For a company that thrives on knowledge, safeguarding and disseminating that knowledge is a crucial prerequisite. All speakers at the opening of the ASML Academy at Brainport Industries Campus – including CEO Peter Wennink, branch manager Laureen Rwatirera, and dean…
Rolls-Royce’s 470 MWe Small Modular Reactor (SMR) design moves forward to Step 2 of the Generic Design Assessment (GDA), having successfully completed Step 1. The factory-built SMR generates low-carbon electricity capable of powering a million homes for 60 years. The…
From cars to medical appliances, contemporary life relies extensively on batteries. The ability to store energy efficiently is crucial for powering devices ranging from minuscule gadgets to large SUVs. Consequently, there is a continuous endeavor to enhance battery performance. What…
When tunnel systems need to be maintained, the main issue is the tunnel drainage system, the so-called tunnel drainage. These are installed in the tunnel walls and are prone to clogging. To prevent clogging, the tunnel drainage systems must be…
Apple is expected to unveil its AR/VR headset at the WWDC event in June 2023, putting it in direct competition with Meta’s metaverse ambitions. Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, envisions the device enhancing communication and connection, aligning with Meta’s goals for…
Dutch neobank bunq is set to expand its services to the United States, following a successful decade in Europe. The company has applied for a US banking license with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) in New York, aiming to…
The Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), the Tilburg University (TIU), and the Brabant Development Agency (BOM) will invest €400.000 in Round One Ventures, a student-run venture capital fund. The news was announced during the first joint alumni event of the…
Dr. Hideo Kodama is worldly recognized as the father of 3D printing. In the early 80s, he came up with a layer-by-layer approach to manufacturing while seeking a fast-prototyping method. In short, 3D printing consists of creating a three-dimensional object…
TU/e’s current cleanroom is in urgent need of replacement, partly because the wide slab flooring in Spectrum, the building that houses the cleanroom (see main photo), is due for repair. Three years ago, the Executive Board estimated that about 43.7…
Researchers at Tel Aviv University have developed a micro-robot the size of a single biological cell. This innovative micro-robot utilises both electricity and magnetic fields for navigation and is capable of identifying, capturing, and transporting individual cells. The micro-robot demonstrates…