Testbeds
Equipment and Capabilities within the CITADELS Project
This page provides an overview of equipment and research capabilities available within the CITADELS project.
This catalogue brings together a comprehensive overview of available equipment and expertise, including assets owned by our organisation, resources accessible through partner institutions, and capabilities that enable the development of new collaborations.
Each entry provides a clear description, outlines key areas of application, and includes information on access and potential partnership opportunities.
By connecting stakeholders and increasing the visibility of existing research infrastructure, the catalogue aims to foster collaboration and support more efficient and impactful use of available resources.
Explore the catalogue below to discover equipment and capabilities that align with your needs.
The SIMSCAN 42 TestBed is a portable, high-precision 3D scanning system designed to support experimentation, validation, and deployment of advanced metrology, reverse engineering, and digital inspection processes.
The METAPATHIA GR (Metatron) system model 4025 is a computer-assisted analysis and research platform combining optical scanning, spectral analysis, organ/tissue modelling, and a database of reference spectral patterns for the assessment of physiological signals.
The EX-TRACK® CNC Cutting TestBed is a compact, portable system designed to enable experimentation,
validation, and deployment of advanced metal cutting processes using both plasma and oxy-fuel technologies.
The iBOTone® Collaborative Welding Robot is a collaborative robotic system designed to support experimentation, validation, and deployment of automated welding processes while maintaining human supervision and control.
The Soldamatic AR Welding Simulator is an augmented-reality training system designed to support experimentation, validation, and deployment of digital welding training processes in a safe and controlled environment.
The TestBed provides a practical environment for additive manufacturing, enabling users to transform digital designs into physical components using systems such as the Bambu Lab H2S.
The CoboFlex TestBed represents a flexible and mobile collaborative robotic welding cell designed for smallseries production, prototyping, and educational applications.
The LaserFlex TestBed is a robotic laser welding cell designed for precise and automated welding processes in industrial environments.
The CO-SPARK TestBed is a collaborative robotic welding cell designed to support the transition from manual to automated welding processes.
The RIB3D TestBed is an advanced 3D metrology system designed for fully automated geometric measurement and analysis of reinforcing bars, ribbed steels, threaded fasteners, and complex surfaces.











