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PRODUCTION AREA OF ADVANCE | Welcome to Newsletter October!In this newsletter you can meet the automation researcher Knut Åkesson, read about structural batteries and simulations that can improve managing variations in manufacturing. We also serve you herrings in the latest episode of Verapodden. Find this and much more in the October issue of our newsletter! Enjoy your reading!
The Production Team | Meet researcher Knut Åkesson!We met Knut Åkesson, Professor of Automation at the Department of Electrical Engineering at Chalmers, and talked about automation and why it is important. But also about his interest in problem solving and the importance of education and young people's interest in science and technology. | | | Professor Knut Åkesson, E2. Photo: Malin Arnesson | | | |
Utredning om styrmedel för cirkulär ekonomi överlämnad till regeringen | | | Den 1 oktober överlämnades "Om ekonomiska styrmedel för en mer cirkulär ekonomi" till regeringen. Chalmersforskaren Maria Ljunggren har varit en av tre ledamöter i kommittén, som har arbetat med utredningen under två års tid. – Vi föreslår att närmare undersöka ekonomiska styrmedel för textilier, plast och animaliska produkter, till exempel i form av en skatt. | | | World’s strongest battery. Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have succeeded in creating a battery made of carbon fibre composite that is as stiff as aluminium and energy-dense enough to be used commercially. Photo: Henrik Sandsjö
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World’s strongest battery paves way for light, energy-efficient vehicles
When cars, planes, ships or computers are built from a material that functions as both a battery and a load-bearing structure, the weight and energy consumption are radically reduced. A research group at IMS is now presenting a world-leading advance in so-called massless energy storage – a structural battery that could halve the weight of a laptop, make the mobile phone as thin as a credit card or increase the driving range of an electric car by up to 70 percent on a single charge.
| Simuleringar förbättrar hantering av variation i tillverkningVariation är en universell aspekt av tillverkning som gör produktionsprocessen mer komplex. Det kan påverka alla parametrar, och leda till skillnader i form och storlek på tillverkade delar, vilket kan påverka hela produkten. För att hantera dessa utmaningar utvecklar forskare på Wingquist Laboratory nya metoder för att hantera variation. Ett resultat av deras forskning är den väletablerade mjukvaran RD&T. | | | Simulations Improve Variation Management in ManufacturingVariation is a universal aspect of manufacturing that adds complexity to the production process. It can affect all parameters, leading to differences in the form and size of produced parts, which may affect the whole product. To tackle these challenges, researchers at Wingquist Laboratory are developing new methods to manage variation. One outcome of their research is the well-established RD&T software. | | | | | | |
Several actions needed for the green transition of the iron and steel industry
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Faster and more predictable permitting processes, climate requirements in procurement and national risk sharing linked to municipal investments in housing and public services. These are some of the policy measures highlighted as important to accelerate the transition to fossil-free steel, according to a new research report.
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Generating shared knowledge in digital innovation networks
To develop new digital products, it is often necessary that multiple organizations with different areas of expertise work together in "innovation networks". Adrian Bumann’s doctoral thesis investigates how such collaboration takes place, and specifically how those organizations create shared "architectural" knowledge on how different technology components fit together.
| | | Filip Johnsson, Energy Technology, is Professor of Energy Systems. | Föreslås vara med och utvärdera regeringens klimatpolitikKlimatpolitiska rådet har lämnat förslag till regeringen om att utse Filip Johnsson, Energiteknik, till ny ledamot i Klimatpolitiska rådet till och med den 30 juni 2027.
Klimatpolitiska rådet är en del av Sveriges klimatpolitiska ramverk och har som uppdrag är att utvärdera hur regeringens samlade politik är förenlig med de klimatmål som riksdag och regering har beslutat.
Rådet föreslår också regeringen att förordna nuvarande ledamoten Olof Johansson Stenman, Göteborgs universitet, till ny vice ordförande, han ersätter Björn Sanden på Teknikens ekonomi och organisation, Chalmers. | | | He is proposed to join the Climate Policy CouncilThe Swedish Climate Policy Council has proposed to the government to appoint Filip Johnsson, Energy Technology, as a new member of the Council until June 30, 2027. The council is part of Sweden's climate policy framework and is tasked with evaluating how the government's policies are compatible with the climate goals that the Riksdag and government have decided. The council also proposes to the government to appoint current member Olof Johansson Stenman, University of Gothenburg, as the new vice chairman, a post previously held by Björn Sandén, Technology Management and Economics, Chalmers. | | | | | | | Brett spektrum av ämnen
vid historisk
professorsinstallationFör första gången sedan 1943 uppnåddes en helt jämn könsfördelning bland de nya professorerna på Chalmers, med 50 procent kvinnor och 50 procent män. Detta markerar ett viktigt steg framåt i universitetets strävan mot ökad jämställdhet inom akademin.
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at historic professorial
inaugurationfor the first time since 1943, a complete gender balance was achieved among the new professors, with 50% women and 50% men. This marks an important step forward in Chalmers' efforts to increase gender equality in the academy. | | | | | Chalmers har
högst anseende – igenChalmers är Sveriges högst ansedda lärosäte för tolfte året i följd, enligt anseendeindex för svenska universitet och högskolor.
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its top reputation
Chalmers has been Sweden’s highest-regarded educational institution for the twelfth consecutive year, according to the reputation index for Swedish universities and colleges.
| | | | | Vera-podden:Maximizing Herring: From Sea to Table
In this episode of Verapodden, Chalmers´podcast, we meet food scientist Ingrid Undeland, who advocates increased consumption of herring – for food security, the climate and our health. Swedes often eat fillets from imported fish, while catches from our own seas end up as animal feed abroad. With new technology, we can use nutrients from the whole fish, extract protein from algae and create healthy, climate-friendly dishes from our marine resources. Antioxidants from cranberries and rosemary also help fish stay fresh longer. Rebecka Strand, PhD student at Chalmers University of Technology, also participates in the episode. | | | SEMINARS, COURSES & EVENTS | |
Master Thesis Fair – Energy 2024 | Join this fair to explore opportunities working with industry, the public sector, and the nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) solving real-world energy problems through master theses. | | | | | Ultrafast Entropy Production by Magnons
SEMINAR. Welcome to a seminar in the series SmallTalks [about Nanoscience] arranged by the Nano Area of Advance,this time with Finja Tietjen, Doctoral Student, Condensed Matter and Materials Theory, Physics
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Modern technology demands rapid nanoscale material manipulation, highlighting the need to understand non-equilibrium behavior on fundamental scales. While thermodynamic principles have shaped macroscopic machines, translating them to the (sub)picosecond timescale of material excitations drives the emergent field of ultrafast thermodynamics. This talk shows an example of the successful application of thermodynamics to ultrafast phenomena – the definition of entropy production by magnetic degrees of freedom in pump-probe experiments. In our theoretical approach, we consider a ferromagnet excited by a terahertz laser, which we can describe with the stochastic Langevin equation. Using tools from stochastic thermodynamics, we define entropy production and estimate the heat production by magnetic degrees of freedom. In addition, we simulate the dependency of the magnetization dynamics and therefore entropy production on the pump laser. This allows us to predict and guide experiments and further development of nanotechnology which includes magnetic degrees of freedom.
Venue: Kollektorn lecture room in the MC2 Building, and Zoom | | | | |
Kan lokala energigemenskaper slå ut dagens elnätsföretag?
Entreprenören Jonas Birgersson, som drev
utvecklingen av bredband och konkurrerade ut telesystemets kopparledningar, tänker göra samma sak med dagens elnät.
Det finns
många frågor som: Är det
tekniskt, ekonomiskt och juridiskt möjligt? Vid seminariet,16 oktober, medverkar entreprenören Jonas
Birgersson, Eric Zinn, hållbarhetschef från Göteborg Energi, Chalmersforskaren
David Steen och Tula Ekengren, uppdragsledare från Energimyndigheten.
Tillsammans ska de diskutera och ge perspektiv på innebörden av
energigemenskaper. Seminariet är gratis, föranmälan krävs senast 1 oktober. Det serveras en lunchwrap från kl 11:45 och mingel & fika vid seminariets slut. Tid & plats: 12:00
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| | | | Master and Bachelor thesis fair in Health, Life Science and TechnologyOn 16 October, the master’s and bachelor’s thesis fair in health, life science and technology is taking place at Chalmers. Supervisors wanted
Are you working on a project that is suitable for a degree project in the intersection between health, life science and technology? Or another research area that bridges the gap between the University of Gothenburg, Chalmers and Sahlgrenska University Hospital? Read more and register. | | |
The fair is a joint event by University of Gothenburg, Sahlgrenska University Hospital and Chalmers University of Technology.
| | | Transport Area of Advance welcomes you to a day where researchers, industry experts and policy makers jointly will explore the latest advancements, challenges and opportunities that define the future of transportation. Join us for an inspiring day starting with academic and educational insights from a Dutch perspective. We’ll explore national and regional perspectives, dive into industry views from road, sea, and air, and wrap up with an engaging panel discussion. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this conversation! The initiative seminar is the final part of the Transportation research week in Gothenburg taking place 14-18 October. | | | October 09:00−15:30
Chalmers conference centre | | | | | | | Materials for Tomorrow 2024
Welcome to Materials for Tomorrow 2024. Innovative materials solutions are the cornerstones in addressing the societal and climate challenges we face as we strive to build a sustainable future. This year's conference will be about Artificial intelligence in Materials Science.Join us, 30-31 October 2024, at Chalmers Conference Centre.
Location: RunAn, Chalmers Conference Centre | | | | | |
Swedish Life Cycle Center invites: | SETAC Europe 26th LCA Symposium, Gothenburg 2024
SETAC Europe 26th LCA Symposium is jointly organized by the Swedish Life Cycle Center and SETAC. The successful conference series will take place from 21st to 23rd October 2024 in Gothenburg, Sweden. The symposium will gather the European life cycle community from academia, research institutes, industry, government agencies, consultancies, and NGOs to share their latest research, applications, and discussions about Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). The 26th LCA Symposium will be held as a face-to-face meeting in Gothenburg, Sweden, at Chalmers University of Technology, and will feature both regular sessions and interactive sessions.
Location:
Chalmers Conference Centre | | | | | Two-day course in Applied life cycle thinking, November 2024
In this two-day course you will get a deeper understanding on how to apply life cycle thinking in your organization, through real cases and proven methods. You will get sufficient time to practice your new skills during the course and ask the experienced course leaders and guest lecturers for support. Next opportunity is in April 2025. | | | | |
Welcome to the symposium Light on Life!
Join a symposium that will host international researchers including Nobel laureates such as Anne L'huillier and Steven Chu. Prepare to be captivated by a series of compelling lectures and dynamic discussions that will dive into the latest groundbreaking discoveries and innovations. The event will be moderated by Emma Frans. Participants will learn about space exploration and how scientists search for clues about life's inception. Moreover, they will have the opportunity to discover how cutting-edge spectroscopy techniques are designed and used to explore fundamental processes in biological systems. The symposium will also shine a light on medical breakthroughs, showcasing innovative approaches and discoveries that promise a healthier and longer life for humanity. Open to: Researchers and students at Chalmers. High school students and teachers will also be present. The event is co-organized by the Nano Area of Advance, Materials Science and Health at Chalmers, in collaboration with Molecular Frontiers. | | | | | | |
Research initiation grants for data-driven life sciences and society
The SciLifeLab & Wallenberg National Program for Data-Driven Life Science (DDLS) and the Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program – Humanities and Society (WASP-HS) announce a joint call. This call aims to provide funding for research investigating the human and social challenges of data-driven strategies developed and applied within the life sciences. Budget framework for the call is 8 MSEK. Funded budgets are expected to typically be between 2 to 4 MSEK per project. Projects are expected to last either 12 or 24 months. Deadline for applications: November 4, 2024 at 15:00
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