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Shaping the future by innovation in production of vane machines, Croatia

Our case, Shaping the future by innovation in production of vane machines aims to enhance the process of knowledge exchange between universities and enterprises, with the aim of facilitating knowledge co-creation (between universities & enterprises with the support of local/regional authorities) & innovativeness, and by implication competitiveness across Europe. The Banko vane machine essentially represents a new way of greatly improving the performance of vane machines in any product. It is important to note that the improved performance from the Banko vane machine may be applied in all vane machine applications including: pneumatic tools, compressors, expanders for hydrogen fuel cells, pumps (especially vacuum pumps), starters for large diesel engines, and compressors for air pre compression in internal combustion engines (i.e. superchargers). In collaboration with the Zagreb University, BANKO has constructed a vane pneumatic grinder with technical quality that is superior to existing machines on the market The Banko vane machine's potential was recognized by the Government of Croatia's wholly owned business innovation development company, BICRO Ltd (the Business Innovation Center of Croatia). Following a competitive process, BICRO Ltd awarded start-up funding to Banko for project development. This new technology, with its several product applications, is protected by patents. In general, vane machine technology has been unchanged and unimproved for more than half a century. The Banko vane machine supersedes current rotary vane technology making all current vane machine technology increasingly obsolete. In addition, the Banko vane machine outperforms alternative technologies in air compressors, which include reciprocating piston, rotary screw, rotating centrifugal etc. With the rights to these patents, the manufacturer of air compressors or pneumatic tools can greatly improve the product and gain market share at the expense of competitors. The greatly improved efficiency afforded by the Banko vane machine will allow companies owning and operating these units to increase their bottom line. Further, the likely cost of the Banko vane machine is no greater than existing units available on the market, which coupled with its greatly improved efficiency will lead to a quickpayback period for companies that choose to either gradually replace their stock of existing machines and/or add new product lines. The lubricant/oil free nature of the vane machine has increased environmental efficiency, as there are fewer pollutants emitted by the Banko vane machine installed in air compressors.

innovation, vane machines, knowledge exchange, universities, enterprises

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