Projects

CAPyALM: Development of polymeric materials that capture and store sun energy for obtaining coatings by injection

The general aim of the project is to develop polymeric materials that contribute to improving thermal solar installations that are currently on the market, as these technologies have a wide margin for improvement. The use of these new materials would enable harmonising the integration of solar installation in buildings and towns, matching the urban landscape, and partially replacing conventional energy sources by renewables, reducing CO2 emissions to the atmosphere. [...]

Financed

Critical substances to be monitored in the footwear and toy industries: new methods of analysis and optimisation of methodologies – CONTROLTEST

In order to comply with current legislation and evaluate exposure to chemical substances from consumer articles such as toys and footwear, new methodologies are being developed to assess migration of Cr (VI), Cr (III), organo-tin compounds and formamide content in components of toys and existing methodology is being revised on aromatic amines and formaldehyde in leather materials to verify the safety of leather in the footwear sector. [...]

Financed

BOND-CONTROL: Inspection and evaluation of adhesive bonds in compound materials for quality control

The general aim of the project is to obtain non-destructive evaluation techniques and procedures based on ultrasonic inspection of adhesive bonds and coatings. This will help to improve the quality control process in the manufacture of products with adhesive bonds, introducing tools enabling the evaluation of the state of the bond, be quick in diagnosis to be implemented in the production process, represent economic saving and expand the potential for evaluating various bond properties. [...]

Financed

R&D for optimisation in recycling waste from the toy sector, children’s products and leisure products. ECOZAMAK 2

The basic aim is to develop environmental technology solutions that are of interest and application for improving Zamak injection, used as a productive process by companies of various sectors of the Region of Valencia such as the toy sector, children's products and leisure products. [...]

Financed

ROTONEW – New rotational moulding process

The main aim of the project is the design of a new rotational moulding oven that automates the process of opening and closing of moulds, creating a continuous cycle that would greatly increase production compared to current ovens. [...]

Financed

Development of a new range of biodegradable products by injection

The main aim of this project is to develop clay pigeon plates by injection with biodegradable properties. The new product will have significant added value in terms of harmless environmental properties and ease of manufacture. [...]

Financed

Techplay.mobi: technology infrastructure for the creation of mobile video games orientated to overall development of the user.

"The fundamental aim of Techplay.mobi is to create an innovative platform for rapid development of applications assisting personal development. Techplay.mobi is focussed on recreational applications in the educational domain; the platform offers the necessary functionality for these types of games. [...]

FLEXeTOY – Development and scaling of flexible electroluminescent devices for their application in the toy sector

The aim of the FLEXeTOY project is to perform an investigation on printed electronics on flexible plastic substrates, specifically electroluminescent devices, connections and circuits required for their operation in order to integrate them effectively in the toy sector. This would enable flexible integration of electronic and interactive functionality in objects and products and in a totally different way to that currently employed. [...]

Financed

SASAM – Support for Standardisation in Additive Manufacture

The aim of the project is the integration of the opinions of all the parties interested, or stakeholders, in Additive Manufacturing to establish the Technology Map required and thus to contribute, along with CENELEC, to the implementation of the bases required for the standardisation of these technologies. [...]

Financed

Innovative sustainable rotomoulding process and biomaterials for energy efficient automotive and toy products – ROTELEC

The aim of this project is to develop energy efficient plastic product processes, to manufacture high quality, eco-sustainable and low cost products. [...]

Financed