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
Algorithms for events prediction and classification
Analysis and research on post sterilization technologies for containers
Analysis of (clinical) functional requirements
Analysis of packaging regulations
Analysis of possible reuse and recycle of packaging materials
Assessment of the environmental impact (LCA) of one or more packagings
Characterization of polymeric material by differential scanning calorimetry and NMR
Chemical analyses for food quality and safety (off-flavours, plasticizers)
Clinical assessment
Communication protocol
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
Data analysis and storage, data mining
Design and virtual optimization with Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) tools and simulation of discrete events
Design of experiments and protocols
Development of new active and intelligent packaging
Digital platforms (microcontrollers, DSP, FPGA)
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
Ergonomics, neuroergonomics
Evaluation of microorganism development on raw materials and packaged foods
Evaluation of packaging mechanical resistance with numeric simulation and experimental trials
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
Functional validation of prototypes
Gas permeability reduction in packaging materials
Global migration analysis of one or more packagings
Heat exchange coefficient evaluation
HW/SW design for resources optimization
Life cycle assessment for food packaging
Mechanical testing on construction materials
Mechanical tests on packaging and packaging materials
Monitoring and predictive meintenance based on acoustic and vibration sensors, thermography, olography, ultrasound
Musculoskeletal modelling
Neurocognitive modelling
New material and technique study for bio- and eco-compatible packaging films