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
Acoustic analyses in anechoic and semi-anechoic chamber according to standards
Acoustics and vibration measurements
Active control of noise and vibration
Analysis and research on post sterilization technologies for containers
Anti-vibration systems: design and installation criteria
Balancing
Biomarker identification to assess the effects of bioactive components in humans
Chatter in machining processes: analysis and reduction
Compliant joints: design and dynamics
Conceptual development of machines and plants with QFD (Quality Function Deployment)
Contactless experimental vibration measurements using laser doppler vibrometers
Design and virtual optimization with Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) tools and simulation of discrete events
Dynamic / elastodynamic analysis and control (multibody models, lumped-parameter models, etc.)
Effects of industrial processes on the nutritional qualities of foods
Efficiency and yield verification
Energy saving and lowering of environment impact of machines and plants for food production
Evaluation of dietary habits of the population in order to identify risk behaviours and prevention strategies
Evaluation of the interactions between food matrix and bioactive components
Evaluation of the organoleptic characteristics of food bioactive components and related food
Evaluation of the physical, chemical, and microbial characteristics of products
Experimental modal analysis
Experimental noise mapping of industrial products and machinery
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
Extraction of bioactive components from food waste (polyphenols, omega3 and omega6 fatty acids)
Fluidodinamic simulation of components and circuit
Functional compounds characterization from raw materials, ingredients, food and food industry left-overs
Heat exchange coefficient evaluation
Human studies for the validation of nutritional/health claims (including analysis of biological samples and statistical analysis of the results)
Hw / sw customized systems for vibro-acoustic measurements: realization and implementation
Improving the dynamic performance of products or production processes by simulation and / or test
Market survey and consumer trends towards functional foods
Mathematical modelling for product/process optimization
Mechanical testing on construction materials
Mechanical transmissions: dynamics and control
Monitoring and predictive meintenance based on acoustic and vibration sensors, thermography, olography, ultrasound
Noise reduction
Optimization of logistical flows, interoperational buffer and stoking areas, managing policy of the logistic productive system
Optimization of raw material selection for food processing/products
Packaging, designing and testing: choice of the proper materials for the desired product
Packaging, designing and testing: shelf-life evaluation of food products and bioactive components