FORCE Technology

𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞  The vulnerability of underwater infrastructure is front-page material these days. There is a critical need for effective inspection and maintenance technologies.  In the white paper, "Sensors and IoT define future designs for autonomous underwater drones," Christian Kloch, PhD, MBD, Asger Nordlund, Ole Nørrekær Mortensen and Brian Lohse examine how advancements in sensor technology and autonomous underwater drones are paving the way for more reliable inspections and maintenance. The paper explores:  ➡️ Autonomous drone technologies designed to navigate and inspect complex underwater environments  ➡️The role of sensors in detecting and monitoring infrastructure conditions  ➡️How IoT is shaping the future of underwater operations by enhancing efficiency and safety This is a must-read for anyone looking to understand the tools and technologies shaping the future of underwater infrastructure protection. Get it here: https://lnkd.in/dsftfb-g

Sabotage af kritisk infrastruktur er blevet hyppigere. Senest er to datakabler i Østersøen blevet ødelagt, og de tyske myndigheder mener, der er tale om sabotage. Men hvordan ruster vi os til den nye virkelighed og beskytter vores undersøiske infrastruktur bedre? Vi deltager lige nu i et forskningsprojekt sammen med AAU Energy, DTU - Technical University of Denmark, Aarhus Universitet, Syddansk Universitet - University of Southern Denmark og DHI med støtte fra The National Defence Technology Centre. Projektet skal undersøge de teknologiske muligheder for at overvåge kritisk infrastruktur i danske farvande og bidrage til en egentlig undersøisk overvågningsstrategi. Vi stiller bl.a. simuleringsværktøjer til rådighed, der kan anvendes ifm. design og træning af droner på eller under vandet. Du kan læse mere om projektet via link i kommentarsporet.

Omkring halvdelen af alle danske etageejendomme er bygget i en periode, hvor fokus på gode akustiske indeklimaer var begrænset. Derfor vurderer under fem procent af beboerne i dag, at de akustiske forhold er gode. Samtidig betyder øget fokus på bæredygtigt byggeri og genanvendelse, at klassiske materialer og byggemetoder i disse år bliver genbesøgt i stor stil, når der skal bygges nyt. Det sætter de akustiske indeklimaer i fremtiden bygninger under pres. Men hvordan undgår vi bedst at gentage fortidens fejl? I stedet for at kigge tilbage, skal vi se mod nye bæredygtige materialer, bygningskomponenter og byggemetoder. I den sammenhæng er grundig test af de nye materialer, komponenter og metoder helt afgørende. FORCE Technologys akustiske afdeling har som ambition at være det førende europæisk videncenter for test og forståelse af akustiske materialer. Vi har netop sagt velkommen til en ny afdelingschef Mads Bolberg, som kommer med særlig indsigt i netop bæredygtige bygningskomponenter og test af dem. Mads og kollegaerne i afdelingen kan vejlede fra det tidlige idé-stadie med agilt orienterede tests, videre gennem udviklingsfasen og til produktdokumentation for det endelige produkt. Støj og akustik er en del af FORCE Technologys DNA, og det har været et kerneområde for os i efterhånden mange årtier. Vi udvikler og investerer løbende i området og er stolte af at have nogle af de førende danske fagspecialister ansat hos os. Vil du vide mere om, hvordan vi kan hjælpe dig, så læs mere via linket i første kommentar. #akustik #acoustics #sound #bæredygtighed #sustainability

Truly sustainable product development is no easy feat. Ensuring products and materials last longer requires balancing durability, resource use and compliance with evolving standards while managing practical and economic constraints. As a global leader in energy-efficient solutions, Danfoss aims to contribute to society's green transition and has ambitious climate and circularity goals for its products. This requires implementing processes, tools and guides for ecodesign. A recent collaboration assessed Danfoss' efforts in sustainable product development. The company is now even better equipped to meet its ambitious circularity goals. "We have received specific input and improvement suggestions from FORCE Technology. Now, we no longer feel alone in believing that we are making a significant effort. This also means we speak with greater weight and credibility to our customers," Danfoss Circularity Lead Lina Psarra says. Christine Bang Kragelund Charlotte B. Merlin

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗻𝗼𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘃𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀? 🛣️ 🚗 This question is at the heart of Sascha Siri Dahl's thesis collaboration with our colleagues in the Acoustics and #SenseLab departments. With more electric cars hitting the roads, many expect them to be quieter. However, as a recent Ingeniøren article https://lnkd.in/dQEiCq5Z highlighted, the heavier weight of electric vehicles might actually increase noise levels, particularly at higher speeds due to tyre and road contact. So, what's the difference at lower speeds? Sascha is a master's student in engineering acoustics at DTU - Technical University of Denmark. Her project, which focuses on speeds under 50 km/h, aims to fill this knowledge gap by collecting and analysing real-world data on noise levels from various vehicles. "The results can help us understand how noise varies between electric, petrol and diesel cars in everyday conditions. By shedding light on these variations, I hope we can provide valuable insights for legislators and car manufacturers, aiding in better urban noise management as the vehicle landscape evolves," Sascha says.

𝐑𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐲: 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐧 On World Radiography Day, we honour Wilhelm Roentgen's 1895 discovery of X-rays, a breakthrough that continues to expand our ability to see beyond the visible surface. Our colleagues apply advanced digital X-ray and computed radiography across various fields to uncover essential information: ⚔️For heritage preservation, our radiography work with Nationalmuseet has shed light on the intricate construction of 143 Bronze Age swords, revealing techniques and craftsmanship from this ancient era: https://lnkd.in/dMXneMSQ 🎨In collaboration with SMK – Statens Museum for Kunst, we conducted extensive X-ray imaging of Jacob Jordaens's nearly 400-year-old painting The Ferry Boat to Antwerp, gaining detailed insights into the painting's structure and previous restorations essential for safely removing layers of discoloured varnish and restoring the original vibrancy: https://lnkd.in/dav3ix-C 🔍 In industrial production, we apply digital X-ray inspection to ensure material integrity, safety and compliance with standards. Our high-resolution imaging reveals hidden flaws in components like laser welds and electronics, enhancing safety and reducing waste: https://lnkd.in/d28swKPT Thanks to Wilhelm Roentgen and everyone who uses radiography to reveal crucial, unseen details across diverse fields🙏

What is the Danish Ambassador to France looking at? At this week's EURONAVAL, Danish Ambassador to France, Hanne Fugl Eskjær, tried the SimFlex VR maritime simulator. This simulator replicates real maritime conditions, making it useful across sectors for training, operational planning and even engineering studies. Naval teams can use SimFlex VR to practice navigation, crisis response and tactical coordination in a risk-free, controlled environment, gaining practical experience without live exercises: https://lnkd.in/diuyRtYN

Aftalen om forskningsreserven på 5,5 mia. kr. er på plads ved et bredt flertal mellem Regeringen og Folketingets partier. Bred opbakning er afgørende for langsigtede investeringer som forskning, innovation og grøn omstilling.   Vi er sat i verden for at skabe positive forandringer for erhvervsliv og samfund i anvendelse af ny viden og teknologi. Derfor er det særligt glædeligt, at aftalen indeholder:   ➡️ Fortsatte investeringer i den grønne omstilling med øget fokus på implementering af bl.a. CO2-fangst, PtX og cirkulær økonomi. Vi skal fra lovende teknologier til realiserede gevinster. ➡️ Øget fokus på test- og demonstrationsfaciliteter som centrale for implementeringen, hvorfor der skal udarbejdes et roadmap for fremtidens investeringer. ➡️ Investering i udvikling af kritiske teknologier i Danmark inden for rumområdet, kvanteteknologi, mikrochip, kunstig intelligens og forsvarsforskning. ➡️ Styrket forskning i life science, medicinsk udsyr og sundhedsdata for at fortsat at være med i verdenseliten.   Investeringer i forskning og innovation er investeringer i fremtiden, der kommer os alle til gavn.

𝗗𝘂 𝘀𝘆𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗺å𝘀𝗸𝗲, 𝗱𝗲𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗿 “𝗗𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿” 𝗳𝗿𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝘀, 𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝘁 𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗶𝗹 å𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗶 𝗞ø𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗻. I år var vi samlet på tværs af organisationen i vores sorte telt, hvor gæster fra erhvervslivet, forskningsverdenen og det offentlige kunne opleve en række innovative teknologier. Blandt andet tiltrak vores auraliseringer af trafikstøj stor opmærksomhed. Her kunne de besøgende høre på egen hånd, hvordan det lyder, når støjreduktioner som fx en støjskærm dæmper støjen langs en motorvej. Erhvervsminister Morten Bødskov var også forbi og udtrykte begejstring over, hvordan auraliseringer kan skabe et realistisk indtryk af støjskærmens effekt. Vores AR-opsætning vakte også interesse, hvor gæsterne gennem augmented reality kunne opleve en vindmøllevinge i fuld størrelse – en imponerende visuel oplevelse, der gør teknologien nærværende. Digital Tech Summit er Danmarks største teknologikonference og tiltrak i år flere virksomheder end tidligere, fra start-ups og SMV’er til store etablerede aktører. En stor tak til alle kolleger og besøgende, der kom forbi. Særligt tak til kollegaer fra Sustainable and Digital Innovation, Acoustics og SenseLab, DAIS (Development og P-scan) samt Emissions & Thermal Technologies. Vi ser frem til næste år!

👀💡𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐬—𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 As light technologies advance, they're being used in a wide range of applications, from disinfection and medical treatments to surveillance and plant growth. Each type of light—visible, infrared (IR), and ultraviolet (UV)—requires careful assessment to ensure its safety for users. 🟦 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 Blue light from powerful sources like LED chips can be particularly harmful to the eyes (Blue-Light Hazard), potentially causing photochemical reactions and retinal damage. This requires a thorough risk assessment. 🟥 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 (𝐈𝐑) Known for emitting thermal energy, IR light is used in surveillance cameras, tracking systems, signal transmission and communication systems, and can cause eye damage with prolonged exposure. A significant risk of IR light is that it does not trigger the eye's natural protective mechanisms since it is invisible and does not elicit a visual response. 🟪 𝐔𝐥𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 (𝐔𝐕) Used in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, food production and the entertainment sector, UV-A and UV-B support plant growth, disinfection, material testing and tanning beds, while UV-C is potent for microbial control and sterilisation in the healthcare and food sectors. UV radiation is dangerous for both skin and eyes, necessitating dosage limits. Manufacturers need accredited photobiological safety testing to document that their products meet international standards👇 https://lnkd.in/dveNm7kx