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UTSFM Center will feature in episode of national broadcaster’s popular science show

Using electrical and electronic engineering to create solutions that have a positive impact on society is one objective of Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María’s Advanced Center for Electrical and Electronic Engineering (AC3E). The Center was created in 2014 and hosts a multidisciplinary team of more than 100 academics and researchers from eight national universities, including […]

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Schoolchildren visit AC3E facilities as part of the UTFSM Technology Academies

On September 2, about 40 schoolchildren from three schools in the region visited the Advanced Center for Electrical and Electronic Engineering (AC3E) as part of the Technology Academies (ACATEC) project developed by the Department of Electronics of Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María (UTFSM), which aims to generate experiences for 4th graders related to the use […]

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Dr. José Rodríguez receives Gold Medal award from the Chilean Institute of Engineers

Dr. José Rodríguez, rector of Universidad San Sebastián and researcher at the Advanced Center for Electrical and Electronic Engineering (AC3E), received the Gold Medal award from the Institute of Engineers of Chile, which rewards engineers who have distinguished themselves with their service to the country, the engineering profession or the institute. Dr. Rodríguez is a […]

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Synopsys Group director met members of the Synopsys Chile and AC3E internship program

On October 20, John Faase, director of Synopsys Group and in charge of the customer success teams around the world, including Chile, met with members of the internship program between Synopsys Chile and the Advanced Center for Electrical and Electronic Engineering (AC3E). During the meeting, this year’s activities were presented by students participating in the […]

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AC3E-UTSFM team visits US research centers to promote collaborative networks

AC3E-UTSFM team visits US research centers to promote collaborative networks Between October 14 and 22, a team from the Advanced Center for Electrical and Electronic Engineering (AC3E), comprising director Matías Zañartu, general manager Oscar Solar, and Christian Rojas, a researcher focused on the Renewable Energies and Power Conversion line, visited several research centers at universities […]

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AC3E postdoctoral researcher wins Abertis Chile 2021 Award

Sandy Bolufé, a postdoctoral researcher at the Advanced Center for Electrical and Electronic Engineering (AC3E) distinguished himself by winning the Abertis Chile 2021 Award in the category of Road Safety and Sustainable and Safe Mobility, given by Abertis, Abertis Foundation and Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (PUC). This distinction recognizes unpublished studies and research carried […]

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AC3E celebrates eight years developing cutting-edge technology and contributing to national industry

Chile’s scientific and technological sectors are growing substantially. The incorporation of robotics, artificial intelligence, or renewable energies in industrial processes, or new health technologies that accelerate diagnoses and provide better quality care, are no longer a futuristic idea but already a fact. In this scenario, the role of research centers is fundamental, creating a bridge […]

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Modern equipment arrives to facilitate research and support the electric industry’s energy transition

A real-time digital simulator by RTDS Technologies Inc. arrived in September at the Advanced Center for Electrical and Electronic Engineering (AC3E). The flexible testing platform will generate cutting-edge research and support the electricity industry in the energy transition. The procurement of the device is part of the PHIL Flexible Emulator as a Research Platform for […]

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AC3E director participates in the first Health of the Future roundtable

Dr. Matías Zañartu, director of the Advanced Center for Electrical and Electronic Engineering (AC3E), and academic at the Electronics Department of Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, became a member of the Health of the Future roundtable, created by the Future Congress and Foundation Encuentros del Futuro (FEF). The roundtable brings together more than 120 participants […]

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AC3E students participate in integrated circuits camp in Austria to boost microelectronics in Chile

Seven students from all over the world were invited to participate in the MOSAIC 2022 Camp, focused on modular open source analog integrated circuit design, in Linz, Austria, organized by Silicon Austria Labs, a world-class research center and pioneer in electronics-based systems. Representing Chile, Kevin Pizarro (studying for a Master’s degree in electronics) and telematics […]