Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used for everyday purposes. However, traditional AI models still require a lot of energy and processing power. Recently Federico Corradi, Senior Neuromorphic Researcher at the imec research center together with researchers at the Dutch…
The Finnish company Hyperion Robotics converts construction waste into concrete. Not only is this more sustainable, according to co-founder Ashish Mohite, it also alleviates labour shortages and reduces the carbon footprint of companies by making cement redundant as Mohite explains.…
A more sustainable food industry is desperately needed, because the demand for food is only increasing as the world population grows; a world food shortage is looming, according to the UN IPCC climate panel. Ortega: “People are too dependent on…
From vegetable jars to bottles of olive oil, supermarkets are full of glass packaging. And we all use them every day. But how does the manufacture process actually work? Is the glass industry truly sustainable? Xpar Vision, a spin-off from…
Last week in this column, Maarten Steinbuch looked back at the mobility highlights of the past year. Allow me to take a look ahead towards year-to-come. Perhaps the most important mobility prospect is that, from 2022, it will be mandatory…
Artificial intelligence (AI) that informs whether the blades of a wind turbine are damaged. With their software, Tarucca from the Dutch city of Eindhoven wants to future-proof wind turbines. Why is this necessary? Founders Hans van Beek and Jesse van…
Shore-based power for ships is not a new concept. At least not in the case of inland shipping. The use of clean shore-based power is already mandatory onshore instead of the stench and racket caused by generators. Rotterdam is one…
The Munich start-up Luc & Dan’s Food Lab makes it easy for you to take your vitamins: by adding them to chewing gum. Not just any chewing gum, but a 100% natural biodegradable product. Your shoe won’t get stuck on…
Not waiting too long at a traffic light in foul weather or dynamic signposting for a faster route when it is busy. These are two examples that should make the smartest bike path in the Netherlands a reality. The aim…
In order to end the New Year in a festive way and kick off 2022 in a fun way, maps outweigh words in this edition. New Year’s Day is not really the day that many people want to read a…