For some forty years, the Netherlands has been leading worldwide in climate monitoring from space. The TANGO satellites given the green light by ESA measure greenhouse gas emissions at the source level from power plants, coal-fired power stations, garbage dumps,…
Who would have thought that table salt, or sodium, could help us in the energy transition? Researchers at TU Delft have developed a special sodium-based battery that is more sustainable to produce than the widely used lithium battery. According to…
Make Europe a globally competitive energy supplier. Do something about the enormous amount of regulations that often conflict with each other and are very complex. And make it easier to claim subsidies. These are three of ten action points of…
In a world rapidly evolving with the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), Carlo van de Weijer, leader of the Eindhoven Artificial Intelligence Systems Institute (EAISI), offered a thought-provoking exploration of AI’s future and our role within it. Speaking to an…
Aviation must become more efficient, cleaner, and more quiet. New technologies play a leading role in this. Experimentation is important to innovate, but this must be done safely and feasibly. The Netherlands Aerospace Center (NLR) plays an important role in…
In the neonatology department of Máxima MC (MMC), an innovation is being implemented that promises a significant improvement in care for premature babies. It concerns the ‘Bambi Belt’ – a wireless band that replaces traditional adhesive electrodes for babies in…
Jumbo Supermarkten is tackling shoplifting with new technology. The deployment of smart cameras, equipped with software from French company Veesion, detects suspicious behaviour and helps report theft. With 100 million euros in thefts last year, Jumbo is starting a trial…
Sun, wind, and water: these natural elements are becoming increasingly central in our energy mix and enablers of the green transition. This trio, especially the former two, is the most spoken of, but there is a fourth element, as sustainable…
The European Union is taking a big step forward in protecting its citizens online with the introduction of the Digital Services Act (DSA) today. This law requires internet service providers and online services to combat harmful content. Tech giants such…
Dutch manufacturing is in a downward spiral, with a significant decline of 9.4 per cent compared to last year. This marks the third consecutive quarter of contraction in industrial turnover, according to data from the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS).…