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Potential economic impact of SFI Manufacturing: >3 billion NOK/year

09 December 2019

An independent report shows that SFI Manufacturing potentially can have an economic impact of >3 billion NOK per year in the Norwegian manufacturing industry.

Testing CO2 transport on the laboratory roof

05 December 2019

When scientists carry out experiments to investigate safe and efficient CO2 transport on the roof of the thermal power engineering laboratories at Trondheim, Norway, the noise they make will sound like a jet engine.

Still fewer pupils distracted by school desk computers

05 December 2019

In the classroom, non-educational distractions are only a click or two away. However, a recent SINTEF report demonstrates that these thieves of school pupils’ attention are already being severely weakened.

Could a chatbot be your friend or romantic partner?

27 November 2019

Researcher Marita Skjuve has been interviewing people who have a close relationship with a chatbot called Replika. Her conclusion is that such relationships offer value and meaning to the chatbot’s users, and can even be romantic.

More hydropower and a better environment

21 November 2019

The Norwegian public authorities’ estimates of the potential to expand the country's power plants are probably too low. A new approach is creating opportunities for increased production while also enhancing environmental aspects.

Award for “the world's most green solar panel”

15 November 2019

SINTEF has played a part in revolutionising solar panel production – and here’s the proof! In connection with the Solar Impulse Foundation’s recently-published report, the “Eco-Solar” EU Project was awarded the “Solar Impulse Efficient Solution Label” for developing efficient and more environmentally friendly solar panel concepts. SINTEF is the coordinator for this project.

This technology will transform you into Superman

07 November 2019

Imagine yourself putting on a suit of extra muscles, seeing with super vision and inspired with new skills – with sensors making sure that you don’t overextend yourself. This is the idea behind the project called “HuMan”, which has recently delivered what looks like pure sci-fi technology to partners including an Airbus factory.

Transportation for the 21st Century

05 November 2019

What will the future transport system look like? SINTEF will contribute to answering this, through participation in the government-designated strategy process Transport21.

Hydrogen plant will make the “whisky island” Myken self-sufficient in electricity

24 October 2019

If this solar and wind-based hydrogen project succeeds, it may become a model for many thousands of other small island communities worldwide.
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