What is the billion-dollar mistake?
The concept of null runs through programming languages. We encounter it in different forms: None, 0, NULL, nil, nullptr, undefined. All of these expressions denote the same thing: a missing or unassigned value that we are referring to. Tony Hoare (Sir Charles Antony R. Hoare), a Turing Award winner and the author of the Quicksort algorithm, described the introduction of…
Innovatie onder extreme omstandigheden vraagt meer dan techniek
Arctic Reflections werkt aan een methode om Arctisch zee-ijs in de winter gecontroleerd te verdikken. Het doel: de overlevingskans van het zee-ijs vergroten en verdere opwarming helpen beperken. Tijdens de voorbereiding van een veldtest in Qikiqtarjuaq, Canada, ontstond een herkenbare uitdaging voor innovatieve bedrijven. Lees verder
Compliant mechanism under high current
Exposing a component to a very high heat load is complex. Especially when the component is the size of a straw. The resulting stresses in the material can be so high, that it is reaching the boundaries of the material. To make sure the component actually survives this volumetric heat load Demcon developed a setup that…
Modeling Lined Rock Caverns for Underground Hydrogen Storage
Underground hydrogen storage is becoming essential for the global energy transition. Lined rock caverns (LRCs) provide a flexible and geographically adaptable solution, but their safety depends on complex interactions between hydrogen gas, structural linings, and fractured rock masses. Understanding these coupled effects requires advanced numerical modeling. In this blog post, we demonstrate how the COMSOL Multiphysics®…
Traceability begint bij een gecontroleerd proces
Lasergraveren lijkt een eenvoudige stap, maar in hightech productie is het een essentieel onderdeel van identificatie en kwaliteitsborging. Markeringen zoals serienummers, partnummers en codes moeten altijd scherp, leesbaar en consistent zijn. Ongeacht serie grootte of geometrie van het product. Lees verder [Bron foto: Boers & Co Precision Solutions op linkedin.com]
What is the difference between ISO 14644 and GMP classifications?
Many companies have an ISO cleanroom. Far fewer have a GMP-compliant manufacturing environment. The difference isn’t in the walls. It’s in the data integrity, validation and lifecycle control behind them. Read more [Picture source: ABN Cleanroom Technology NV on linkedin.com]
Digital security of machines
Machines are no longer isolated mechanical installations. They are connected to production IT networks, cloud platforms, supply chains, and external maintenance services. That connectivity makes them productive – and vulnerable. Read more [Picture source: ict.eu]
A new chapter in France
On June 11, we proudly celebrated the relocation of our Bronkhorst France office to a new location. This move marks an important step in strengthening our international presence and bringing our services and expertise even closer to our customers. Read more [Picture source: Bronkhorst High-Tech on linkedin.com]
From Static Compliance to Operational Proof: The Next Phase of Semiconductor Manufacturing Cybersecurity
Semiconductor manufacturing is moving from static compliance to operational proof. The question is no longer simply, “Is this equipment compliant for delivery?” It is now, “Can this equipment continuously demonstrate that it is operating securely and reliably?” Read more [Picture source: Agileo Automation on linkedin.com]
Full field lasers with MetalFab™ systems: the benefits of full field v zonal in multi-laser powder bed fusion systems
For large frame metal additive manufacturing systems (build area >400×400mm) there are significant advantages to utilizing multiple lasers to produce parts, but primarily the addition of lasers means faster build rates, higher throughput and ultimately lower part cost. However, integrating additional lasers…