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.

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Mechanical / thermal / optical GSE for satellite instrument testing

How to test space hardware operations on ground

This custom GSE (Ground Support Equipment) was designed to replicate space conditions on ground (vacuum and temperature gradients) and test selected space hardware for satellites performing also electrical and optical measurements.

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Design and development of a YSZ coating to functionalize the abutment surface for dental prosthesis

YSZ coating improves aesthetics and reduces allergy risk, offering a translucent, gum-like finish.

The YSZ (yttria-stabilized zirconia) coating was developed for titanium abutments in dental prostheses to enhance aesthetics and reduce potential allergic reactions. Applied through reactive magnetron sputtering deposition via the PVD-PECVD Centurion...

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Metal Replacementreplacement of metal alloys (steel, aluminium, copper, cast iron...) with plastic materials.

Where experience meets innovation... beyond metals towards plastics

Metal Replacement is the replacement of metal materials (steels, aluminium alloys, cast iron...) with high performing polymeric materials. The recent developments of new and better performing thermoplastic materials allow applications to be extended...

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CLEANPORT - Development of LNG supply system for small-scale naval units

Energy sustainability for port areas and maritime cities

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is a low environmental impact fuel capable of reducing considerably the emissions of sulfur oxides and nitrogen oxides, as required by the European regulation (directive 2012/33 / EU). The CLEANPORT project provided the...

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