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 the physical, rheological, chemical, microbial, and sensorial properties during storage
Analytical tests for shelf-life characterization
Carbon-based materials (graphene oxides, TPG, etc.)
Ceramic materials (oxides, nitrides, carbides, etc.)
Ceramic matrix composites and nanocomposites
Conceptual development of machines and plants with QFD (Quality Function Deployment)
Corrosion: protection and inhibition
Cosmetics
Definition of product specifications and analytical methods of verification
Design and virtual optimization with Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) tools and simulation of discrete events
Design of experiment (DoE) and Food Design to study interaction between formulation and process conditions
Efficiency and yield verification
Elastomers
Energy saving and lowering of environment impact of machines and plants for food production
Experimental studies of formulations and processes: use of bioactive components from out-streams or by-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
Fluidodinamic simulation of components and circuit
Glass and glass-ceramic materials
Heat exchange coefficient evaluation
Improvement of process efficiency for saving direct and indirect costs
Input-output correlations to assess operational parameters
Lab trails and scale-up to pilot plants of experimental production diagrams; check of the physical, chemical and sensorial characteristics
Magnetic materials both bulk and nano
Magnetorheological fluids
Materials of natural origin and derived (wood, paper, cellulose, fibers, etc.)
Materials with self-diagnostic and self-healing properties
Mechanical testing on construction materials
Metal matrix composites and nanocomposites
Metals: ferrous alloys (steel, cast iron)
Metals: non-ferrous alloys (aluminum, copper, nickel, titanium, magnesium, etc.)
Micro-nano materials functionalized
Microbial kinetics during food storage
Monitoring and predictive meintenance based on acoustic and vibration sensors, thermography, olography, ultrasound
Monitoring of chemical, physical, and biochemical characteristics (enzymatic activity and kinetics) during storage
Nanomaterials (filler, graphene, etc.)
Noise reduction
Non-conventional thermal and non-thermal technologies for product stabilization, extraction, and conservation
Numerical simulation to define process-product interaction