After a successful test series, Siemens Energy was able to demonstrate that a new step-up transformer for wind industry applications can also start in cold conditions, to improve the cold-start ...
Epoxy resins are still a first-choice polymer for applications in adhesives, composites and protective coatings on wood, concrete or stone because of the good balance in mechanical properties and long ...
Circular economy and circularity are everywhere these days, although for many companies these concepts are still too vague. How to turn theory into practice remains a big question. With the ...
Coated paper-based packaging has an important role to play in the transition to a circular economy. The extent to which these materials can be recycled is a key factor in further increasing their ...
WindEurope, the largest event by and for the European wind industry, presented us with the latest trends and state of the art to be found in this booming sector. Sirris was a part of it, as a visitor ...
The inner circles of the circular economy - remanufacturing, refurbishing, retrofitting, repairing, spare parts harvesting, … - are hard to kick off in manufacturing companies dominated by decision ...
Material passports provide information about all the raw materials, processes and components used in your product, which then makes it much easier to either reuse the product or to recycle its constituent materials as far as possible. European regulations will soon make this mandatory in many industrial sectors. This data is also used to determine the sustainability of your product. That is why, as an SME, it is best to start early.
The PHairywinD project is a Belgian academic offshore wind network for young researchers, as a launchpad for academic excellence, industrial interaction and international outreach. This data exchange ...
On 17 May 2023, Sirris, KBVE, Agoria Energy Technology Club and OWI-Lab are organising a technical seminar, featuring the Princess Elisabeth Island as a world-class example of a reliable AC/DC ...
On 17 March, regional cluster organisations WaterstofNet and Cluster Tweed launched the Belgian Hydrogen Council (BHC) to consolidate and strengthen Belgium’s position in Europe and on the global ...
Sirris has secured funding for two projects. On 15 March, the twelve winners from the first Belgium Builds Back Circular project call were announced. This call for projects, worth 8 million euros ...