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AMADE - UdG
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Research and technology transfer group established in 1999. Focussed on the mechanics of materials and structural design. Specialized in fibre-reinforcerced composite materilas. Expertise in testing, simulation, characterization of composite materials.
🌍 Since April, AMADE has hosted 10 students from IMT Mines Albi & Université de Limoges 🔬
Exploring:
🧪Thermoset shrinkage
⚙️GFRP/CFRP modeling
💥SHPB tests
✈️Aerospace analysis
🚀Hydrogen tank materials
Huge thanks & best of luck! 🙌
#AMADE #Internship
July 29, 2025 at 5:44 AM
🎉 We wrapped up the 12th AMADE Day (Summer 2025)!
🧊 Cryogenic testing, 🏗 FRP concrete structures & top-notch PhD research.
📷 Sponsored by AMTEC composites, 4th Image-in Contest winners:
Photo → Nicolás Sandoval
Video → Manish Prasad
👏 Thanks to all!
#AMADEDay #Research
July 28, 2025 at 10:12 AM
AMADE was at #CICE2025 in Lisbon, sharing new advances in FRP composites for civil engineering 💡🌍 From fatigue to sustainable reuse, our team contributed to key discussions.
Next stop: #FRPRCS2026 — we’re proud to be co-organizers!
#AMADEUdG #MaterialsScience
July 23, 2025 at 9:35 AM
🎉 Great week for AMADE at #MATCOMP2025!
🏅 Josep Costa & Norbert Blanco were recognized by AEMAC
🎓 Ivan Ruiz, PhD finalist, received an honourable mention
👏 Thanks to AEMAC, CIMNE & UPC for an inspiring event in Barcelona!
#Composites #AMADEUdG
July 15, 2025 at 5:59 AM
🎤 AMADE at #CICE2025!
Our team will present their latest work on composites in civil engineering – from fatigue in CFRP joints to reuse of wind turbine blades.
📍Lisbon | 📅 July 14–16
Let’s connect!
#AMADEUdG #CompositeMaterials #CivilEngineering #Research
July 9, 2025 at 11:13 AM
🎓 Congrats to Núria Latorre Lázaro on her PhD defense at UdG!
She developed a novel hybrid joining method for aluminium & CFRP, boosting lightweight transport structures.
👏 Co-supervised by Dr. Costa (AMADE) & Dr. Casellas (Eurecat). Funded by Vicente López programme.
#PhDDefense #HybridJoining
July 8, 2025 at 6:02 AM
🎤 AMADE at #MATCOMP2025 – July 8–10 in Barcelona!
Our team will present cutting-edge research in composite materials: recycling, testing, structural design, and more.

📍World Trade Center BCN
📅 Don’t miss it – see you there!

#AMADEUdG #Composites #MaterialsScience #Barcelona #ResearchConference
July 3, 2025 at 6:28 AM
🔬 Exciting postdoctoral opportunity. Contribute to research in engineering applications in innovative structural and mechanical composites research. Join a dynamic team! 🗓️ Apply by Dec 1, 2025. 👉 euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/357249 #Postdoc
July 2, 2025 at 9:46 AM
🧪 Our research was presented at #fib2025 in Antibes!
We proposed #EBRSE, a novel & efficient FRP strengthening method for concrete structures—faster, cheaper & less prep than traditional EBR.
👨‍🔬 Aghabagloo, Carreras, Barris, Codina, Baena
#AMADE #FRP #Concrete
July 1, 2025 at 9:45 AM
🌍 At AMADE, we promote international research collaboration! This summer, we welcome Giuseppe Iacolino and send off Joan Ninyerola, who’s working there.
🔧 Their work spans AI, impact structures, aviation, and composite materials. Wishing both great success!
#AMADE #PhDlife #ResearchExchange
June 26, 2025 at 9:32 AM
#ThrowbackThursday to INNOHYBOX (2021)! We tested a hybrid aircraft wing box (CFRP–Al–Ti) in extreme temperatures (-60ºC to +80ºC) to study thermal effects on bolted joints. Innovation through testing & simulation! ✈️ #CleanSky2 #AMADEUdG #Aerospace
May 15, 2025 at 1:40 PM
🎓 Big congrats to Pierre Daniel for defending his PhD at @univgirona.bsky.social! His research on adaptive delamination modelling in composites cuts computational cost while keeping accuracy—perfect for large structures! 👏 Funded by BTECH. #PhD #Composites #Engineering
April 29, 2025 at 1:14 PM
🚨 Save the Date!
FRPRCS17 is coming to Girona July 6–8, 2026!
Join us to explore the future of #FRP in concrete structures.
📢 Special Sessions: May 30, 2025
📨 Abstracts: Aug 1, 2025
🔗 frprcs17.com
#FRPRCS17 #ConcreteStructures #Girona2026 #UdG
April 25, 2025 at 9:11 AM
🚀 New paper alert! José M. Guerrero & team studied stress concentrations in glass/carbon hybrid composites under transverse loading. FEM insights into fiber mix, volume, and layout! 🔗 doi.org/10.1002/pc.2... #Composites #FEM #MaterialsScience #AMADEResearch
April 23, 2025 at 11:03 AM
📣 Join us on April 28 at 10:00 am for Pierre Daniel’s PhD defence on delamination on large structures.

💡 "A strategy for efficient modelling of composite delamination in large structures".

Don’t miss it! Join us in person or via YouTube live youtube.com/live/Ua3rIdh...
April 22, 2025 at 9:02 AM
🚀 CAELESTIS M36 meeting at GKN Aerospace, Sweden! AMADE presented key updates on digital product modeling & experimental testing for the Outlet Guide Vane. Great discussions & team building!
(📷 First photo credits to RTDS Group)
#Aerospace #Composites
April 11, 2025 at 10:19 AM
🚀 New Paper Alert! 📄

Our researcher José Manuel Guerrero, with Institute Clément Ader, has published in Composite Structures!

DPM simulations of carbon fiber thermoplastics under multiaxial loads, capturing buckling & failure! 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.co... #Aerospace #Composites
April 10, 2025 at 8:49 AM
🚀 Great experience at the 26th Fòrum Industrial at @EPSUdG!
Our PhD students are at the AMADE booth, engaging with future engineers and sharing research & study opportunities at AMADE. Come say hi! 👋
🎓 mastermms.udg.edu
🎓 msc-frp.org
April 9, 2025 at 12:02 PM
🏗️ New paper in Composite Structures! We explored hybrid-bonded CFRP-to-concrete anchoring to prevent debonding. Read more: [🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2025.119069] #CFRP #Research
April 8, 2025 at 8:44 AM
🚀 Testing composite materials for LH2 tanks! 🔬 Watch this Mode I fracture test measuring delamination resistance at room temperature—key for aerospace design! ✈️🔍 More tests coming! Stay tuned! #LH2 #Aerospace #ConcertoProject
April 3, 2025 at 1:16 PM
🚀 At AMADE, we evaluate CFRP-metal bonded joints for #CaelestisProject using multi-fatigue tests for precision & efficiency. 🔬✈️ #FatigueTesting 🚀
March 26, 2025 at 7:52 AM
New research paper from AMADE now available in Composits Part A: applied science and manufacturing. Providing an analytical solution to predict thermal overheating during fibre-reinforced thermosets curing. #AMADEREsearch #CompositesMaterials #Curisng Process
March 13, 2025 at 7:59 AM
🚀 Join the final @overleafeu.bsky.social webinar on cryogenic-ready 3D printing & LH₂ storage! 🧪🔬 March 17 | 11 AM CET | Online & FREE! 🔗 Register now: register.gotowebinar.com/register/666...
#HydrogenStorage #Innovation
March 12, 2025 at 11:49 AM
📢 Looking forward on your career? Pre-enrollment for the MMS Master is now open! don’t miss your chance to join us for the 2025–2026 academic year!
🔗 Apply now: www.udg.edu/ca/estudia/o...
🔎Learn more: mastermms.udg.edu
March 12, 2025 at 9:05 AM
🚀 Exciting news from JEC 2025! AlbertTuron, NorbertBlanco & IsabelBagudanch are forging new collaborations. Big challenges ahead—stay tuned! 🔗 #JEC2025 #Innovation #AMADETeam
March 6, 2025 at 11:59 AM