...research provides sustainable solutions and competitive advantages for the manufacturing industry. What is manufacturing? Manufacturing is the process of transforming raw materials into finished products. This is achieved with tools, machinery, human labor, and chemical processing. Why is manufacturing...
...almost all modern technology and are of far greater significance to society than many might realize. Microchips are found everywhere in our daily lives. They are strategically important in almost every industry, from health to energy, industry, aquaculture, transportation, and defense. During the pandemic...
Buildings account for forty percent of the total energy consumption in Norway. In order to solve the electricity crisis and reach the climate targets, we must improve energy efficiency. We must build energy-efficient buildings, but since the building stock is being replaced slowly, it is just as important...
We develop fireproof solutions for buildings and infrastructure. In addition, we conduct research on health risks of those who extinguish fires....
SINTEF collaborates with the construction industry to reduce greenhouse gas emissions related to construction activities and develop zero-emission solutions and new technologies. The construction industry in Norway accounts for a large share of the country's total greenhouse gas emissions. To reduce...
...transport of passengers and goods. The system is based on magnetic levitation where the transport capsules move in a pipe system with low air pressure at near vacuum. The concept of an hyperloop is at an early stage, however the development of the hyperloop is progressing rapidly, and a full-scale test facility...
Quantum technology will revolutionize the world. SINTEF ensures that businesses, industry, and society can participate in its development and continuously benefit from technological advancements. A hundred years after quantum mechanics first revealed how the world is connected on an atomic scale, we...
...faces steadily more demanding conditions: deeper water, greater distances to existing infrastructure, and harsh environments. Existing fields also have complex challenges, including rising water cut and falling pressure. SINTEF puts together cross-disciplinary teams to create the energy-effective seabed...
The greenest energy is the type you never use. SINTEF creates future-oriented and innovative solutions for increasing energy efficiency in industry. Every year, large amounts of energy are lost in industrial processes. In Norway, industry is responsible for a third of the national energy consumption...
Bio economics is concerned with the economics of producing and processing renewable biological land-based and marine resources, often in connection with a shift to (more) sustainable principles. We develop models for decision support for various bio economy actors, based on operations research methods...
...scarce resources, while facing ever increasing demand from a growing population. We contribute to improved quality and resource utilization through our expertise in statistical analysis and data-driven planning....
...system Offshore wind energy is identified as crucial to reach climate goals, and can help meet the world's growing energy needs. The Norwegian offshore wind technology export market is currently valued at NOK 10 billion, and this figure can increase markedly depending on future investments. Offshore wind...
...construction industry. In our laboratories, we test materials and products for different properties. For example, we work with concrete, natural stone, wood, mineral building materials, barrier layers, track products, boards, insulation materials and surfaces....
...its future energy system. Hydrogen is extremely versatile. For example, it can be used to generate power in small and large power plants, operate electrical lorries, locomotives and ships, and provide buildings with heat – with zero emissions! It can also help make key industrial processes greener, such...
...technologies to develop solutions for carbon capture, storage, and utilization, thereby contributing to significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. CCS involves capturing waste CO2 from industrial processes, transporting it in concentrated form and injecting it deep underground. Why CCS Matters The IPCC...
...we are to limit global warming and meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, we must remove large amounts of CO2 from the seas and atmosphere. It won’t be enough to just reduce our emissions. We will not be able to cut our CO2 emissions quickly enough to meet these goals, and some sectors will struggle to...
...experience in producing, storing, handling and transporting ammonia. Ammonia is considered a promising zero-emission fuel alternative, as it does not contain carbon and therefore does not produce carbon dioxide when it is burned. In addition, ammonia is easier to store and has twice the volumetric density compared...