Month: August 2018

Research Headlines – Fellowships get researchers and technology moving

An EU-funded programme is bringing researchers from across the world to universities and SMEs in Belgium. The aim is to encourage technology transfer, stimulate innovation and develop careers in a range of sectors key to economic growth – including aeronautics and space, agro-food, biotechnology and chemicals. Powered by WPeMatico

Events – AMEF 2018 – Additive manufacturing technologies & capabilities – 23-24 October 2018, Brussel

On 23-24 October, AM-motion initiative in collaboration with European Commission and the AM-platform will hold a one and half-day event about additive manufacturing / 3D printing to discuss challenges and key pillars for AM industrialisation and market implementation. This event will take place in Brussels, in the Blue Point conference

Successful closure of the COWORKMED project

The result of the project is the elaboration of a series of documents (market studies, socio-economic studies, territorial studies etc.) including framework analysis, quantitative analysis, social benefits report, transnational and SWOT analysis both at territorial and transnational levels. During the project’s lifetime, we have organized 5 local and regional workgroups,

Research Headlines – Colloids made to order

Industries from food to pharmaceuticals rely on understanding the unique properties of colloidal materials. An EU-funded training network is equipping young researchers with the know-how needed to design new colloids for new purposes – with potential competitive benefits to industry. Powered by WPeMatico

Hydrogen-powered bin lorries move closer to market

A transnational LIFE project plans to start testing two hydrogen-powered bin lorries in Eindhoven this October. Led by the NGO, WaterstofNet, the LIFE’N Grab Hy project is demonstrating a zero-emission and low noise alternative to traditional refuse collection vehicles. Powered by WPeMatico