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
Assessment of the chemical stability and maintenance of the physico-mechanical properties of the scaffolds
Biologic evaluation of scaffoldswith 3D cultures in dynamic regime in bioreactor
Biomarker identification to assess the effects of bioactive components in humans
Chemico-physical-morphological-ultrastructural and thermo-mechanical characterization of the scaffolds
Clinical trials for scaffold validation
Conceptual development of machines and plants with QFD (Quality Function Deployment)
Deposition of thin films and coatings
Design and development of nanofibrous scaffolds mimicking the extracellular matrix
Design and development of scaffolds for organ regeneration
Design and development of scaffolds for regeneration of hard tissues and ligaments
Design and development of scaffolds for soft tissue regeneration
Design and virtual optimization with Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) tools and simulation of discrete events
Design of protocols for clinical evaluation
Design of protocols for pre-clinical evaluation (in vitro and in vivo)
Development of sinterable polymeric particles
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 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)
In vitro mechanical characterization of scaffolds
In vitro mechanical characterization of scaffolds
Market survey and consumer trends towards functional foods
Mathematical modelling for product/process optimization
Mechanical testing on construction materials
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