coating of nano-object oncology - université de toulouse
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SILICA COATING OF
SILICA COATING OF
SILICA COATING OF
SILICA COATING OF
MAGNETIC METALLIC
NANO
MAGNETIC METALLIC
NANO
MAGNETIC METALLIC
NANO
MAGNETIC METALLIC
NANO----OBJECTS OBJECTS OBJECTS OBJECTS
WITH NO METAL OXID
ATION
WITH NO METAL OXID
ATION
WITH NO METAL OXID
ATION
WITH NO METAL OXID
ATION
The laboratory of Physics and Chemistry of Nano-objects (LPCNO) in Toulouse (France) has de-veloped a new process, in organic medium, to synthetise magnetic-metallic nano-objects (Fe-Co) coated with a silica layer. The key point of this innovation is avoiding metal oxidation during the step of silica coating, preserving the core’s magnetic properties. Contrary to existing methods, the synthesis process is simple (only one step), and does not require the use of a coupling agent between the metallic core and the silica layer. Consequently this approach al-lows using those coated nano-objects in ambient medium. Besides those nano-objects do not bind together and one can control their magnetic stability.
A partner is sought to contribute to the development of this technology in the field of oncology.
Development stage R&D stage: Optimisation of stability control of magnetic properties under ambient atmosphere over time Intellectual property rights French patent filed on 19th November 2007 International protection (WO 09/071794) Project managers / Laboratory Fabien DELPECH - Céline NAYRAL LPCNO - INSA (National Institute of Applied Sciences) Toulouse Applications
Those nano-objects are biocompatible and stable, therefore they can be used for therapeutic applications such as magnetic hyperthermia and real-time optical detection of tumor size through surface functionalisation.
Collaborations - Licence agreement - Technical collaboration Domain Oncology
AdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantages
No loss of magnetic properties of the coated objects Soft chemistry process Easy surface functionalization Biocompatible interface
Iron-cobalt alloy magnetic core (12nm) coated with a silica
layer
Technology Transfer Manager Claire MÉTAIS
Université de Toulouse Valorisation +33 (0)5 34 41 35 36
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DEXTRANS: ACTIVE
INGREDIENTS
DEXTRANS: ACTIVE
INGREDIENTS
DEXTRANS: ACTIVE
INGREDIENTS
DEXTRANS: ACTIVE
INGREDIENTS
SYNTHESISED FROM
BIOPOLYMERS
SYNTHESISED FROM
BIOPOLYMERS
SYNTHESISED FROM
BIOPOLYMERS
SYNTHESISED FROM
BIOPOLYMERS
Synthesising biocompatible products is a major stake for cosmetic and biomedical industries. Pierre Monsan’s team in Toulouse (LISBP-INSA) has developed new enzymes transforming sugar called glucan-saccharases. One specific enzyme (DSR-S) allows synthesising from saccharose a glucose polymer called dextran, and obtaining in one step dextrans with controlled molecular weight and various structures (types of bond, size). These molecules of dextran, produced through an environmentally-friendly process, can be used for a large range of applications in cosmetics, biomedical and chemical industries: proven biocompatibility, controllable viscosity which is a key factor for cosmetic formulation, active ingredient for water retention, stimulation of cell growth as a major property for tissue regeneration, exclusion chromatography, biopolymer substituting synthesised polymer.
A partner is sought to contribute to the development of this technology in the fields of cosmetics and chemistry.
Collaborations Licence agreement - Technical collaboration Targeted Industries - Cosmetics - Biomedical - Chemistry
Development stage Proof of concept done Intellectual property rights Patents filed on 19/12/2001 and 08/02/2006 International protections: WO 02/074943 and WO 07/091178 Joint ownership INSA-INRA-CNRS Project Manager / Laboratory Pierre MONSAN LISBP - INSA (National Institute of Applied Sciences), Toulouse Fields of application
- Active ingredient for water retention - Thickening agent - Stimulation of cell growth - Tissue regeneration - Emulsion stabilisation - Exclusion chromatography
AdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantages
Natural process Easy to implement Biocompatible Controlled viscosity Active ingredient for water retention and tissue regeneration
Technology transfer manager Claire MÉTAIS
Université de Toulouse Valorisation +33 (0)5 34 41 35 36
Dextran molecular structure
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MINIATURIZED DIRECT
IONAL ANTENNA
MINIATURIZED DIRECT
IONAL ANTENNA
MINIATURIZED DIRECT
IONAL ANTENNA
MINIATURIZED DIRECT
IONAL ANTENNA
WITHOUT REFLECTOR F
OR
WITHOUT REFLECTOR F
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WITHOUT REFLECTOR F
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WITHOUT REFLECTOR F
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RFID, GPS AND BODY
AREA NETWORKS
RFID, GPS AND BODY
AREA NETWORKS
RFID, GPS AND BODY
AREA NETWORKS
RFID, GPS AND BODY
AREA NETWORKS
APPLICATIONS
APPLICATIONS
APPLICATIONSAPPLICATIONS
The ENAC (the French national school of civil aviation located in Toulouse) has patented an antenna favoring a particular direction unlike most of antennas which emit in all directions. The innovation is obtained by collocating 2 elementary antennas, both with a torus radiation pattern and a circular polarization. Practically, these 2 antennas can be obtained by excitation of a single antenna applied to 2 different points. Using square excitation sources, directivity can be obtained under some condition by constructive interferences on one side of the antenna and destructive on the other side. Contrary to classical directional small-size antennas (<λ/10), the design enables to bypass the use of horn or reflector. Although miniaturization, the antenna does not require the use of any dielectric material with high permittivity properties (like ceramics), this point allows space and cost savings compared to existing technologies. The antenna is slightly sensitive to its surrounding and thus can be integrated to any kind of material (metallic or plastic plans, integrated circuits). Different designs are possible: one example is a copper wire or band wrapped as an helical ring and excited on 2 feed points forming a 90 degree angle.
Development stage Proof of concept done, validation of digital simulation. IP Rights French patent applied for in 2009: 0904076 Project Manager / Laboratory Bernard SOUNY / ENAC - LETA (Electromagnetic Laboratory for Aeronautical Telecommunications) Applications - RFID (particularly readers) - GPS - Mobile phones - Miniaturized sensors for body area networks (health, medical, sport)
AdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantages
Miniaturization Low sensitivity to surrounding Protection for the bearer: low field behind the source
Circular polarization Enables to bypass the use of high permittivity ceramics No horn, no reflector
Collaborations License agreement - Technology transfer Targeted Industries Antenna manufacturers - Integrators
Industrial partners are sought for developing specific applications with this technology.
Technology Transfer Manager Olivier BEAUDOIN
Université de Toulouse Valorisation +33 (0)5 34 41 35 30
Electrical excitation at 2 points (90°)
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With an extrusion process, it is now possible to obtain fertilizer compounds from wood coproducts. It is a two step process: First, an extrusion process is applied under specific pressure and temperature conditions on wood coproducts. So decomposition of cellulose and lignin is quicker than natural methods and produces a rich fertilizing medium. Then, chemical treatment allows extraction and isolation of fertilizers called humic substances. These compounds ensure development, hydric and mineral nutrition. The product speeds up flowering, fruiting and biomass growth of several plants: for instance, geranium and begonia flowering occurs one week earlier.
Development Industrial prototype IP Rights FR and international patent protections published: FR05 09300 and PCT/FR2006/002062 French patent granted: FR2890654 Project Manager / Laboratories Philippe MORARD LA2E - LCA Laboratoire de Génie Chimique Market Applications - Garden and horticultural products - Agricultural chemicals - Bio products Collaborations - Licence agreement - Technical collaboration - Commercial agreement Targeted Industries - Fertilizer producers - Horticulturalists - Farmers
AdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantages
Saving time compared to natural process Cost reduction Ecological solution and alternative to chemical fertilizers Reproducibility / standardization of compound composition Increase of crop yield, growth and development
Improvement of soil physicochemical properties
A NATURAL ALTERN
ATIVE TO
A NATURAL ALTERN
ATIVE TO
A NATURAL ALTERN
ATIVE TO
A NATURAL ALTERN
ATIVE TO
CHEMICAL FERTILIZ
ERS USING
CHEMICAL FERTILIZ
ERS USING
CHEMICAL FERTILIZ
ERS USING
CHEMICAL FERTILIZ
ERS USING
WOOD COPRODUCTS
WOOD COPRODUCTS
WOOD COPRODUCTS
WOOD COPRODUCTS
Industrialists interested in fertilizer production are sought. The valorisation partner should integrate the process under commercial agreement with technical assistance.
Technology Transfer Manager Carole CESAR
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GREEN CELLULOSE
GREEN CELLULOSE
GREEN CELLULOSE
GREEN CELLULOSE----
BASED POLYMER
BASED POLYMER
BASED POLYMER
BASED POLYMER
WITH INSULATION, C
OATING AND
WITH INSULATION, C
OATING AND
WITH INSULATION, C
OATING AND
WITH INSULATION, C
OATING AND
PROTECTION PROPE
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PROTECTION PROPE
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PROTECTION PROPE
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PROTECTION PROPE
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The laboratory LCA-ENSIACET of INP Toulouse has developed a green polymer using a significant proportion of cellulose obtained from the fibrous part of plants, especially from wood, and also from straw or other waste. A remarkable aspect of the innovation is that contrary to vegetable oils, cellulose used for the process is not a food product (whereas most of vegetable oils used in other natural polymers are edible). Presently, cellulose percentage is 30%. The result is a polymer (cellulose ester) with favourable characteristics in terms of melting temperature and glass transition. This polymer is the binder for mineral material.
Targeted Industries - Colour and varnish manufacturing - Speciality chemicals - Electrical Engineering and Technology - Electronics - Surface treatment - Packaging - Hydraulics, vibration and acoustic engineering - Construction technologies - Waste management
Development Stage Industrial prototype Intellectual Property Rights Patent protections filed at French and international levels: FR 08 03638 & PCT/EP2009/058040 Project Manager / Laboratory Carlos VACA-GARCIA / LCA - ENSIACET Market Applications - Additives for paint and varnish production - Thermal / acoustic insulation for building industry - Parts soundproofing for automotive and household appliances manufacturing - Mastic compounds for joints - Insulation in batteries and condensers - Coating - Protection of pipes and wires - “Mulsh” treatment for agricultural surfaces Collaborations Licence agreement - Technical cooperation
AdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantages
No hydrocarbon Use of cellulose which is not a food product Valorisation of vegetable waste Air / water tightness properties Binding properties and flexibility
Transfer Opportunities Industrialists are sought for exploring and exploiting new applications in partnership.
Technology Transfer Manager Carole CESAR
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Technology Transfer Manager Alain BLASIUS
Université de Toulouse Valorisation +33 (0) 5 34 41 35 37
REALREALREALREAL----TIME MEASUR
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TIME MEASUREMEN
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TIME MEASUREMEN
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BEHAVIOR OF CULT
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BEHAVIOR OF CULT
IVATED PLANTS
BEHAVIOR OF CULT
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MONITORING REMO
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MONITORING REMO
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Agriculture is facing a double challenge: sustaining production growth under demographic pressure, while managing water as a more and more precious resource due to the climatic evolution context. Monitoring agricultural irrigation adapted to the hydric behavior of plants can efficiently contribute to the management of water resources. Thus, a mixed research team from Université de Toulouse Le Mirail, INP Toulouse and CNRS has developed an integrated optic sensor enabling remote measurement of the moisture level of agricultural vegetation. This device comprises on one hand the apparatus dedicated to detection, and on the other hand a system environment. During the measurement phase, a sample (e.g. a leaf) is delicately imprisoned between both parts of the sensor without destructive effect. The moisture contained within the plant tissue is very sensitive to infrared. So, the principle of measurement is based on optical properties of plants, notably the fraction of luminous intensity crossing a leaf: the transmittance. The system environment enables a remote monitoring of the sensor fitting and an automation of measurement cycle. Additional data relative to sensor condition and meteorology are also collected. A transportable, reliable and reduced cost telecommunication device collects the measurements and the sensor setting parameters in real-time.
Transfer opportunity: An industrial partner is sought for adapting the technology to agricultural needs and for commercialization.
AdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantages Real-time data collection Small size of the sensor: easy transportable, reduced cost Non-invasive system: preservation of plant tissue integrity Possibility to cover a large area (sensor network) Automation and remote control Local outside parameters are integrated as meteorological and pluviometric data
Development stage Industrial prototype Intellectual property rights National and international patent protections filed Project Managers / Laboratories Jean-François GALTIÉ - Marc LESCURE GEODE - LEN7 (UT2 - CNRS - INPT) Collaborations License - Industrial and commercial agreement Applications - Irrigation of culture needing high volume of water (corn, soy, sugar beet…) - Automatic watering systems Industries - Remote measurement systems - Irrigation equipment manufacturers and suppliers - Agriculture industry
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PROCESS AND SYSTEM
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Beekeeping requires thoughtful cares: production of high quality honey depends on health and behaviour of bees which are subject to several environmental parameters both inside and outside the hive. A laboratory of Université de Toulouse Le Mirail, in partnership with the companies MEAS SPEC and Vincent Michaud Investissement S.A. « Lune de Miel », has developed a process enabling remote monitoring and control of beehive networks. With a programmable periodicity, the system collects data from a group of hives located in a specific zone. The system enables beekeeper to check the health of the bees and to ensure activity is correct within the hives according to seasons, thus he can intervene efficiently when necessary; and this way he knows precisely when honey must be harvested. Furthermore, the innovation enables foresight management of the hives. Data collected thanks to several kinds of sensors inform about the weight of the hive (impacted by the stock of food the bees have kept to overwinter), the temperature (which informs about conditions of life and reproduction), the humidity (for knowing when to harvest honey), and the noise (which informs about activity). Outdoor parameters are added such as speed of wind, atmospheric pressure and pluviometry. Other important parameters like behaviour of the queen bee and variation of population can be integrated. Several beekeepers have expressed significant interest for this innovation, particularly because it allows managing networks of beehives located on different places.
Development stage Pre-industrial stage IP Rights French patent granted: FR2820536 European protection: EP1357789 Project Managers Jean-Jacques MERCIER - Thierry VAL Laboratory IUT Blagnac Application Beekeeping
AdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantages
Real-time system Modulation of number of beehives in network to manage, and of nature and periodicity of data to be collected Optimization of surveillance by remote control Possible foresight management
Collaborations License agreement - Technical collaboration Targeted Industry Beekeeping equipment manufacturer
A partner involved in beekeeping equipment production is sought for adopting the process and developing a version that integrates new technologies in terms of sensors and data transmission.
Technology Transfer Manager Cyrille MUNOZ
Université de Toulouse Le Mirail +33 (0) 5 61 50 45 53
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Collaborations Licence agreement - Technical collaboration Domains - Biology and health scientific instrumentation (fluorescence lifetime measurement) - Optical telecommunication - Automotive - Avionics - Laptops - Mobile phones
Technology Transfer Manager Olivier BEAUDOIN
Université de Toulouse Valorisation +33 (0)5 34 41 35 30
LOW COST LED DRI
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LOW COST LED DRI
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LOW COST LED DRI
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LOW COST LED DRI
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VERY HIGHT SPEED
PULSE
VERY HIGHT SPEED
PULSE
VERY HIGHT SPEED
PULSE
VERY HIGHT SPEED
PULSE
UP TO 1GHZ
UP TO 1GHZ
UP TO 1GHZ
UP TO 1GHZ
Industrial partners are sought to industrialise and commercialise the technology.
The Quantum Optoelectronics team of LPCNO - INSA in Toulouse, internationally recognised for its expertise in optics and spin dynamics in semiconductor nanostructures, has invented a new electronic driver for LED (Light Emitting Diode). This system is based on only a few passive components and allows to drive standard LEDs at very high speed (up to 1GHz) with very good performances in terms of peak power. This device presents several advantages: very low-cost, short pulses (500ps-1400ps), high frequency (up to 1GHz), stability with temperature, ability to drive a large variety of LEDs with different wavelengths… Potential applications are: at low frequency scientific instrumentation, and at high frequency optical telecommunication on very short distances.
Development stage Proof of concept and prototype achieved Intellectual property rights French patent n° 09.05792 PCT extension in progress Project managers Pierre Renucci - Xavier Marie - Phi Hoa Binh Laboratory Laboratory of Physics and Chemistry of Nano-Objects - LPCNO Applications - Low frequency regime (< 100MHz): scientific instrumentation - High frequency regime (up to 1GHz): optic telecommunication on very short distances (car passenger compartment, aircraft cabin, etc). AdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantages
Very low-cost device Short pulses (500ps-1400ps) High frequency up to 1GHz Based on passive components Stability with temperature Ability to drive LEDs on a large variety of wavelengths
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LOW COST PROCES
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PROCESS OF
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PROCESS OF
ELECTRICAL NANOI
MPRINT FOR
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MPRINT FOR
ELECTRICAL NANOI
MPRINT FOR
ELECTRICAL NANOI
MPRINT FOR
MAKING INNOVATING
NANOSENSORS
MAKING INNOVATING
NANOSENSORS
MAKING INNOVATING
NANOSENSORS
MAKING INNOVATING
NANOSENSORS
The Laboratory of Physics and Chemistry of Nano-Objects from INSA Toulouse has developed a new process of electrical nanoimprint combining topographic structuring and electrical charge injection at micro/nanometric scale in thin layers of polymers. This double structuring - topographic and electric - carried out in only one stage, allows then the trapping on thousands of patterns of colloidal nanoparticles in solution by a simple dousing in a few seconds. This invention provides the possibility of producing at low-cost and in great quantity devices by using the innovating properties of nano-objects. Until now, the LPCNO has developed with sequential methods a certain number of very sensitive nanosensors with low energy consumption - strain gauges, moisture and gas sensors - and wish from now to use the electric process of nanoimprint for manufacturing these sensors to respond to industrial needs. Many applications are concerned: nano-electronics, photonics, technical materials, textiles, biotechnology, catalysis, medicine…
The laboratory seeks partners. Codevelopment or common projects could be possible ways to transfer these innovative sensors to the industry.
Development stage Proof of concept achieved. Design and making of an entirely automated test bench. Intellectual property rights Patents filed in France and in the USA Project manager / Laboratory Laurence RESSIER LPCNO (INSA Toulouse) Application
Directed assembly of synthetic nanoparticles in solution by a BOTTOM-UP approach in rigid or flexible surfaces in order to achieve innovative nanosensors.
Collaborations Licence agreement - Technical collaboration Domains Sensors - Smart textiles
AdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantages
Nanoparticle-based sensors are made with low-cost equipment and row materials Their miniaturisation allows: - a low-consumption - redundancy - measurement of several stimuli (pressure + temperature e.g.) on the same area
High sensitivity
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LOW COST EMBEDDE
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Thierry Bosch’s team, which is worldwide known for its expertise in optoelectronic sensors, has developed a new kind of laser vibrometer allowing direct measurement of vibration and target movement, without any contact, offering quite an improvement in terms of size, cost and robustness. This device is based on the use of laser diode being the light source, the interferometer and the detector all at once. Thus the sensor is compact and costs at least 10 times less than any existing interferometric device. Furthermore, unlike other instruments, this sensor can carry out measurements while being embedded on a moving structure and work without being on a vibration-free instrument. Its scope is up to several meters with an accuracy of 300 nm. Potential applications are avionics, building management, home medical monitoring, environment. In June 2010, Thierry Bosch’s team received the European Mechatronics Award from Thésame (European network in mechatronics) and Artema (mechatronics industrial union), Research category.
Partners are sought to contribute to the development of this sensor.
Development stage Proof of concept done
Intellectual property French patent application filed on 11th May 2010
Project manager / Laboratory Thierry Bosch LAAS Optoelectronics for Embedded Systems Group - INP Toulouse Applications Vibration analysis Impact detection Aging material detection Vital signs monitoring (breathing, falls…) Remote monitoring of work of art Smoke detection
AdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantages Intrusion detection Contact free Scope of several meters Robustness Compact Low cost Accuracy
Technology Transfer Manager Claire MÉTAIS
Université de Toulouse Valorisation +33 (0)5 34 41 35 36
Collaborations Licence agreement - Technical collaboration Targeted industries Avionics Industrial monitoring Maintenance Building Monitoring / Detection
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ACOUSTIC ABSORPTI
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ACOUSTIC ABSORPTI
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ACOUSTIC ABSORPTI
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MACHINES WITH
MACHINES WITH
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TONE NOISE
VARIABLE TONE NOIS
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TONE NOISE
The struggle against noise becomes an important environmental preoccupation. Regulation changes, and makes industrialists provide products with better acoustical quality. On some conditions (temperatures, flow, mechanical constraints), classical acoustic treatments (mineral wool, acoustic foam) cannot be used. More robust solutions as treatments by acoustic resonators are then adopted. These resonators are composed of honeycomb-type cells resulting in perforated skins. This kind of treatment provides important rates of acoustic absorption but only for limited frequency ranges. ISAE has perfected a system which improves significantly and simply acoustic effectiveness of treatments by standards resonators. Based on an electromechanical system allowing to change the geometric characteristics of the resonators, this system allows to change their resonance frequency. The treatment is then able to fit frequency variations of noise and to optimise its absorption on a wide range of frequencies. Furthermore, this active system allows to treat noise for the same frequency range reducing size by half. This solution of noise treatment is particularly efficient in case of variable tone noise. It can be applied to any industrial sector willing to reduce noise generated by variable speed rotary systems: propulsion, ventilation, chillers or household appliance.
Development Laboratory prototype
Intellectual property Patent filed FR09/05966 Project Manager / Laboratory Valérie BUDINGER Mathematics Computing Automatics Unit (DMIA) Applications Vibroacoustic control of engines, gas turbines, centrifugal pumps, ventilation systems and air treatment, chillers, household appliance.
AdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantages
Preservation of advantages of the standard acoustic resonator solution Significant size reduction: up to 50% Increase of low frequencies efficiency: more than 10dB reduction possible Variable tone noise treatment: up to 1000Hz of spectral variation Autonomous active system Easy implementation, production and maintenance
Collaborations Licence agreement - Technical collaboration Targeted Industries - Manufacturers of noise treatment solutions - Industry suppliers (ventilation, propulsion…)
An industrial partner is sought for adopting the technology.
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Université de Toulouse Valorisation +33 (0)5 34 41 35 30
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Development stage Prototype - Successful efficiency trials IP Rights Secret know-how Project Manager / Laboratory Mohammed CHEIKH - IUT de Figeac Application - Fretting-wear and fretting-fatigue tests - Characterization of materials working in friction and/or wear condition
AdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantages
Alternative to pin-on-disk tribometers used in mechanical testing laboratories Can be applied to heavy loads with a low-amplitude clearance in a context of fretting Adaptable to a fatigue-machine
Cost reducing
Collaborations - Technical collaboration - Licence agreement Targeted Industries Mechanical test bench and / or tribometers manufacturers
Technology Transfer Manager Cyrille MUNOZ
Université de Toulouse Le Mirail +33 (0) 5 61 50 45 53
DEVICE FOR TESTING
DEVICE FO
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DEVICE FOR TESTING
DEVICE FO
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FRICTION AND WEA
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FRICTION AND WEA
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A car engine can loose more than one-quarter of its power due to friction. Therefore, two central points for any mechanical system consist in reducing stresses generated by friction and stopping wear. A laboratory of Université de Toulouse - Le Mirail has developed DEMAFtrib: a device for testing friction and wear which allows defining the friction factor of materials. Also, the system allows establishing wear laws relating to fluctuations in the load, sliding, materials, etc. Fretting phenomenon occurs in case of contact between two materials with a low-amplitude clearance (some micron). Then, this machine enables to conduct testing of fretting-fatigue and fretting-wear at ambient and high temperature. Otherwise, mechanical testing laboratories generally run trials with small size tribometers which are unable to carry heavy loads. The DEMAFtrib device inversely allows applying heavy loads with low-amplitude clearance in a context of fretting. Another notable advantage is that this system is an accessory of a fatigue-machine; consequently the price of a fretting-fatigue or fretting-wear machine comprising the device is significantly lower than existing specific machines.
An industrial partner is sought to complete in collaboration the development of the machine.
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Development Industrial scale-up is validated Intellectual Property Rights French patent FR2924263 - PCT WO 2009/07 1807 A2 Co-ownership UPS - INPT - CNRS Inventors - Laboratories Pierre GROS - LGC UPS Jacques PROSDOCIMI - INPT Applications Thermal joint compounds, thin films, thermal adhesive for microprocessors and electronic chips
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AdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantages
No solvent, no binder No treatment required Easy to implement Thermal conductivity: from 1.9 to 5 W/m.K Structured and adhesive Price Recyclable
Collaborations License - Technical collaboration
Targeted Industries
- Power electronics - Microelectronics - Microcomputers - Telecoms
Collaborations with thermal compounds manufacturers and electronics industries are sought for integrating and commercializing the technology.
The thermal compound, also called thermal grease, is usually composed of synthetic oils or silicone associated with metal oxide particles. This thermal joint compound is used for drawing heat away from processors by transmission to heatsink. This key point for electronics and computer industries is performed by optimizing the surface heat transfer between 2 components by reduction of air presence as much as possible, air being the main insulating factor limiting the efficiency of heat transfer. The Laboratory of Chemical Engineering in Toulouse (LGC) has developed a new process for manufacturing a composite material that consists in mixing a doped aqueous dispersion of mica with a material like graphite which provides specific physical and chemical properties to the final product. This proposed material is as efficient as best products available on the market: its excellent thermal conductivity allows quick response time under transient regime. The viscosity level depends on the blend composition. Application mode and packaging are easier than those of current products: retention time is reduced, the compound dries in situ and real time. This material is very competitive in terms of price, strong added value, and gets significant environmental qualities: it does not require any use of organic solvent and the final product can be recycled.
THERMAL DISSIPAT
ION THERMAL
DISSIPATION
THERMAL DISSIPAT
ION THERMAL
DISSIPATION
COMPOUND FOR APP
LICATIONS
COMPOUND FOR APP
LICATIONS
COMPOUND FOR APP
LICATIONS
COMPOUND FOR APP
LICATIONS
IN ELECTRONICS
IN ELECTRONICS
IN ELECTRONICS
IN ELECTRONICS
Technology Transfer Manager Olivier BEAUDOIN
Université de Toulouse Valorisation +33 (0)5 34 41 35 30
http://www.imft.fr
http://www.inp-toulouse.fr
http://www.univ-toulouse.fr
DEVICE AND PROCE
SS FOR
DEVICE AND PROCE
SS FOR
DEVICE AND PROCE
SS FOR
DEVICE AND PROCE
SS FOR
MEASURING ACCU
RATLY A WIDE RANG
E
MEASURING ACCU
RATLY A WIDE RANG
E
MEASURING ACCU
RATLY A WIDE RANG
E
MEASURING ACCU
RATLY A WIDE RANG
E
OF PERMEABILITY I
N POROUS MEDIA
OF PERMEABILITY I
N POROUS MEDIA
OF PERMEABILITY I
N POROUS MEDIA
OF PERMEABILITY I
N POROUS MEDIA
INP Toulouse and CEMAGREF Rennes have developed in partnership a system for very precisely measuring permeability in porous media with a hot ball anemometer. An independent cell set at the core of the apparatus allows measuring within the porous medium the velocity rate of the air streaming with a given output. The process enabling the determination of the permeability is based on a model-set and works by comparison with reference data, whatever the nature of substrate constituting the porous medium. A very wide range of reliable measurements is then possible in strongly permeable media.
This innovative process is hardy and very inexpensive compared with other existing technologies allowing to measure very low pressure drop, applied in waste management, geology and drilling domains.
The laboratory is seeking partners specialized in metrology and measurement techniques in porous media to finalize the prototype development and commercialize the device.
Development stage Prototype IP Rights National and international protections: FR07/08178 & PCT/FR2008/052038 Project Managers / Laboratories Gérald DEBENEST / IMFT Toulouse Anne TREMIER / CEMAGREF Rennes
Applications - Porous media metrology - Permeability measurements Collaborations - License agreement - Technical cooperation
Targeted Industries - Waste management - Petroleum engineering - Geology, hydrology - Mines
AdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantages
Cost saving Easy use Hardiness Wide range of using in any kind of medium
Technology Transfer Manager Carole CESAR
INPT +33 (0) 5 34 32 31 23
http://www.cirimat.cnrs.fr
http://www.inp-toulouse.fr
http://www.univ-toulouse.fr
MULTIMULTIMULTIMULTI----SAMPLE APP
ARATUS SAMPLE A
PPARATUS
SAMPLE APPARATU
S SAMPLE A
PPARATUS
FOR SIMULTANEOU
SLY TESTING
FOR SIMULTANEOU
SLY TESTING
FOR SIMULTANEOU
SLY TESTING
FOR SIMULTANEOU
SLY TESTING
MATERIALS DURABI
LITY
MATERIALS DURABI
LITY
MATERIALS DURABI
LITY
MATERIALS DURABI
LITY
AT HIGH TEMPERAT
URE
AT HIGH TEMPERAT
URE
AT HIGH TEMPERAT
URE
AT HIGH TEMPERAT
URE
A laboratory based in Toulouse has developed a thermo-balance for measuring the accurate mass variation of materials (any kind of metal, ceramic, composite, thermoplastic) submitted to rapid cyclic changes in temperature. The device is designed for simultaneously testing 5 independent samples, generating this way significant time savings. This thermo-balance consists in a single apparatus combining five high-precision balances (each balance has a capacity of 35g and a detection limit of 5µg). The integration of a lamp furnace made of an aluminum block allows very fast heating rates (80°C/s) up to 1000°C. A water-cooling system running with a network of ducts integrated into the furnace allows high cooling rates (30°C/s). Measurements are applicable to different industrial sectors, and can be achieved under vacuum (10-3 mbar) or under gas flow.
Development stage Industrial prototype IP Rights Patents granted, international phases FR02850460, US N°7,273,316 European, Canadian and Japanese phases Project Managers / Laboratory Daniel MONCEAU - Jean-Claude SALABURA CIRIMAT Market Applications - Measurement equipments - Material testing - Production control - R&D specifications - Quality control
AdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantages
Fast heating rates Simultaneous comparison of several samples Time benefit multiplied by 5 High precision analysis of the degradation kinetics No contamination of samples Possible measurements under vacuum or under chosen gas flow
Collaborations Commercial agreement - Licence agreement Technical collaboration Targeted Industries - Iron and steel industry, metallurgy - Ceramics, composites production / applications - Chemistry, petrochemistry - Aerospace, automotive
Industrialists are sought for exploiting the technology in the frame of a commercial agreement.
Otherwise, technical collaborations are thinkable for adapting the furnace with fast heating rates to different applications.
Technology Transfer Manager Carole CESAR
INPT +33 (0) 5 34 32 31 23
http://www.enit.fr/sr/172/index.php
http://
www.enit.fr
http://www.vibraction.fr
http://www.univ-toulouse.fr
DIAGNOSIS METHOD
DIAGNOSI
S METHOD
DIAGNOSIS METHOD
DIAGNOSI
S METHOD
AND SOLUTIONS FOR
AND SOLU
TIONS FOR
AND SOLUTIONS FOR
AND SOLU
TIONS FOR
MACHINING VIBRATI
ONS
MACHINING VIBRATI
ONS
MACHINING VIBRATI
ONS
MACHINING VIBRATI
ONS
Machining vibrations strongly limit productivity. In spite of progress of the machines and of the tools, there is no method which systematically eliminates this problem, because of the complex interaction of many factors. Furthermore, this problem is almost always present when using High Speed Machining (HSM). The laboratory LGP-ENI Tarbes in France has developed a strong expertise in terms of analysis, diagnosis and recommendations to solve problems of machining vibrations. As a result, many studies (from 1 to 3 days) have been conducted for industrial partners. From this expertise already validated by many machinists and from its research work, the laboratory has developed a software tool which guarantees to the user a good autonomy facing the machining vibrations, providing with appropriate responses to various problems.
Development The first version of the software is about to be integrated in a web context IP Rights Registered trademark and logo: APP deposit in progress (IDDN) Secret source code kept via the Web server Project Manager / Laboratory Lionel ARNAUD LGP - ENIT Applications - Any kind of machining: turning, milling, grinding, drilling,...
- Any kind of material: steel, aluminium, titanium, composites, ceramic,…
- Adapted to HSM or to classical machining - At long-term: integration of the software in CAD/CAM systems
AdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantages
Improvement of machining removal rate (MRR) Noise reduction, improvement of working conditions Time saving, better productivity Machining of complex workpieces, previously considered as impossible because of machining vibrations The software can run on a Palm or a laptop for a more practical application
Collaborations Services - Licence - Technical collaboration Industries
- Mechanical manufacturing, machining, any sector - Software publishers
Transfer Technology Manager Yannick REVERSAT
ENIT
+33 (0)5 62 44 27 43 / +33 (0)6 16 76 42 04 [email protected]
Machining vibrations: a pragmatic approach proposed to machinists: - expertise from 1 to 3 days for solving complex problems - a dedicated software for improving autonomy and machinist knowledge
Partnership with machining actors (tools, machine-tool, software), are also sought for developing new applications.
http://www.cirimat.cnrs.fr
http://www.inp-toulouse.fr
http://www.univ-toulouse.fr
A LESS HARMFUL PR
OCESS OF
A LESS HARMFUL PR
OCESS OF
A LESS HARMFUL PR
OCESS OF
A LESS HARMFUL PR
OCESS OF
METALLIC OR NON
METALLIC OR NON
METALLIC OR NONMETALLIC OR NON----O
XIDIZED OXIDIZED OXIDIZED OXIDIZED
CERAMIC COATINGS
CERAMIC COATINGS
CERAMIC COATINGSCERAMIC COATINGS
For deposing metallic or ceramic coating on a surface, the laboratory has developed a simpler, cheaper and less harmful process using reactive chemical vapour. Chemical product converted in gas is spread over the part to be coated in a uniform way: e.g. a patellar prosthesis needs specific surface coating for frictions resistance.
The innovation allows surface treatments at low temperatures (below 500 degrees Celsius) making the process compatible to steel or non-oxidized metallic alloys. The gaseous deposit is controlled in order to produce mono or nanostructured multi layer coating, allowing the customization of a surface.
Thanks to this new process, it is now possible to apply hard chromium plating more easily, restricting the use of noxious chemical product (e.g. without Cr (VI)).
Development Industrial prototype IP Rights National and international patent protections for chrome metallic treatments: FR06/06660 & PCT/EP2007/057463 for chrome based non-oxidized ceramic treatments: FR06/06656 & PCT/EP2007/057459 Project Manager / Laboratory Francis MAURY CIRIMAT Market Applications - Protective metallurgical coatings - Tribological applications - Ornamental films Collaborations Licence agreement - Technical collaboration Targeted Industries - Surface treatment - Micro-fabrication - National Research Organisations
AdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantages Cheaper than classical process Easy to use notably for multi layer deposits Possible automation Optimized growth speed Toxicity of products reduced
100 nm
SEM image
and SIMS
profile of a
CrC/CrN 30
layers
coating with
a bi-period of
53 nm.
Surface treatment industrialists are sought for testing non-stop process feasibility (a furnace integration should be done), integrating and industrializing the technology under a licence agreement.
Technology Transfer Manager Carole CESAR
INPT +33 (0) 5 34 32 31 23
http://www.ups-tlse.fr
http://lgc.inp-toulouse.fr
http://www.cnrs.fr
http://www.univ-toulouse.fr
A NEW MICROREAC
TOR CONCEPT
A NEW MICROREAC
TOR CONCEPT
A NEW MICROREAC
TOR CONCEPT
A NEW MICROREAC
TOR CONCEPT
REDUCING ENERGY
CONSUMPTION
REDUCING ENERGY
CONSUMPTION
REDUCING ENERGY
CONSUMPTION
REDUCING ENERGY
CONSUMPTION
AND ENHANCING SE
CURITY
AND ENHANCING SE
CURITY
AND ENHANCING SE
CURITY
AND ENHANCING SE
CURITY
Microreactors have an increasing interest in chemical synthesis processes because they allow to reduce equipment sizes and to explore new synthesis ways which are economically not possible in conventional reactors. The Chemical Engineering Laboratory of Toulouse (LGC) has developed a new electrochemical microreactor based on the Filter-Press technology whose main benefits are the simplification of the electrode manufacturing thanks to an electroerosion process, the amelioration of the hydrodynamic features, and the use of enzymatic catalysts. This technology improves security conditions in continuous processes reducing significantly energy consumption.
Development stage R&D stage IP Rights French Patent (FR2878259) and PCT Patent (WO2006053962) Project Manager / Laboratory Pr. Théodore TZÉDAKIS Laboratoire de Génie Chimique Market Applications - Fine chemicals - Pharmacology - Chemistry of speciality (cosmetic, explosives…) - Lab material for investigation - Educational tools Collaborations Licence agreement - Technical collaboration Manufacturing / Commercial agreement Targeted Industries - Electronic measurement systems - Biosensors - Remote sensing technology
AdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantages
Energy consumption reducing Improvement of security conditions Possibility to incorporate heat exchangers
Possibility to assemble several unit modules and several reactors
Simplification of electrode manufacturing by an electro-erosion process Very good adaptation to electro-enzymatic reactions
Technology Transfer Manager Pr. Alain BERNES
SAIC Université Paul Sabatier +33 (0)5 61 55 66 04
The laboratory is seeking industrialists, research laboratories and technological centres willing to do electrochemical synthesis or continuous analytical detections with microreactors. Microreactor supply, research programs or licensing can be considered.
http://lgc.inp-toulouse.fr
http://www.ups-tlse.fr
http://www.univ-toulouse.fr
AdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantages
No organic solvent
No gas discharge when flaming Mineral-only product No treatment needed Recyclable Easy to implement
Development Industrial scale-up validated Successful flame test achieved Intellectual Property Rights French patent FR2924263 - PCT WO 2009/07 1807 A2 Co-ownership UPS - INPT - CNRS Inventors - Laboratories Pierre GROS - LGC UPS Jacques PROSDOCIMI - INPT Applications - Autonomous fireproof thin films - Coating - Refractory assembly - Technical textiles coating
Collaborations Licence - Technical collaboration
Targeted Industries
Building, aerospace, automotive,...
Fireproof barrier; a green and performing process proposed: - through expertise and technology transfer, - by providing with specific formulations adapted to application. Collaborations with industries are sought for partnership or licensing.
This product, made from a common basis, can take several forms such as more or less viscous compounds, paints or plasters. It strengthens after drying and becomes an autonomous and structured thin film, a coating or an adhesive. Exclusively based on mineral powders, the making process does not need any thermal or chemical treatment. Production units require only classical industrial processes. Target markets are autonomous films used as fireproof barriers or fireproof lining for construction domain, aeronautics, individual protection equipment,… 1650°C flame tests have been performed both on single self-structured films and on different current materials after coating (plasterboards, carbon foams, glass fibre tissues). The fireproof and thermal protection properties of the innovation have been validated with a resistance from fire improvement factor 2 to 50 for the different coated materials compared with uncoated ones. Additional tests have been performed at temperatures up to 2200° on single films achieving excellent results: flame resistance during 30 minutes without any perforation. At end of lifecycle, the product can be recycled either by components separation or by reuse in the manufacturing chain after treatment.
GREEN & HIGH
GREEN & HIGH
GREEN & HIGH
GREEN & HIGH----PER
FORMANCE
PERFORMANCE
PERFORMANCE
PERFORMANCE
FIREPROOF BARRIER
FIREPROOF BARRIER
FIREPROOF BARRIER
FIREPROOF BARRIER
Technology Transfer Manager Olivier BEAUDOIN
Université de Toulouse Valorisation +33 (0)5 34 41 35 30
Flame test Fireproof barrier application
Autonomous structured film, 320 µm
Flame temperature 1650°C
Temperature measurement
http://www.enstimac.fr/recherche/rapsodee
http://www.enstimac.fr
http://www.univ-toulouse.fr
PRODUCTION OF A
SOLID FUEL
PRODUCTION OF A
SOLID FUEL
PRODUCTION OF A
SOLID FUEL
PRODUCTION OF A
SOLID FUEL
FROM JOINT TREAT
MENT OF
FROM JOINT TREAT
MENT OF
FROM JOINT TREAT
MENT OF
FROM JOINT TREAT
MENT OF
SEWAGE SLUDGE AN
D USED OIL
SEWAGE SLUDGE AN
D USED OIL
SEWAGE SLUDGE AN
D USED OIL
SEWAGE SLUDGE AN
D USED OIL
Sludge treatment represents a major stake for local authorities and industries: volume to be treated is increasing and environmental standards are getting higher. The pertinence of solutions presently used as spreading and incineration will be brought into question soon. And the disposal of sewage sludge will be definitively banned in 2015. Thus, Ecole des Mines d’Albi has developed a process for treating moist sludge which contains organic substances in order to produce a solid fuel applying another waste product: used oils. This continuous process enables to dehydrate sludge with moisture content of from 70% to 90% by contact with oil heated to about 100°C under reduced pressure (0,5 bar). « Fried » sludge, partially dehydrated and oil soaked, becomes a solid fuel. Storable, transportable, without any pathogen elements, odourless, the fuel has a high calorific power, superior to the ones of moist sludge and air-dried sludge. Very positive balance between energy consumption and calorific power gain of the treated sludge.
Transfer opportunity: A partner is sought for manufacturing and commercialization of the process
Development stage Industrial prototype (about 50 to 100 kg of sludge treated per hour) Intellectual property rights French patent protections filed Project Manager - Laboratory Didier LECOMTE - École des Mines d’Albi Carmaux RAPSODEE Center Application Energetic exploitation of organic waste (sludge) and of fat waste (cooking-catering oil, varied fat…) in the form of a solid fuel
Collaborations License - Technical cooperation Industries - Urban waste water treatment plants - All industries producing organic sludge
Technology Transfer Manager Bruno LADEVIE
EMAC
+33 (0) 5 63 49 32 23 [email protected]
AdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantages Intensive process: reduced time of treatment Energy-optimized process Compact device Production of a solid fuel with high calorific properties
http://lpcno.insa-toulouse.fr/?lang=en
http://www.insa-toulouse.fr
http://www.univ-toulouse.fr
Technology Transfer Manager Olivier BEAUDOIN
Université de Toulouse Valorisation +33 (0)5 34 41 35 30
LOW COST PROCES
S OFLOW COST
PROCESS OF
LOW COST PROCESS
OFLOW COST
PROCESS OF
ELECTRICAL NANOI
MPRINT FOR
ELECTRICAL NANOI
MPRINT FOR
ELECTRICAL NANOI
MPRINT FOR
ELECTRICAL NANOI
MPRINT FOR
MAKING INNOVATING
NANOSENSORS
MAKING INNOVATING
NANOSENSORS
MAKING INNOVATING
NANOSENSORS
MAKING INNOVATING
NANOSENSORS
The Laboratory of Physics and Chemistry of Nano-Objects from INSA Toulouse has developed a new process of electrical nanoimprint combining topographic structuring and electrical charge injection at micro/nanometric scale in thin layers of polymers. This double structuring - topographic and electric - carried out in only one stage, allows then the trapping on thousands of patterns of colloidal nanoparticles in solution by a simple dousing in a few seconds. This invention provides the possibility of producing at low-cost and in great quantity devices by using the innovating properties of nano-objects. Until now, the LPCNO has developed with sequential methods a certain number of very sensitive nanosensors with low energy consumption - strain gauges, moisture and gas sensors - and wish from now to use the electric process of nanoimprint for manufacturing these sensors to respond to industrial needs. Many applications are concerned: nano-electronics, photonics, technical materials, textiles, biotechnology, catalysis, medicine…
The laboratory seeks partners. Codevelopment or common projects could be possible ways to transfer these innovative sensors to the industry.
Development stage Proof of concept achieved. Design and making of an entirely automated test bench. Intellectual property rights Patents filed in France and in the USA Project manager / Laboratory Laurence RESSIER LPCNO (INSA Toulouse) Application
Directed assembly of synthetic nanoparticles in solution by a BOTTOM-UP approach in rigid or flexible surfaces in order to achieve innovative nanosensors.
Collaborations Licence agreement - Technical collaboration Domains Sensors - Smart textiles
AdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantages
Nanoparticle-based sensors are made with low-cost equipment and row materials Their miniaturisation allows: - a low-consumption - redundancy - measurement of several stimuli (pressure + temperature e.g.) on the same area
High sensitivity
http://www.enit.fr/sr/172/index.php
http://
www.enit.fr
http://www.univ-toulouse.fr
Technology Transfer Manager Gilbert ROTGÉ
ENIT Industrial Relations Department
SOFTWARE DEDICAT
ED SOFTWAR
E DEDICATED
SOFTWARE DEDICAT
ED SOFTWAR
E DEDICATED
TO SUPPORT PROBL
EMTO SUPPO
RT PROBLEM
TO SUPPORT PROBL
EMTO SUPPO
RT PROBLEM----SOLVI
NG SOLVING SOLVING SOLVING
FOR INDUSTRY AND
SERVICES
FOR INDUSTRY AND
SERVICES
FOR INDUSTRY AND
SERVICES
FOR INDUSTRY AND
SERVICES
Development Fully developed operating system Intellectual Property Rights ENIT exclusive rights Project Manager / Laboratory Laurent GENESTE Laboratoire Génie Production - ENIT Applications - Quality management - Risk management - Knowledge management - Industrial organization - Problem-solving: ✔ A clear structuring of the process with steps easily identified ✔ Advised processes (8D, PDCA,...) ✔ Tools facilitating the achievement of the steps of the process (Is/Is-not, interactive 5W’s, interactive Ishikawa, action plans...) ✔ Quick search of relevant past experiences ✔ Problem-solving performance indicators
Collaborations License - Technical collaboration Targeted Industries Any sector, Software publishers, Consultants
Increase satisfaction of client by a continuous improvement of products, services and processes is central for every economic sector. Continuous improvement depends on implementation of measurable and effective actions, in the frame of a quality process referring ISO 9000 standards or 8D method for example. Then, a key element for enterprise is problem-solving support. For meeting this requirement, the National Engineering School of Tarbes (South West France) has developed a complete and functional support tool based on instrumentation of problem-solving processes (8Ds, PDCA…) and capitalization with a view to experience feedback. Targeting time-saving and efficiency, this software offers several tools to facilitate the achievement of the steps of the problem-solving process in a structured way. It allows finding quickly relevant past experiences and provides with performance indicators.
ENIT seeks a partner company for commercializing the software and providing after-sales service.
AdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantages Mastering of problem-solving process Systematic recording of key information (context, analysis, actions) generated along the process Easy reuse of past resolution approach Measurement of resolution processes performance and reactivity Information sharing, real-time update Cost saving thanks to quick collection and management of information
http://www.ups-tlse.fr
http://www.irit.fr/recherches/SAMOVA/pagetextcoop.html
http://www.cnrs.fr
http://www.univ-toulouse.fr
http://www.ups-tlse.fr
Technology Transfer Manager Pr. Alain BERNES
SAIC Université Paul Sabatier +33 (0)5 61 55 66 04
<TextCoop> :
A TOOL FOR SEMANT
IC
ANALYSIS OF TECHN
ICAL
DOCUMENTATION
There is presently no system being able to analyse syntactic and semantic structure of procedural texts. However, such an analysis is crucial for resolving numerous problems that users and industry usually face, e.g. concerning task management, updating and treatment of large procedure documents collections.
The IRIT (Toulouse Institute of Computer Science Research) has developed an innovative software
module allowing an analysis of the structure of procedural texts. Thus, the system indicates the topic and the goal of the procedure. Furthermore, it gives the « how to do » thanks to a fine analysis of the text structure (instructions, conditions, precautions, etc. ) providing a final structure in output comprising tags and index. The targeted applications address for example the automatic management of large amount of procedure documents, eliminating redundancies and detecting inconsistencies, the updating (errors, omissions), the analysis of risk and the assistance for performing complex tasks (fusion or procedure set concatenation). This tool can address a large range of industrial domains and many sectors such as health, transport, agrofood and chemistry.
We seek a partner with capability to use and develop this innovation.
Development Demo version available in Java Intellectual property rights Copyright - APP Deposit Project manager / Laboratory Patrick SAINT-DIZIER Research Director CNRS IRIT - Project TextCoop Applications - Industries: production, assembling, maintenance - Sectors: health, transport, agrofood, chemistry...
AdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantages
Adapted to various work environments Control and updating of contents Possibilities to: • index large amounts of procedures • create complex or new procedures • develop advices and precautions to
take • integrate a vocal interface
French and English versions achieved; other languages in test phase.
Collaborations Licence - Technical collaboration Targeted industries - Potential customers - Software publishers - Testers
http://w3.crefi.univ- tlse2.fr/sommaire/presentation/englishversion.htm
http://www.univ-tlse2.fr
http://www.univ-toulouse.fr
Development stage Pre-prototype IP Rights Copyright Project Managers / Laboratory Serge RAGANO & Jacques FIJALKOW CREFI Toulouse Application Reading development for pupils aged between 5 and 8 years old and for illiterate adults
AdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantages
A scientifically validated didactic method tested in school network for more than 20 years Educational and recreational approach: a multimedia aid, designed as a "serious game" from a book for young people Possible use by children on their own or by teachers as an innovative teaching aid
Collaborations - Technical collaboration - License agreement Targeted Industries Software and “serious game” multimedia publishing companies
Technology Transfer Manager Cyrille MUNOZ
Université de Toulouse Le Mirail +33 (0) 5 61 50 45 53
THE “LECTICIEL”:
THE “LECTICIEL”:
THE “LECTICIEL”:
THE “LECTICIEL”:
A DIDACTIC SOFTWA
RE TOOL
A DIDACTIC SOFTWA
RE TOOL
A DIDACTIC SOFTWA
RE TOOL
A DIDACTIC SOFTWA
RE TOOL
FOR TEACHING REA
DING
FOR TEACHING REA
DING
FOR TEACHING REA
DING
FOR TEACHING REA
DING
The CREFI (Center for research in education, training and professional insertion) of Toulouse has developed a didactic method relied on the latest scientific researches, and aims at applying a « serious game » multimedia tool providing a support for teaching and learning to read written language. Reading development software tools already exist, nevertheless their nature is more family oriented and recreational than really educational. Most of them have an attractive aspect but their structure is basic ; then these are much more multimedia products than real computing tools using education and didactic sciences research resources. At last, there is an obvious lack of computing tools specially dedicated to facilitate teachers’ pedagogical practices. The purpose of this innovation aims at reducing the difficulties met when teaching reading specifically with migrant children or with children coming from disadvantaged background and isolated rural areas, and with illiterate adults. The software is also intended for teachers and trainers by providing an appropriate and enhanced tool based on research support to perform learning to read written language.
The objective consists of finalizing the development of the tool with a partner (with socio-economic or institutional concerns) able to promote and commercialize the product.
http://www.ipst.fr
http://www.inp-toulouse.fr
http://www.univ-toulouse.fr
EDUCATION SOFTWARE FOR ST
UDENT
EDUCATION SOFTWARE FOR ST
UDENT
EDUCATION SOFTWARE FOR ST
UDENT
EDUCATION SOFTWARE FOR ST
UDENT
PROFESSIONAL TRAININ
G AGAPÉ
PROFESSIONAL TRAININ
G AGAPÉ
PROFESSIONAL TRAININ
G AGAPÉ
PROFESSIONAL TRAININ
G AGAPÉ
(Application de Générat
ion Accélérée
(Application de Générat
ion Accélérée
(Application de Générat
ion Accélérée
(Application de Générat
ion Accélérée
de Présentations d'Évalu
ation)
de Présentations d'Évalu
ation)
de Présentations d'Évalu
ation)
de Présentations d'Évalu
ation)
The Institut National Polytechnique de Toulouse (France) has developed the education software
AGAPE allowing creation of performing questionnaires (multiple choice questions or fill-in-the-blank
presentations). A simple creation interface allows automatic-generation of Microsoft PowerPoint
presentations, a program well-known by most of instructors. Interactive presentation fits user needs
for the knowledge evaluation or marking phases: pictures, sounds, video or flash animation can easily
be added.
Customized evaluation can easily be used under PowerPoint format, recorded on CD-ROM or utilised in
multimedia room. HTML/PHP/MySQL versions of the evaluations can also be generated from the
PowerPoint version in order to be displayed on a website. Results are stored in a database and can be
consulted by tutors.
Collaborations are sought for software distribution and marketing under a license agreement. Publishers, public or private schools and consulting firms are targeted.
Development stage Ready to use Intellectual property rights Copyright protection has been registered to the Agence pour la Protection des Programmes. Project manager / Laboratory Jean-Dominique POZZO INP - IPST Market applications - Education software - Computer-aided teaching - Educational products and material - Database and file management
Collaborations - Licence agreement - Commercial agreement Targeted sectors - Education - Training - Consulting
AdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantages
Evaluation is generated at any time Generation of Microsoft PowerPoint standard Easy to use Specific presentations, fitting user needs Allows online presentations
Technology Transfer Manager Carole CESAR
INPT +33 (0) 5 34 32 31 23
http://lgc.inp-toulouse.fr
http://www.inp-toulouse.fr
http://www.univ-toulouse.fr
A MICROBIAL FUEL
CELL TO TREAT
A MICROBIAL FUEL
CELL TO TREAT
A MICROBIAL FUEL
CELL TO TREAT
A MICROBIAL FUEL
CELL TO TREAT
EFFLUENTS AND PRO
DUCE POWER
EFFLUENTS AND PRO
DUCE POWER
EFFLUENTS AND PRO
DUCE POWER
EFFLUENTS AND PRO
DUCE POWER
Microbial fuel cells (MFC) can replace very expensive metal catalysers often made of platinum (indispensable in classical fuel cells) by bacteria developing a biofilm on the surface of the electrodes. Thanks to these microbial films, MFC can use as fuel varied renewable and low cost organic material. Marine sediments; agricultural waste; liquid effluents can thus be exploited for power production. MFC are particularly adapted for supplying remote sites like offshore sites; marine surveillance systems, developing countries… In parallel of power production, MFC speeds up the degradation of the biomass used as fuel and then allows intensification of waste management process. Nowadays, power production is still limited, but waste management process becomes really performing.
Development stage Industrial testing of the prototype in progress IP Rights Several patents have been granted or applied Project Manager / Laboratory Luc ETCHEVERRY Laboratoire de Génie Chimique Collaborations Licence agreement Technical collaboration Market Applications - Power production - Waste & specific agro-food - Effluents treatment (dairy farming; distilleries; liquid manures…) - Marine applications supplying - Non-governmental organisations (developing countries) Targeted Industries - Agricultural industry - Waste management
AdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantages
Exploitation of waste for power production Varied low cost organic material to be used as fuel Cheaper than classical process Intensification of waste management process Stability of the process
Partners from the agricultural industry and waste management domains are sought
Technology Transfer Manager Carole CESAR
INPT +33 (0) 5 34 32 31 23
http://lgc.inp-toulouse.fr
http://www.inp-
toulouse.fr
http://www.univ-toulouse.fr
‘EXTASE’: EXTRAC
TION PROCESS OF
‘EXTASE’: EXTRAC
TION PROCESS OF
‘EXTASE’: EXTRAC
TION PROCESS OF
‘EXTASE’: EXTRAC
TION PROCESS OF
ORGANIC AND METALLIC P
OLLUTANTS
ORGANIC AND METALLIC P
OLLUTANTS
ORGANIC AND METALLIC P
OLLUTANTS
ORGANIC AND METALLIC P
OLLUTANTS
FROM INDUSTRIAL EFFLU
ENTS
FROM INDUSTRIAL EFFLU
ENTS
FROM INDUSTRIAL EFFLU
ENTS
FROM INDUSTRIAL EFFLU
ENTS
WITHOUT USING ORG
ANIC SOLVENT
WITHOUT USING ORG
ANIC SOLVENT
WITHOUT USING ORG
ANIC SOLVENT
WITHOUT USING ORG
ANIC SOLVENT
EXTASE is a green process allowing compound extraction from liquid effluents. Addition of organic solvent for component isolation (pollutant or not) is not necessary and the process operates under the following conditions: limited thermal environment and low energy consumption. The process can concentrate soluble and/or dispersed, organic and/or metallic pollutants. Heavy metals are found in a lot of industrial effluents and are known as problematic contaminants: an application of EXTASE process is possible on heavy metals. As the process uses highly structured specific surfactants, it is adapted to a wide range of industrial rejected pollutants.
Development stage Industrial prototype IP Rights National and international patent protections FR06/03532 and PCT/EP2007/05377 Project Managers Jean-Paul CANSELIER - Christophe GOURDON Laboratoire de Génie Chimique (ENSIACET) Market Applications - Water treatment equipment - Waste / oil disposal systems - Speciality chemicals
AdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantages Simple and quick process Reduction of: - hygiene, health and
environmental risks
- water consumption
- waste treatment costs
Surfactant recycling is possible Adapted to users’ needs Respect of ISO 14001 standards Competitiveness
Collaborations License agreement - Technical collaboration Targeted Industries - Metallurgy / mechanical construction - Surface treatment - Silk-screen printing - Chemicals / pharmaceutics - Textile / dyeing - Wood industry - Petrochemicals
Technology Transfer Manager Carole CESAR
INPT +33 (0) 5 34 32 31 23
coacervate
dilute solution
effluent comprising cutting oil
An industrialist is sought for developing and testing the process
under an exclusive license agreement.
http://www.cnes.fr
http://www.univ-toulouse.fr
MATRIX SET OF
MATRIX SET OF
MATRIX SET OF
MATRIX SET OF
WIND TURBINES
WIND TURBINES
WIND TURBINES
WIND TURBINES
CNES, the French Spatial Agency based in Toulouse, has developed a patented matrix set of small wind turbines aiming at using wind energy with the largest apparent surface: roof of houses, condominiums or commercial and industrial buildings. This secured and low cost device allows to reduce significantly noise production thanks to the small size of the rotors (30cm diameter). One drawback of existing turbines is the noise due to rotor blade speeds at their extremity. In addition, their sizes are not suited for urban environment implementation. For wind turbines, two key features are that the amount of energy produced is directly proportional to the surface of the rotor and that the wind is stronger higher above ground. With the matrix concept, the combined surface is very large thanks to the building size and the altitude is directly the high of the house or the commercial building.
The advantage of small wind turbine matrixes lies on their power generation surface ideally suitable for city use; urban areas are notoriously bad for windpower generation, because of wind turbulences, changing wind directions and obstacles disturbing the airflow. Ideally these matrixes should be equipped with vertical-axis wind turbines. Such turbines can easily be maintained or changed. The matrix of turbine shall continue to yield electricity even if some turbines receive less wind or are damaged.
Development stage R&D stage / Concept IP Rights International patent protections have been filed (PCT) Project Manager / Laboratory Romain DESPLATS / CNES Market Applications - Sustainable energy - Housing or residential buildings - Hotels, commercial (malls) and industrial sites
AdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantages
Sustainable energy Low cost implementation Optimisation of buildings for energy production Noise reduction / urban compliant Security
Collaborations License agreement Targeted Industries Sustainable energy Housing and construction business Hardware stores
Technology Transfer Manager Dampier BLANCO
CNES +33 (0)5 61 28 35 51
CNES is ready to license or sell the patent rights for one or more PCT countries
http://www.inp-toulouse.fr
http://lca.ensiacet.fr
http://www.univ-toulouse.fr
OLFACTOMETRIC ANA
LYSIS FOR
OLFACTOMETRIC ANA
LYSIS FOR
OLFACTOMETRIC ANA
LYSIS FOR
OLFACTOMETRIC ANA
LYSIS FOR
MESUREMENT OF MA
LODOROUS
MESUREMENT OF MA
LODOROUS
MESUREMENT OF MA
LODOROUS
MESUREMENT OF MA
LODOROUS
AIR POLLUTION
AIR POLLUTION
AIR POLLUTION
AIR POLLUTION
Local authorities, industries and neighbours of water-treatment plants cope sometimes with bad smells coming from gaseous effluents. A research centre located in Toulouse has developed OLFACTOMETRICS ®, a key centre dedicated to sensory metrology. This technological platform allows both quantifying odor concentration (in odor units) and odor emission rate of main gaseous effluents but also qualifying the major odorous notes of these effluents. Furthermore, it allows assessing efficiency of dedicated deodorizing systems and standardizing continuous (on-line) measurement systems (e.g. electronic nose).
Collaborations - Service-on-demand (cost estimate provided) - Performance of contractual studies - Participation to R&D projects related to odors treatment or measurement - Support for panellists jury training Targeted Industries - Chemical industry - Waste treatment - Local authorities - Residents’ associations
Project Manager / Laboratory Thierry TALOU LCA - CATAR - OLFACTOMETRICS ® Department Applications - Dynamic Olfactometry (DO) - Gas Chromatography coupled with Olfactometry and Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS-O) - Gas sensors testing bench (Electronic Nose) coupled with Dynamic Olfactometer (EN-DO)
AdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantages
Independent results Reliability and reactivity In conformity with the European norm EN 13725
Air pollution and odor nuisance: a complete set of studies, tests and recommendations proposed to industry, local authorities and residents’ associations.
Technology Transfer Manager Carole CESAR
INPT +33 (0) 5 34 32 31 23
http://w3.octogone.univ-tlse2.fr
pcno
http://www.univ-tlse2.fr
http://www.univ-toulouse.fr
PSYCHOACOUSTIC EX
PERTISE AND
PSYCHOACOUSTIC EX
PERTISE AND
PSYCHOACOUSTIC EX
PERTISE AND
PSYCHOACOUSTIC EX
PERTISE AND
TEST BENCH FOR NOI
SE NUISANCE
TEST BENCH FOR NOI
SE NUISANCE
TEST BENCH FOR NOI
SE NUISANCE
TEST BENCH FOR NOI
SE NUISANCE
STUDIES, VALIDATING
SOLUTIONS AND
STUDIES, VALIDATING
SOLUTIONS AND
STUDIES, VALIDATING
SOLUTIONS AND
STUDIES, VALIDATING
SOLUTIONS AND
APPARATUS DEVELO
PED BY COMPANIES
APPARATUS DEVELO
PED BY COMPANIES
APPARATUS DEVELO
PED BY COMPANIES
APPARATUS DEVELO
PED BY COMPANIES
Environmental sounds issues concern both public domain (urban areas, airports) and professional domain (building, industry and oil platforms employees). The Octogone Laboratory from Université de Toulouse Le Mirail has developed a strong psychoacoustic expertise and proposes to industry and local authorities: - Custom-made studies advising technical solutions or suggesting construction of urban infrastructures. Solutions are validated by tests developed by researchers. - A platform comprising an audiometric cabin which enables to recreate and simulate any sound environment. These tests can provide with performance validation of specific apparatus such as hearing aids or anti-noise helmet dedicated to industry and building sites.
Project Managers / Laboratory Pascal GAILLARD - Julien TARDIEU OCTOGONE (URI 4156) Applications - Noise nuisance control and prevention - Hearing aids - Sound design - Urbanism, environment - Acoustics Collaborations
- On demand consulting services - Contractual studies - Participation to R&D projects Targeted Industries - Any industry, company, organism facing noise pollution problems - Architects, local authorities, town planners and urban planning designers - Companies providing hearing aids and audio prosthesis
Technology Transfer Manager Cyrille MUNOZ
Université de Toulouse Le Mirail +33 (0) 5 61 50 45 53
AdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantagesAdvantages
Combination of strong expertise and technical simulation means Tests and simulation: cost saving compared to onsite evaluation Reliability Independent results
A complete set of custom-made studies, tests and recommendations proposed to industry and local authorities. Partners are also sought for participating to R&D projects in hearing and noise nuisance domains.
http://petra.univ-tlse2.fr
http://www.cnrs.fr