Bioactive compounds in food: What are they?

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Did you know that there are components of food that have anti-cancer properties? They are called bioactive compounds and are those that provide a health benefit despite not being considered nutrients and essential for life. However, their functions include the prevention of cardiovascular diseases, antimicrobial effects and their usefulness in preventing diseases such as cancer

Conceptual design: What is it?

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What is conceptual design and how important is it in product design? In this article we talk about conceptual product design, where a solution to a problem is proposed through a concept that will be further developed. The term conceptual design is key in fields such as engineering or architecture, although its definition extends to

Design Thinking in business

Design Thinking in business

Did you know that Design Thinking is a great ally in the evolution of companies? Indeed, this methodology that turns problems into innovative solutions is extremely useful for focusing on the needs of the consumer and approaching an issue from very different points of view. The phases of Design Thinking consist of empathising with the

Vanesa Rodríguez, research vocation and passion for forensic engineering

Vanesa Rodríguez, research vocation and passion for forensic engineering

Vanesa Rodríguez (Calatayud, 1993) is Project Manager and development engineer at INFINITIA. Since she was young she had a clear idea of her career, as she admired those professionals capable of solving problems of almost any kind in a creative way. In 2015, while still studying at the University of Zaragoza, she began an internship

Biotechnology in the food industry

Biotechnology in the food industry

Biotechnology uses a set of techniques to modify living organisms or transform those of organic origin or using biological processes. Its most common uses are in industry, specifically in the agri-food industry, in health and in the environment. In this article we deal in detail with biotechnology in the food industry, from its definition to

Chemical analytical techniques in industry

Chemical analytical techniques in industry

Chromatography, mass spectrometry or spectrophotometry are just some of the chemical analytical techniques used in laboratories around the world. In this article we are going to focus on chemical analytical techniques and how they are applied in industry for problem solving. What are analytical techniques? The purpose of analytical techniques is to determine a parameter,

Thermosets and Thermoplastics: Definition and Differences

Thermosets and Thermoplastics: Definition and Differences

What are the differences between thermosetting plastics and thermoplastics? In this article, we delve into the definition of these two types of polymers, which differ in terms of their behavior at high temperatures. The classification of plastics also includes a third group, elastomers, which are highly flexible and can be deformed and easily regain their

Potential market: What is it and how is it calculated?

Potential market: What is it and how is it calculated?

What is the potential market for a company or a product/service? How is it calculated? What is it for? In this article we talk about the importance of this estimate, which helps to determine whether or not it is worthwhile to introduce a given concept in a specific market. What is the potential market? The

Electroerosion machining: What is it?

Electroerosion machining: What is it?

Electroerosion  machining is a technology that allows difficult and precision work to be carried out that was previously almost impossible. It is a type of machining by removal that is applied to electrically conductive materials, such as steel and other metals, alloys, graphite or ceramics. Electroerosion machining is also known as spark erosion and EDM

Industrial sealing and tightness tests

Industrial sealing and tightness tests

Industrial tightness tests are performed to ensure the tightness of products or materials and prevent failures. In this article we explain what they consist of! Definition of leaktightness Tightness is a property that is characterized by the ability to prevent the penetration of external elements inside a part, circuit or housing, whether they are fluids,

The importance of design: Industrial packaging

The importance of design: Industrial packaging

Over time, industrial packaging design has become an indispensable factor when it comes to protecting products from the risks that may be associated with storage and transportation. In this article we explain what it is and why packaging design is becoming more and more important in the industry. What is product packaging? Packaging refers to

Analysis and quality control in production processes

Analysis and quality control in production processes

Quality control ensures the maintenance or improvement of a product and its manufacturing stages, which is essential in the 21st century industry. In this article we explain what we mean when we talk about quality control, the different types and their techniques. What is quality control and what is its purpose? Quality control is a