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 packaging regulations
Analysis of possible reuse and recycle of packaging materials
Assessment of the environmental impact (LCA) of one or more packagings
Biorefinery for the exploitation and valorisation of by products and waste from agrofood and feed industry
Characterization of polymeric material by differential scanning calorimetry and NMR
Chemical analyses for food quality and safety (off-flavours, plasticizers)
Conceptual development of machines and plants with QFD (Quality Function Deployment)
Consultation for techniques of Design of experiments (DoE)
Contamination analysis of pre- and post-extrusion recycled material
Design and virtual optimization with Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) tools and simulation of discrete events
Design of exnzymatic processes for transformations or bioconversions: ptimization of the processing conditions and characterization of the product
Development of new active and intelligent packaging
Effect of migration from packaging to food and vice-versa: analysis and study
Efficiency and yield verification
Energy saving and lowering of environment impact of machines and plants for food production
Evaluation of microorganism development on raw materials and packaged foods
Evaluation of packaging mechanical resistance with numeric simulation and experimental trials
Evaluation of the functional properties of ingredients and new product formulation
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
Film thermoformation and food packaging in modified atmosphere
Fluidodinamic simulation of components and circuit
Gas permeability reduction in packaging materials
Global migration analysis of one or more packagings
Heat exchange coefficient evaluation
Life cycle assessment for food packaging
Mechanical testing on construction materials
Mechanical tests on packaging and packaging materials
Microorganism selection for a particular process
Monitoring and predictive meintenance based on acoustic and vibration sensors, thermography, olography, ultrasound
New ingredients, feed, and food formulation
New material and technique study for bio- and eco-compatible packaging films
New materials to reduce environment impact
Noise reduction
Optimization of fermentation and biotransformation processes
Optimization of fermentation process, study and evaluation of the nutritional and functional properties of ingredients, valorisation of ingredients and products
Optimization of logistical flows, interoperational buffer and stoking areas, managing policy of the logistic productive system
Optimized methods for homologation of packaging from recycled materials
Packaging innovation to enhance food shelf-life