Toys Personalized Decoration Technologies
Summary
Miguel Angel Leon, the technician in charge of the project says that, “this project offers us a great challenge, but it is being undertaken with the conviction that the toy industry is going to be able to adapt to systems with the desired aim, being conscious of their advantages and inconveniences, scopes and limitations, in a way that the toy industry will be able to apply the best option for each specific case.” This research is funded by IMPIVA and co-funded by FEDER funds, within its R&D programme (Expedient no.In the field of standardisation, the entity is working on the potential feasibility of proposed legislation as well as new safety criteria for toys, with participation in several proficiency testing schemes both, on a National and European Level.Other novelties use laser marking with this aim, although they still have some restrictions in order to obtain colour and shine adjustments, therefore they are used in non-aesthetic applications.Miguel Angel Leon, the technician in charge of the project says that, “this project offers us a great challenge, but it is being undertaken with the conviction that the toy industry is going to be able to adapt to systems with the desired aim, being conscious of their advantages and inconveniences, scopes and limitations, in a way that the toy industry will be able to apply the best option for each specific case.”This research is funded by IMPIVA and co-funded by FEDER funds, within its R&D programme (Expedient no.IMIDIC/2010/56), arose due to the concern shown by organisations in the sector, over new tendencies observed within their specific fields, that are characterized by an increasing demand for personalized products, in shorter delivery times, and small production runs.About AIJU:The Toy Research Institute (AIJU) is a non-profit making organisation, located in Ibi, the Spanish geographic centre for the manufacture of toys.It was founded in 1985 with the collaboration of the Spanish Toy Manufacturers Association (AEFJ) and the Regional Government (IMPIVA).Its aim is both, to transfer and allow toy manufacturers access to the knowledge of new technologies in order to improve their competitivity, while offering technological and financial assessment, and supporting the professional development of people involved in the sector.