www.aimplas.es AIMPLAS Technological Institute of Plastics European Bioplastics Conference 21-22 November 2006
www.aimplas.es OUTLINE � AIMPLAS’ INTRODUCTION � AREAS OF WORK � TECHNICAL � CHEMICAL AND PHYSIC-MECHANICAL LABORATORIES � PILOT PLANTS � MANAGEMENT � INFORMATION � TRAINING � RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION � NATIONAL PROJECTS WITH PRIVATE COMPANIES � INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS � RESEARCH IN BIODEGRADABLE MATERIALS
www.aimplas.es AIMPLAS’ INTRODUCTION � AIMPLAS is a Centre for Innovation and Technology (CIT) � AIMPLAS was created in 1990 under the initiative of the regional government � Fields of application: plastic materials and processes � AIMPLAS is a member of REDIT and FEDIT � AIMPLAS is involved in SUSCOMPNET, EUROVIPP, EuCIA, AESICOM, IBEROCIT.
www.aimplas.es AIMPLAS’ INTRODUCTION: MISSION To offer support to the companies of the plastic To offer support to the companies of the plastic and related sectors in order to increase their and related sectors in order to increase their competitiveness by means of promoting competitiveness by means of promoting innovation innovation
www.aimplas.es AIMPLAS’ INTRODUCTION: STRUCTURE
www.aimplas.es AIMPLAS’ INTRODUCTION: STAFF DISTRIBUTION AIMPLAS’ STAFF: 73 10-15 scholarship holders in practice or with own projects
www.aimplas.es AIMPLAS’ INTRODUCTION: FACILITIES COMPOSITES PLANT COMPOSITES PLANT THERMOPLASTICS PLANT THERMOPLASTICS PLANT LABORATORIES LABORATORIES TRAINING TRAINING INFORMATION INFORMATION Q&E MANAGEMENT Q&E MANAGEMENT R&D PROJECTS R&D PROJECTS ADMINISTRATION ADMINISTRATION
www.aimplas.es OUTLINE � AIMPLAS’ INTRODUCTION � AREAS OF WORK � TECHNICAL AREA � CHEMICAL AND PHYSIC-MECHANICAL LABORATORIES � PILOT PLANTS � MANAGEMENT � INFORMATION � TRAINING � RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT & INNOVATION � NATIONAL PROJECTS � INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS � RESEARCH IN BIODEGRADABLE MATERIALS
www.aimplas.es TECHNICAL AREA: LABORATORIES � Laboratories. Accredited according to ISO/IEC 17025: 2000 by ENAC, National Accreditation Body in Spain integrated in EAL (European Cooperation for Accreditation of Laboratories) � Thermoplastic and thermosetting materials LABORATORIES � Physic-mechanical � Chemical � Calibration
www.aimplas.es TECHNICAL AREA: LABORATORIES (II) MECHANICAL PROPERTIES � Tensile: modulus, strain, stress, etc. � Bending: modulus, maximum deflection, etc. � Compression � Dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) � Impact (Charpy, Izod, etc.) � Tear resistance (Elmendorf, etc.) � Hardness (Shore A y D, Barcol, Rockwell) � Friction coefficient (static and dynamic) � Internal pressure for pipes � Dimensional stability and sealability of tanks PHYSICAL AND THERMAL PROPERTIES � Density � Vicat temperature � Heat deflection temperature (HDT) � Dimensional stability
www.aimplas.es TECHNICAL AREA: LABORATORIES (III) OPTICAL PROPERTIES � Turbidity, brightness, transparency, colour analysis, etc. BEHAVIOUR AGAINST EXTERNAL AGENTS � Weathering (temperature and humidity) � Natural ageing � Accelerated ageing � Flammability (UL94 classification) � Oxygen permeability � Resistance to chemical agents PP ISPLEN 060 RHEOLOGICAL PROPERTIES 1.E+05 1.E+04 � Melt flow index (in mass and volume) Viscosity (Pa.s) 1.E+03 � Rotational and oscillatory rheometry Tra = 170 ºC 1.E+02 Tra = 190 ºC � Torsional rheometry 1.E+01 Tra = 210 ºC � Viscosity Brookfield 1.E+00 0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 100 1000 Shear rate (1/S) � Intrinsic viscosity
www.aimplas.es TECHNICAL AREA: LABORATORIES (IV) IDENTIFICATION AND ANALYSIS � Polymer identification (FTIR, DSC) � Identification of reinforcements (FTIR, TG) � Identification of additives (FTIR, Chromatographic) � Characterization of thermosetting resins (curing curve, time of gel, etc) � Analysis of residual substances � Oxidation induction time and temperature � Carbon black content and dispersion � Content in volatiles � Content in gel � Emission test for automotive applications (carbon, formaldehyde, fogging, odour) � VOCs analysis (volatile organic compounds) � Test according to Europea Pharmacopeia (EP) and American Pharmacopeia (USP) FOOD CONTACT PLASTICS, according to Spanish, European and American (FDA) Legislation
www.aimplas.es TECHNICAL AREA: METROLOGY AND CALIBRATION CALIBRATION SERVICES � DIMENSIONAL: Profile projectors, calibres, micrometers, etc. � HARDNESS: Shore A y D measures � PRESSURE: Manometers, pressure transducers � MASSES AND MOMENTS: mass sets, scales, dynamometric tools � TEMPERATURE: climate chambers, ovens, incineration ovens, thermocouples, digital and mercury thermometers, temperature and humidity recorders, etc TECHNICAL CONSULTANCY FOR ELABORATION OF CALIBRATION PLANS
www.aimplas.es TECHNICAL AREA: METROLOGY AND CALIBRATION METROLOGY OF MANUFACTURED PIECES � Dimensional studies of manufactured pieces � Capacity studies: dimensional and statistical control of pieces for optimisation of production � CAD comparative analysis � Digitalization of pieces for inverse engineering � Mould design and measurement � 3D. Max. Dim. : 900 x 1500 x 800 mm
www.aimplas.es TECHNICAL AREA: PILOT PLANTS PROCESSING PILOT PLANTS THERMOPLASTIC MATERIALS THERMOSETTING MATERIALS � Compounding � Pulltrusion � Injection/Co-injection moulding � RTM (Resin Transfer Moulding) � Extrusion/Co-extrusion � RTM light � Thermoforming � Infusion � Profile extrusion � PU foaming (RIM) � Laminates � Mould design
www.aimplas.es TECHNICAL AREA: PROCESSING EQUIPMENT COMPOUNDING Co-rotating and counter-rotating twin-screw extruders Planetary extruder
www.aimplas.es TECHNICAL AREA: PROCESSING EQUIPMENT EXTRUSION 5 single screw extruders Ø 25 and 30 mm and L/D 25-30 3 dies for sheet extrusion 2 dies for blown film
www.aimplas.es TECHNICAL AREA: PROCESSING EQUIPMENT INJECTION 2 Injection Moluders of 85 and 130 Tn 1 Co-injection equipment
www.aimplas.es TECHNICAL AREA: PROCESSING EQUIPMENT THERMOSETTING COMPOSITES RTM, Infusion Pulltrusion PU foaming (RIM)
www.aimplas.es OUTLINE � AIMPLAS INTRODUCTION � WORKING AREAS � TECHNICAL AREA � CHEMICAL AND PHYSIC-MECHANCIAL LABORATORIES � PILOT PLANTS � MANAGEMENT � INFORMATION � TRAINING � RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT & INNOVATION � NATIONAL PROJECTS � INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS � RESEARCH IN BIODEGRADABLE MATERIALS
www.aimplas.es MANAGEMENT : TECHNICAL INFORMATION Documentation and Technical Information Service � Sistema de Vigilancia Tecnológica (SVT) specialized for the plastic materials sector. Includes: • Alert services in legislation, standards, grants, technological and bibliographic information • State of the Art Reports, including bibliography search, patents, legislation, national and international standards, and market information • Technological Surveillance Reports � Observatorio tecnológico del plástico (www.observatorioplastico.com)
www.aimplas.es MANAGEMENT: TRAINING � Master Degree in Plastic Materials and transformation processes (DEP). � Professional training � Postgraduate and specialization courses � Open training: development of training plans optimised for the needs of the companies � Organization of technical workshops related to plastic materials, processing technologies, quality, innovation, etc
www.aimplas.es OUTLINE � AIMPLAS INTRODUCTION � AREAS OF WORK � TECHNICAL AREA � CHEMICAL AND PHYSIC-MECHANICAL LABORATORIES � PILOT PLANTS � MANAGEMENT � INFORMATION � TRAINING � RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT & INNOVATION � INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS � NATIONAL PROJECTS � RESEARCH IN BIODEGRADABLE MATERIALS
www.aimplas.es R&D PROJECTS International � 29 Projects (finished or ongoing since 2000) � 12 CRAFT � 6 Collective � 3 IP SMEs � 1 STREP � 1 EIE � 1 Innovation � 1 Infrastructures � 1 SSA � 3 Eureka � 17 Ongoing projects � 1 In negotiation phase
www.aimplas.es R&D PROJECTS National � 62 Project proposals presented in 2006 � 16 Desarrollo Tecnológico (IMPIVA) � 14 Plan Competitividad (IMPIVA) � 10 PCCP � 9 Plan Nacional de M. Ambiente � 7 PROFIT � 4 CENIT � 2 PETRI
www.aimplas.es OUTLINE � AIMPLAS INTRODUCTION � AREAS OF WORK � TECHNICAL AREA � CHEMICAL AND PHYSIC-MECHANICAL LABORATORIES � PILOT PLANTS � MANAGEMENT � INFORMATION � TRAINING � RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT & INNOVATION � INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS � NATIONAL PROJECTS � RESEARCH IN BIODEGRADABLE MATERIALS
www.aimplas.es RESEARCH IN BIODEGRADABLE MATERIALS � 8 years of experience in biodegradable materials working on: � Materials from renewable resources: • PLA • Starch (natural and chemically modified) • Natural fibres � Synthetic materials: • PCL • PVOH • Aliphatic and aromatic polyesters
www.aimplas.es RESEARCH IN BIODEGRADABLE MATERIALS � 8 years of experience in biodegradable materials working on: � Processing: • Compounding (starch destructurization, blends, etc.) • Extrusion (cast and blown film) • Coextrusion (cast film up to 5 layers; blown film up to 3 layers) • Injection and co-injection • Thermoforming
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