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FOCUS: Research and development (LABOR)

Through LABOR, activities in the fields of electronics, computers, automation and control, mechanical design, process chemistry applied to the food industry, biomedical, bioenergy, environmental technologies and systems for industrial and safety at work are carried out.

Mechanical

Functional, kinematic and dynamic design of mechanisms. Modeling and FEM analysis of parts and structures. Multi-physics simulation of complex systems and processes Advanced hybrid energy systems Architectural design of hybrid systems (based on hydrogen and fuel cell-related technologies). Definition of control systems and algorithms for efficiency optimization. Basic and detailed engineering design of power generators. Design and simulations with premium CAD/CAE tools (Femap, Matlab, Solidworks, Solidworks Simulation). Design of test bench for energy systems characterization Research and development Automated machinery Draft and detailed engineering design of parts, components, functional groups and complete machinery. Selection of components for detection (based on optical, capacitive, and inductive measurement principles) and actuation (pneumatic, hydraulic and electric systems). Definition of control systems architecture (centralized and/or distributed with field bus) and selection of hardware control components (PLCs, motor drivers).

Prototyping

Design of electronics and enclosures to meet functional requirements with low-power consumption and compact size. Covered all the development steps from breadboard assembly to series production, designing the layout conforming to standards (Orcad, Eagle), and taking care of the pre-series production in-house. Manufacture of mechanical components, arc welding, wiring and testing.

Electronics and Automation

The Electronics and Automation Department is focused on integrated mechanical and electronic design, advanced control based on neural networks and rigorous experimental methodologies defined by Experimental Design. LABOR develops and engineers a range of systems based on microprocessors, microcontrollers, DSP, FPGA, high-speed ADC and DAC, single board industrial PCs.

Chemistry

The area of industrial process, operating in synergy with the Electronic and Automation Department, aims at implementing novel production processes allowing the reduction of polluting emissions and energy consumption, keeping adequate production quality. Applications developed concern industrial waste treatment, industrial crystallisation, including online sensing devices, and the production of ceramic nanopowders. The three main research lines are: crystallisation & precipitation processes; separation processes; advanced control.