All industrial sectors need qualified professionals in STEM to boost the pace of innovation, employment and productivity, and consequently Europe’s ability to compete globally. The outcomes of the 2015 PISA study indicate that there is room for improvement in STEM education to boost students’ performance and motivation, while demand for highly skilled tech
The semiconductor industry faces challenges like a shortage of skilled workers and supply chain disruptions. However, opportunities lie in emerging technologies and collaborations between industry and academia. Governments are providing support to strengthen domestic capabilities. The Western world aims to reclaim its leadership position through innovation and securing the supply chain. By addressing
Welcome to our latest podcast episode where we discuss China’s latest innovation in the battery industry: sodium batteries. This new technology has the potential to replace traditional lithium-ion batteries, which are currently used worldwide, due to their cheaper cost and lower environmental impact. Reading: William More News of the Week
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In the Dutch province of Zeeland, a robot moves swiftly through a field of crops including sunflowers, shallots and onions. The machine weeds autonomously – and tirelessly – day in, day out. “Farmdroid” has made life a lot easier for Mark Buijze, who runs a biological farm with 50 cows and 15 hectares
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