R&D&I — Research, Development & Innovation
BLUE FISH
Automated grading and sizing machine for pelagic fish
PROJECT OBJECTIVE
Design, development, and industrial rollout of an advanced computer vision system for real-time sizing and species classification in pelagic canning plants, handling speeds up to 1,000 units per minute.
FUNDING BODIES
- CDTI. EUREKA Project EU 1863
- Xunta de Galicia (PGIDT99T1N0016E)
PARTNERS
- TACORE, S.L.
- University of Vigo
- CITEGA, S.L.
TINMACHINE
Real-time computer vision quality control system for tuna canning operations.
PROJECT OBJECTIVE
Instantaneous detection of any defect in tuna can content or container integrity. Operating in real-time at speeds up to 600 cans/minute, automatically rejecting non-compliant units from the production flow.
FUNDING BODIES
- Ministry of Science & Technology (DPI2000-04460P4-03)
- Xunta de Galicia (PGIDT01T1N60E)
PARTNERS
- TACORE, S.L.
- University of Vigo
- CITEGA, S.L.
LITOGRAFIADO
Machine vision quality inspection for lithographed can sheet and lid manufacturing
PROJECT OBJECTIVE
High-precision optical quality inspection system with dual checkpoints on lithographed tinplate sheets and stamped lids. Detects surface scratches, color misalignment, varnish voids, dents, and pull-ring misplacements.
FUNDING BODIES
Xunta de Galicia (PGIDT05DPI133E)
PARTNERS
- TACORE, S.L.
- University of Vigo
- CITEGA, S.L.
TECH IT EASY
Digital modernization and IoT integration for cannery processing lines
PROJECT OBJECTIVE
Implementation of smart Industry 4.0 telemetry for real-time monitoring of thermal energy consumption, full batch traceability, and remote predictive diagnostics across sterilization retorts and automated packing lines.
FUNDING BODIES
- GAIN (Galician Innovation Agency)
- European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
PARTNERS
- TACORE, S.L.
- Galician Technology Centers
MARKET IT
Internationalization roadmap and global market development for canning capital goods
PROJECT OBJECTIVE
Enhancing competitiveness and expanding direct commercial export channels for Galician canning engineering across high-growth markets in Latin America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.
FUNDING BODIES
IGAPE - Xunta de Galicia / ERDF Funds
PARTNERS
- TACORE, S.L.
DISCOVER IT
Technological forecasting and cutting-edge engineering for seafood processing industries
PROJECT OBJECTIVE
Applied R&D into hygienic engineering materials, robotic kinematics, and significant reduction of water and steam footprints during thermal processing and container handling.
FUNDING BODIES
Conecta Peme - GAIN / European Union
PARTNERS
- TACORE, S.L.
- Marine Industrial Cluster Partners