Risk monitoring during transport

We develop technology-based solutions which enable us to monitor variables which might influence product quality or the packaging system’s performance. We have a number of devices for monitoring goods transport which yield data that enable us to make decisions:

• A device developed by ITENE (data recorder) to quantify mechanical (vibrations, shocks, impacts) and atmospheric (temperature and relative humidity) risks which help us to characterise the route.
• Weather and chemical variable monitoring devices.
• Load geolocation tools.
• Developing labels with visual ethylene and environmental CO_2.

We also devise cold chain traceability and monitoring solutions using radio-frequency identification (RFID), blockchain, sensors, time-temperature indicators (TTI) and tamper-evident labels.

At ITENE we have a facility where we simulate the incidents identified during monitoring. After recording vibrations, accelerations and impacts in various means of transport, we replicate them in the laboratory to evaluate new materials, new designs or new ways of distributing and applying the packaging to the products.

In our simulation plant:

• We run test protocols which realistically simulate distribution and transport: we use standards such as UNE EN, ISO, ASTM and ISTA protocols and tailor the severity level of the tests to your route.
• We have transport risk simulation equipment:
  • Multi-axial vibration table which reproduces both vertical and angular vibrations.
  • Acceleration machine.
  • Horizontal impact and stability machine.
  • Compressometer.
  • Drop test machine.
  • Environmental chambers.
• We ensure the stability and safety of palletised loads: we assess compliance with Royal Decree 563/2017 and the associated UNE 12195-1:2010 and EUMOS 40509 standards for road transport loads. We also validate and advise on the best stowage inside the truck or shipping container.