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This 200 m² hall stores all metrology elements: artificial vine benches (collection and border rows), LiDAR sensors on wheelbarrows, a weather station, and electronic devices for metrology.

The experimental fish plant, where it conducts experimental activities to test new generations of feeds, nutritional supplements, drugs, and vaccines for commercial varieties of freshwater fish (mainly rainbow trout). The 800-square-meter facility comprises a small hatchery and more than 100 fish tanks. Of those, 66 flow-through tanks (from 0.7 to 3.5 mc) are completely dedicated to the research in aquaculture, while 36 are optimised for nutrition tests on freshwater species.

The facility offers, on behalf of third parties or as a scientific collaboration with industrial and research partners, the study of technologically inducible variability during the different stages of vinification in relation to molecules or phenomena with the capacity to impact wine from a qualitative sensory point of view. Musts and wines are obtained according to procedures adapted to be functional to the objectives of the various oenological and viticultural-agronomic experiments, as well as oeno-chemical and sensory evaluations.

In 2021, an experimental vineyard dedicated to precision agriculture was built within the campus of the Fondazione Edmund Mach at the “Molini” location, which will host innovative research and experimentation activities in the field of digital agriculture in the coming years. The vineyard 4.0 was developed to facilitate installation, powering, and data transmission by prototypes developed both by FEM and by national or international companies and research organisations.

Located within a network of real-world testing and validation environments, this facility facilitates collaboration between technological SMEs and agricultural experts. It serves as a platform for developing cutting-edge solutions tailored to address specific challenges in the sector. The space supports businesses by bridging the gap with expert advice, specialist training, and networking opportunities, ensuring innovative ideas are rigorously tested and refined.

Located in Torrelameu, Spain, this farm is equipped with a wide range of precision feeding machines, environmental sensors, and camera systems to monitor and optimise various aspects of pig farming. These tools enable comprehensive data collection on temperature, humidity, CO₂, and ammonia levels, which are integrated into a proof of concept for the pig sector data space. The facility fosters collaboration among public and private entities, promoting advancements in intensive livestock management, animal welfare, and transport.

It excels in soil and crop characterisation through advanced 3D mapping and field scanning techniques. The lab employs a variety of sensors and imaging tools to assess vegetation health and soil conditions, enabling precise measurements of geometric and structural parameters. Key features include remote sensing drones for aerial imaging, precision phytosanitary applicators, and variable-rate sprayers designed to optimise fertiliser and pesticide application.

The lab offers a wide range of analytical services, including tests for soil pH, organic matter, nutrient content (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium), and water retention capacity. It also provides water analysis for pH, electrical conductivity, nutrients, and chemical oxygen demand (COD). Additionally, the lab performs plant material analysis, such as total nitrogen and dry matter, and organic waste analysis for pH, organic matter, and ammonium content.

The lab offers expertise in quality parameter determination and physical-chemical analysis for oils and fats, antioxidant activity testing (ORAC, DPPH, ABTS,...), and analysis of fat profiles and phenolic compounds. It also provides services in the development of analytical techniques in food and advice on the design of sensory tests and consumer sensory evaluation studies.

Specialised in advanced molecular techniques for plant DNA and protein analysis. The lab provides services such as genomic DNA extraction, PCR-based genotyping, and electrophoresis for DNA and protein separation. It also offers DNA fragment analysis and varietal purity testing, with a focus on cereal crops. The lab is actively involved in biodiversity studies, molecular marker applications, and quality control assessments of seeds and plants, contributing to advancements in plant genomics research and crop improvement.