Tech&Mueble

Incorporating electronic solutions in furniture

Summary

Integrating technology in furniture to facilitate product differentiation through the development of new functionalities. The process includes the creative exploration of new functionalities, the search for suitable technologies and developing prototypes of new products.

Execution period: 30/04/2011 - 31/03/2012

Applicable results for companies

  • An analysis of the state-of-the-art in terms of electronic technologies that can be integrated in furniture: sensors, connectors and drivers
  • Methodological accompaniment for developing new concepts
  • Virtual prototype methodology

Funding

Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Trade (MYTIC). Support Programme for Innovative Business Groupings (AEI). Ref. AEI-010300-2011-86).

Participants