The days when knowledge centers were mainly showing off their science from ivory towers for their own benefit are long gone. Science parks, campuses, universities and colleges nowadays share their knowledge with the business community, working together on innovations and…
The FocusPod is a sustainable workplace, designed for efficient and concentrated work. Using acoustics, lighting, and adjustability, Jaap Hoens developed this furniture. FocusPod originated from Dutch Deco in Eindhoven. A 2019 survey on workspaces by International Workplace Group shows that…
Scania began a trial involving hydrogen-powered trucks over a year ago. They replaced the combustion engine in the driveline with a unit comprising hydrogen-powered fuel cells in four of these trucks from the Norwegian wholesaler Asko. Hydrogen-powered trucks will have…
Ever since the conception of the World Wide Web, people have feared that they would no longer be able to tell the difference between what is ‘real’ and what is ‘virtual.’ For a long time, this fear could be dismissed…
Incorporating up-to-the-minute technology is mandatory for many businesses as it helps them grow and expand when utilized efficiently. All types of businesses can benefit from the latest technology, as it allows them to streamline their production processes provide great customer…
In order to alleviate the strain on the heart, engineers from the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), a renowned scientific institution in Switzerland, have designed an artificial aorta made out of silicone and a series of electrodes. The device is…
A synthetic meniscus prosthesis can help people with knee pain get rid of their symptoms. The prosthesis was developed by ATRO Medical, a spinoff of the Radboudumc. ReumaNederland will support the further development of the meniscus. This year a clinical…
A constant humming can be heard, the room for the most part is filled with a rectangular machine. Through a small window in the same machine you can see sparks flashing. “Luuk Wissink from K3D points to the MetalFab1, a…
It was just a matter of time. Europe’s first electric camper van has recently been released on the open roads. The premiere belongs to the Dutch company Camperfixx, which handles the conversion to electric of a number of existing medium-sized…
There are some posts on social media that most users instantly dismiss as fake news. Fortunately, a large group of people are able to separate the wheat from the chaff. But the more reliable the source of the messages looks,…