Study shows: Incidence values alone unsuitable as a basis for pandemic measures
German researchers have shown in a study that the German corona policy of linking measures to incidence numbers alone is probably not the best option.
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Quantum technology: ‘It’s no big deal that people don’t understand the technology’
Underground laboratories for experiments with quantum technology should also reveal by 2023 what the technology can do. Dutch State Secretary Mona Keijzer opened the construction project this week.
More efficiency and flexibility in the manufacturing industry thanks to 5G combined with sensor technology
Evert van den Akker (TNO) and Jan Post (RUG and Philips) are working together on a series of pilot projects that will test the possibilities of 5G in practice.
American electric car start-up Canoo chooses the Netherlands for its first production location
VDL Nedcar is taking an important first step in securing its long-term future. In addition to Canoo, the company continues to look for new customers.
Europe is supplying technology for new satellite network
Thales Alenia is going to supply the technology for the world's only network of satellites in low earth orbit.
RAG Austria could ensure sustainable natural gas supply year-round
The Austrian energy company RAG has developed a method of producing natural gas naturally to store renewable energy.
Semiconductor factory in Milan is an answer to microchip crisis
An investment of over €1.6 billion in the production of high-quality semiconductors should ensure that Europe becomes less dependent.
New crop of innovative student teams at the TU/e Contest
A cascade of prizes during the seventh edition of the TU/e Contest. In addition to cash prizes and extra coaching for companies, there are two wild cards for the finals of the 4TU Impact Challenge.
Faster corona lab tests thanks to compact ceramic temperature changers
Scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS in Germany have developed innovative "μPCR" lab modules to significantly speed up PCR lab tests
Norwegian billion-dollar company joins the Dutch Brainport Industries Campus
TOMRA Food, part of Norwegian billion-dollar company TOMRA, is moving to Brainport Industries Campus. The company will open a sales and service office on 1 July and wants to join the ecosystem.
ENSURE wants to make the power grid fit for the energy transition
The ENSURE Copernicus project at RWTH Aachen University in Germany plans to test five technologies in the coming years
Robot Sara: the ever-patient extra hand in long-term care
SARA (Social & Autonomous Robotic health Assistant) aims to create a better work balance for professional caregivers and to provide extra care for clients for whom the staff does not always have time.
Fast, faster, fastest charging on the go
Maarten Steinbuch's experience with the 250 kW charger shows that electric driving is entering the next phase. Throughout Europe, fast-chargers are now being installed.
The French present a scooter that runs on hydrogen cartridges
A scooter that runs on green hydrogen, which you easily fill up by changing refill cartridges. This is the real revolution in mobility, according to the French company Mob-Ion.
You and the grocery store, no one else – unstaffed grocery stores in Sweden
Lifvs stores are open 24/7. After a quick identification, the customer has immediate access to all products. Bank ID may be the key to prevent shoplifting, experts expect.
Solution for friction that doesn’t go by the book
Scientists have developed a new theoretical model for predicting elastic friction behavior. This could be useful for the design of dampers.
Research into wireless charging of electric taxis in the German city of Cologne
University of Duisburg-Essen is running tests with 4 converted taxis. "If we can electrify 5 % of taxicabs in Cologne this way, we’ll achieve a savings of 50,000 metric tons of CO2 per year."
Operation Clean Ship: Sustainable sails the longest
Just like road traffic, shipping needs to become more sustainable. Research organization TNO is helping to find solutions
A flickering screen helps children with reading difficulties concentrate better
University of Gothenburg has discovered that a bit of static on the computer screen works wonders. It allows children with reading disabilities to read and remember words better.
Fermentation: an ancient technique as a solution to the food crisis
Each week, we follow up on one of our well-read stories. This week: turning sugar beets into protein using fermentation.