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VTT developed a fully bio-based material to replace fossil-based plastics in thermally formable products

VTT has developed a thermally formable, biodegradable material, which is 100% bio-based. Its suitability for applications such as furniture makes it an attractive alternative to wood and biocomposite materials available in the market, not only because of its biodegradability but also due to its formability and colouring properties.Biocomposites made from entirely bio-based raw materials can be used to replace fossil raw material derived plastics, which have traditionally been used in industrial applications. Being thermoformable, the material is well suited for various manufacturing

Kari Mäki, DSc (Tech.), appointed Research Professor in Smart Energy Systems at VTT

Kari Mäki has worked with energy systems at VTT since 2010. Before that, he held various positions in industry and the Tampere University of Technology.Smart energy systems are essential for being able to fully utilise renewable energy. The energy transition has begun, and a lot is going on in the energy sector at the moment: new technologies are being utilised and new type of business is emerging. The operators are actively seeking new roles. “The transition of the energy systems makes the subject area challenging, and a more interdisciplinary approach is needed,” says Kari Mäki. “This

World’s first development environment for the industrial internet and 5G solutions to be built in Finland

VTT and the University of Oulu to build a unique pilot environment to accelerate secure industrial internet solutionsVTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and the University of Oulu are building a globally unique technology and pilot environment, in which businesses and researchers can together develop new industrial internet solutions. The goal is to promote the business and international competitiveness of companies in Northern Ostrobothnia in particular.The new technological platform will be the first one in the world to combine the core technologies of the industrial internet and

Companies commercialise VTT technology that miniaturises measuring devices

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has developed smart optical measuring devices with companies for uses that include optimisation of vehicle engines, reduction and monitoring of environmental emissions, and quality control of pharmaceuticals. The FABRY research project aimed at utilisation of VTT-developed technologies to enable commercialisation of new products on global markets. So far, two of the companies involved – Rikola Ltd from Finland and InnoPharma Labs from Ireland – have launched products of their own. VTT’s technology makes it possible to miniaturise an entire measuring

VTT: Remote management technology to bring 15 per cent reduction in energy consumption at Otaniemi

VTT, Samsung and 10,000 data points are implementing the Otaniemi ecocampus projectVTT and Samsung C&T Corporation are developing remote management technology and services for buildings in the Otaniemi campus area. A pilot project consisting of a hundred buildings is under way, collecting measurement data on energy consumption and indoor conditions from approximately 10,000 data points. The goal is to demonstrate that energy consumption in campus buildings can be reduced by 15% using the new technology. Knowledge and other platforms are built at the same time, for use in long-term

Asqella spinning out new security screening technology developed at VTT – substantial funding provided

Asqella, a spin-off of VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, sells revolutionary passive THz imaging systems capable of remote detection of items concealed about the body. The company has received nearly one million euros funding from an angel syndicate, VTT Ventures and Tekes – the Finnish Funding Agency for Technology and Innovation. The company sees major market potential in applications such as high-throughput screening in loss prevention, event security, and security in public places. The technology will become available to customers during 2014. “Since our product involves

More efficient and economical capture of power plant carbon dioxide emissions

A consortium led by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has developed a new technology that captures the carbon dioxide emissions of power plants more economically and ecologically. The International Energy Agency IEA regards carbon dioxide capture as essential if the emission reduction targets set for greenhouse gases are to be met. The new technology is based on a combination of traditional circulating fluidised bed combustion and oxyfuel combustion, enabling more extensive use of cheaper fuels and even biomass. Political decisions and legislative changes will be necessary before

VTT involved in developing cellulose-based ethanol production in Brazil

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland exports its expertise as a developer of biomass processing technology to Brazil. Odebrecht, a conglomerate and one of the southern hemisphere's largest enterprises, is making preparations for second generation ethanol production and plans to construct a demonstration plant. VTT acts as Odebrecht's research partner, tasked with developing the technology used in the company's processes. VTT makes use of its experience in the development of biomass processing technology, applying it to the Brazilian sugar cane biomass processing industry. VTT's

Open Photonics and VTT announce collaboration in commercialization of revolutionary spectral engine technologies

Open Photonics, Inc., a photonics technology acceleration company and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland have announced a partnership to accelerate the commercialization of VTT’s advanced Fabry-Perot visible and infrared spectroscopy and spectral imaging technologies. “Open Photonics has introduced a new model for speeding commercialization. We see great synergies in linking VTT’s spectral engine technology with our commercial partners focusing on bringing next generation sensing technologies to market,” says Jason Eichenholz, CEO of Open Photonics, Inc. VTT’s novel Fabry-Perot

Wireless charging soon available for devices smaller than mobile phones

Wireless charging will soon be available for more and more mobile phones. VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is working with the industry’s leading technological companies and standardisation bodies to expand the scope of application of wireless charging technology to other, smaller portable devices, such as mobile phone accessories, wrist devices, wireless mice and sensors. This can be done by combining wireless power transmission with NFC connectivity technology, which enables cost-effective and compact design. Consumer need to recharge the batteries of various kinds of portable

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