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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MATER_SOS: sustainable materials for the restoration and construction of new buildings

Sustainable and high performance building materials

MATER_SOS are sustainable building materials with low environmental impact to be used throughout the entire supply chain. They have been obtained by innovating formulations of traditional building materials, achieving important results with regard to...

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IPERCER: Process Innovation for the Value Chain of the Sustainable Ceramic Tile

Innovation in the production of large ceramic slabs

IPERCER has made it possible to develop a series of innovative tools for the ceramic tile industry, especially for the production of large porcelain stoneware slabs. The main phases of the production process have been analyzed to fully understand the...

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Green tiles: sustainable and innovative ceramic tiles

Ceramic production from waste recovery

The Green ceramic tiles made by 70% at least - and till 99% - of urban and industrial scraps. The production of these tiles contributes to the sustainable management of waste. The recovery of industrial scraps and materials such as packaging glass...

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Methods for allergenic species detection

Platform for detection of allergens in complex food matrices

The method developed allows for the detection of allergenic ingredients in food, through an indirect DNA-based analysis. In particular, we refer to the ingredients listed in Annex III of the EU Directive 1169/2011. The method is based on the...

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In vitro model to mimic a weaning baby's digestion to study protein and starch digestibility of baby foods

MORE DIGESTIBLE = MORE NUTRITIOUS

The ability to study protein and starch component digestibility is essential in nutritional assessment of baby food products. In this connection, it is necessary to have a digestive model that simulates the weaning baby's digestive steps in the most...

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Hygienic design of food equipment

MORE HYGIENIC = SAFER MORE EFFICIENT MORE SUSTAINABLE

The hygienic design process takes into account the need to assure foodstuff's safety and suitability, starting from machinery design. This takes place by complying with a series of requirements, known as hygiene criteria in designing, as well as in...

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