R&D INDUSTRY
Recent
INCM
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Hard Chromium (HC) plating has been used extensively in the minting industry for many years. However, despite the lower wear and corrosion resistance properties, allowing the same die to produce several hundred thousand of coins, the negative health impact and environmental problems associated with hexavalent chromium promote the research of alternative coatings with similar mechanical characteristics.
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PROHS, SA
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It was proposed to develop an R&D service in the form of a feasibility study of two approaches to solve a problem within a proposed wider project to the development of solutions for performance improvement, functionality, and increasing the lifetime of the materials used in welded stainless steel 316L of inner walls of sterilization equipment.
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VISTA ALEGRE ATLANTIS
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The project “HCH – High Class Hotelware” aimed to develop a new line of porcelain products specifically designed for the hotel sector. This product line would be based on significantly improved ceramic pastes and glazes that will provide a greater mechanical and scratch resistance than existing products at competitive prices. http://www.myvistaalegre.com/pt/ |
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MCM
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Development of a new dental implant design taking into consideration the stress distribution, microbial protection and osseointegration. A surface treatment was developed to coat the surface with tantalum oxide in order to provide the implant with bioactive properties. The results showed that the surfaces increase the apatite adhesion when compare with the commercial Ti. http://www.mcm.com.pt/ |
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Other
1. Protocol between Hospital de S. Marcos, the Centre of Physics from University of Minho and Biological Engineering Center at the University of Minho - PROTOCOLOHSMS-CF-IBB / CEB-A, March 2007, with the title: "Physicochemical and biological studies of prosthetists recovered from rejection surgery";
2. Partnership between CERAMED, the Centre of Physics from University of Minho and Biological Engineering Center at the University of Minho, since June 2009, in the "Development of coatings for orthopedic instruments";
3. Partnership between Steelsept, the Centre of Physics from University of Minho and Biological Engineering Center at the University of Minho, since June 2009, in "Antibacterial surfaces studies for hospital equipment";
4. Partnership between the LA Medical, the Centre of Physics from University of Minho and Biological Engineering Center at the University of Minho, since November 2010, in "Coatings Development for medical instrumentation";
5. Partnership between Vista Alegre Atlantis, the University of Minho Physics Centre and Mechanical Technology and Materials Center at University of Minho and Tecminho, since September 2009 in the "Treatment of ceramic surfaces in the food industry";
6. Partnership between Dalper - Cutelarias e Produtos de Mesa SA and Tecminho since April 2012 for "Improvement of functional properties of stainless steel cutlery";
7. Consultant of UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM & MINERALS, Saudi Arabia;
8. Partnership between Borgstena Group Portugal LDA and the University of Minho Physics Centre, since January 2013, for “Textile surface functionalization”.
2. Partnership between CERAMED, the Centre of Physics from University of Minho and Biological Engineering Center at the University of Minho, since June 2009, in the "Development of coatings for orthopedic instruments";
3. Partnership between Steelsept, the Centre of Physics from University of Minho and Biological Engineering Center at the University of Minho, since June 2009, in "Antibacterial surfaces studies for hospital equipment";
4. Partnership between the LA Medical, the Centre of Physics from University of Minho and Biological Engineering Center at the University of Minho, since November 2010, in "Coatings Development for medical instrumentation";
5. Partnership between Vista Alegre Atlantis, the University of Minho Physics Centre and Mechanical Technology and Materials Center at University of Minho and Tecminho, since September 2009 in the "Treatment of ceramic surfaces in the food industry";
6. Partnership between Dalper - Cutelarias e Produtos de Mesa SA and Tecminho since April 2012 for "Improvement of functional properties of stainless steel cutlery";
7. Consultant of UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM & MINERALS, Saudi Arabia;
8. Partnership between Borgstena Group Portugal LDA and the University of Minho Physics Centre, since January 2013, for “Textile surface functionalization”.