{"id":45032,"date":"2026-07-13T10:17:24","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T10:17:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/controlar.com\/?p=45032"},"modified":"2026-07-13T13:32:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T13:32:16","slug":"controlar-wins-the-2026-national-innovation-award-with-picai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/controlar.com\/en\/controlar-wins-the-2026-national-innovation-award-with-picai\/","title":{"rendered":"Controlar Wins the 2026 National Innovation Award with PicAI"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” bottom_padding=”24px” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” 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url=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/6H-naNd4ooQ?si=j4rITCGpIYLShXTn” padding_top=”15″ padding_bottom=”15″ padding_left=”35″ padding_right=”35″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Promoted by Jornal de Neg\u00f3cios in partnership with BPI and Claranet Portugal, the Portuguese National Innovation Award recognizes companies<\/strong>, projects and individuals that transform knowledge and technology into solutions with economic, social and environmental impact<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The award was presented on July 9 during a ceremony held at the Jer\u00f3nimo Martins Auditorium at Nova SBE, in Carcavelos, bringing together business leaders, academics, specialists and representatives from different sectors of the Portuguese economy.<\/p>\n

The fourth edition of the Portuguese National Innovation Award<\/strong> received 116 applications<\/strong>, resulting in 13 winning projects and 10 honourable mentions.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#fafaf7″ scene_position=”center” top_padding=”48px” bottom_padding=”24px” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_highlighted_text color_type=”regular” style=”half_text” delay=”1000″]\n

PicAI<\/em>: Artificial Intelligence Applied to Electronic Testing<\/h3>\n[\/nectar_highlighted_text][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]PicAI<\/strong> <\/a>was developed to automate the inspection of the marks left by test probes on the contact points of printed circuit boards<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

By combining high-resolution image acquisition, computer vision and Artificial Intelligence, the system can identify misalignments<\/strong>, incorrect contact<\/strong> and signs of wear<\/strong> that may compromise test reliability.<\/p>\n

By replacing a traditionally manual inspection with an automated, repeatable and data-driven process, PicAI helps improve the quality, traceability and efficiency of electronic testing processes<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”37131″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”10px” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”48px” bottom_padding=”24px” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_highlighted_text color_type=”regular” style=”half_text” delay=”1000″]\n

A Recognition for the Entire Team<\/h3>\n[\/nectar_highlighted_text][vc_column_text]Winning the Portuguese National Innovation Award<\/strong> <\/a>is the result of the joint effort of all the teams involved in bringing PicAI<\/strong> <\/a>to life. From development to implementation, every contribution was essential in transforming an idea into a recognised solution.<\/p>\n

More than an award for a single project, this distinction reflects what defines Controlar: the drive to innovate, take on complex challenges and develop technology that creates value for industry<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

This award belongs to everyone who contributed to making PicAI a reality.[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”45048″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”10px” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#fafaf7″ scene_position=”center” top_padding=”36px” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_highlighted_text color_type=”regular” style=”half_text” delay=”1000″]\n

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