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
Characterization of products of microbial origin: biomass, metabolites, natural antibiotics. Conversion and transformation processes of food an by-products
Chemical analyses for food quality and safety (off-flavours, plasticizers)
Combined stabilization strategies to enhance shelf-life and food safety
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
Design and virtual optimization with Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) tools and simulation of discrete events
Development of new active and intelligent packaging
Effect of migration from packaging to food and vice-versa: analysis and study
Effects of packaging on the evolution of food microbial population
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
Fluidodinamic simulation of components and circuit
Gas permeability reduction in packaging materials
Global migration analysis of one or more packagings
Heat exchange coefficient evaluation
Innovative strategies for microbial control: the use of natural antimicrobials and thermal treatments
Interaction between food microorganisms and gut microbiota
Life cycle assessment for food packaging
Marker identification for the instrumental detection of desired or undesired microflora: set up of markers or indicators
Mechanical testing on construction materials
Mechanical tests on packaging and packaging materials
Microbial analysis, challenge tests, instrumental analyses
Microbial response to environmental stress: optimization of microbial performance
Microbial strain selection for food production: enzymatic, physiological, and genetic characterization
Microbial strain selection: technological characterization
Microbiological activity in food: risk analysis
Modulation of microbial growth and shelf-life evaluation as a function of formulation and storage condition
Molecular analyses for the identification of pathogens and spoilage microorganisms and the evaluation of their impact on final product,
Monitoring and predictive meintenance based on acoustic and vibration sensors, thermography, olography, ultrasound