At the 1st Internship I-Lookup at IPAM
We took part in the IPAM Porto meeting between students looking for internships and host organisations, to bring training closer to real engineering and innovation work.
Engineering that takes light from the lab to the field
We develop and test smart products for vineyards, cities, mobility and energy, with scientific and industrial partners.
An R&D start-up in Vila Nova de Gaia, with a lab in Espinho
We carry out fundamental research, applied research and experimental development to improve the performance and intelligence of products, processes and services. We design, prototype and validate, and then our partners manufacture.
We always work with the scientific system: universities, technology interface centres, collaborative laboratories and leading companies. ANI, the Portuguese National Innovation Agency, recognises our suitability for R&D.
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From drawing to prototype, under one roof
Mechanical design, electronics, software, optics and prototyping by the same team, in our lab in Espinho.
Capabilities
See capabilities and services- Mechanical designFrom feasibility analysis to concept, technical drawing, 3D modelling, structural and dynamic analysis, prototyping, manufacturing and testing, with every stage documented.
- Automation and softwareAutomation, control and monitoring systems with our own software, sensors, actuators and interfaces, for products that adapt and respond on their own.
- EnergyEnergy systems integrated with engineering, automation and software, from mobility to smart cities.
- Light, optics and spectroscopyChoosing and characterising the right light source for each application, with spectrometers, radiometers, lux meters, a light box, an optical microscope and optical simulation.
- Numerical simulationHow materials and structures behave under load, temperature and environment, predicted before building: lower cost, less time, alternatives compared.
- Sustainable materialsEco-design and recyclable, laminated and mouldable materials, for value-added products in a more circular system.
Where we work
Strategic areas for a more sustainable planet, where a scalable solution can change the way work is done.
- Smart citiesStreet lighting that also measures, communicates and charges vehicles: urban infrastructure designed as a service platform.
- E-mobilityPlatforms for light electric and pedal-assisted vehicles, harvesting renewable energy for last-mile logistics and urban mobility.
- AgrifoodUltraviolet light to stimulate the vine’s natural defences and cut synthetic pesticides, tested in the field.
- Renewable energyHybrid solar modules for building façades, with electrical and thermal energy management and local storage.
- Security and defenceUV-C disinfection and certified protective equipment, developed and produced in Portugal.
- Other areasMaterials with built-in light: concrete and wooden floors that glow, with wireless control.
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Decarbonisation Roadmap certificate
Matglow joined the Decarbonisation Roadmap for the Two-Wheeler, Hardware and Metal Furniture Industry, promoted by Abimota, and received its certificate at the closing session.
The 4AM platform at Eurobike 2025
In Frankfurt, on the trade days, we presented the universal platform for pedal vehicles to manufacturers and gathered direct feedback from potential customers.
Do you have an engineering challenge or an R&D project?
Tell us what you need. We reply by email or phone, and we can meet at your premises or at our lab in Espinho.