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Algae can outcompete soya and become big business

21 September 2017

Establishment of the Norwegian Centre for Plankton Technology has yet to be completed, but there has nevertheless been high levels of interest from both industry and research.

Scientists: - Gas will make metal production greener

19 September 2017

The Norwegian metal industry must incorporate gas into its processes, if the industry is to reach its target of zero emissions by 2050, scientists at SINTEF and NTNU claim.

Monitoring algae can prevent fish losses

18 September 2017

A new simulation tool may prevent damage to fish during delousing.
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SINTEF is looking for the next generation of problem solvers. If you want to be involved in creating solutions for the next generation, SINTEF needs you. For more than 60 years our research has developed solutions and innovations both for society and our clients all over the world. As a result, SINTEF has become a world-leading research institute. As one of our valued employees you will enjoy trust, challenging assignments and ample opportunity for professional and personal development. Welcome to SINTEF – Technology for a better society.

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Laboratories

SINTEF offers world-leading laboratories within a broad spectre of technology areas. Our advanced laboratories range from development of microelectronics and studies at a nano-level, to one of the world's largest ocean basin laboratories.

SINTEF Energy Lab

– a vital tool for energy research in Norway

Multiphase Flow Laboratory

The laboratory's main activity is flow assurance related research for the petroleum industry. It has contributed significantly to the development of multiphase flow simulators, and this is still an ongoing activity. Development of hydrate cold flow technology and sand transport studies are currently also main topics.

MiNaLab

SINTEF MiNaLab performs R&D within microsystems and nanotechnology. The focus is on silicon sensor research, prototyping and small-scale production.
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Projects

ELEGANCY – Enabling a Low-Carbon Economy via Hydrogen and CCS

08 September 2017

As the only technology that can substantially reduce CO2 emissions from fossil fuels, CCS is an essential component in 114 of 120 scenarios with 0.9–2.3°C global warming above pre-industrial levels in the IPCC Fifth Assessment Report.

OPTIMALS – Optimal design and production of lightweight and high-performance aluminium-steel structural components

04 September 2017

The main goal of the OPTIMALS project is to enable multi-material solutions for high-performance aluminium-steel structural components with a total reduction of weight and manufacturing cost.

HVDC Inertia provission

08 August 2017

Future power systems are facing new challenges when traditional thermal generation units are replaced by renewable energy sources with power electronic grid interfaces.
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SINTEF is the largest independent research organisation in Scandinavia.

Over the last 60 years, we have created value and innovation through knowledge generation and development of technological solutions that are brought into practical use.

Today, SINTEF is a broadly based, multidisciplinary research institute with international top-level expertise in technology, medicine and the social sciences.

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Technology for a better society

Next generation problem solvers. Through more than 60 years, our research has developed solutions and innovation for society and customers across the world.
Next generation problem solvers. Through more than 60 years, our research has developed solutions and innovation for society and customers across the world.