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Innovation in engineering forms the backbone of progress. Our pioneering technologies and designs drive solutions for complex challenges and lay the foundation for a better and more efficient world.
The Sustainable Materials Technology (SuMaT) research consortium aims to address the challenges of rethinking material selection and design in the context of societal changes, such as the need for renewable materials in various industries, to contribute to the European Green Deal's ambition of a resource-efficient and competitive economy decoupled from resource use, with a focus on designing sustainable materials to replace traditional primary materials.
BruBotics is the Brussels Human Robotics Research Center of Vrije Universiteit Brussel. Eight research groups collaborate to enhance the quality of life and working conditions for people through Human Robotics. BruBotics uniquely integrates expertise in robotics, AI, rehabilitation sciences, movement sciences, social sciences, retail marketing, ageing, and eHealth, making it one of the only truly interdisciplinary robotics research centers in Europe. Working alongside industrial and societal partners, we aim to push the boundaries of Human Robotics to the next level.
BruBotics is the Brussels Human Robotics Research Center of Vrije Universiteit Brussel. Eight research groups collaborate to enhance the quality of life and working conditions for people through Human Robotics. BruBotics uniquely integrates expertise in robotics, AI, rehabilitation sciences, movement sciences, social sciences, retail marketing, ageing, and eHealth, making it one of the only truly interdisciplinary robotics research centers in Europe. Working alongside industrial and societal partners, we aim to push the boundaries of Human Robotics to the next level.
The AVRG’s central goal is to conduct fundamental and applied research in the broad field of Acoustics & Vibration, with special emphasis on the development of advanced testing and system identification methodologies with application in mechanical engineering domain (Experimental and Operational Modal Analysis, Damage Assessment and Structural Health Monitoring, Offshore Wind Turbine Monitoring, Additive Manufacturing Modelling and Control, Optical Measurement Techniques).
The Construction Engineering Research Group (CERG) of Hasselt University focuses its research on the analytical, numerical and experimental assessment of the technical design of both structures and road infrastructure. In this way, CERG wants to facilitate the transfer of fundamental research to practical applications and into practice.
MeBioS investigates the interaction between biological systems and physical processes. The emphasis is on the measurement of properties of biological products and process variables, the analysis of the measured signals by means of advanced statistical methods, process and equipment design, optimisation and control. Mathematical models to describe the working principles of biological systems at different spatial and temporal scales are essential for this purpose.
The division of Skeletal Tissue Engineering (Prometheus) of KU Leuven is an interdisciplinary initiative focusing on skeletal tissue engineering (TE) research and technology transfer. The Prometheus platform runs three integrated programs:
The mission of the CSCE is to produce knowledge to foster a better understanding of the role of heterogeneous catalysis in the upcoming circular and carbon-smart economy. As a group of academics, students and technicians, interested and trained in different disciplines, we are highly committed to search for novel catalysis solutions to drive and enable the sustainable production of chemicals and materials. CSCE research covers the range of fundamental to applied catalysis research, both in chemistry and engineering.
Leuven.AM is a prestigious Institute on Additive Manufacturing (AM) at KU Leuven in Belgium. It creates multi-disciplinary collaborations by bringing together the expertise of more than 200 experts from all over the university and the university hospitals.
Research at Leuven.AM covers the full additive manufacturing value chain, including material and feedstock design, process development and optimisation, characterisation, and eventually added value through additive manufacturing. We bring together this wide range of expertise, creating added value and a positive societal impact through additive manufacturing.
The KU Leuven Mecha(tro)nic System Dynamics research group aims at creating added value during every phase (design - manufacturing - operations) in the lifetime of mecha(tro)nic systems by understanding, monitoring and controlling their dynamic (motion-vibration-acoustics) behaviour.
We strive for international leadership in engineering dynamics through excellent research, education and services; building upon an expertise of five decades and with the Digital Twin concept playing a central role in our roadmap.
Being at the origin of spin-off company LMS International, now Siemens Industry Software, and serving as core group of Flanders Make, the strategic research centre for the manufacturing industry in Flanders, illustrate that industrial and societal relevance are essential drivers.
Photonics is a major digital technology of the 21st century and the key enabling technology empowered by the unique properties of light. Photonics is at the heart of B-PHOT’s activities in its dedicated photonics research and innovation center on the Photonics Campus Gooik of VUB (Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium). B-PHOT teams up a critical mass of 70 highly skilled researchers and technology experts, coached and directed by Prof. Hugo Thienpont, with a mission to jointly embrace photonics, connect the dots between photonics research, innovation, education and STEM, and establish links to other science and engineering disciplines. Our aim is to contribute with photonics to solving the current and future global challenges in sectors such as Biomedical, Industry 4.0, Agrifood, Information and Communication, Mobility, Durability, and Smart Cities, and to building a brighter and healthier world for all.
Machineries & Factories (M&F) is active in the field of smart motion products such as robotics, on- & off road vehicles, industrial equipment and drivetrains for (renewable) energy systems; and smart production systems such as (flexible assembly lines, batch and continuous processes. Leveraging our in-depth knowledge on electromechanical systems and industrial systems engineering as well as business economics, we embrace the industry 4.0 context driven by digitalisation and digital twin technology.
CleanChem - Cleantech for sustainable chemical production is a business development center that facilitates the industrial adoption of innovative, high-quality research into sustainable chemical technology.
DuraBUILDmaterials - DBm is a network of research teams at Ghent University, that unite expertise on durable building materials and structures. The DBm knowledge and technology transfer cluster is your access gateway to the innovation, technology transfer and industrial collaboration activities of Ghent University in the field of construction and the built environment. The aim of DBm is to validate recent original research results and to facilitate knowledge transfer activities and research collaboration with industry, so to support innovation & development in the construction sector. The DBm cluster supports and actively seeks cooperation with industry.