The Technology Park Ljubljana opened the Gazelles Park, first of its kind in Slovenia that is dedicated to entrepreneurship. At the twentieth anniversary of the Dnevnik newspaper project Gazelle for promoting the growth of the Slovenian entrepreneurship, it is dedicated to the fastest growing companies, the Golden Gazelles. The event was rounded with the inauguration of a digital landmark and a time capsule containing messages from today’s entrepreneurs for posterity.

Ljubljana Technology Park opens the Gazelles Park.pdf

In mid-November this year the European Commission confirmed three work programs for the Digital Europe program. It has defined the goals and special thematic areas, for which there will be available 1.98 billion Euros. The first set of work programs contains strategic investments, that will be of key importance for the realisation of the Commission’s goals, to make the European Digital Decade. The goal of the program Digital Europe is to strengthen the technological sovereignty of Europe and introduce digital solution to the market, that will bring benefits to citizens, public administrations and companies.

Acceleration of the digital transition to the European Digital Decade.pdf

SCANLAB GmbH, a leading OEM manufacturer of laser scan solutions, is launching its new z-axis generation varioSCAN II. The innovative system design with new bearing technology now enables the incredibly compact z-axis to be integrated into a laser machine in any mounting orientation. This additional flexibility simplifies the implementation of different laser system concepts for machine builders.

New Z-Axis Generation for Various Laser Applications.pdf

This contribution present recycling of engineering thermoplastic material, which is used for product with a short life spam and which should allow multiple mechanical recycling. Because commercially available grades are in linear or branched form, both forms has been tested and compared.

Polycarbonate recycling.pdf

To ensure NASA’s new X-57 “Maxwell” electric aircraft would be energy efficient and safe for use, NASA carried out extensive ground vibration tests, simulating the stresses it would experience during a real flight.

Vibration tests boost NASA’s electric aircraft project.pdf

In today’s hectic life, when shopping, we often neglect the quality and freshness of products. Some fresh products that we found on the market shelfs, like vegetables, fruits, etc. are safely and reliably sealed in order to keep them safe longer time for consumption. The Swiss company Telsonic AG, which is also the business partner of the company VIAL Automation d. o. o. from Žalec, developed a high-speed ultrasound module for welding foils (Bag Sealing Module – VFFS).

Ultrasound welding module for products quality and freshness.pdf

With the SCHUNK’s bionic gripper ADHESO, users can safely manipulate delicate parts without the risk of leaving any marks or traces on them. The new gripper SCHUNK ADHESO allows gentle gripping without using mechanical force or the need of external power supply. The German Design council recognized this new technology with the German Innovation Award 2021 in the competing category »Excellence in Business to Business«.

Advanced gripping technology won the German Innovation Award 2021.pdf