Solving technical challenges in Quantum Technology, #1: Thermal engineering
On the Quantum scale, heat is only noise. This is why we need to control temperature accurately throughout most quantum systems and often operate at extremely low temperatures – ranging from sub-Kelvin to tens of Kelvin:* Sub-Kelvin for Superconducting quantum computers* Few-Kelvins for Single Photon Generation and Detection* Tens of Kelvin for extreme vacuum environments for Trapped Ion…
Actuation & Control systems are vital for space exploration!
The introduction of in-orbit services makes actuation and control technology advancement also critical for space robotics, as they enable precise movement and manipulation of robotic arms or rovers. These systems allow robots to interact with their environment, perform delicate tasks like repairs or sample collection, and ensure stability and accuracy during complex operations in space’s harsh…
One of the first AI projects to be certified under EU standards
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Over the past six years, experienced Demcon systems engineer Bas Vet has worked on many different groundbreaking technological solutions. Currently, he is leading an endoscopy automation project, which involves developing a smart robot to automatically control a laparoscope, a surgical camera inserted into the abdominal cavity by means of a minimally invasive procedure. The main challenge…
New laser-sharp vision for Paranal’s facilities
In this Picture of the Week, taken at the ESO Headquarters in Germany, you see the first of nine new lasers that are currently being built for two of ESO’s Paranal Observatory facilities, in Chile’s Atacama Desert. But why do telescopes need lasers? Not for shooting aliens, that’s for sure. Read more [Source: eso.org]
North Brabant province invests 4 million euros in further development of molten salt reactor
The province of North Brabant is investing nearly 4 million euros in the further development of a new generation of nuclear reactors. A consortium of the companies Thorizon, VDL Groep and DEMCON will work in Brabant in the coming years to develop and test crucial components for a molten salt reactor. This investment should lead to…
First unmanned surface vessel for Rijkswaterstaat by Demconunmanned systems
Rijkswaterstaat has entered into a four-year partnership with Demcon unmanned systems for the delivery of a first unmanned surface vessel (USV) with autonomous navigation functionality. This small unmanned high tech surface vessel is less than two meters long and suitable for inland waters. The new USV was developed in the Netherlands and is being manufactured in…
Bioreactor for Organoid Cultivation Joins Demcon
Boost for Medical, Biotechnological, and Pharmaceutical Research. Technology developer and manufacturer Demcon acquired a majority stake in Orgonex at the end of last year. The spin-off from Utrecht University / the Innovation Center for Advanced Therapies (ICAT) has developed a bioreactor for cultivating organoids. Organoids are miniature organs used for medical, biotechnological, and pharmaceutical research. Orgonex’s…
Improving the safety and longevity of future space missions
Claudia Rodríguez del Río, who did an internship and MSc. Thesis in collaboration with Bart Van De Laar at our Delft office and Ines Uriol Balbin at the Delft University of Technology, worked on a project focused on modelling satellite models and developing a deorbiting module for CubeSats in Low Earth Orbit with the goal of…
Demcon joins TNO and University of Twente to accelerate photonic chip innovation
Demcon has partnered with TNO and the University of Twente to accelerate low-energy modulation of silicon nitride (SiN) photonic chips. These advanced photonic chips promise to create cheaper, faster, and more energy-efficient devices, enabling earlier disease diagnostics, safe self-driving vehicles, and more efficient data communication. By combining their expertise, Demcon, University of Twente and TNO are…
Demcon enters automation for seed breeding with SeQso
We’re thrilled to announce that as of this year, SeQso has officially joined the Demcon group! SeQso is a leader in designing and building advanced sorting and sowing machines for seed breeders across Europe, Asia, and America. Their systems empower breeders to tackle the global challenge of developing crops that offer higher yields and greater resilience—critical…