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Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - UPCUniversitat Politècnica de Catalunya - UPCUniversitat Politècnica de Catalunya - UPC posted this:
Vibration-Assisted ball burnishingSurface enhancement through acoustoplasticity . An innovative system to modify the surface integrity, i.e. surface texture and roughness, hardness and residual stress, of previously milled workpieces has been developed. The system can be easily integrated in real manufacturing environments, but should be tested with that aim. Partners to further develop the system and/or to establish commercial agreements along with technical cooperation are sought.
- Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - UPCUniversitat Politècnica de Catalunya - UPC
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - UPC posted this:
Vibration-Assisted ball burnishing. A solution for Surface enhancement through acoustoplasticity An innovative system to modify the surface integrity, i.e. surface texture and roughness, hardness and residual stress, of previously milled workpieces has beThe Challenge The manufacturing industry demands effective finishing processes to which workpieces could be subjected to enhance their future in-service performance. This need is especially required for innovative materials, as they usually show a detrimental surface integrity state due to their low machinability. In the transportation industry, the manufacturing of components such as turbine blades, requires the application of local processes that could reinforce critical areas of the workpiece that are subjected to demanding regimes, such as fatigue. Improving the surface and near-surface texture, roughness, residual stress and hardness is a mean to prevent crack growth and enhance the behavior of these components. In this context, the vibration-assisted ball burnishing tool has proved positive results in laboratory applications, and is ready for a leap forward into the industry,
Servei de Gestió de la InnovacióUniversitat Politècnica de Catalunya - UPCServei de Gestió de la InnovacióLicensing Manager at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - UPC
View ProfileServei de Gestió de la Innovació posted this:
Vibration-assisted ball burnishing: A solution for Surface enhancement through acoustoplasticityAn innovative system to modify the surface integrity, i.e. surface texture and roughness, hardness and residual stress, of previously milled workpieces has been developed. The system can be easily integrated in real manufacturing environments, but should be tested with that aim. Partners to further develop the system and/or to establish commercial agreements along with technical cooperation are sought.
Licensing Manager at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - UPC
Universidad de Alcalá-OTRIUniversidad de Alcalá-OTRIUniversidad de Alcalá-OTRI posted this:
Vibroacoustic spectrometry system for the non-destructive analysis of materialsThe research group "Radiation and Sensing Group" of the University of Alcalá presents a system of non-destructive analysis of materials and structures, by spectral study of the indirect vibroacoustic excitations of the materials analyzed. By means of this system it is possible to perform in situ the analysis of materials and structures without previous treatments, solving with that the need to use coupling liquids that the current ultrasonic based systems currently use. The group seeks to reach licensing agreements, collaboration agreements or commercial agreements with technical assistance, with companies from the agrofood, pharmacy, construction, ceramics, wood, cork and other materials sectors.Heikki Erola posted this:
Video Interviews with auto-learning speech recognition and AI personality analysisHayStack is an Artificial Intelligence, video interview solution that automatically analyses and matches personality, values and needs. It helps you to select people that can make the biggest positive impact in your business - people that help you to innovate more, grow faster, satisfy customer better.
Founder and CEO at HayStack Analytica
- Universidad de Alcalá-OTRIUniversidad de Alcalá-OTRI
Universidad de Alcalá-OTRI posted this:
Video surveillance system and intelligence monitoritation.GEINTRA is a research group from the Department of electronics of the University of Alcala. They offer solutions for video surveillance and intelligent monitoring from the information provided by different sensors. This technological solution can be use in different applications, among which highlights people detection and object identification and tracking. Their main advantages are its versatility to be used with different objectives and in different operating environments, the intelligence of the process and control system (extracting reliable statistics, position and orientation, size, counting, mobility and other physics of the object). The group is looking for security companies, companies working in events planning or gauging control, to achieve technical collaboration agreements. 
Covid-19 Innovation Challenges by InnogetCovid-19 Innovation Challenges by InnogetCovid-19 Innovation Challenges by Innoget posted this:
Viral RNA-dependent RNA PolymerasesViral RNA-dependent RNA Polymerases (RdRPs) Targeted Library (1259 compounds) with predicted activity against viral RdRPs is offered. It has been carefully designed using machine learning (artificial neural networks and Bayesian statistics
Taras MaiulaOtava Research InstituteTaras Maiula posted this:
Viral RNA-dependent RNA PolymerasesViral RNA-dependent RNA Polymerases (RdRPs) Targeted Library (1259 compounds) with predicted activity against viral RdRPs is offered. It has been carefully designed using machine learning (artificial neural networks and Bayesian statistics
Head of the QC department at Otava Research Institute
Peter Mogyorosi posted this:
Vision Dynamix - High precision, real-time 3D mapping systemVision Dynamix is a hi-tech spin off company formed in 2016 on UKIM - FEIT with a purpose of developing a system for 3D mapping with high precision in real time. Formed based on a project for the master thesis of Dushko Murtovski MSc. Using a single camera he developed a drone based system for Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM). Dushko is co-founder of Vision Dynamix. The thesis was developed by mentorship of Prof. Dr. Mile Stankovski who is the second co-founder.
CEO at Laser Consult Ltd.
University of WaterlooUniversity of WaterlooUniversity of Waterloo posted this:
Visual Asset Management (VAM) softwareBackground The value of large institutional assets including property, facilities, and equipment in North America is in the trillions of dollars. The effective management of the maintenance of such large capital asset platforms is very complex which makes it challenging to effectively allocate maintenance spending in an optimized way. The estimated maintenance and repair expenditure requirements in Canada are of the order of CDN$110.0 billion per year and in the U.S. such costs are of the order of US$800 billion per year. Given such significant annual spending, there is a constant demand for tools and services that can better allocate resources to asset maintenance activities.
Universidad de AlicanteUniversidad de Alicante
Universitat de Girona posted this:
ViTAM, Videoconferencing multiplatform solutionsThe main innovation aspects in ViTAM are the following: - Simple and usable user interfaces. User interfaces are asymmetrical, differing from the patient and the professional. While the patient’s interface is extremely simplified, the professional’s side keeps a slightly higher complexity to keep control of the videoconferencing. This approach facilitates at most the use of technology by non-experts. - Specially designed for medical and social consultations. It implements two innovative operation modes not available in the market: the online consultation with waiting room and the videoconferencing call centre (coming soon). - Multiplatform and Multidevice. It is multiplatform (Windows, Mac, Android, iOS) and multidevice (PC, laptop, tablet, smartphone). - Easy integration. It can be easily integrated in or with other applications, as well as connect with external services (e.g. electronic health record, calendar). - Customisation. It can be customised not only in terms of graphical user interface but also in the workflow so as to implement new personalised videoconferencing scenarios. - Single and multiple videoconferencing. It offers 1 to 1 videoconferencing and multivideoconferencing in a single and unified interface. - Privacy. It ensures privacy protection by providing communications and data protection and enables its deployment on certified medical data management servers. - Sensors. It can be implemented as a background application running on the device, which can receive incoming connection requests, which can be useful when linked to sensors data alarms (e.g. blood pressure).Asgard Consulting posted this:
Volumetric protector of burned or wounded extremitiesOur client has developed a technology based on non-woven polypropylene fabric (similar to that of surgical masks), breathable (85%) and with a screen effect against microbial flora, to isolate extremities affected (arms, hands, feet or legs.) in a safe environment. , feet or legs), allowing the evolution of the wound to be checked, as it is transparent. The product is a Class I medical device and its manufacture is guaranteed with the appropriate machinery in operation. The company is looking for a company interested in taking charge of the project in its entirety, covering the final phases of development and its commercialization. They are not interested in a royalty deal
Brunel University LondonBrunel University LondonBrunel University London posted this:
Vulcanaer: Air Hybrid for Diesel EnginesVulcanaer is a novel regenerative hybrid engine system for diesel transport systems, particularly urban busses and delivery trucks. It converts a vehicle engine into an air pump during decelerations. It harvests the braking energy and stores it as compressed air for subsequent use to restart the engine in stop/start operation, saving battery and starter motor life. It also saves fuel as the compressed air also assists the normal engine-driven air compressor. Furthermore it can enhance the turbo thus reducing black smoke during acceleration from stationary
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- Universidad de Alcalá-OTRIUniversidad de Alcalá-OTRI
Universidad de Alcalá-OTRI posted this:
Walker for the mobility of people with motor disability.A research group from the Signal Theory and Communications Department of Alcalá University has developed a disability walker for improving the mobility of people with motor disability. This walker includes a guide for the leg together with an electronic system, that improves the user of manoeuvrability allowing the configuration of basic actions. This invention is part of the "Loyalty Technological Program," which has been designed by the research group to raise funds for the development and adaptation of technical aids that improve the quality of people life with motor impairments. The group is looking for collaboration agreements with institutions or companies that want to be part of the "Loyalty Technological Program" http://padrinotecnologico.org/proyectos/instituciones/ Moreover, the group is interested in reaching license, collaboration, manufacturing or commercial agreements with technical assistance with orthopaedics, medical equipment, and health technology companies. Other kind of institutions interested in sponsoring this invention are also welcome.
- Universidad de AlicanteUniversidad de Alicante
Universidad de Alicante posted this:
Wastewater treatment by electrocoagulation (EC)The Department of Physical Chemistry (Applied Electrochemical Group LEQA) at the University of Alicante has a high experience and know-how to develop and carry out the removal of pollutants in wastewaters by electrocoagulation (EC). A pilot plant fully equipped with the necessary infrastructure and with ability to treat 100L/h of wastes is available in order to develop the pre-industrial phase and scaling-up of these processes. This technology could be of interest to several industries: chemical, tannery, textile, etc. Innovative aspects of the tecnology: - The EC cell is controlled electrically and have no moving parts, thus requires less maintenance - The EC process avoids uses of chemicals and so there is no problem of neutralizing excess chemicals. - EC produces effluent with less total dissolved solids (TDS) content as compared with chemical treatments. UNIVERSIDAD DE BURGOS posted this:
Wastewater treatment installation in small townsResearchers from the University of Burgos have developed an installation for the purification of wastewater in small towns, offering an economic and environmental solution, with multiple advantages. In Spain, 47% of the municipalities have less than 500 inhabitants, the possible beneficiaries of this technology.Claude Waudoit posted this:
Water and Energy saving faucetsIn order to reduce the waiting time for hot water, we usually install hot water circulation loops that waste a lot of energy. The waiting time for hot water is uncomfortable and makes you waste +/- 10 gal of water/day/house to the sink. To overcome the problem and to avoid user's complaints, most plumbers adds a hot water recirculation loop that keep the water in the hot water supply pipe hot. This type of hot water circulating loop provides nearly instant hot water at the fixtures but wastes a tremendous amount of energy (pump consumption plus pipes heat dissipation). Measured energy wasted in the hot water recirculation loop in a 2-story, 3,200 sf. house: - Continuous recirculation: 21 KWh/day corresponding to 875 W continuously, 1600 € /year. - With timer and aquastat: over 10 KWh/day, corresponding to 410 W continuously, 800 €/year. - Demand control (manual actuation, then wait 1 min.): 2 KWh/day, corresponding to 80W continuously, 160€/year Up to 20% of the house energy consumption is wasted only to reduce the waiting time for hot water. The Water & Energy saving faucet provide access to the hot water within seconds, as fast as if you had a hot water recycling loop installed, but it do not wastes a single drop of water and it do not wastes any energy at all.
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IMDEA Water Institute posted this:
Water and soil laboratory with accreditation ISO 17025 ENIMDEA Water labs joined the Laboratory and Infrastructure Network of the Community of Madrid in 2009, with reference number 267. The labs perform several physico-chemical, microbiological and chromatographic analyses associated with quality control of water bodies and soils. The IMDEA laboratories are currently engaged in the application process for formal acknowledgement of technical competence as a laboratory for water analysis by ENAC (National Accreditation Entity) accreditation, to ensure confidence in test results: Accreditation ISO 17025 EN. For the determination of the following parameters: pH, conductivity, suspended solids, DQO, DBO5, total phosphorus and TKN (Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen).
- University of WaterlooUniversity of Waterloo
University of Waterloo posted this:
Water based ion trap for quantum computingBackground During the last few decades, different techniques have been developed for building the main component of quantum computers, i.e. quantum bits (qubits), including superconducting loops, spin-based quantum dots, coupled quantum wire and diamond vacancies to name a few. Trapped Ions (TI) devices are leading candidates for building qubits for quantum computing. Existing methods of creating TI require designing/manufacture complex micro/nano fabricated devices and extensive use of laser sources to cool down ions and entrap them. These methods are typically very expensive and are not easily scalable for harnessing a large quantity of trapped ions. A scalable method/device for creating TI could enable utilization of multiple qubits to perform necessary computational tasks, propelling the pursuit of practical quantum computation.
Barry McGrawAirable Research Lab, business line of Ohio Soybean CouncilBarry McGraw posted this:
Water Emulsifiable Bio-based LubricantAirable has developed a soy-based lubricant intended for oil and gas (O&G) applications. The formulation is tolerant to brines commonly encountered in down-hole drilling and is effective at low loading levels. Furthermore, our lubricant is designed to perform under the extreme pressures demanded by the O&G industry. The soy-based formulation contains 93% bio-based carbon and is biodegradable—a critical attribute for a product that is going directly into the ground.
CEO at Airable Research Lab, business line of Ohio Soybean Council
IMDEA Water Institute posted this:
Water Footprint assessment to minimize the impacts to the Water Footprint valueWater footprint is a novel indicator of freshwater use, which quantifies the volume of water required by a product, service or activity when and where it is consumed. It includes both direct and indirect freshwater consumption. It also provides information on sustainability, by comparing the Water Footprint value with the availability and quality of water resource in situ. The final aim is to manage an improvement strategy designed to minimize the impacts related to this Water Footprint value. The three colours of water: • Green water. Rainwater, stored in soil as humidity, removed by plants in evapotranspiration processes. It is the main component in agrifood industries. • Blue water. Water volume that depends on a more or less complex infrastructure for its use. Its origin may be surface or subterranean. The traditional indicators for water use have focused on this component. • Grey water. Water volume that is required to buffer the concentration of pollutants that are spread in the environment. It depends on the quantity and quality of the spill, the essential quality of the receiving environment and the standards that are used to assess the environmental quality. Water footprint can be assessed in multiple scopes or levels (process, product, consumer, producer, business) by considering both direct and indirect impacts over the whole life cycle. Nowadays it is possible to achieve Water Footprint certification by implementing one of these two international standards: • WATER FOOTPRINT NETWORK – Water footprint assessment manual • ISO 14046 – Water footprint – Principles, requirements and guidelinesIMDEA Energy posted this:
Water remediation using novel advanced porous materialsHighly stable porous materials (powder or pellets) specially tailored for the adsorption or degradation of emerging contaminants is here offered. These materials are specifically designed to eliminate novel organic contaminants from water by selective adsorption and/or degradation in the presence (or not) of light (UV-vis or vis), even under continuous flow. We are looking for commercial agreement with technical assistance and research cooperation agreement.
IMDEA Water Institute posted this:
Water resources and contaminant transport modellingWhy modelling? Numerical models are important tools in the study of water resources. They can help understand processes (and their importance) that occur in a certain geological context. The rapid progress in the development of numerical models and computer hardware has improved simulation capability to an extent where we can routinely develop basin scale models. One of the main driving forces for hydrogeological model is the need to assess water supply potential of aquifers. Over the past 20 years, however, the emphasis has shifted from water supply problems to water quality issues. This means that while formerly the focus was almost exclusively on developing methods to assess and measure the water-yielding properties of aquifers, now the focus is largely on transport and dispersion processes, retardation and degradation of chemical contaminants. Numerical models are also applied to describe and interpret the reactive processes affecting contaminant transport through the porous media during laboratory-level experiments.
Claude Waudoit posted this:
Water-saving mixer tap, the greenest tap that saves Time, Water and Energy.The water saving faucet has the same look and the same functions than a traditional water mixer but it has an additional drain orifice and an internal by-pass controlled by the lever position. - You push the lever down until it locks: the water contained in the hot water pipes is quickly directed to a low pressure expansion tank. - Within a few seconds the hot water reach the tap and a mini thermostatic element unlocks the lever that automatically returns to neutral, indicating that the hot water is available at the faucet.
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- University of WaterlooUniversity of Waterloo
University of Waterloo posted this:
Water-soluble chromogenic substrates for detecting bacterial beta-lactamasesBackground Approximately 300 million people will die prematurely as a result of antimicrobial drug resistance over the next 35 years resulting in the loss of 60 and 100 trillion USD worth of economic output by 2050 if the spread of antimicrobial drug resistance is not brought under control. Misdiagnosis of bacterial infection and overuse of antibiotics both contribute to antibiotic resistance. It is estimated that per cent of all antibiotic prescriptions world-wide are for β-lactam antibiotics (e.g. penicillins, cephalosporins, carbapenems), thus the emergence of wide-spread resistance to this class of antibiotics is of particular concern. Current beta-lactamase assay kits utilize Nitrocefin, which is expensive to synthesize, requires refrigerated storage, and has limited applicability to detecting only a sub-set of beta-lactamase producing bacterium. Thus it is imperative to develop diagnostic methods that more quickly, conveniently, and broadly identify the presence of beta-lactamase activity so that an appropriate antibiotic therapeutic strategy is selected.
