R&D

Le prolapsus pelvien est causé par l'âge et les grossesses successives qui altèrent la santé de des femmes en endommageant les muscles pelviens, au niveau du bassin. Les organes abdominaux ne sont plus maintenus et peuvent alors descendre via la voie vaginale, provoquant un prolapsus génital. Loin d'être anodin, ce phénomène concerne une femme sur 3, soit plus de 2 millions de patientes uniquement en Belgique et en Hauts-de-France. Il atteint 60 % des femmes de plus de 60 ans.

In ReFOIL industrially relevant case studies are developed in which some of the common streams of multi-layered packaging waste (consisting of polyesters, polyolefins, polyamides, intermediate layers, e tc.) will be studied.

La réduction des mauvaises odeurs dans les textiles augmente le confort, la qualité et la longévité des produits textiles qui sont difficiles à nettoyer à des intervalles réguliers.

Innovative materials and modular design for rolling stock are considered to become key to success in Europe’s railway industries.

Composite materials with their unique properties, such as lightness or reparability have demonstrated a high potential for lighter, more energy- and cost-efficient structural components in relevant sectors such as aeronautic or automotive industries.

Pale composite haute technologie et processus de fabrication innovant pour le marché de l’éolien

The project, carried out by a consortium of seven members, has the objective to reduce the impact of flame retardants used in the textile industry and their future alternatives, on the environment, human health and on the safety of industry workers by analysing their environmental impact and functionalities.

Fibre reinforced thermoset composites (FRTCs) are attractive materials for high demanding sectors, such as automotive or construction, because of their lightweight and excellent mechanical properties.

The objective of the FeneCom project is to develop efficient methods to cure composites made from carbon, aramid and basalt and other composites containing non UV-transparent fibres.

Het project Circularity in & with new materials wil het gebruik van recyclaat als grondstof stimuleren in de kunststofverwerkende en textielindustrie om deze sector te laten uitgroeien tot voorloper in het sluiten van kringlopen.

The cluster ‘Innovatieve coatings’ aims to increase competitiveness and to create economic added value by promoting creativity and innovation in terms of products, processes and applications.