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Finnish VTT in historic collaboration with US entities – commercial fusion energy closer than ever

Press release 30 October 2024 VTT, based in Finland, has been selected as the first-ever foreign partner to join an ARPA-E research program funded by the US Department of Energy, focusing on enabling the commercialisation of fusion energy. Related to the collaboration, VTT and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) in California, US, have signed a memorandum of understanding for science and technology cooperation. Through these joint projects, VTT's expertise will play a central role in global technology development.VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has joined an ARPA-E (

VTT launches bioeconomy projects worth nearly 20 million euros as part of the US National Science Foundation's Global Centers research program

Press release 23 October 2024 VTT is participating in two projects under the US National Science Foundation's (NSF) Global Centers program, which aim to solve global challenges, especially through bioeconomy. Finland is the only EU country selected for the program. In these projects, top research organisations from five countries develop solutions that support a climate-neutral future.The extensive Global Centers program led by the US National Science Foundation opened for Finland in 2024 for the first time. VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is included in one of the six

Finnish technology going into outer space – aims to help protecting Earth from asteroid impacts

A hyperspectral camera ASPECT developed by VTT is on board the European Space Agency (ESA) space mission, Hera, to test the deflection technology of potentially hazardous asteroids. The University of Helsinki and Aalto University are responsible for data processing, equipment testing, and the scientific design of the mission. Kuva Space has designed the data processing unit of the hyperspectral camera, as well as life-support equipment for both of the CubeSats."The Hera mission will provide valuable information for the next development stages of both planetary defence and asteroid mining,"

Significant EU funding for VTT's semiconductor development – supporting the growth of the semiconductor industry

The Public Authorities Board of the Chips Joint Undertaking (EU Chips Act) has decided to fund European semiconductor pilot line proposals. VTT is involved in two of the pilots that are about to start their operations. Its share of the funding will be used to purchase equipment for the shared-use Kvanttinova cleanroom to be built at Espoo, Finland. The pilot lines will support European chip technology development and chip production growth targets, and Finland will be strongly integrated into the European semiconductor industry ecosystem. VTT's shared-use cleanroom will allow companies to

VTT develops more efficient lithium recovery – driven by EU's goal of increasing self-sufficiency in mining operations

Press release 25 September 2024 VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is leading the development of more efficient and sustainable recovery of lithium. The joint effort of industry and researchers supports the EU's goals of increasing the self-sufficiency rate of important metals and creating a new sustainable extractive sector in Finland.Global electrification is thirsty for critical metals, of which lithium plays a big role. All lithium chemicals used in electric car batteries and mobile phones are mined and processed outside Europe. At the beginning of 2023, the European Commission

Berry extracts and nanocellulose as bioactive skin sprays and surgical dressings to prevent the growth of dangerous microbes

Press release 27 August 2024 VTT has developed a skin spray, based on nanocellulose and antimicrobial compounds from wild berries, which can be used to treat wounds and eliminate hospital-acquired bacteria such as MRSA before surgery. The product can also be applied as a cream, transdermal patch or wound dressing."The fast-acting surgical spray and efficacious dressing are based on a manufacturing process we have developed, where the surface and pores of a nanocellulose film are impregnated with a berry extract so that the antimicrobial compounds do not get trapped inside the fibre

VTT launches new initiative to demonstrate energy-efficient manufacturing technologies for fiber-based products

Press release 22 August 2024 The initiative will pioneer low-carbon, water-efficient technology with the potential to reduce water consumption by up to 90% and overall energy consumption by more than half.VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland  announces a new initiative to address the challenges of energy and resource consumption in the forestry and textile industry. The goal of the Energy First initiative  is to act as a starting point for an entirely new technology, which creates the

VTT opens a pilot plant utilising captured carbon dioxide in Espoo, Finland – aiming to process biogenic industrial emissions into long-lasting, recyclable plastic

Press release 15 August 2024 VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, LUT University, and companies have opened a pilot plant in Espoo, Finland, to process captured carbon dioxide into compounds that can replace fossil raw materials in plastic products and chemicals. The pilot plant, built in sea containers, started operations in August. Renewable energy, the hydrogen economy and bio-based carbon dioxide emissions from industrial sectors open significant opportunities for Finland to create new sustainable industrial activity.Finland wants to utilise bio-based carbon capture as one way

European Chips Joint Undertaking project to advance the hardware interfacing of quantum computers by developing cryogenic microsystems

Tailored cryogenic microsystems are needed for interfacing and also in local cooling of future quantum computers’ millions of qubits. European ARCTIC project has taken up the task to establish a comprehensive European supply chain for cryogenic photonics, microelectronics and, in general, cryo-microsystems around the emerging quantum computing industry. Press release 12th August, 2024VTT’s main roles in the project are to develop photodetectors, analog and digital cryo-electronics and thermal management tools.     "Cryogenics has gained prominence in ICT owing to advances in

VTT studied the carbon footprint of nuclear district heating

Press release 9th July 2024 Heating of residential buildings and other premises consumes a lot of energy in countries with a cold winter climate. In Europe, the homes of 60 million people are kept warm by 3,500 local district heating networks. Heating is also a major source of CO2 emissions, which is why the deep decarbonization of the energy system requires a wide range of alternatives to fossil heating fuels. To meet this challenge, VTT's spin-off company Steady Energy is developing the LDR-50 small modular reactor (SMR) for district heat production and low-temperature industrial

VTT begins search for innovation partner for scaling up Finland’s next quantum computer towards 300 qubits

Press release 18 June 2024 VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland begins searching for an innovation partner to scale up Finland’s next quantum computer, aiming towards 300 qubits. In the innovative co-development project, VTT will also be researching methods for how the developed quantum computer can be optimised for solving mathematical problems typical for new material development.The Finnish state has committed to finance the procurement of Finland’s next quantum computer. The state-owned VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland  thus begins a

Finland's Oldest Nuclear Reactor Decommissioned in Espoo

The FiR1 nuclear reactor, which operated for over fifty years in Espoo, Finland, has been decommissioned in collaboration with Fortum. This challenging project addressed numerous concrete issues and simultaneously established the national mechanism for nuclear decommissioning waste management process. The experiences gained will serve as a model for decommissioning commercial nuclear reactors in Finland as they reach the end of their operational life.The FiR1 research reactor was Finland's oldest nuclear reactor. Commissioned in 1962, the unit was used for versatile research purposes and

Corrected: VTT and University of Vaasa lead ambitious partnership to build reusable packaging systems in Finland

Press release 17 June 2024 VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and the University of Vaasa have initiated an extensive research project, in collaboration with 21 stakeholder organizations, to pioneer the development of reusable packaging systems in Finland. This initiative, aimed at accelerating packaging reuse, could potentially tap into an export market of 1.45 billion euro by 2035.Due to the growing consumption of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and food take-away, the demand for single-use packaging has increased, leading to global waste management challenges. According to

VTT and University of Vaasa lead ambitious partnership to build reusable packaging systems in Finland

Press release 17 June 2024 VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and the University of Vaasa have initiated an extensive research project, in collaboration with 21 stakeholder organizations, to pioneer the development of reusable packaging systems in Finland. This initiative, aimed at accelerating packaging reuse, could potentially tap into an export market of 1.45 billion euro by 2035.Due to the growing consumption of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and food take-away, the demand for single-use packaging has increased, leading to global waste management challenges. According to

VTT to increase Finland's expertise in developing clean energy solutions

With European Union funding, VTT launches research openings and a postdoc programme supporting sustainable growth in Finland and invests in clean energy infrastructure.The EU aims to reduce its dependency on Russian fossil fuels and accelerate the transition to clean energy. To take concrete actions, the EU has launched the REPowerEU plan, which is part of the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). VTT has just launched three strategic research openings and a postdoc programme as part of the implementation of the REPowerEU chapter of Finland's Recovery and Resilience Plan. One of the

VTT involved in five European Defence Fund projects worth a total of nearly EUR 68 million

Press release 21 May 2024 The European Commission has published the funding decisions of the 2023 research and development projects under the European Defence Fund (EDF). For the first time, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland was given the responsibility of coordinating two of the projects. VTT is also involved as a partner in the three other projects. The overall programme has received almost EUR 68 million in funding from the EU.The European Defence Fund projects support the EU's leading expertise in defence technology development in the areas of cyber security, land, air and sea

A new revolutionary method accelerates the development of sustainable biomaterials from years to minutes

Press release 15 May 2024 A groundbreaking study, published in the scientific journal Advanced Materials, on 6 May 2024, led by researchers of VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, introduces a transformative approach that integrates synthetic biology with advanced machine learning and computational techniques to significantly accelerate the development of new biomaterials. This method reduces the material development timeline from years to mere minutes, promising rapid advancements in medical and industrial applications."By leveraging the power of AI and synthetic biology, we have

VTT, GTK and industrial partners initiate groundbreaking research project on hydrogen storage

Press release 9 April 2024 VTT and GTK, and industrial partner organizations are launching a pioneering research project Hydrogen UnderGround (HUG) focused on underground storage of hydrogen. As Finland aims to foster its national hydrogen industry, large-scale hydrogen storage research emerges as a critical step forward. This initiative represents the first public hydrogen storage endeavor of this scale in Finland.Hydrogen underground storages are widely seen to play a critical role in the green hydrogen value chain as the production and demand of hydrogen needs to be balanced. Storages

Smooth, sustainable and user-friendly future mobility under way in Tampere, Finland

Press release 2nd April 2024 at 8:15 Reaching of emission and sustainability targets are a challenge for both urban development and transport performance. New solutions are needed to deliver mobility services tailored to users and sustainable, safe and smooth urban transport. The Finnish Smart Rail Ecosystem has set itself the goal of creating the world's best tram in terms of passenger experience and life-cycle services.SmartRail, a network and ecosystem  formed by Škoda Transtech, the City of Tampere, Tampere University, VTT Technical Research Centre of

VTT's multi-million investment in a plasma-FIB scanning electron microscope catapults Finland to the forefront of Nordic materials research

Press release, 26 March 2024 The first plasma-FIB scanning electron microscope in Finland has just  become operational at VTT in Espoo, Finland. This multi-million investment will significantly contribute to materials research for applications such as hydrogen economy, microelectronics, and the marine industry, as well as to material damage investigation.A TESCAN AMBER X system, Finland's first Focused Ion Beam (FIB) Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) using Xenon plasma, has been taken into use at VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. In the Nordic countries, there are just a handful

VTT is developing a groundbreaking AI tool to measure work-related stress

Press release 25 March 2024 VTT, one of Europe's leading research institutions, has developed an AI-based tool that can recognise when knowledge workers are under stress. The tool can be used in organisations to be aware of stress levels, identify root causes, and act early on, which helps to reduce or avoid stress-related sick leaves.Work-related stress and its follow-up effects have become a major issue globally. Employers are actively seeking ways to address this issue, but even the detection of stress poses challenges because few tools can do it reliably. In collaboration with the

New optical measurements are revolutionising health and wellness monitoring – VTT works with companies to develop wearable sensors

Press release 20 March, 2024 Today, more and more wearable electronics are used for monitoring health and wellness. A project coordinated by VTT is researching new measurement technologies to produce continuous, more accurate data on the wearer’s health in a cost-effective way. New measurement methods can also make treatments more comfortable for patients, allow patients to move more freely and improve patient safety.PhotonWear is a jointly-funded two-year project launched by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, aiming to develop new optical methods for measuring physiological

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