Program

Speaker

Ricardo Costa

Abstract

Temas a abordar: Transições em curso no Mundo; Criação do Departamento da Felicidade; Estratégias para conseguirmos ambientes saudáveis e produtivos; Monitorização de KPI’s; Pilares de uma Liderança Humanizada

Speaker

Edgar Camacho

Francisco R. Feliciano

Paulo J. Morais

Rodolfo Lisboa Batalha

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Abstract
Move beyond theory and dive into the practical workflow of additive manufacturing (AM) in this hands-on workshop. Participants will be presented with a real-world industrial challenge requiring the production of a component via 3D printing. To solve this problem, attendees will form three specialized, collaborative teams: one focused on material and process selection (evaluating suitable materials based on performance requirements and proper AM process), one on 3D design and simulation (modelling the component for function and manufacturability), and one on 3D printing (slicing, setting up, and running the print). By working together, participants will gain practical insight into the multidisciplinary decisions involved in turning an engineering concept into a manufactured part.

Speaker

Elsa Batista

Abstract

The measurement of liquid flow, both inside and outside the human body, plays a crucial role in medical technology. The safety and reliability of numerous medical devices - such as dialysis machines, infusion devices, and liquid handling systems for in vitro diagnostics that work at ultra low flow rates - depend on the precise and safe dosing of fluids.

For critical infusion applications involving vulnerable patients, it is essential to ensure rigorous and well controlled drug administration. This can only be achieved through improved dosing accuracy and traceable measurement of all relevant quantities, namely volume, flow rate, and pressure, both in drug delivery devices and in inline sensors operating at very low flow rates. In parallel, the development of advanced diagnostic technologies such as organ on chip systems has further reinforced the need for highly precise flow measurements. These biomimetic microdevices - which simulate the function of human organs through perfused microchannels - rely on extremely well controlled flows to deliver reliable results in pharmacological testing, toxicology studies, and diagnostic applications. Accurate perfusion of nutrients, drugs, or biomarkers within organ on chip platforms is essential for reproducibility and for the metrological validation of the biological responses observed. High precision flow and pressure sensors are therefore critical to ensuring the performance and traceability of these innovative systems. In this context, the contribution of the metrological infrastructures recently implemented in European National Metrology Institutes, within the scope of the European projects: MeDD - Metrology for Drug Delivery and MFMET - Establishing Metrology Standards in Microfluidic Devices, has been fundamental not only for ensuring safer infusion therapy in healthcare, but also for supporting the development and validation of new diagnostic platforms, including technologies based on organ on chip systems. In these areas, accuracy, traceability, and comparability of measurements are decisive factors for patient safety and for confidence in laboratory results. At IPQ’s Volume and Flow Laboratory, several advanced gravimetric and optical flow measurement techniques have been developed and validated. These innovations have enabled the expansion of IPQ’s calibration capabilities and the formal publication of new Measurement Calibration Capabilities (CMCs). As a result, the laboratory can now calibrate high precision flow measurement instruments operating across a wide range - from 0,0003 mL/h to 2000 mL/h - covering ultra low microfluidic regimes up to clinically and industrially relevant flow rates. This enhanced capability supports applications in medical devices, pharmaceutical technologies, microfluidics, and emerging fields such as organ on chip and diagnostic microsystems.

Speaker

Edgar Camacho

Francisco R. Feliciano

Paulo J. Morais

Rodolfo Lisboa Batalha

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Abstract

Move beyond theory and dive into the practical workflow of additive manufacturing (AM) in this hands-on workshop. Participants will be presented with a real-world industrial challenge requiring the production of a component via 3D printing. To solve this problem, attendees will form three specialized, collaborative teams: one focused on material and process selection (evaluating suitable materials based on performance requirements and proper AM process), one on 3D design and simulation (modelling the component for function and manufacturability), and one on 3D printing (slicing, setting up, and running the print). By working together, participants will gain practical insight into the multidisciplinary decisions involved in turning an engineering concept into a manufactured part.

Speaker

Amparo Fernández Benito

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Abstract
Microplastics analysis has become a growing priority across environmental, industrial, and regulatory contexts. However, most existing analytical approaches are primarily focused on particle identification (e.g., FTIR, Raman), often facing significant limitations when applied to complex matrices such as wastewater or sludge. In these environments, the presence of organic and inorganic interferents, sample heterogeneity, and low comparability between methods make it difficult to obtain reliable and actionable data. As regulatory frameworks evolve, laboratories increasingly require robust, reproducible, and scalable methodologies capable of delivering comparable results across different types of samples. This session presents a novel approach to microplastics quantification based on aggregation, separation, and gravimetric analysis, specifically designed for complex matrices. The methodology enables the determination of microplastics concentration in mass units (mg/L or mg/g), providing a practical and operational metric for laboratory analysis. Importantly, the method is designed for routine laboratory implementation: it is robust, easy to apply, and does not require highly specialized personnel or advanced analytical instrumentation, making it accessible to a wide range of laboratories. Beyond the analytical method itself, the session introduces a complete laboratory workflow — from representative sampling to standardized implementation — allowing laboratories to integrate microplastics quantification into routine analysis. This approach shifts the focus from purely analytical identification towards the generation of reliable, comparable data, supporting both operational decision-making and future regulatory requirements.

Detailed Program

09:15 - 09:30

Accreditation

08:30 - 19:30

Champalimaud Auditorium

09:15 - 09:30

Opening Cerimony

09:30 - 10:30

EDP Labelec Main Stage

09:15 - 09:30

A Felicidade é Lucrativa

10:30 - 11:15

EDP Labelec Main Stage

09:15 - 09:30

Break Time

11:15 - 11:30

Auditorium

09:15 - 09:30

Compliance em Solos Resíduos e Perigosídade: da Amostra ao Resultado

11:30 - 12:10

Eurofins Stage

Superpower Skills for Modern Labs

09:15 - 09:30

11:30 - 12:10

Ambidata Stage

09:15 - 09:30

The Lab of the Future project

11:30 - 12:10

Normax Stage

09:15 - 09:30

Portugal Clinical Studies Platform: A Single Point of Contact for Clinical Research

11:30 - 12:10

Inês de Castro

09:15 - 09:30

ISO 17034: Uso de Materiales de Referencia Certificados como Patrón

11:30 - 12:10

Sondar Stage

09:15 - 09:30

From Concept to Creation: A Hands-on Additive Manufacturing Workshop

11:30 - 12:10

Envienergy Stage

09:15 - 09:30

Characterization of Nitrogen Oxide Emissions in Domestic Gas Appliances

11:30 - 12:10

Cytosens Stage

09:15 - 09:30

Break Time

12:10 - 12:20

Auditorium

09:15 - 09:30

The Next Operational Layer: AI Agents in Practice in Laboratories

12:20 - 13:00

Eurofins Stage

09:15 - 09:30

O Preço Invisível De Liderar

12:20 - 13:00

Ambidata Stage

09:15 - 09:30

Micropipettes: Good practices for Use, Maintenance, and Calibration

12:20 - 13:00

Normax Stage

09:15 - 09:30

Upscalling and Process Control in Health Products: from Lab to Industrial Production

12:20 - 13:00

Inês de Castro

09:15 - 09:30

When Every Drop Makes a Difference: Innovation in Volume and Flow Measurement in Healthcare

12:20 - 13:00

Sondar Stage

09:15 - 09:30

From Concept to Creation: A Hands-on Additive Manufacturing Workshop

12:20 - 13:00

Envienergy Stage

Would My Invention Be Patentable? What Requirements should I Care About?

09:15 - 09:30

12:20 - 13:00

Cytosens Stage

09:15 - 09:30

Lunch Time

13:00 - 14:00