Containers and packaging

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Materials and techniques to protect and preserve food

Packaging technologies focus on the design, manufacture and use of materials and techniques to protect, transport and present food products. It includes the evaluation of different types of containers and packaging, and their impact on food quality, safety and shelf life. This area of knowledge also focuses on the development of sustainable packaging and the implementation of recycling and waste management practices.

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Design and prototyping of mechanical and structural systems

Innovative engineering solutions, transforming industrial challenges through advanced design and integrated technologies

Food quality and safety

Assurance that food is safe and meets quality standards for human consumption

Life cycle studies

Specialization in the extension and evaluation of the useful life of products through advanced R&D&I techniques.

Machine vision and collaborative robotics solutions

Advanced technological solutions through machine vision and collaborative robotics

Waste valorization and recovery of relevant products

Biological and thermochemical processes to reduce impact and valorize organic wastes