The Forest CUMP project, which was completed in the spring by VTT and LUT University and 11 Finnish companies, developed technologies that can produce plastic raw materials from carbon dioxide and green hydrogen. The project started
Kalle Härkki has had a long international career at Outotec Oyj as the head of several business units. He has served as the CEO of Outokumpu Research Oy / Outotec Research Oy and as the CEO of Outokumpu
The joint project “SmartRecovery to boost lignin commercialization” between V TT and Aalto University has reached its final stage. The aim of the project, which was launched in January 2023 and funded by Business Finland and the participating partner companies, is to
The two-phase FOLD project initially designed a machine that folds origami cardboard, and will now begin testing other materials alongside cardboard. The packaging materials market is still growing rapidly as online shopping has become more common: domestic
Down is a popular insulation material for outdoor jackets, as it is lightweight despite its good thermal insulation properties. However, down is expensive and a problematic material both ethically and environmentally. As a substitute
VTT is involved in two projects of the US National Science Foundation (NSF) Global Centers program, which aim to solve global challenges, particularly through the bioeconomy. Finland has been selected
"Throughout history, humanity has been good at saving itself with technology. Threats have always driven us and solutions have been sought from technology. This was evident, for example, during the pandemic, where
Julia Vuorinen is a change of field. Before her current job at VTT, she worked as a business development manager in the “textile and nonwoven materials” research team working on biomaterials. The business scientist’s work included project-based operational activities in particular.
The development of the Finnish hydrogen industry has been significant in recent years, which is reflected in ambitious initiatives to promote, among other things, the production, storage, distribution and use of hydrogen. Practical pilots and testing
Companies need to communicate the environmental excellence of their products and services. To substantiate these claims in a reliable, transparent and science-based manner, a uniform and comparable way of calculating environmental performance is needed.