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
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)
Consultation for techniques of Design of experiments (DoE)
Contamination analysis of pre- and post-extrusion recycled material
Development of new active and intelligent packaging
Effect of migration from packaging to food and vice-versa: analysis and study
Evaluation of microorganism development on raw materials and packaged foods
Evaluation of packaging mechanical resistance with numeric simulation and experimental trials
Film thermoformation and food packaging in modified atmosphere
Gas permeability reduction in packaging materials
Global migration analysis of one or more packagings
Life cycle assessment for food packaging
Mechanical tests on packaging and packaging materials
New material and technique study for bio- and eco-compatible packaging films
New materials to reduce environment impact
Optimized methods for homologation of packaging from recycled materials
Packaging innovation to enhance food shelf-life
Property enhancement of innovative biodegradable materials
Quality control of products with electronic noses
Quality control: use of control sheets to set up new packaging technologies and process monitoring
Shelf-life evaluation and study of the interaction packaging-product
Specific migration analysis of one or more packagings
Sterilizing, rinsing and filling under controlled contamination for food liquids
Studies on packaging permeability to gases (O2) and water vapour
Study of light transmission in packaging with UV absorber
Study of modified atmosphere packaging
Study of superficial films with antimicrobial activity
Study of the thermoforming process of polymer films and food packaging in modified atmosphere
Sustainable packaging
Trails for sterilizing, rinsing and filling for food liquids
Training courses for packaging experts