LOTO-eng Company has a long experience in the field of innovative opto- mechanical and electronic technologies. The Company has played a significant role in the design and manufacturing of new instruments in different areas of scientific research, co-operating with many Italian and European scientific institutions and universities, and developing both standard and custom solutions. Thanks to a skilled staff of experts, we have the knowledge, the commitment and the resources to understand your requirements and provide appropriate solutions. The main products developed until 20 years ago was Diamond Anvil Cells (DACs) and the instrumentation related. They are designed to fulfil the requirements of the most demanding applications in the field of High Pressure research. The cells can be operated at low temperature or be equipped with a miniature resistive heating element to reach high temperatures.
KEY COMPETENCE
Coming up with ideas to improve engineering procedures, designs, and services. Developing devices with a group of skill engineers. Being involved in projects from the initial concept and design right through to production, testing and handover. Scheduling material and equipment purchases. Researching suitable engineering solutions. Formulating long term plans for an engineering projects cost control. I am well trained in recognizing the potentially dangerous issues associated with developing new devices and resolving them in their embryonic stage.Managing a projects schedule, potential problems, compliance and budget. Operating at a senior level, working with all parties to find solutions to complex procurement issues. Drafting high quality, articulate proposals, reports and presentations. Monitoring all supplier contracts. Processing payments and invoices. Negotiating contracts with third parties and suppliers. Developing relationships with suppliers. Reviewing proposals for competitive pricing, lead time and quality. Monitoring the cost and performance of major suppliers.
SPECIFIC COMPETENCES
Holography-Films-Embossed-Bicromate gelatine
Fiber optic
Laser-Gas-Dye-State Solid
Microscopy
Optic spectrometry
Neutrons big machines
Light sources-Fluorescent lamp-Xenon lamp-LED
HISTORY OF SKILLS
Design and knowledge in mechanical design of industrial machines specially CNC machines. PEAR srl.
Instrumentations in Photonics field, devices in medical, industrial, and research use LASERS Design of laser CO2 for industrial use and Nd-Yag for medical use. VALFIVRE spa.
Holography for heritage conservation and optical components. Research and prototype of head up holographic display Giordano spa company. Realization of three-dimensional hologram for Fire 1200cc Engine (FIAT Research Center) Project and realization of optical components like holographic grating IROE-CNR (Florence) Development of three-dimensional holograms on circular film support for the National Museum of Rome and Ship’s Nemi Museum.
Light sources and Laser applications for industrial use. Study and realization of prototype as solar fiber optic collector in high way tunnel for PROCOGEN spa (Florence). Study and realization of prototype for signaling in highway of fiber optic with laser illumination for safe drive anti-fog. Light source and optical fiber for medical use Project of light source for the care of neonatal jaundice Study and realization of a radial dispersion optical fiber optic system and light source for the treatment of neonatal problems for Mayer Hospital (Florence) Development of a specific xenon discharge source of for PDTphotodynamic therapy (Univ. Di Firenze Dermatological Clinic) Development of fiber optic catheters for the disostruction of atherosclerotic plaques IEQ-CNR and Univ. Of Florence for Careggi cardiology department Production of fluorescent lamps for neonatal therapy Osram and Mayer hospital.
Realization of a portable instrument for the measurement of fluorescence of chlorophyll IEQ-CNR (Florence) Executive project for mobile platform in Antarctic for IROE-CNRand European Space Agency Project and implementation of Goniophotometer for the characterization of light sources for LITE & BITE srl (Florence) Suitable devices for material research field (high pressure) Design and Realization of high temperature diamond cell for Univ. Of Rome "La Sapienza" Dip. Of Physics. Design and implementation of portable EDM for the production of microholes to be used with the DAC cell for Univ. di Camerino Dip. Di Mat. And Physics (Macerata) Study and realization of high pressure cell for NMR measurements in amagnetic materials for Univ. of Pavia (Pavia) Study and manufacture of high pressure cell for magnetic field measurements for M.I.T.
Big machines for neutrons research Neutron diffractometer project in collaboration with INFM and ISIS (UK) called TOSCA. Neutron diffraction tool project for INFM and Univ. di Firenze dip. Physics called BRISP at ILL Grenoble. NIMRON neutron diffractometer feasibility study for the Compless Systems-CNR Institute (Florence) Neutron diffraction tool project for use by the Italian scientific community in Stanford ISIS for CNR in Florence named SNOUT