TAN

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It carries out research and development in the field of textile and polymeric materials, with particular reference to their innovative use in architecture and construction. It is equipped with hardware and software aimed at the pre-competitive development of new textile and polymer-based products and the provision of consulting services to companies in the textile sector.
TAN coordinates the interdepartmental TextilesHub laboratory, which since 2017 has been accredited by ACCREDIA and ILAC in the University's multi-site Laboratory 1275L (branch G) for uniaxial and biaxial tensile strength testing on textiles, polymers and flexible composites. In order to carry out its activities, the TAN experimental unit of the ABC Department can collaborate with other departments affiliated with the interdepartmental TEXTILESHUB laboratory of the Politecnico di Milano, in accordance with the Statute of the aforementioned interdepartmental laboratory.

Works

The following is a selection of major projects developed in recent years, where advanced research converges with practical application, generating outcomes that support civil society, public institutions, and the business sector.

Actuaded knit - Texilemorphosis Milan Design Week

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Progetto PNRR - Orientamento studenti scuole superiori

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PolRe - Textile Innovation Mantova workshop

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Scuola di architettura e design per bambini

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MATE.RIA - Metodi e Azioni per il Trattamento Ecologico dei TEssili post-consumo e il loro Riciclo Innovativo in Architettura

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ActaReBuild – European training network ActaReBuild - Acoustic and Thermal Retrofit of Building

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Support for the design development of a pavillon for the celebrations of the Comune of Cinisello Balsamo

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TAF (Textile Architecture Fest) - New European Bauhaus Textile Architecture Fest 2022

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TAW (Textile Architecture Week)

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T-Shade

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TemporActive

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Symposium 2019 tensinet

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Castello Sforzesco

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S(P)EEDKITS (Rapid deployable kits as seeds for self-recovery)

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Tifain - Integrated photovoltaic glass tiles for innovative architectural applications

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Services

Below are the services offered by the TAN Unit to students, teachers, researchers and businesses

Integration of photovoltaic cells in flexible materials

The study and validation of the integration of photovoltaic cells in flexible materials such as membranes and fluoropolymers.

Performance simulation and prototyping of lightweight structures

Simulation of the mechanical, thermal, optical and luminous, acoustic and safety performance of architectural components and lightweight structures.
Creation of prototypes and demonstrators for lightweight structures, design items and construction components made from textiles and/or polymers such as, for example, tensile structures, tent-like structures, pressure-supported structures, emergency tents, form-active structures, ETFE cushions, lights and other design items made from textiles and polymers, suspended ceilings, dividers, false walls and soft furnishings.

Mechanical characterisation and measurement of the optical properties of lightweight materials

Uniaxial and biaxial mechanical characterisation of woven and non-woven materials and fluoropolymer films. The measurement of UV-VIS-NIR spectral optical properties (specular and diffuse hemispherical reflectance, bidirectional reflectance and transmittance) and IR spectral properties (diffuse hemispherical reflectance and transmittance, specular reflectance of glass and normal emissivity)

Development of innovative technology and materials for architecture

Design, development and production of construction solutions such as envelopes, structures and components with innovative characteristics from a structural, environmental or technological point of view.

The study of innovative materials for architecture and construction through analytical and experimental research (geopolymers, composites, shape-changing materials, organic and inorganic materials, and others).

Tools

Anycubic Chiron

The Anycubic Chiron is a FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) 3D printer, offering a print space measuring 400mm x 400mm x 450mm. The chin housing consists of aluminium profiles. The 3 D printer operates with a 24 V power supply and thus reaches a maximum extruder temperature of 260°C. In this way, a wide range of different filaments can be printed (TPU, PLA, ABS flexible filaments etc).

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