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80+ key training programmes for manufacturing professionals
08-04-2024
The Luxembourg Digital Innovation Hub (L-DIH) has updated its catalogue with over 80 programmes that are beneficial for digital transformation in the manufacturing sector.
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DIH ON TOUR 2023: exploring holistic solutions for the manufacturing sector
12-10-2023
Organised by the Luxembourg Digital Innovation Hub (L-DIH), the third edition of the DIH ON TOUR from 28 September to 5 October provided a unique platform for knowledge sharing, networking and the exploration of cutting-edge technologies and first-hand best practice examples in manufacturing. The famous bright yellow tour bus made a stop at four different hosting companies across Luxembourg.
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Paving the way for sustainable innovations
07-09-2023
Environmental studies are a way to not only evaluate a company’s footprint, but also to determine the necessary strategies and measures to transition to a more sustainable model. With support from Luxinnovation, Amer-Sil has been able to achieve this.
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“A very good relationship for years”
08-05-2023
In 2022, innovative packaging materials solutions provider Avery Dennison Luxembourg started working with the Luxembourg Digital Innovation Hub (L-DIH), which is managed by Luxinnovation. This contact, which builds further on the “very good relationship” the company has had with Luxinnovation for decades, has already provided a new push forward in its digital transformation journey.
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L-DIH Talks: New webinars on digital transformation in the manufacturing sector
15-03-2023
The Luxembourg Digital Innovation Hub (L-DIH) is about to launch the 2023 edition of its popular “L-DIH Talks” webinar series that will run from March to December. We spoke to Joachim Clemens-Stolbrink, Senior Advisor Digital Transformation at Luxinnovation, about the topics and new features that the series will cover and the added value it offers to the digital transformation of the manufacturing sector.
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Transnational call for R&D projects in lightweighting technologies open
08-02-2023
The Luxembourg Ministry of the Economy and national funding bodies in Austria, Belgium (Flanders and Wallonia), Canada, France, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland are providing R&D project funding to organisations collaborating on international projects in lightweighting technologies. Applications can be submitted until 25 April 2023 for Luxembourg businesses.
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Engaging in Horizon Europe projects: What’s first?
17-11-2022
Organised by Luxinnovation, the event “Engaging in Horizon Europe projects: What’s first?” was held on 8 November 2022 at the Chamber of Commerce. Its main objective was to provide a detailed guided tour on the necessary sequential steps – from designing the project idea to the basics of proposal writing – to be taken by organisations wanting to get engaged in Horizon Europe projects for the first time.
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Circular by Design Challenge call for applications open
10-11-2022
The third edition of Circular by Design Challenge offers Luxembourg and European companies the opportunity to develop innovative, sustainable solutions through a 12-week coaching programme and the possibility to win an award of €8,000. The deadline for submitting applications is 9 January 2023.
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Circular by Design Challenge #3: Join the launch webinar
25-10-2022
The call for applications for the third edition of Circular by Design Challenge will open on 9 November 2022. The launch webinar will provide detailed information for Luxembourg and European companies that want to join the programme to develop and refine their innovative, sustainable solutions.
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DIH ON TOUR: Inspiring digital transformation
24-10-2022
Between 20 September and 6 October 2022, the yellow DIH ON TOUR bus criss-crossed Luxembourg. The initiative by the Luxembourg Digital Innovation Hub, aimed at offering companies the opportunity to discuss their digital transformation in the close vicinity to their premises, was met with much enthusiasm by both manufacturers and digital service providers.
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Sustainable industry: making a difference
08-06-2022
The 2022 edition of Smart Manufacturing Week is in full swing with sustainable manufacturing as its main focus. The first day of the event challenged companies in all sectors of activity to determine the areas in which they can make a difference and launch concrete actions, for their own benefit as well as for that of the world.
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FIT-4-NMP offering free support for the Horizon Europe Hop-On Facility
09-02-2022
The European Commission recently officially opened the Horizon Europe Hop-On Facility. This facility enables one additional participant from a Widening country to join a project (i.e. with a signed grant agreement) funded under the Horizon Europe Pillar 2 or EIC pathfinder schemes, which does not already have a participant from a Widening country.
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Digitalisation: A global approach
17-01-2022
Technical insulation and engineered foam manufacturer Armacell has over 3,000 employees and manufacturing sites across the world. The company uses its Luxembourg HQ as the base for a digitalisation project, the outcomes of which will be implemented globally.
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A global approach for boosting operational efficiency
13-01-2022
The strong infrastructure, skills and research partners makes Luxembourg an interesting location for industrial digital transformation projects. Cebi drives its global industry 4.0 processes from its headquarters located here.
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On the road to smart manufacturing
04-01-2022
Several large industrial groups have chosen their Luxembourg sites to pilot the digital transformation of their production. The country is mobilising resources in order to generalise their success.
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First DIH ON TOUR a success
21-12-2021
Between 25 October and 16 November 2021, the Luxembourg Digital Innovation Hub (L-DIH) team toured the country with its yellow bus to meet manufacturing companies and discuss their digital transformation and implementation of an industry 4.0 approach. The exercise was deemed a success, and the team intends to repeat it in 2022.
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National GAIA-X hubs: the voice of local data ecosystems
22-11-2021
Luxinnovation CEO Sasha Baillie was one of the speakers at the 2021 GAIA-X Summit, the annual event of this European initiative aimed at building a federated, secure European data infrastructure. Luxinnovation hosts Luxembourg’s national GAIA-X hub, and Ms Baillie shared her views on how the national hubs can connect local needs across Europe.
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Blockchain in Industry 4.0 (3/3): Generating new industrial business models
11-11-2021
Industry could benefit from blockchain in many ways. In this last article in a series of three on blockchain in industry 4.0, the L-DIH team at Luxinnovation looks into how blockchain could be used to create completely new business models in industry.
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Blockchain in Industry 4.0 (2/3): An enabler of efficient processes
03-11-2021
Blockchain can facilitate digital transaction in a number of fields, including in manufacturing industry. In this second article in its series on blockchain in industry 4.0, the L-DIH team continues to explore how the technology can improve digital processes in industry and act as an enabler.
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Blockchain in Industry 4.0 (1/3): Understanding the concept
28-10-2021
Blockchain has recently become a buzzword in the context of a wide range of digital operations. But what exactly is it, and how could it be useful for industrial companies? In a series of articles, the L-DIH team at Luxinnovation explores this question, starting with an introduction to what blockchain is and how it functions.
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Smart Manufacturing Week is approaching
21-10-2021
From 17 to 19 November, best practices in the field of digitalisation in industry will be reviewed at this annual event.
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Technology and road transport: have your say!
29-09-2021
Automotive companies are invited to participate in a European study on the impact of technological developments on the transport market.
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University of Luxembourg Competence Centre offers free training on 5G for businesses
19-08-2021
The "Service des Médias et des Communications" is looking for 12-24 business representatives interested in joining a free training plan (12 hours) that will provide an introduction to 5G and associated business opportunities. Applications are open until 10 September 2021.
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Gaining a competitive advantage with data
20-04-2021
Enabling companies to make better use of data: this is the objective of the National Competence Centre for High Performance Computing, currently being set up by Luxinnovation, the University of Luxembourg and LuxProvide.
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EuroCC: Boosting the National Competence Centre in HPC
17-03-2021
Luxinnovation, together with the University of Luxembourg and LuxProvide, the company hosting the supercomputer MeluXina, is participating to the EuroCC project.
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New manufacturing processes: easier access to European projects
05-02-2021
Luxinnovation participates in the Fit-4-NMP project launched by the European Commission. The aim is to give more companies access to Horizon Europe projects, particularly in the field of nanotechnologies and advanced materials.
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Automotive industry: what are your training needs?
07-12-2020
The “Pôle automobile européen (PAE)”, of which Luxinnovation is a partner, is carrying out an online survey to analyse the gaps between industry's needs for skills and available training offers.
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Maximising aircraft life and value – the sustainable way
04-12-2020
Reducing the environmental impact of air transportation is crucial. Luxembourg-based Vallair is rising to the challenge with its innovative approach to giving new life to mature aircraft. Having recently delivered the world’s first passenger Airbus A321 converted into a cleaner and more efficient freighter, the company is designing solutions that are both economically attractive and environmentally sustainable.
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Luxembourg acquires petascale high performance computer
30-09-2020
On 29 September 2020, Prime Minister Xavier Bettel and Minister of the Economy Franz Fayot announced the acquisition of Luxembourg's high performance computer (HPC). Named MeluXina, it will become part of the European HPC network.
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10 key technologies shaping the post COVID-19 economy
16-09-2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our ways of living, working, consuming and travelling, and has had a huge impact on companies’ and consumers’ use of technology. Luxinnovation lists 10 key technologies that will play a crucial role in the economy over the months and years to come.
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