{"id":10398,"date":"2020-05-22T06:06:02","date_gmt":"2020-05-22T05:06:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fundaciontecnova.com\/?page_id=10398"},"modified":"2020-05-25T05:51:46","modified_gmt":"2020-05-25T04:51:46","slug":"facilities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fundaciontecnova.com\/en\/facilities\/","title":{"rendered":"Facilities"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Its main office is located in PITA (Almeria Science and Technology Park). It has more than 3.500 m2 of facilities distributed in: two pilot plants (4th range products and agri-food robotics), growing chambers for pre- and post-harvest, and laboratories of plastic film, food and shelf-life analysis, biotechnology and molecular biology.<\/p>\n

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The experimental centre has a surface area of 12.000 m2 available to carry out experimental trials, as well as to design and validate new products for agriculture. It has different types of greenhouse structures, growing chambers, portable cages and greenhouses, high-productivity areas, results transfer, product classification and agriculture waste management.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40px” el_class=”blk_spc little”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”9358″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” qode_css_animation=”element_from_right”][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”50px” el_class=”blk_spc”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column]<\/i><\/span>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”90px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” z_index=””][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Head office<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_single_image image=”9359″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” qode_css_animation=”element_from_left”][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_column_text]Tecnova Technology Center has a head office located in Almeria Science and Technology Park (PITA). It has 3,600 m\u00b2 dedicated to R&D&I, including:<\/p>\n

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2 pilot plants:<\/p>\n

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  • Robotics pilot plant<\/li>\n
  • 4th range product pilot plant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    6 laboratories:<\/p>\n

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    • Plastic<\/li>\n
    • Sensory analysis<\/li>\n
    • Microbiology and physico-chemical<\/li>\n
    • Postharvest and food analysis<\/li>\n
    • Growing chambers and entomology<\/li>\n
    • Gastronomic innovation<\/li>\n
    • Transfer and training rooms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_accordion active_tab=”false” collapsible=”yes” style=”accordion”][vc_accordion_tab title=”Plastic laboratory” title_tag=”h6″][vc_column_text]Tecnova has a plastic analysis laboratory for analysing and evaluating degradation, durability and resistance of plastic, its composition and transmissibility, among others.<\/p>\n

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      It is the only plastic laboratory in Andalusia accredited by the Spanish Committee of plastics for agriculture – CEPLA, and is fully equipped to offer services for analysis of greenhouse covering plastic film and thermoplastic films for agriculture use according to UNE (Spanish Association for Standardisation) regulations. -EN 13206 and 13655 respectively.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”Sensory analysis laboratory” title_tag=”h6″][vc_column_text]It allows to determine the sensory and organoleptic properties of food product, varieties of fruits and vegetables… or to know the most appropriate formulation meeting consumers\u2019 demand, so that the different products achieve success in the market.<\/p>\n

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      Sensory analysis is a crucial integral part for determination of food quality.<\/p>\n

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      • Expert Panel.<\/li>\n
      • Consumer panel.<\/li>\n
      • Focus group of experts and non-experts.<\/li>\n
      • Sensory profile (texture, flavour, etc.).<\/li>\n
      • Advice to companies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”Microbiology and physical-chemical laboratory” title_tag=”h6″][vc_column_text]Laboratory aimed at determination of altering microorganisms and pathogens in food (Salmonella, E. coli, Listeria, etc.), soil, water and fertilisers. The laboratory is conveniently equipped to be able to work using the classical microbiology techniques as well as the molecular analysis tools based on DNA analysis.<\/p>\n

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        The physico-chemical laboratories provide our clients with the possibility of performing different types of soil, water and fruit analysis by using the most modern techniques such as gas chromatography, liquid chromatography and Plasma Spectroscopy (ICP-OES).[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”Post-harvest laboratory and food analysis” title_tag=”h6″][vc_column_text]The laboratory is equipped to evaluate the post-harvest shelf-life of new fruit and vegetable varieties, as well as new techniques and preservation treatments.<\/p>\n

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        In addition, it has a calorimeter to determine food energy value, and different equipment for analysing nutritional parameters of the labelling.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”Laboratory of growing and entomology chambers” title_tag=”h6″][vc_column_text]Growing chambers for performance of efficacy tests in Petri dishes and in pots.<\/p>\n

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        Entomology laboratory for evaluation of new auxiliary insects under microcosm conditions, and their interaction with insect pests and with new products developed for agriculture use.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”Gastronomic innovation laboratory” title_tag=”h6″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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        • Nutritional optimisation.<\/li>\n
        • Healthy food.<\/li>\n
        • Gastronomic meetings and days.<\/li>\n
        • Presentations of new products.<\/li>\n
        • Show cooking.<\/li>\n
        • Valorization of fruit and vegetable products.<\/li>\n
        • 4th range product development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          • Organisation of conferences, seminars and workshops with successful companies and gurus.<\/li>\n
          • Training on agriculture technology, post-harvest and packaging at the international and national level.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][\/vc_accordion][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

            Experimental centre<\/h2>\n

            [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_single_image image=”9360″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” qode_css_animation=”element_from_right”][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_column_text]The Experimental Center for technology and agronomic trials is located just 10 minutes from the main headquarters, in the municipality of Viator.<\/p>\n

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            This agronomic research center has 12 hectares of facilities among which: 14 different types of greenhouse infrastructures, an office building and training and transfer rooms, 3 reservoirs for irrigation and 6 irrigation booths.<\/p>\n

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            It is one of the most advanced of its kind and was opened in 2014.<\/p>\n

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            Located in the municipality of Viator (Almer\u00eda), the Center offers to the business sector an area for research, development and validation of technology of the Agriculture Auxiliary Industry and Services.<\/p>\n

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            This Center was created thanks to the collaboration of entrepreneurs and the support of the Viator Town Council and the Andalusian Regional Government, with the aim of becoming the technology showcase for companies and a benchmark in sustainable agricultural crops from the energy and environmental point of view.<\/p>\n

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            It consists of 12 hectares of land, 6 of them being currently built and other 6 under construction.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_column_text]Thanks to these facilities, the following services can be offered:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_accordion active_tab=”false” collapsible=”yes” style=”accordion”][vc_accordion_tab title=”Agronomic services and trials ” title_tag=”h6″][vc_column_text]Development of new cultivation techniques.
            \nBiological control efficiency tests on crops.
            \nEfficacy evaluation of zero waste new products.
            \nDevelopment and evaluation of new substrates and sustainable growing media.
            \nDevelopment of new varieties and crops.
            \nAlternative agriculture production: integrated, organic production…
            \nEvaluation of side effects on auxiliary fauna (phytosanitary products, plant varieties, etc.).[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”Evaluation and study of new technology” title_tag=”h6″][vc_column_text]Verification of greenhouse structures on cultivation.
            \nIntegration of renewable energy in intensive agriculture.
            \nAgriculture waste recovery study.
            \nEnergy efficiency in greenhouses.
            \nAnalysis of greenhouse covering shelf-life.
            \nThe Center has the following infrastructures:<\/p>\n

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            • Office building, training areas and field laboratory.<\/li>\n
            • \u201cRaspa y Amagado\u201d (Almeria style greenhouse with a gable roof) greenhouse of 1,600 m\u00b2 with sanded soil.<\/li>\n
            • \u201cRaspa and amagado\u201d greenhouse of 4,896 m\u00b2 with sanded soil, calculated according to AENOR (Spanish Association of Normalisation and Certification) standards.<\/li>\n
            • Inside the Greenhouse Raspa and amagado calculated according to AENOR regulations of 4,896 m\u00b2 with sanded soil.<\/li>\n
            • 4,860 m\u00b2 Multitunnel Greenhouse with hydroponic soil.<\/li>\n
            • 4,860 m\u00b2 Multitunnel Greenhouse\u2019s interior, with hydroponic soil.<\/li>\n
            • 400 m\u00b2 Gothic greenhouse with hydroponic soil.<\/li>\n
            • 1,344 m\u00b2 Gothic greenhouse loaned by the company Gogarsa with pure hydroponics – NGS System<\/li>\n
            • 1,344 m\u00b2 Gothic Greenhouse\u2019s interior, donated by the Gogarsa company with pure hydroponics – NGS System<\/li>\n
            • Tecnova\u2019s multispan type own prototype, so-called SOLNOVA, of 2,415 m\u00b2 (raised hydroponic with channels).<\/li>\n
            • 2 TWIN Multitunnel Greenhouses, of 420 m\u00b2 each, with sanded soil.<\/li>\n
            • 2 TWIN Multitunnel Greenhouses, of 320 m\u00b2 each, with sanded soil.<\/li>\n
            • 2 TWIN \u201cRaspa and amagado\u201d Greenhouses, of 480 m\u00b2 each, with sanded soil.<\/li>\n
            • 380 m\u00b2 Multitunnel Greenhouse with aquaponics system combined with NGS System<\/li>\n
            • 2,016 m\u00b2 Gothic Multitunnel Greenhouse Prototype, HUMIDEX project.<\/li>\n
            • 6 irrigation booths and 3 reservoirs for irrigation, rainwater and drains.<\/li>\n
            • 1,500 m\u00b2 technology exhibition area.<\/li>\n
            • Agriculture waste management and treatment area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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