Energy efficiency in buildings - SINTEF
Buildings account for forty percent of the total energy consumption in Norway. In order to solve the electricity crisis and reach the climate targets, we must improve energy efficiency.| SINTEF
Buildings account for forty percent of the total energy consumption in Norway. In order to solve the electricity crisis and reach the climate targets, we must improve energy efficiency.| SINTEF
SINTEF provides expertise across the aluminium value chain, from production to product development. Aluminium’s low weight, corrosion resistance, and strength make it a key construction material worldwide.| SINTEF
As a fuel, hydrogen is powerful enough to launch NASA’s space shuttles.| SINTEF
Digital twins and mixed reality are reshaping the future of employment.| SINTEF
The construction and real estate industry is well under way on their digitalization journey but can create an even more sustainable sector with increased use of artificial intelligence (AI). Here are examples of five areas where SINTEF can contribute with effective AI-based solutions.| SINTEF
The Norwegian climate has always set the premises for the design of buildings. In addition, global warming is now increasing the vulnerability of the built environment, and building structures and infrastructure in parts of the country must withstand even more stress.| SINTEF
SINTEF contributes to a reliable, environmentally friendly and cost-effective energy system| SINTEF
It will not be possible to extend the current health and wellbeing services without research and innovations aiming to improve care quality and provide more efficient operation, diagnostics, and treatment.| SINTEF
Manufacturing is the process of transforming raw materials into finished products. Our research provides sustainable solutions and competitive advantages for the manufacturing industry.| SINTEF
For decades, SINTEF has closely collaborated with the industry on a wide range of technologies to develop solutions for carbon capture, storage, and utilization, thereby contributing to significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.| SINTEF
Building physics is about the transport of heat, moisture and air in materials, building components and buildings. Together with the construction industry, we work to understand and manage these processes, especially in roofs and external walls.| SINTEF
Plastics are an integral part of modern life, but their environmental impact, especially on marine ecosystems, is a growing concern. At SINTEF, our multidisciplinary research on plastics encompasses a broad spectrum of scientific disciplines and international collaborations.| SINTEF
Applying geological, geophysical expertise and developing our in-house software we can model all elements of a petroleum prospect (from source rock, expulsion, migration, and trap, seal or cap rock). This can be used to evaluate and minimize uncertainties in exploration, development and production risk.| SINTEF
We are surrounded by sound all the time. It affects our well-being and how we experience our surroundings, as well as our ability to communicate and concentrate.| SINTEF
Additive manufacturing (AM, often referred to as"3D printing") is a class of fast-growing production technologies which provide new opportunities for the industry and other sectors, such as healthcare. SINTEF has many activities in the AM field, together with Norwegian and international industry.| SINTEF
Ammonia is increasingly being considered as a promising zero-emission alternative fuel for decarbonising the maritime sector.| SINTEF
Aquaculture involves the farming of fish and other marine animals, as well as the cultivation of things such as seaweed and kelp. This complements the catch-based marine resources, such as fishing, and will be a significant contributor to the future need for more food from the ocean.| SINTEF
Architecture and area development is an interplay between people, surroundings, and technology. We aim to create robust, inclusive, and sustainable buildings and areas of good quality.| SINTEF
Artificial intelligence is key to the smart analytics of larger volumes of data that cannot be processed by humans. Using artificial intelligence, Norway now has the opportunity to gain a competitive advantage by utilising the high-quality data and knowledge that we already possess.| SINTEF
Automation can make transportation of people and goods safer, more environmentally friendly and more efficient.| SINTEF
Norway’s geography leads to an inefficient land based transportation system. Therefore, both domestic and international aviation play a key role in enabling mobility.| SINTEF
SINTEF performs research covering large parts of the battery value chain.| SINTEF
In the future, data will be a key economic asset. The ability to manage and extract value from proprietary data will provide industry players with a competitive advantage, making these data key drivers of economic growth and job creation.| SINTEF
Bio economics is concerned with the economics of producing and processing renewable biological land-based and marine resources, often in connection with a shift to (more) sustainable principles. We develop models for decision support for various bio economy actors, based on operations research methods, complemented by insight from disciplines such as economics, process technology, logistics, environmental science or social science research.| SINTEF
Every day, biodiversity – our strongest natural defense against climate change, is threatened by different human activities. At the same time, we need to drive innovation further to develop new solutions to mitigate for climate change.| SINTEF
SINTEF has decades of research experience in environmentally friendly and energy- and cost-effective bioenergy| SINTEF
SINTEF has many activities related to processing and utilization of marine- and land-based biomass. Research on land-based biomass mainly focus on the use of residues from agriculture and forestry as raw materials for production of bio-based chemicals, materials and energy. Research on marine biomass also include isolation of valuable products, including biopolymers, that are used to design functional biomaterials for industrial and biomedical applications.| SINTEF
Biotechnology and nanomedicine are key enabling technologies for various sectors of society and multiple industries.| SINTEF
SINTEF conducts research, project investigation, consultancy and third-party control of most types of constructions. We see constructions and physical infrastructure in a life cycle perspective.| SINTEF
We develop new, sustainable building materials in collaboration with the construction industry.| SINTEF
A good building process is a criterion for a successful, high-quality building and satisfied users.| SINTEF
Circular bioeconomy means that we are able to recycle most of the biological waste we throw away. For example, leftover food, wood and leather products.| SINTEF
Wave energy research is the set of disciplines that contribute to the exploitation of wave power to generate electricity or other useful work. SINTEF provides expertise on several of these disciplines and develops research-based solutions towards the realization of the potential of wave energy.| SINTEF
The societal challenges linked to climate change, scarcity of resources and loss of biological diversity are very complex.| SINTEF
The transformation of the fossil-based energy sector with large greenhouse gas emission to clean energy is one of the greater global challenges.| SINTEF
SINTEF is doing research to make solar energy more efficient, more competitive, and more environmentally friendly.| SINTEF
What is the most efficient way to use society's resources to create the highest possible welfare?| SINTEF
Sensors are the foundation of digitalisation and autonomy, whether they are used for robotics, heart rate monitoring or controlling industrial processes. Today, SINTEF is world leading in designing and building advanced sensor components and systems for industrial and commercial use.| SINTEF
At SINTEF, we work with the development of innovative automated processes within seafood and food production.| SINTEF
One of SINTEF's primary objectives is to provide a better in-depth understanding of how to assess, monitor and control safety and reliability. We analyze and develop new knowledge on the interaction between people, technology, organization, environment and safety.| SINTEF
In the future, many of our systems will operate autonomously, i.e. without human intervention. Self-driving cars and autonomous robots are gradually entering our daily lives, without us even noticing them.| SINTEF
Production from new fields faces steadily more demanding conditions: deeper water, greater distances to existing infrastructure, and harsh environments. Existing fields also have complex challenges, including rising water cut and falling pressure. SINTEF puts together cross-disciplinary teams to create the energy-effective seabed solutions for the future, based on a unique laboratory infrastructure.| SINTEF
SINTEF works closely with industry and academia with the aim of reducing and eliminating emissions, cutting costs, making industrial processes more green and sustainable. In addition, we focus on innovation and advanced production to create new industries and jobs. SINTEF can offer access to unique infrastructure and academic networks. We use our process technology expertise across the entire value chain from raw materials through processing to products to increase value creation in industry ...| SINTEF
SINTEF verifIES scientifically the validity of selected concepts and emerging plug and abandonment (P&A) technologies.| SINTEF
Operations management is at the core of every organisation. It concerns how companies deliver to its customers at the right time, cost and quality. Productivity is created in an interplay between people, technology and processes. Operations management supports the planning and execution of business processes that transform inputs into outputs in the form of products and services. The key input factors consist of human resources, materials, technology, machinery, and equipment.| SINTEF
New ways of using biomarine resources can play an important role in the green shift. At SINTEF, we develop enabling technologies for the industrial utilisation of new biomarine resources.| SINTEF
