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Fractus S.A. (ES) - Fractal Antennae

• Fractus S.A. (ES) - Fractal Antennae

  Two decades ago, mobile phones featured large antennae that needed to be pulled out before making a call. Inventor Carles Puente Baliarda revolutionised antenna design with the introduction of fractal-based antennae – small enough to fit inside a phone’s body and providing powerful reception. The patenting of his inventions paved the way for the founding of Fractus, S.A.

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  • Select activity Limitations of fractal antennae and Fractus’ breakthrough

    

    Limitations of fractal antennae and Fractus’ breakthrough Page
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    Fractus’ business model Page
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    Re-inventing itself Page
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    Watch the following video to see a summary of the case. The case is presented by the company's co-founder Carles Puente: