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
Active control of noise and vibration
Analysis of packaging regulations
Analysis of possible reuse and recycle of packaging materials
Analysis of the physical, rheological, chemical, microbial, and sensorial properties during storage
Analytical tests for shelf-life characterization
Anti-vibration systems: design and installation criteria
Assessment of the environmental impact (LCA) of one or more packagings
Balancing
Characterization of polymeric material by differential scanning calorimetry and NMR
Chatter in machining processes: analysis and reduction
Chemical analyses for food quality and safety (off-flavours, plasticizers)
Compliant joints: design and dynamics
Consultation for techniques of Design of experiments (DoE)
Contactless experimental vibration measurements using laser doppler vibrometers
Contamination analysis of pre- and post-extrusion recycled material
Definition of product specifications and analytical methods of verification
Design of experiment (DoE) and Food Design to study interaction between formulation and process conditions
Development of new active and intelligent packaging
Dynamic / elastodynamic analysis and control (multibody models, lumped-parameter models, etc.)
Effect of migration from packaging to food and vice-versa: analysis and study
Evaluation of microorganism development on raw materials and packaged foods
Evaluation of packaging mechanical resistance with numeric simulation and experimental trials
Experimental modal analysis
Experimental noise mapping of industrial products and machinery
Experimental studies of formulations and processes: use of bioactive components from out-streams or by-products
Film thermoformation and food packaging in modified atmosphere
Gas permeability reduction in packaging materials
Global migration analysis of one or more packagings
Hw / sw customized systems for vibro-acoustic measurements: realization and implementation
Improvement of process efficiency for saving direct and indirect costs
Improving the dynamic performance of products or production processes by simulation and / or test
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
Life cycle assessment for food packaging
Mechanical tests on packaging and packaging materials
Mechanical transmissions: dynamics and control
Microbial kinetics during food storage
Monitoring of chemical, physical, and biochemical characteristics (enzymatic activity and kinetics) during storage
New material and technique study for bio- and eco-compatible packaging films