Is it unexpectedly sunny? That could provide a pleasant surprise for electric drivers. EV drivers could drive an average of 150 kilometers for free last Monday if they had charged with a Zonneplan charging station, the energy company reported. In…
European semiconductor lobby SEMI Europe cautions against EU plans to limit outbound investments in foreign chip technologies. The group argues such restrictions could hinder European companies’ agility and relevance in the global market, potentially impacting cross-border research collaboration. Concerns over…
Two Eindhoven University of Technology researchers have been awarded NWO Impact Explorer grants, paving the way for innovative advancements in fiber-sensing technology and mathematical models for bodyguard security. Affordable fibre sensing technology Andrea Fiore’s FibChem project is set to revolutionize…
As I’ve mentioned in previous articles, the summer brings with it the wonderful spectacle of the ‘outside phenomenon’, that worldwide societal trend, of doing everything outside. The Netherlands is of course no outlier, in fact, I’d say it is a…
Schiphol is conducting tests with the airport’s first hydrogen-powered Ground Power Unit (GPU). This is a hydrogen-powered GPU that provides power to stationary aircraft at the gate, for example for lighting and power in the cockpit. Schiphol is the first…
Cycling: for many, it means freedom. But not everything about cycling is rosy. Participating in traffic is dangerous. Every year, hundreds of cyclists are killed. Especially elderly people, often with an e-bike, are at risk. Many Dutch companies are therefore…
Our societal challenges and high-tech manufacturing industry are too complex to be solved from independent disciplines alone. Systems Engineering, as an overarching discipline, can bring components together. This method looks at a system as a whole and provides much-needed coordination.…
Following the Olympic Games is an excellent way to find motivation to exercise more. Whether to try a new sport or to get fitter, witnessing top athletes running, swimming, or playing can be inspiring. While achieving world-class performances could be…
A groundbreaking method developed in Twente, Netherlands, is revolutionizing the fight against invasive Asian hornets. Robor Electronics, founded by brothers Roger and Xander Borre, has created an ultra-lightweight tracking device weighing just 0.16 grams. This innovative technology allows beekeepers to…
In July, 11% of renewable electricity in the Netherlands was lost due to wind turbine and solar panel curtailment, new figures by data portal Energieopwek.nl show. Given a lack of energy storage and export capabilities, renewable power uptake stagnated this…