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A selection of solutions developed by Avancem in vacuum, cryogenics, precision mechanics, experimental systems and integration for science, space, energy and advanced industry.
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Real solutions for world-leading clients.
INTA
Portable ISO 5 cleanroom
Portable ISO 5 class cleanroom, designed to be integrated flexibly into different INTA working environments and to allow critical operations under controlled cleanliness, temperature and airflow conditions.
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INTA / ATHENA
Vacuum subsystem for the ATHENA cryostat
Vacuum subsystem for the ground calibration cryostat of ATHENA, the European space observatory dedicated to high-energy X-ray observation.
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CIEMAT
LIFIRE experimental facility
Experimental system in AISI 316 for a fusion environment, with a design pressure between 0.1 mbar and 5 bar and gas temperatures of up to 600 °C.
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INTA
Modular cryostat for thermal conditioning in vacuum testing
Modular copper cryostat for the INTA Space Optics Department, intended for the controlled thermal conditioning of instrumentation during vacuum chamber testing.
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21 projects in science, space, energy and advanced industry.
INTA
Portable ISO 5 cleanroom
Portable ISO 5 class cleanroom, designed to be integrated flexibly into different INTA working environments and to allow critical operations under controlled cleanliness, temperature and airflow conditions.
→INTA / ATHENA
Vacuum subsystem for the ATHENA cryostat
Vacuum subsystem for the ground calibration cryostat of ATHENA, the European space observatory dedicated to high-energy X-ray observation.
→CIEMAT
LIFIRE experimental facility
Experimental system in AISI 316 for a fusion environment, with a design pressure between 0.1 mbar and 5 bar and gas temperatures of up to 600 °C.
→INTA
Modular cryostat for thermal conditioning in vacuum testing
Modular copper cryostat for the INTA Space Optics Department, intended for the controlled thermal conditioning of instrumentation during vacuum chamber testing.
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IFCA
Laboratory cryostat for CCD measurement
Laboratory cryostat for the measurement and characterisation of CCDs, with high-stability thermal control and an integrated vacuum system.
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ALCUPLA / MIRROTRON
Vacuum chamber manufacturing
Aluminium vacuum chamber manufactured end to end: machining, anodising, welding, technical cleaning, dimensional inspection and leak testing.
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ESS Lund
Top housing & base plate — vacuum chamber
Vacuum chamber components for the European Spallation Source, produced with precision machining, anodising, welding, technical cleaning and leak testing.
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INTA
Turnover rig for molten salt corrosion testing
A system for carrying out dynamic corrosion tests under extreme conditions, reproducing environments similar to those of concentrated solar power plants.
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CERN
HL-LHC storage structures and transport trolleys
An 18-metre logistics system for the storage and transport of the HL-LHC coil shaft, with precise alignment and motorised lifting.
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GRANTECAN
Works at GRANTECAN
Various technical works for the Gran Telescopio Canarias, aimed at ensuring the availability and reliability of one of the largest astronomical infrastructures in the world.
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Spare parts for the OSIRIS SLIT subsystem
Spare parts for the SLIT subsystem of OSIRIS, one of the key scientific systems of the Gran Telescopio Canarias.
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DIPC
Cover protection for hydrostatic testing — Hyper-Kamiokande
Laser-welded conical cover protection for the hydrostatic tests of the Hyper-Kamiokande project.
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INTA
Thermomechanical components for PLATO
Thermomechanical components for the characterisation of the PLATO mission cameras, with demanding precision and thermal stability requirements.
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Kinematic mounts for PLATO (ESA – M3 mission)
Kinematic mounts for PLATO, the European Space Agency M3 mission dedicated to detecting exoplanets and to the seismological characterisation of their host stars.
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Yebes
ISO 7 cleanroom
ISO 7 class clean environment for the Yebes Observatory, intended for assembly and instrumentation work under controlled cleanliness conditions.
→LSC Canfranc
Radiopure copper machining
Radiopure copper machining for scientific environments with special purity and traceability requirements.
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CERN
Pipe prototyping for the Einstein Telescope
Pipe prototyping for large-scale scientific infrastructure linked to the Einstein Telescope.
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CERN
Manufacture of CuBe contacts
Manufacture of CuBe contacts for technical applications with precision, repeatability and material control requirements.
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Surface treatment of scientific components
Surface treatment and preparation of components for highly demanding scientific environments.
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ITER
VVPSS Exhaust Filter – ITER
Engineering development and manufacture of a nuclear-grade HEPA filter for ITER’s Vacuum Vessel Pressure Suppression System (VVPSS).
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ITER
Cloche Kit – HV Feedthrough Chamber – ITER
Industrialisation and manufacture of a mechanical assembly for ITER’s HV Feedthrough, with a six-unit pre-series and 588 serial-production units.
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Solutions conceived for one-off requirements.
Each project combines the design, manufacturing, integration, verification and testing capabilities required by its technical specification.
