Main Services

ACR-members distinguish themselves from other R&D performers by their structure and SME-orientation. The services offered by ACR-members are particularly tailored to the structures and needs of SME. The main activities are

• Applied research, development and innovation
• Technology and knowledge transfer
• Project management for R&D projects
• Efficient funding advice
• High-grade testing & measuring accredited at EU level
• Participation in the development of standards
• Expert and appraiser activities
• Certification and audits
• Computer-aided simulation
• Training courses, special seminars, company events

Applied Research, development and innovation in 4 main research areas:

• Sustainable building
• Food quality & safety
• Environmental technology & renewable energies
• Products, processing, materials

Testing according to standards:

• Building engineering, building materials, soil
• Cement, concrete
• Wood, furniture, biogenous fuels
• Stoves and kitchen stoves
• Plastics and composites
• Food, cereals and beverages
• Qualification of production facilities (cleanroom technology)
• Metal construction and metal alloys
• Burning behaviour and fire resistance of divers materials and constructional elements
• Sewage