Industry 4.0 is an extremely fast moving and fluid topic. Here you will find our various blogs on this key industry topic as more and more of our systems become autonomous.
From the 22-30th October all the great minds throughout the Netherlands come out to play for Dutch design week. Here in Eindhoven, we had the opportunity to meet with many innovators who were showcasing various cutting edge technologies. These included VR, AR, Autonomous driving, wearables, clothing, IoT and even terraforming. Here are just a few…
Big news from the world of autonomy with the release of the self-driving regulations by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Department of Transport (DOT). It has finally happened. Automakers have finally piqued the government’s interest as they recognize that too many fatalities occur on the road and this can all change…
Here in Belgium cycling is really big, and it’s virtually a way of life for people in the Netherlands. If their commute is short lots of people already cycle to work, while many more would like to but find the distance too far. Or they feel the weather or terrain is too challenging and don’t…
This year we have seen a burst of technological innovation, taking us on a real rollercoaster ride. Just look at what’s been going on in the world of autonomous or self-driving vehicles. Elon Musk of Tesla just days ago shared his vision of someday having driverless trucks and buses, taking people and cargo to their…
There are many places throughout the world that demand attention, whether it’s the seven wonders, Glastonbury or the homes of influential people. I’ve been working in Antwerp for nearly half a year and I have learnt a lot about this resilient city, the folklore, the fashion industry and the diamond exchange. But I can honestly…
Recently I attended the IOT 2015 conference at the High Tech Campus Eindhoven. This was my first time visiting the campus and it was refreshing to be away from the computer screen and getting an understanding for IOT, which often feels shrouded in mystery even by those that work with it. During the day I…
“Welcome to the final of the 2050 FIFA World Cup! And here are the teams – England versus the Robots.” Sounds hopelessly optimistic? Like something out of a fantastical science fiction novel? But it may surprise you to know there really are people out there who think England could make a World Cup final again.…
About 18 months ago I saw a demonstration of 3D printing at TEDxYouth@Flanders and watched as these homemade devices built up layers of plastic to create small toys and other items. I was impressed but at the same time somewhat disappointed. They were a long way from Star Trek replicators and only seemed useful for…
The other day a long lost laptop turned up at the back of an office cupboard. That was a good thing. But it would have been so much better if the computer had been able to let me know where it was, so I didn’t have to spend hours searching for it. I want objects…
What is the Internet of Things (IOT)? That seemed to be the question on everyone’s lips at the IOT event at High Tech Campus, on 6 June 2012. Is it going to be lots of vertical proprietary networks run by utility companies, healthcare providers and the like? Or are we about to see an amazing…