Gebouwautomatiseringssystemen voor de utiliteitssector zoals kantoren, scholen, ziekenhuizen vereisen steeds meer functionaliteit om tegemoet te komen aan nieuwe eisen en wensen van gebouwbeheer en eindgebruikers op gebied van o.a. comfort, bezetting,... Bekijk project »
Service logistics in de vliegtuigonderhoudindustrie is een zeer kennisintensieve en concurrerende markt. De meest cruciale factor in deze industrie is het laag houden van de downtime tijdens maintenance, repair en overhaulactiviteiten. Met name ... Bekijk project »
Herontwerp van de Utrechtse Kledinginzameling via Socio-Logistieke Innovatie
De Nederlandse textielinzameling staat onder druk. Terwijl de Gemeente Utrecht constateert dat 50% van het afgedankte kledingtextiel nog in het restafval belandt (RWS, 2024),... Bekijk project »
BranchOut-SYS verkent hoe boomtakken en -vorken systematisch kunnen worden
toegepast als structurele elementen in de bouw. Momenteel wordt ongeveer 40% van
geoogste bomen verwerkt tot hout of panelen. Wat overblijft, waaronder vorken en takken,
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Impactondernemers en Publiek Private Samenwerkingen (PPS) die maatschappelijk relevante transitietrajecten inzetten lopen in de praktijk vaak vast op hetzelfde knelpunt: er is veel activiteit, maar onvoldoende uniforme, werkbare monitoring die zowel ... Bekijk project »
Organisations are increasingly embedding Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques and tools in their processes. Typical examples are generative AI for images, videos, text, and classification tasks commonly used, for example, in medical applications ... Bekijk project »
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the final waste product for all carbon-containing products. Its reuse will partly mitigate climate change and, in addition, provide a valuable feedstock for fuels and chemicals. Zuyd University of Applied Sciences (ZUYD), ... Bekijk project »
Steel bridge infrastructure requires regular crack inspection to ensure structural safety. In current practice, ultrasonic inspection is labour-intensive, costly, and often disruptive, because inspectors need physical access to elevated or hard-to-... Bekijk project »
Voor zowel de jaarcijfers als de leverbetrouwbaarheid is het noodzakelijk om voorraad in een magazijn te tellen. Vaak gebeurt dit periodiek. Een populair fenomeen is Cycle Counting, dit betekent dat alle voorraad (op een gedefinieerd moment) wordt ... Bekijk project »
Cell-based production processes in bioreactors and fermenters need to be carefully monitored due to the complexity of the biological systems and the growth processes of the cells. Critical parameters are identified and monitored over time to ... Bekijk project »
The transition to a circular and low-carbon economy calls for new, sustainable materials and cleaner production methods. Mycelium-based bio-composites—materials grown from fungal networks and agricultural waste—offer a biodegradable alternative to ... Bekijk project »
Gebr. Van Liere uit Dronten verwerkt uien op grote schaal voor export. Het bedrijf heeft 10.000 ton aan reststromen per jaar, waarvan 2.000 ton aan uienschil. De schil wordt nu over het land uitgereden of naar de biovergister gebracht. Dit kost nog ... Bekijk project »
Economic and environmental sustainability are the two main drivers behind today’s logistics innovation. On the one hand, Industry 4.0 technologies are leading towards self-organizing logistics by enabling autonomous vehicles, which can significantly ... Bekijk project »
Designing with the Sun is a KIEM-GoCI explorative research project on the theme Energy Transition and Sustainability. The project is aimed at network and agenda building and design research that explores new (cultural) practices of renewable energy ... Bekijk project »
In June 2016, two Dutch SME companies which are active in the area of urban solid waste management approached the International Environmental Sciences department of Avans about the current R&D activities on urban solid waste management in cooperation ... Bekijk project »
The road freight sector is accelerating its transition towards electrification in order to reduce CO₂ emissions and increase energy efficiency. Electrified semitrailers equipped with electric axles (e-axles) can provide additional traction support ... Bekijk project »
Public safety is under enormous pressure. Demonstrations regularly result in riots and VIPs are often threatened even at their homes ! Criminal graffiti-gangs are threatening security professionals and costing the Dutch railways (NS), causing a loss ... Bekijk project »
Horse riding falls under the “Sport for Life” disciplines, where a long-term equestrian development can provide a clear pathway of developmental stages to help individuals, inclusive of those with a disability, to pursue their goals in sport and ... Bekijk project »
In the last decade, the automotive industry has seen significant advancements in technology (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles) that presents the opportunity to improve traffic safety, efficiency, and comfort. However, ... Bekijk project »
A transition to a circular economy is needed to revolutionize the construction sector and make it more sustainable for present and future generations.
While the construction industry and the production of construction materials contribute to ... Bekijk project »
Despite the rapid proliferation of AI tools, many small and medium-sized transportation enterprises (SMEs) continue to face significant challenges in adopting and effectively implementing AI technologies. While the availability of AI solutions is ... Bekijk project »