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Follow on Google News | AIJU researches customized and automated decoration for toysAIJU researches the personalized and automated decoration of toys to enable the toys manufacturers the finishing process, in which many resources are applied
By: Miguel A. León This research funded by IMPIVA and co-funded by FEDER funds, within its R&D programme (Expedient no. IMIDIC/2010/ In the project, the techniques currently used are being researched in-depth, and the techniques that stand out are those of Pad Printing (and its new system with sealed ink cups and microprocessor controllers) In order to select specific cases, AIJU undertook a questionnaire with the companies of the sector which fitted the predetermined profile. Then, from this questionnaire, a couple of examples were selected to determine the technologies and most suitable equipment for personalized decoration. The study of the tools available has been extended, and the painting and transfer sheets for each technology are being evaluated at the moment, with the aim of establishing the applicable techniques from a global and integrated conception. Miguel Angel Leon, the technician in charge of the project says that, “this project offers a great challenge, but is being undertaken with the conviction that the toy industry is going to be able to adapt systems to the desired aim, being conscious of its advantages and inconveniences, scopes and limitations, in a way that they will be able to apply the best option for each specific case.” # # # About AIJU The Toy Research Institute (AIJU) is a non-profit making organisation, located in Ibi, the Spanish geographic centre for the manufacture of toys. It was founded in 1985 with the collaboration of the Spanish Toy Manufacturers Association (AEFJ) and the Regional Government (IMPIVA). Its aim is both, to transfer and allow toy manufacturers access to the knowledge of new technologies in order to improve their competitivity, while offering technological and financial assessment, and supporting the professional development of people involved in the sector. The department intended to carry out these tasks is that of Product Development – Laboratory Department, specifically the Processing and Materials area. This area has several research lines for the development of new materials for both, traditional and RM technologies In the field of standardisation, the entity is participating in the development of new standards for toys in the European Committee of Normalization (CEN) End
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