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ANTIMICROSOLE3D

Design and functionalization of soles with antimicrobial properties for the sanitary and food sectors, using additive manufacturing technologies.

Field
National
Date
01/10/2016 - 30/09/2019
Industry
  • Consumer goods/apparel
Budget
121923
Funded by

Ministry of Economy, Industry and Competitiveness

Website
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PROJECT INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION

Minimizing contamination and the accumulation of microorganisms in the soles of sanitary footwear is the main objective of this project. Novel materials and methodologies such as the use of silver nanoparticles and the optimized design of soles with CAD tools and additive manufacturing techniques such as 3D printing will be used. In this way, 3 technologies will be merged in order to obtain a product with a high added value that also proposes a solution to one of the problems of the health sector: microbial contamination, an issue of great importance in sectors related to human health, which requires maximum rigor in the control systems used. To manufacture work footwear with effective antimicrobial properties, in order to create functional footwear with antimicrobial sole materials through the incorporation of silver nanoparticles that will provide an aseptic character from the outset with the aim of avoiding cross-contamination in the healthcare industry.

Minimizing contamination and the accumulation of microorganisms in the soles of sanitary footwear is the main objective of this project. Novel materials and methodologies such as the use of silver nanoparticles and the optimized design of soles with CAD tools and additive manufacturing techniques such as 3D printing will be used. In this way, 3 technologies will be merged in order to obtain a product with a high added value that also proposes a solution to one of the problems of the health sector: microbial contamination, an issue of great importance in sectors related to human health, which requires maximum rigor in the control systems used. To manufacture a work footwear with effective antimicrobial properties, in order to create a functional footwear with antimicrobial sole materials by incorporating silver nanoparticles that will provide an aseptic character from the first moment in order to avoid cross-contamination in the healthcare industry.

Impact

The results of this project represent a possible innovative solution to minimize the accumulation of contagions in hospitals, thus ensuring the health of users and patients. In addition to improving working conditions for all healthcare personnel.

Entities

INESCOP

Contact information

Francias Aran Ais
R&D&I Coordinator

INESCOP

Technological capabilities

Robotics
Robotics in healthcare