Innovation training at Kemper provided many new impulses

The starting signal for the new round of Smart Solution Labs has been given: Many new students from Saxion University of Applied Sciences, FH Münster and Westfälische Hochschule got to know each other at the innovation training course. Kemper GmbH‘s new innovation centre provided the perfect premises for this. Many thanks to Björn Kemper and […]

#TechGarage Robotics: There is much fun in cross border innovation!

The TechGarage at SMEOT – MBO Vakschool in Hengelo had many facets: In the keynote about the evolution of robotics, Prof Sven Bodenburg grinned that early robots had a preference for pouring drinks. Renate Warmers (WFG) gave an overview of the Smart Solution Labs. Some currently participating students from Saxion, Münster University of Applied Sciences […]

hyCLEANER continues to move towards automation with students

Sahara dust and pollen make it clear: cleaning PV modules is important in order to avoid a loss of yield from the PV system. hyCLEANER from Gronau specialises in this task with its robots for solar cleaning. These are already equipped with various intelligent functions such as a radio remote control, an autodrive and included […]

Let’s go: 8 students start their 2nd Smart Lab

Automation and the use of robots are part of daily business at Hollander Techniek, a family-run company based in Almelo. The 8 students of the newly launched Smart Lab were impressed by the robot solutions already implemented, which were presented by Evert Bluemink and Jesper Schrijver. They ambitiously took on the challenge of developing a […]

Lifecycle Program for more sustainability at bellanet

Over the course of 8 weeks, 8 German and Dutch students worked intensively on a lifecycle program for bellanet. Specifically, they were looking for ways to give microfibre cloths another meaningful use after their life cycle. So far, the only option has been thermal utilisation, which is often used as a euphemism for waste incineration. […]

Smart Lab for Nijdeken successfully completed

Nijdeken is open to the fresh ideas developed by the group of talented and committed students from various universities under the guidance of the experienced innovation coaches Edwin van de Wiel and Bernd Liesbrock. The German and Dutch students immersed themselves in an 8-week process characterised by creativity and interdisciplinary collaboration. A big thank you […]