WEST SYSTEMS SRL

ZOOTEC-AUTOMATION

Sviluppo di un software dedicato per la classificazione automatica di qualità delle carcasse animali

Software development for automatic quality classification
of animal carcasses

Il Progetto ZOOTEC-AUTOMATION prevede lo sviluppo di un software che consenta in modo automatico, tramite l'acquisizione di un'immagine, di effettuare misurazioni biometriche su carcasse animali e ottenere la classificazione oggettiva della qualità della carcassa SEUROP e dello Stato di Ingrassamento, in risposta alle esigenze di una moderna zootecnia di precisione. Tale software innovativo permetterà di rivolgerci ai grandi centri di macellazione nazionali, europei ed internazionali, superando i limiti del mercato italiano, contribuendo all'innovazione del settore zootecnico e al miglioramento qualitativo della filiera della carne.

The aim of the ZOOTEC-AUTOMATION Project is the development of a software that automatically allows, through the acquisition of an image, to carry out biometric measurements on animal carcasses and obtain the objective classification of the quality of the SEUROP carcass and of the Fattening State, in response to the needs of modern precision zootechnics. This innovative software will allow us to address the large national, European and international slaughterhouses, overcoming the limits of the Italian market, contributing to the innovation of the livestock sector and improving the quality of the meat supply chain.

Progetto finanziato nel quadro del POR FESR Toscana 2014-2020

Project co-financed under Tuscany POR FESR 2014-2020

POR FESR 2014-2020 DANTE

Difesa dalle rAdiazioni ionizzanti con Nuovi sistemi di misura e proTEzione

WEST SYSTEMS. Project co-financed under Tuscany
POR FESR  2014-2020

Partners:

• West Systems s.r.l. (leader)
• Next technology Tecnotessile Società Nazionale di Ricerca r.l.
• IFC - CNR
• Brooklin s.r.l.
• LTA s.r.l.

The DANTE project develops a new measurement and protection system against ionizing radiation exposure. The project aims to merge dosimetry measurements and radiation shielding materials to create a new generation of DPI. The device will be formed by a lead free radio-protective garment to shield the operator from ionizing radiation, an active dosimeter for the acquisition, processing and data storage, and an Augmented Reality (AR) system for real-time display of dosimetric information.

The sensitive garment will be designed using chemical elements such as bismuth or tungsten. They have shielding properties similar to those of lead, but they are more light, mouldable and ductile than lead.

The active dosimeter will be composed of:

• one or more sensors, for signal acquisition 
• electronic control unit (CPU), for data collection, processing and storage
• data transmission system
• power system
• alarm system, for exceeding of exposure thresholds

The augmented reality system will consist of a glasses to display dosimetric information without interfering with the operator's activities.

These dosimeters will be able to measure the operational dose quantities  as ICRU recommendations. The measures concern  the personal dose equivalent to 10 mm (Hp (10)), defined to provide an estimate of dose to the whole body, the personal dose equivalent to 3 mm (Hp (3)), defined to provide a conservative estimate of equivalent dose to the lens, and the personal dose equivalent at 0.07 mm (Hp (0.07)), defined to provide an equivalent dose estimation at the skin.

In conclusion, the DANTE project aims to create new personal protective equipment (PPE) in order to provide a real time feedback and, simultaneously, the highest level of protection for workers that are exposed to ionizing radiation.

POR FESR 2014-2020 DANTE

Difesa dalle rAdiazioni ionizzanti con Nuovi sistemi di misura e proTEzione

WEST SYSTEMS. Project co-financed under Tuscany
POR FESR  2014-2020

Partners:

• West Systems s.r.l. (leader)
• Next technology Tecnotessile Società Nazionale di Ricerca r.l.
• IFC - CNR
• Brooklin s.r.l.
• LTA s.r.l.

The DANTE project develops a new measurement and protection system against ionizing radiation exposure. The project aims to merge dosimetry measurements and radiation shielding materials to create a new generation of DPI. The device will be formed by a lead free radio-protective garment to shield the operator from ionizing radiation, an active dosimeter for the acquisition, processing and data storage, and an Augmented Reality (AR) system for real-time display of dosimetric information.

The sensitive garment will be designed using chemical elements such as bismuth or tungsten. They have shielding properties similar to those of lead, but they are more light, mouldable and ductile than lead.

The active dosimeter will be composed of:

• one or more sensors, for signal acquisition 
• electronic control unit (CPU), for data collection, processing and storage
• data transmission system
• power system
• alarm system, for exceeding of exposure thresholds

The augmented reality system will consist of a glasses to display dosimetric information without interfering with the operator's activities.

These dosimeters will be able to measure the operational dose quantities  as ICRU recommendations. The measures concern  the personal dose equivalent to 10 mm (Hp (10)), defined to provide an estimate of dose to the whole body, the personal dose equivalent to 3 mm (Hp (3)), defined to provide a conservative estimate of equivalent dose to the lens, and the personal dose equivalent at 0.07 mm (Hp (0.07)), defined to provide an equivalent dose estimation at the skin.

In conclusion, the DANTE project aims to create new personal protective equipment (PPE) in order to provide a real time feedback and, simultaneously, the highest level of protection for workers that are exposed to ionizing radiation.

BIOprocess Control Online titrimetry to reduce Carbon footprint in wastewater treatment

LIFE+ BIOCLOC

LIFE12ENV/IT/120

Partnership:

• Dipartimento di Ingegneria Civile e Ambientale, University of Florence (project leader)
• West Systems S.r.l.
• GIDA S.p.a.
• PHYSIS S.r.l.

Project description and West Systems role and activities

Implementation of a prototype of an automatic differential titrimetry  for the control of an on line biological process in order to reduce carbon emissions in wastewater treatment plants.

The prototype will be tested on the GIDA water treatment plant (based in Prato, Italy). The instrument will be optimized and installed and will allow continuous measurement of the rate of nitrification in the aerobic basin of the water treatment plant.

The efficiency of the transfer of oxygen will be increased by 20% and, at the same time, will reduce the electrical consumption of the oxygen generation system with a consequent reduction in CO2 emissions necessary for energy production.

West Systems will build the prototype and will develop the whole process control strategy.