A collection of case histories of successful collaborations between High Technology Network Laboratories and businesses. These are tangible and customisable examples of the application of new technologies, products, or services that show how industrial research can meet the needs of innovation.

Results: 35

Single cell genomic and transcriptomics analysis of Myelofibrosis stem cells.

Single cell analysis of neoplastic stem cells

The characterization of the mutational asset and transcriptional deregulation of hematopoietic stem cells of patients with myelofibrosis, through genomic and transcriptomic analysis at the single cell level, is one of the projects of the CIDSTEM...

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Inhalable Powder for the Treatment of Cough

Inhalable powder able to induce prolonged cough suppression

Inhalable powder combining a local anaesthetic with a hydrophilic biocompatible polymer able to induce prolonged cough suppression 

The powder is composed of microparticles suitable for the deposition in the upper airways where the cough receptors are...

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From cell to macroscopic forms: environmentally friendly 'light sheet' microscopy.

3D microscopy: from cell to macroscopic structure

Modern 'light sheet' microscopy techniques combined with three-dimensional image processing and analysis using high-powered computing media enable the visualisation of microscopic structures from an entire organ or even an entire lab mouse. This is...

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Biomechanical assessment of sport movements

360-degree analysis of a sports shoe (motor work and perception of effort)

In order to compare sports performance of athletes using different sports equipment, the laboratory provides biomechanical, bioenergetic and physiological assessment during sports movements such as running and walking. Available instrumentation...

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Development of a hemofiltration auxiliary line for a multi-organ support device, with a pump-free system for ultrafiltration rate regulation

Fluid balance in extracoporeal circulation

Extracorporeal organ support therapies are increasingly spreading for the treatment of critically ill patients. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and carbon dioxide removal (ECCO2R) replicate the gas exchange functions of native lungs...

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PLEINAIR Big Data platform for health and wellness for all age groups

Smart parks for health and social inclusion

The PLEINAIR Big Data Platform is designed to promote the adoption of active and healthy lifestyles for all age groups. In the PLEINAIR smart park, users can interact with Outdoor Smart Objects (OSOs): urban and recreational park furniture equipped...

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Eye Drop Aid - EDA

Device for self-administration of eye drops

EDA is a device assisting in the correct self- or assisted-administration of eye drops, solving the very common problem of low adherence to eye drop treatment and incorrect techniques of eye drop administration.

Even though EDA projecting required...

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Digital Light Processing (DLP) 3D printing of ceramics

Shape ceramic materials with 3D printing

The use of 3D printing as a net-shape forming technique for technical ceramics opens the doors to the application of these materials even in sectors where high manufacturing costs prejudiced against their use. The most suitable AM techniques for...

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Several Inertial Measure Unit (IMU) devices communicate the data acquired to the high-level application via the gateway (GW), a central node in a star network.

Wireless inertial units platform for body movement information acquisition.

A scalable body sensor network for biomedical application

Wireless wearable sensors have developed rapidly in recent years, primarily driven by e-health, fitness and wellness applications. The technological evolution of low power microprocessors is enabling to process data locally, saving energy and...

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The IRET Foundation is the Ozzano dell’Emilia branch of the Bologna Technopole named after Rita Levi Montalcini.

From the proof-of-concept preclinical study to the clinical trial: certified translational pipeline for drugs, advanced therapies and medical devices.

Bench-to-bed in real time: safety and efficacy

The service includes efficacy and safety certified studies according to the Good Laboratory Practice (GLP). It is optimized for the results validation and for the IND (Investigational New Drug) application. It includes the study design based on a...

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Vaccinium floribundum berries, rich in polyphenols and with known antioxidant properties

Analysis of the immunomodulatory and antioxidant effects of specific compounds

Fermentation with probiotics enhances the strengthening

The procedures developed by the Laboratory for Advanced Therapy Technologies (LTTA) exploit innovative technologies for the evaluation of the immunomodulatory and antioxidant properties of specific compounds contained in foods, nutraceuticals and...

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SEM images of particles obtained by deposition on mannitol of Mycoplasma a and nanoemulsion. Magnification x1000 (1), x5000 , x10000X (2) and 100000X (3).

Dry powders for nasal vaccination

Vaccine administered as «dry powder» on nasal muco

Biopharmanet-tec developed an innovative delivery system for the nasal vaccination using dry powders containing at the same time an antigen and an adjuvant in form of a nanoemulsion.

Powders have been obtained by «layering» the antigen and the...

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Proving the efficacy of sterilization treatment of potentially infectious solid waste

Medical waste: from sterilization to the End of Waste

Gruppo C.S.A. S.p.A. has defined and executed in collaboration with Newster System s.r.l. the validation tests of the efficacy of the sterilization process of Newster sterilizers: - Physical validation test, based on the verification of the...

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Cosm-Etica

Innovative, functional, sustainable

The cosmetic industry is increasingly interested in the development of innovative cosmetic formulations characterized by a reduced number of functional ingredients of natural origin in order to respond both to new market demands and to the new...

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Plant for decontamination and oxidation of wastewater from analytical laboratories

Neutralize your laboratory waste

The 100L prototype plant realized (upscalable at 150L) allows the neutralization of liquid waste products of the analysis laboratories and verification of the treatment before the final discharge into the sewer. It can be installed at the...

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Nanobiosensors for the in-line and real-time monitoring in biological fluids

In-line measurement of analytes in biological fluids

In the field of extracorporeal circulation and assisted respiration, the possibility of adding sensors to the polymeric disposables currently on the market would allow to monitor constantly the patient's condition and, therefore, to personalize their...

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Respirable microparticles for lung administration of protein drug and vaccines

User-friendly protein or vaccine administration

Pulmonary administration of protein drugs or vaccines in the inhaled powder form is an alternative to administration by injection. The technology stems form the project Pulmomed (www.pulmomed.eu). Proteins at high purity level were expressed with a...

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JUMP an advanced sensor platform to renew practices and enjoyment of sports, wellness, rehabilitation and educational play.

Advanced platform for sports, rehabilitation and play.

The JUMP project has developed and tested a sensorized platform based on an intelligent platform of force that, through the support of cameras for tracking, is able to provide information on sports performance through effective, ergonomic and usable...

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BLOOD DRAW DEVICE FOR SMALL ANIMALS

From an idea to the prototype by 3D printing

The design was made in the Solidworks environment, based on the disclaimers provided by the customer. The overall layout has been designed to ensure the dependent movement of the two syringes, the one that withdraw blood and the one that mix blood...

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