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
Acquisition and pre-processing of signals for model identification
Analysis and research on post sterilization technologies for containers
Biorefinery for the exploitation and valorisation of by products and waste from agrofood and feed industry
Conceptual development of machines and plants with QFD (Quality Function Deployment)
Continuous-time and discrete-time mathematical modeling of systems and processes
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
Discrete events mathematical modeling of systems and processes
Efficiency and yield verification
Energy saving and lowering of environment impact of machines and plants for food production
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
Finite element simulation (FEM)
Fluidodinamic simulation of components and circuit
Formal languages for systems modeling (Unified Modeling Language-UML and SysML-System Modeling Language)
Heat exchange coefficient evaluation
Identification of models and parameters estimation
Infinite-dimensional mathematical modeling of systems
Mechanical testing on construction materials
Microorganism selection for a particular process
Modeling of the collision of bodies in mechanical systems
Monitoring and predictive meintenance based on acoustic and vibration sensors, thermography, olography, ultrasound
New ingredients, feed, and food formulation
Noise reduction
Non-parametric modeling (neural networks, etc.)
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
Plant layout optimization
Re-design of existing machines and plants with alternative meterials, techniques with hygienical properties included
Safety regulations and standards for food by-products, leftovers, microorganisms and processes
Scanning Electron Microscopy + chemical analysis of materials (SEM/ESEM+EDX)
Shelf-life modelization on tailor made ingredients or product
Simulation for discrete events models
Simulation for dynamic continuous-time and discrete-time models
Stabilization and characterization of incapsulated enzymes
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