Creating a Global Center of Excellence on Adaptation; preparing COP22 and Climate summit
As requested by UNEP and on behalf of the Dutch government, Bax is supporting the creation of a Global Center of Excellence on Adaptation. State of the Art knowledge is to be deployed effectively to help the implementation of the Paris Climate Agreement through Creation Action (upstream) and Managing Direction (downstream), developing and financing climate […]
The impact of 3D printing
3D printing is a transversal technology that presents new possibilities, constitutes a potential enabler for new business and productive models and has the potential to change and often disrupt the status quo in many different industries. 3D printing is flexible, versatile, has the potential to transform logistics and enables mass-customisation of products – but companies […]
How can Europe take the global lead in automotive composites: a vision by Suschem’s stakeholders?
The market for global automotive composite materials is forecast to reach €3.72 billion by 2017. This represents a real opportunity for the European chemical and composites industry. The automotive industry faces a new challenge aligning material properties, product design and production or assembly processes – especially in larger volume production series vehicles – but could […]
A new model for innovation through Open Data in cities
Over the last decade, recognising the innovation potential, we have established a strong track record in various Smart sectors such as energy efficiency, city resilience and industry. Innovation within these themes has pushed them closer to become mainstream. In the last three years, authorities at all levels realise that data is a key asset and […]
RIS3 communities: a big opportunity for R&D in Catalonia
RIS3CAT strategy: context Last March 2014, the Catalan government presented in Brussels the RIS3CAT: the Research and Innovation Strategy for the Smart Specialisation of Catalonia. This document aims at identifying top priority areas of economic activity for the region, a prerequisite set by the European Commission to the regions for receiving the ERDF funds (assessed […]
