Database providing access to the High Technology Network's industrial research offering: research competences, type of analyses and tests available at the Laboratories. Companies can consult the Catalogue to find Laboratories and researchers that match their needs.
Competence
Acoustics and vibration measurements
Analysis and research on post sterilization technologies for containers
Analysis of packaging regulations
Analysis of possible reuse and recycle of packaging materials
Assessment of the environmental impact (LCA) of one or more packagings
Characterization of polymeric material by differential scanning calorimetry and NMR
Chemical analyses for food quality and safety (off-flavours, plasticizers)
Cognition and autonomy for robots in unstructured environments
Conceptual development of machines and plants with QFD (Quality Function Deployment)
Consultation for techniques of Design of experiments (DoE)
Contamination analysis of pre- and post-extrusion recycled material
Control algorithms and cognitive techniques
Control architectures for actuators
Data transmission systems, communications (bus, internet, wireless, etc.)
Design and virtual optimization with Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) tools and simulation of discrete events
Designe of specific software application (acquisition, processing, control, supervision, ...)
Development of new active and intelligent packaging
Effect of migration from packaging to food and vice-versa: analysis and study
Efficiency and yield verification
Energy saving and lowering of environment impact of machines and plants for food production
Evaluation of microorganism development on raw materials and packaged foods
Evaluation of packaging mechanical resistance with numeric simulation and experimental trials
Experimental trials for new materials, making technology and plant design in order to cut investment, management, maintenance of machines and plants for the food industry
Film thermoformation and food packaging in modified atmosphere
Fleets of mobile robots - Planning and coordination
Fluidodinamic simulation of components and circuit
Gas permeability reduction in packaging materials
Global migration analysis of one or more packagings
Grasping devices and robot manipulators
Hardware design
Heat exchange coefficient evaluation
Human-machine interfaces
Human-robot interactive collaboration in intrinsically safe work cells
Hydraulic actuators and motors
Integration of vision systems for fixed and mobile robotics
Kinematic chains (belts, cams, reduction gears, crank thrusts, etc)
Life cycle assessment for food packaging
Mechanical testing on construction materials
Mechanical tests on packaging and packaging materials
Micro-actuators based on MEMS