Problem
During production of cans, to facilitate sliding, a lubricating emulsion (ME) is applied to the cans. High ME concentration may cause problems in the subsequent painting. Operators periodically measured concentration by manual titration.

Approach
Common in-line parameter (as pH, conductivity..) were not effective in this application. We found an alternative chemical automated analyzes.

Delivery (6 Month)
We demonstrate the effectiveness of TOC (total organic carbon) analyzers for this application, and we provide a calibration by laboratory test. We verified the effectiveness of this solution contacting TOC analyzers providers.

Results
With an in line TOC analyzer the ME concentration is automatically monitored and corrected during process. No more painting issues caused by too high ME concentration.

Problem
Machined components must be cleaned of lubricating oils in special washing machines. Any residues may invalidate the subsequent tests. Process quality is affected by detergent concentration and water quality. Detergent concentration measured by the company laboratory, gave results in 24h. Washing and rinses tanks were replaced at pre-established intervals according to empirical observations.

Approach
We identified:

• chemical parameters influencing water quality
• detergent concentration measuring method

Delivery (6 Month)
We designed, realized and installed a demonstrator on the machine that automatically analyzes three different parameters at each process. Data have been sent to the company internal board. We follow up the Customer analyzing data and giving the right interpretation.

Results
Quality feedback at each process. Possibility to correct washing and rinses solutions when necessary. Data could be associated with the part numbers of the washed pieces.

Problem
A Biological analysis require accurate temperature control. It was requested to create a device capable of measuring in real time the temperature simultaneously in rotating wells during the process.

Approach
We identify the constraints of the project: high mechanical solicitation of the electronics and assembly, small available space, high sensors resolution, usability.

Delivery
We design the electronic board specially for high speed rotating usage. We selected fast responsive electronic components withstanding radial acceleration and we developed a solutions for mounting the devices with appropriate seals and robustness.

• α prototype 4 months
• β prototype 2 months
• 4 unities of the final device 2 months

Results
Realization of a specific calibration tool for the diagnostic instruments.