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
Conceptual development of machines and plants with QFD (Quality Function Deployment)
Design and virtual optimization with Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) tools and simulation of discrete events
Efficiency and yield verification
Energy saving and lowering of environment impact of machines and plants for food production
Environmental impact analysis (SIA) and integrated environmental authorization (AIA) of plants and sites
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
Heat exchange coefficient evaluation
Industrial ecodesign
IPCC guidelines for CO2 balance
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA)
Life Cycle Management (LCM)/Life Cycle Thinking (LCT)
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
Plant layout optimization
Product certification (EMAS) and environmental certifications (EMAS, ISO)
Re-design of existing machines and plants with alternative meterials, techniques with hygienical properties included
Risk Analysis
Scanning Electron Microscopy + chemical analysis of materials (SEM/ESEM+EDX)
Static and fatigue mechanical strength verification
Study of sterilization systems of containers for primary packaging in controlled contamination plants
Study of the prototype and of its trial technique
Thermal exchange enhancement