How ready-to-use glassware can improve life science workflows and reduce total cost of ownership.

Ready-to-Use products offered as particulate cleaned, depyrogenated and sterilized primary packaging components for drug products are experiencing a rapid market adoption. This concept is now being made available for drug substance packaging, specifically DURAN® PURE glass bottles, as well. In this webinar, we will be looking at some use cases and identify how their workflow specifically benefits from adopting RTU glassware.

The presentation will be given by: 
Dr. Felix Brosi at DWK Life Sciences

Learn more by this link.

Bigger, bolder & better

De INNOVATE Experience is hét gratis festival waar innovators en changemakers bij elkaar komen om de toekomst te beleven. Of je nu Young Talent bent, een innovatie expert of nog mbo/hbo/wo-student of alumnus, deze dag mag je niet missen!

Dit jaar wordt het spectaculairder dan ooit, met meer dan 100 deelnemers die hun cutting-edge ideeën en innovaties presenteren. 

Ontdek de allernieuwste startups en baanbrekende bedrijven, en laat je inspireren door visionaire designers, vooruitstrevende wetenschappers en getalenteerde studenten die écht het verschil maken.

Klik hier voor het programma.

London, United Kingdom

Research works best when researchers from different fields combine forces and when universities, hospitals and industry are able to collaborate. In Europe’s leading science clusters, these kinds of collaborations are second nature. At the Kadans Innovation Summit, you get the chance to meet leading researchers, entrepreneurs, and innovators from these science clusters who are pushing the boundaries of life sciences. Share ideas, spark collaborations, and be a part of the movement shaping a healthier tomorrow. 

We will be covering an array of compelling topics, including the latest advancements in oncology. We will also delve into how data analytics and artificial intelligence are revolutionising life sciences: providing new insights and transforming our current practices. You can also look forward to discussions on regenerative and precision medicine, highlighting innovative therapies and personalised approaches.

Join us and hear the amazing and groundbreaking stories of speakers such as Prof. Peter van Spek, Professor Bioinformatics at EramusMC, and more!

Click here to find out more about the programme.

exploring the next frontier in communication and computation

‘Quantum’. You’ve heard the word. From Marvel’s Ant-man to Google’s claims of supremacy, ‘quantum’ seems synonymous to ‘magic’, and it is transforming our technology day by day. Today, quantum computers have been developed with various types of qubits and the next quantum revolution lies in connecting these globally through an entanglement-based network – that is, ‘the quantum internet’. Just as the classical internet fundamentally altered our lived reality, the quantum internet could change the world in ways we’ve yet to conceive of. Game-changing applications we are working towards today include quantum communication, secured by the laws of the universe, and powerful networked quantum computing. The age of quantum has arrived and it’s here to stay, which again begs the question: What does ‘quantum’ mean? For our computers? For our internet? For us?

At the leading QuTech research institute in Delft, a diversity of experts is pioneering this new era. On September 16, in the Science Café, three of these experts – Tzula Propp, Wojciech Kozlowski, and Arian Stolk – will guide us through the various aspects of the quantum internet. Propp will introduce us to some foundational concepts of quantum mechanics and what they mean for computation and communication technology. Kozlowski will then take us deeper, exploring the cutting-edge design, architecture, and real-world applications of the quantum internet. Stolk will bring the discussion full circle by demonstrating the physical realization of this technology, bridging the gap between theory and reality.

This evening, alongside riveting scientific discussion, Deltatune and Jeroen Glas will immerse us in their mesmerizing mix of glassware sound objects and lo-fi video, driven by home-crafted electronic leads and beats. Come join the launch of the new Science Café season!

scientists /8pm Tzula Propp, Wojciech Kozlowski and Arian Stolk (all QuTech)

music /7.30pm  Deltatune x Jeroen Glas

moderator          Béatrice Bonga

time                    Monday September 16th 2024, 7.30/8 – 10 pm
venue            
    The Shamrock, Smetiusstraat 17, Nijmegen

admission          free admission (no reservation)

language            English

info                     www.sciencecafenijmegen.nl

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THE QUANTUM INTERNET UNVEILED – exploring the next frontier in communication and computation

‘Quantum’ has revolutionized our computers, whereas the next leap is that of the ‘quantum internet’. At QuTech experts are pioneering this new era. On September 16, in the Science Café, three of them – Tzula Propp, Wojciech Kozlowski, and Arian Stolk – will guide us through an exploration of quantum mechanics, the quantum internet, and its real-world applications, alongside live performances by Deltatune and Jeroen Glas.

New concepts for eco-friendly, energy efficient chillers and their efficient sizing towards your application.

Going Green in your lab with new technologies to enhance sustainability with sophisticated temperature control systems.
This session will delve into the latest advancements in chiller technology designed to reduce environmental impact and improve energy efficiency..

The presentation will be given by:
Gary Etherington at Julabo

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Harnessing the Power of Functional Groups: Unlocking Limitless Possibilities for Product Synthesis 

This presentation will begin by providing insight into the remarkable potential of functional groups as starting points for a multitude of reactions. Continuing our exploration, we will delve into one of the most well-known reactions, showing how functional groups play a key role in the synthesis of a wide range of molecules. By examining this process, participants will gain valuable insights into the endless possibilities of functional group-driven synthesis.

The presentation will be given by:
Simon Pearce & Carla Cioffi at Thermo scientific

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How is sustainability applied in Chip Packaging?

By popular demand, the High Tech Network Meetings are back in action. The second ‘Meeting Your Peers Engineers’ will be organized, during the Vibe of the Future Festival at the Noviotech Campus in Nijmegen!

These free gatherings are specially designed for all engineers working in Nijmegen and the surrounding areas at High Tech/Semicon companies. The goal is simple yet powerful: to meet each other, share knowledge, and stay informed about the latest developments in our sector.

For a week The Vibe of the Future Festival sets the stage for this innovative and diverse eco-system. This Meeting Your Peer Engineers will take place on Thursday, Sep 26, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Noviotech Campus. This time, Chip Integration Technology Center (CITC) will be in the spotlight and provide the lunch. General Manager, Mark Luke Farrugia, will discuss CITC’s goals and one of their ambitions: Sustainability in Chip Packaging.

After this, guest speaker from TNO will explain the latest research into these sustainability topics within this field.

Program:

12:00 – 12:30     Walk in & Lunch

12:30 – 12:40     Mark Luke Farrugia (General Manager) about CITC

12:40 – 13:40     In-depth presentations from:

  • Edsger Smits, Program Manager Power Packaging at CITC
  • Francesca Chiappini, Program Manager RF Chips Packaging at CITC
  • Stephan Harkema, Top Senior Scientist at TNO

13:40 – 13:45     Wrap-up & introduction next meeting

Don’t miss this opportunity to network and expand your knowledge! Sign up quickly and reserve your spot on Sep 26st. It will be an inspiring and valuable session that you won’t want to miss!

Sign up here.

NXTGEN Hightech Biomedical and High Tech NL invite you to join us for an insightful webinar on September 4, 2024, from 16:00 to 17:00 CET.

This engaging and practical webinar will feature hands-on advice drawn from the extensive experience of QServe, a leading consultancy in regulatory affairs. Attendees will gain valuable insights into:

  • The importance of early regulatory involvement
  • Essential milestones necessary for preparing the launch of your biomedical innovations

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is designed for professionals in the fields of Biomedical Engineering, Applications, and Life Sciences who are keen to navigate the complex regulatory landscape and successfully bring their innovations to market.

Register on time because there are limited spots available for this webinar.

Programme:

  • Welcome by Edwin Roovers, High Tech NL Life Science
  • How to bring your idea to the market 
    • Which is the first country I want to market my device?
    • Classification > Do I have a device?
    • High level overview IVDR, MDR, FDA
    • Manufacturing & responsibilities
    • Choosing suppliers, subcontractors and OEM’s
  • Case study lab-on-chip 
    • Early phases what’s important
    • What is worth investigating
    • Common mistakes
    • Time vs cost
    • Exit strategy
  • Q&A
    • If you already have questions upfront, please send them to lifesciences@hightechnl.nl, and we will try to answer them during the webinar or at a later stage.

Speakers:

Sue Spencer, Head of IVD, EU Regulatory & Quality Expert, Principal Consultant

Sue leads Qserve’s IVD service, is EU Regulatory and Quality Expert including CDx and Lead Auditor. She has over 30 years’ of experience in the Medical Device and IVD industries including extensive notified body experience.

Robert Paassen, MSc, Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance, EU MDR Lead, Consultant

At Qserve, Robert has worked for several customers as Quality and Regulatory Officer, supporting them with and/or creating Clinical Evaluations, Quality Management System remediation projects, CAPA management, risk management, postmarket surveillance plans, responding to Notified Bodies on any non-conformities found during audits, conducting and supporting audits, training on ISO13485, MDSAP and MDR.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding of regulatory requirements and accelerate your path to market success.

Please register via this link.

Met trots kondigen wij vandaag aan dat we het Digital Health Challenge Lab (DHCL) op 7 november 2024 officieel zullen lanceren. Dit baanbrekende open innovatieprogramma richt zich op het ontwikkelen van betekenisvolle en betaalbare oplossingen om mensen langer, gezonder en zelfstandiger thuis te laten wonen. DHCL is opgericht als antwoord op de urgente zorgbehoeften in onze gemeenschap. 

Voor veel mensen die ondersteuning nodig hebben, is het fijn om zo lang mogelijk zelfstandig thuis te blijven wonen. Deze wens willen we als zorgsector, nu en in de toekomst, kunnen vervullen, maar kwalitatieve thuis- en mantelzorg vergt veel menskracht. Nu al werkt 1 op de 6 werknemers in de zorg, en als we niet innoveren zullen we zelfs 1 op de 4 werkenden nodig hebben. Dat is als maatschappij simpelweg niet haalbaar en betaalbaar. Daarom bundelen maar liefst 20 organisaties in de regio Arnhem-Nijmegen, van zorg en huisvesting tot overheid en onderwijs, hun krachten om te innoveren. Ze doen dit ‘challenge based’, om vernieuwende oplossingen sneller in de praktijk te brengen.

Floor van de Watering, programmamanager van DHCL, licht toe:

Met dit open innovatieprogramma gaan we concrete knelpunten uit de wijk en zorgpraktijk vertalen naar ‘challenges’. Hiermee kunnen we slimme oplossingen en technologieën ophalen bij startups, scale-ups en het mkb. We hebben vervolgens drie testlocaties beschikbaar, zodat kansrijke innovaties direct met betrokken doelgroepen getest kunnen worden. Door deze aansluiting op de praktijk zullen we echt het verschil gaan maken!

Matchmaking event & Open Call: 100@home

De lancering van DHCL wordt groots ingeluid met een matchmaking event waar vertegenwoordigers van onze partners om tafel gaan met geselecteerde startups en scale-ups. Om de meest innovatieve en inspirerende (health) bedrijven uit te nodigen voor donderdag 7 november, is de Open Call ‘100@home’ vanaf vandaag geopend. We zoeken ondernemers met vernieuwende (digitale) technologieën, producten en diensten die ervoor zorgen dat ouderen langer, gelukkig en zelfstandig thuis kunnen blijven wonen. Van preventieve oplossingen tot en met intensievere zorgtoepassingen. 

Dus, heeft jouw bedrijf een (deel)oplossing die thuis- en mantelzorg beter en betaalbaarder kan maken? En wil jij jouw toepassing in één keer aan 20 stakeholders kunnen pitchen voor kans op een pilotproject? Schrijf je dan in via de Open Call!

De weg naar toekomstbestendige (thuis)zorg

Innovatie in het zorg- en welzijnsdomein is al langer aan de orde, denk maar eens aan de zorgrobot, virtuele thuishulp of alarmerende wearables. DCHL zal voortbouwen op eerdere successen én geleerde lessen, om zorginnovatie in een stroomversnelling te brengen! Technologieën die in theorie werken, maar niet gebruikt (kunnen) worden door de cliënt of zorgverlener, hebben immers geen impact. Daarom hebben we samen met open innovatie expert Starthubs gekozen voor een vraaggestuurd open innovatieprogramma.

Roadmap Digital Health Challenge Lab

In de voorbereidende fase van het programma, brengen we via de Open Call in kaart welke innovaties er nu al in de markt of in ontwikkeling zijn. Tegelijkertijd identificeren we de zorg-, welzijns- en woonuitdagingen van inwoners en instellingen in een praktijkonderzoek. Tijdens het matchmaking event, het officiële lanceermoment, zetten we de bevindingen uit deze voorfase direct in! We koppelen de geselecteerde ondernemers met oplossingen aan de juiste partners met behoeften. Met de meest kansrijke ‘matches’ zullen we begin 2025 praktijktesten starten. Het event is tevens het startpunt van nieuwe challenges, die focussen op de gevonden knelpunten in het wijkonderzoek. Zo kunnen we gerichter de innovaties vinden die aansluiten bij de regionale behoeften en wordt de kans op succesvolle implementatie groter.

“The Economic Board werkt samen onderwijs, ondernemers en overheden om maatschappelijke uitdagingen in de regio Arnhem-Nijmegen op te lossen. Wij geloven sterk in het ondersteunen van koplopers en hun innovaties, en het Digital Health Challenge Lab is nou precies zo’n programma dat een substantiële impact kan maken op zorg en gezondheid in onze regio.”

Aldus Jan van Dellen, Algemeen Directeur, The Economic Board regio Arnhem-Nijmegen.

Ook deelnemen als ondernemer of (publieke) organisatie?Ben je enthousiast geworden over de challenge based innovatie aanpak van DHCL en wil je hier aan bijdragen? Dat kan! Als indiener van een oplossing (startups, scale-ups, mkb’s) óf als partner van het programma (gemeenten, publieke instellingen of corporates). Kijk voor meer informatie en contactpersonen op www.digitalhealthchallengelab.nl.  

Together with HAN University of Applied Sciences, CITC developed the Semiconductor Packaging University Program. The program provides a connection between education and industry and as such contributes to the training and skills of people that align with industry needs. People who are in high demand – now and in the future. The program therefore represents an important step in securing the future of the semiconductor industry in Europe.

Industry experts

The program offers its participants training in all relevant aspects of chip packaging, both in theory and in practice. The theoretical part is provided by industry experts – in addition to CITC and HAN, the program was developed in collaboration with NXP, Nexperia, Ampleon, TU Delft and TNO.

The practical assignments of the program are carried out on the premises of CITC and several semiconductor companies.

Integrated chip technology and its applications

You learn about the semiconductor industry and take a deep dive into the final step of chip manufacturing. This is the phase in which the chip is packaged in its housing.

Developments such as integrated photonics, system-on-chip, embedded cameras, 5G antennas, sensors and micro-electro-mechanical systems place high demands on the manufacturing process… and the competencies of semiconductor staff.

More information: https://www.citc.org/program-lines/semiconductor-packaging-university-program-minor-and-course/

Download the pdf-file here.