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
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
Design and virtual optimization with Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) tools and simulation of discrete events
Efficiency and yield verification
Elastomers
Energy saving and lowering of environment impact of machines and plants for food production
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
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
Monitoring and predictive meintenance based on acoustic and vibration sensors, thermography, olography, ultrasound
Nanomaterials (filler, graphene, etc.)
Noise reduction
Optimization of logistical flows, interoperational buffer and stoking areas, managing policy of the logistic productive system
Paintings
Piezoelectric and thermoelectric materials
Plant layout optimization
Polymer matrix composites and nanocomposites
Polymeric nanofibers
Porous materials (foams, sponges, etc)
Re-design of existing machines and plants with alternative meterials, techniques with hygienical properties included
Scanning Electron Microscopy + chemical analysis of materials (SEM/ESEM+EDX)
Self-lubricating materials
Shape memory alloys
Sound-proofing poroelastic, viscoelastic, multilayer materials