It may sound obvious, but that doesn’t make it any less true: a circular transition is only possible if all the disciplines involved work together. Of course, it will partly come down to technological innovations and yes, it will only…
In early December, the Dutch city of Eindhoven will host the annual World Open Innovation Conference. With the theme “Building Successful Ecosystems Through Open Innovation,” the organization wants to draw attention to what open innovation can do to build successful…
Recently I gave a presentation on digitalization in greenhouse horticulture. In a sidestep, I mentioned ‘the application of AI’ without elaborating any further. There was a lively discussion at the end of the presentation about how far we have come…
Hopeful words were flung into the world during the launch of the plasma lab on Thursday at the Brightlands Chemelot Campus. “Plasma is a game-changer,” said the company. “We believe in plasma.” “This is huge.” And Gerard van Rooij, professor…
The self-driving winking cleaning robot from start-up Aziobot is attracting quite a few new customers simply by cleaning at Brainport Industries Campus in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. “People see what we do that way, get curious and want to know how…
A crackling fire in a gracious country estate of a regent family. On the sculpted mantelpiece is written ‘esse non videri‘. Motto and topic of conversation: Being. No outward display. Not ‘appearing’, not ‘seeming’, but being. I was reminded of…
Cameras that can detect weapons in the street. This could help security services prevent attacks, according to the Swiss start-up 1702ai. Founder and CEO Joe Levy explains what he and his team have developed. What does 1702ai do? “We have…
The fact that the corona figures on this continent are heading in completely the wrong direction should come as no surprise to anyone. Not only in the Low Countries, but also in Central Europe, new records are being shattered almost…
What if you could pay for your groceries just by using your hand? This is now possible thanks to Walletmor, a British start-up offering a payment implant that has been tested for safety and security which ensures that it avoids…
How well does a wound heal after surgery? Or how is the disease progressing in a rheumatic patient? These are questions the medical sector faces every day. Imec, a partner in the Holst Centre in the Netherlands, is developing small…