Electrothermal technologies for the industry of the future

We develop tailor-made electromagnetic and electrothermal solutions for companies seeking innovation in their products and production processes.

We were founded in 2004 as
a spin-off of the University of Padua

Today, we are an Outsourcing Research & Development company

We support industrial companies in the development and optimization of products and processes, designing tailored solutions that combine electrothermal and electromagnetic technologies with intelligent sensing systems to improve efficiency, precision, and process control.

By integrating multidisciplinary expertise with cross-industry innovation experience, we turn complex technical needs into scalable, reliable and application-specific solutions.

Some companies we have worked with:

Technological Competences

With over 20 years of experience in R&D, we develop innovative solutions to help companies in various sectors make their products and processes more sustainable, efficient and ready for the challenges of the future.

Resistive Heating

The direct passage of current through a conductive material being processed generates heat, warming the material itself.

Induction Heating

Alternating electromagnetic fields heat metal objects without direct contact.

Microwave Heating

Electromagnetic waves passing through a non-conductive material generate vibrations at the molecular level, producing heat.

Infrared Heating

A high-temperature emitter transfers energy to a cooler object through electromagnetic radiation.

Radiofrequency Heating

An alternating electric field at radio frequencies heats non-conductive materials due to the continuous rotation of molecular dipoles.

Electromagnetic Fields

The application of a magnetic or electric field, whether static or variable, can interact with certain materials, generating forces that can be used in sensors and actuators.

Every project has a unique journey

We guide our clients throughout the entire technological innovation process, offering comprehensive support at every stage of the project with multidisciplinary expertise.

Our approach is modular: it is based on independent but perfectly integrable phases, allowing us to follow the entire innovation process or activate only the necessary modules.

This methodology allows us to intervene in a targeted manner, optimising time and costs, without ever compromising the quality that distinguishes us in the field of electrothermal and electromagnetic technologies.

Services

Multiphysics Simulations

We simulate the physical behaviour of thermal and electromagnetic systems to help you validate, optimise and innovate before you even start building.

Design & Engineering

From component sizing to process definition, we transform technical requirements into solutions ready for development.

Prototyping

We create functional prototypes to test and validate new solutions, accelerating the transition from idea to product and reducing development time and costs.

Small-scale Supplies

We manufacture customised components and devices in small batches, ready for testing, validation and initial real-world applications.

Feasibility Analysis

We evaluate every technical and strategic aspect of your project to understand how to implement it.

Process Energy Assessment

We analyse the actual consumption of your process and develop more efficient alternative scenarios to help you make an informed choice about the next technological evolution.

Sensors Systems & Data Analysis

We develop customised sensor systems to collect and interpret the data that really matters.

Specialized Training

Acquire specific scientific and practical skills on advanced technologies tailored to your context with inovaLab Academy.

Experimental Testing

We test technologies and processes, either in our laboratory or directly in the field, to find what does not work or could work better.

MARKETS

Innovate the present to generate value for the future

Every day we are committed to designing innovations capable of solving complex problems, improving processes and products, and creating new opportunities in various sectors.

METALLURGICAL

PHARMACEUTICAL AND MEDICAL

FOOD AND BEVERAGE

ENERGY

APPLIANCES

CHEMICAL

AEREOSPACE AND DEFENCE

PACKAGING

Latest projects

Behind every project there is a challenge, an idea and a solution built together. Explore how we transform technology into value for our customers.

Case Studies

Beyond generative AI: how Machine Learning enters industrial processes

Machine learning enables production data to be transformed into useful information for recognising defects, identifying anomalies and adjusting the process. Supervised learning, unsupervised learning and reinforcement learning offer different possibilities depending on the objectives and the data available. Integrating them requires combining algorithmic expertise with an understanding of physical phenomena in order to meet the plant’s specific needs.

Electrothermal technologies for pharmaceutical granulation: new possibilities for machinery and processes

Microwave, radio frequency and induction are the electrothermal technologies that can offer new prospects for energy transfer and control in pharmaceutical granulation processes, particularly in those stages where heat input is integral to the process, such as drying, conditioning and melting. For companies that develop production lines and machinery, this opens up real opportunities to make the granulation process faster, more controllable and more efficient.

English: EMPowerMet: Europe’s Circular Titanium Future

EMPowerMet is a European project focused on developing a more circular, energy-efficient and resilient titanium value chain. By combining advanced recycling and manufacturing technologies, the project will transform titanium scrap and end-of-life components into new high-performance products. inovaLab will contribute by developing a localised induction heating system designed to reduce crack formation risks and minimise energy consumption.

Automatic Recognition + Temperature Estimation

ARTE (Automatic Recognition Temperature Estimation) is our intelligent system for induction hobs, introducing a new approach to temperature control in domestic and professional kitchens.

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We were founded in 2004 asa spin-off of the University of Padua