What was the challenge or problem to solve?
According to the client’s needs and application requirements, the search focused on and narrowed down solutions and technologies for surfaces (metals, polymers, ceramics …).
How was it addressed or what was the solution?
As a starting point, the key requirements were defined and prioritized according to:
- The application: type of substrate, operating conditions, resistance to temperature, chemical agents, abrasion …
- Industrialization method: additivation of polymers, application of coatings, electrodeposition …
- Other factors: cost, legislation, Food grade …
Subsequently, the main suppliers were sought and contacted, selecting those with the greatest potential and experimentally validating the solutions internally in the laboratory.
Challenge
- Learn about commercial antimicrobial solutions
- Experimentally validate supplier information
Solution
- A benchmarking of commercial antimicrobial solutions was carried out
- Clear, verified and useful information was provided for the client to define their roadmap.