000€ investmenton issues thatareof particular social relevance. These actions exemplify ourcommitmenttothevaluesofenvironmentalcare,sustainability,personalandprofessionaldevelopment,promotionofeducationandenterprisecompetitivenessand,finally,R+D+iasmeetingpointbetweeneconomyandsociety.

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