Research, Development and Innovation
Research, Development and Innovation
Innovation is one of Costa Verde’s strategic drivers and, therefore, an area of knowledge in which the company has long been committed to. Whether for the development of a new product or the choice of new equipment and support systems for design and production, success depends essentially on how the technology is managed.
In which is considered as one of the most modern porcelain producers in the world, technological projects are developed to ensure continuous improvement and differentiation of products in the market.
In practice, innovation management includes a wide range of activities, such as strategic management, research and development management, management of new products/services’ development process, management of technology transfer between the company and external entities, quality management and human resources management.
Projects
Projects
Get to know some of the projects we have been developing.
FLASHPor Project
FLASHPor Project
Get to know more!Cerwave
Cerwave
Focused on microwave-assisted porcelain firing, with the aim of reducing energy consumption, achieving shorter firing cycles and reducing CO2 emissions.
Robocer
Robocer
3D printing design on porcelain body.
Scanner 3D – Reverse Engineering
Scanner 3D – Reverse Engineering
It aims the immediate 3D scanning of each and every product, mould or object, by obtaining profiles and quotas in a very fast way and in colour.
Kaizen
Kaizen
Through jobs’ restructuring and optimization, this project, launched in 2007, has improved productivity and product lead time. In a second phase, it was implemented in the administrative and commercial sectors, with the whole organization now under Kaizen System’s guidance.
Printcer3D
Printcer3D
3D inkjet printing solution on porcelain powder.
FRHM – Fully Ready Handle Machine
FRHM – Fully Ready Handle Machine
A project, entirely developed by Costa Verde, that resulted in the creation of a high-pressure filling machine, applied to the production of ready-for-gluing handles. The equipment is marketed by the German factory SAMA.
Isostatic Cup Press
Isostatic Cup Press
The machine that allows the robotic gluing of handles, has allowed gains of 25%, in production cost, and an improvement of 31%, in quality.
MES – Manufacturing Execution System
MES – Manufacturing Execution System
A solution, developed by Critical Manufacturing, reads, in real-time, the data generated by intelligent equipment, such as automata, robots and sensors, and allows Costa Verde into achieving greater operational efficiency. Thus, customer orders are handled in the productive equipment, in direct communication with the ERP. The initiative explores some innovative conceptions, in the aim of Industry 4.0, by being Costa Verde prepared to extend the concept in the future.
Premicer
Premicer
An initiative developed in partnership with INL and CTCV, aiming to improve the product’s technical characteristics, through nanotechnology application.
Minimum
Minimum
Project to create ecological porcelain pieces developed by Costa Verde, in partnership with CTCV, CENCAL and LNEG. The use of recycled raw materials from the sludge of the water treatment plant results in a multifunctional and environmentally friendly kitchen set, resistant to microwave, oven, refrigerator, and freezer.
Digital Printing
Digital Printing
In partnership with Kerajet and Torrecid, Costa Verde introduces the first and only digital printing machine, prepared for direct printing on porcelain. This technology allows us to rise creativity and originality onto another level.
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FLASHPor Project
FLASHPor Project
Get to know more!Cerwave
Cerwave
Focused on microwave-assisted porcelain firing, with the aim of reducing energy consumption, achieving shorter firing cycles and reducing CO2 emissions.
Robocer
Robocer
3D printing design on porcelain body.
Scanner 3D – Reverse Engineering
Scanner 3D – Reverse Engineering
It aims the immediate 3D scanning of each and every product, mould or object, by obtaining profiles and quotas in a very fast way and in colour.
Premicer
Premicer
An initiative developed in partnership with INL and CTCV, aiming to improve the product’s technical characteristics, through nanotechnology application.
MES – Manufacturing Execution System
MES – Manufacturing Execution System
A solution, developed by Critical Manufacturing, reads, in real-time, the data generated by intelligent equipment, such as automata, robots and sensors, and allows Costa Verde into achieving greater operational efficiency. Thus, customer orders are handled in the productive equipment, in direct communication with the ERP. The initiative explores some innovative conceptions, in the aim of Industry 4.0, by being Costa Verde prepared to extend the concept in the future.
Kaizen
Kaizen
Through jobs’ restructuring and optimization, this project, launched in 2007, has improved productivity and product lead time. In a second phase, it was implemented in the administrative and commercial sectors, with the whole organization now under Kaizen System’s guidance.
Printcer3D
Printcer3D
3D inkjet printing solution on porcelain powder.
FRHM – Fully Ready Handle Machine
FRHM – Fully Ready Handle Machine
A project, entirely developed by Costa Verde, that resulted in the creation of a high-pressure filling machine, applied to the production of ready-for-gluing handles. The equipment is marketed by the German factory SAMA.
Isostatic Cup Press
Isostatic Cup Press
The machine that allows the robotic gluing of handles, has allowed gains of 25%, in production cost, and an improvement of 31%, in quality.
Minimum
Minimum
Project to create ecological porcelain pieces developed by Costa Verde, in partnership with CTCV, CENCAL and LNEG. The use of recycled raw materials from the sludge of the water treatment plant results in a multifunctional and environmentally friendly kitchen set, resistant to microwave, oven, refrigerator, and freezer.
Digital Printing
Digital Printing
In partnership with Kerajet and Torrecid, Costa Verde introduces the first and only digital printing machine, prepared for direct printing on porcelain. This technology allows us to rise creativity and originality onto another level.
KNOW MORE