Research news
Surgify aims to make bone surgery safer around the world
These young entrepreneurs have already convinced doctors and investors. Their innovation is coming to operating theatres this year.
Wärtsilä and Aalto University sign partnership agreement to broaden cooperation
By broadening the scope of cooperation, Wärtsilä and Aalto University are looking to take on the challenges of climate change; scarcity of natural resources; and digitalisation together.
The first installation talks of 2019 now available on video
Aalto's newly tenured professors reveal the secrets of fire safety engineering and resilient architecture, among other things.
Scenario-based risk management for polar waters
Aalto University’s Marine and Arctic Technology Research Group has outlined a new project to develop risk-based guidelines which holistically consider the impact of risks in ice infested waters.
VisiLean aims to accelerate construction by improving information flow
Research at Aalto University led to the founding of VisiLean, whose digital solution has found interest among international construction firms.
Aalto University developing digital twins in manufacturing industry
Aalto University develops digital twins for the manufacturing industry together with Konecranes, Ideal PLM, Siemens, Remion and RD Velho.Aalto University is creating a network of companies interested in developing digital twin technology. Start-ups and SMEs offering products or services in analytics, product development and maintenance are of special interest, but the network welcomes everyone interested in the field.
Ladimo develops smarter machine vision
Ladimo's technology enables the creation of accurate, real-time 3D models of the environment. These models give sight to machines.
Fragile Water exhibition highlights vulnerability of water resources
Water resources are limited and vulnerable in many places in the world. Design students and water researchers joined forces to visualise sustainable water solutions in the Fragile Water exhibition.
Voyage to Antarctica: From Penguin Bukta to Larsen C
Part 2 of 3. Lu Liangliang reports from the Antarctic at the beginning of the new year.
Miina Rautiainen’s forest images are taken from a height of hundreds of kilometres
As a professor of remote sensing, she develops methods that are needed in areas such as climate change research.
Aalto University to establish network of companies interested in digital twin development
Digital twins are virtual copies of their physical pairs and can transform product development and maintenance.
2018 in a glimpse: materials revolution, Nobel laureates in economics, and students’ breathtaking art projects
This past year art and science were celebrated once again at Aalto University
Voyage to Antarctica: World of ice
Part 1 of 3. Lu Liangliang checks in from aboard the SA Agulhas II after departing Cape Town for Antarctica.
Lu Liangliang boards ship to spend three chilly months in the Antarctic
Ship performance and safety take a young researcher to one of the most remote places on Earth.
Aalto University is a founding partner of two new EIT Innovation communities
EIT Manufacturing and EIT Urban Mobility aim to make a sustainable and competitive society.
Assistant Professor Matti Kummu secures €2 million ERC grant to explore sustainable ways to meet the growing food demand
The main aim is to assess globally what are the feasible opportunities to meet the future food demand with sustainable use of natural resources.
New professor of practice to promote circular economy in wastewater treatment
Anna Mikola, DSc (Tech.), has been appointed Professor of Practice at the School of Engineering in the field of municipal wastewater treatment starting 1 November 2018.
New cooperative project develops problem-based learning in South Asia
A project coordinated by Aalto Global Impact will strengthen the capacity of universities to take hold of global development challenges.
Will there be enough water in the future? Interactive map shows water scarcity globally
Water Scarcity Atlas is a freely available educational tool to help us all make more sustainable choices in day-to-day life.
Call a researcher! week 26-30 November - have a chat with experts on digitalisation and AI!
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