Holst Centre 2024: Driving Innovation Across Sectors and Strengthening Ecosystems
Key Ideas
  • Holst Centre achieved breakthroughs in 3D-printed electronics, photonics, AI hardware, health technology, and green hydrogen production.
  • Collaboration with TactoTek led to the development of circular in-mold electronics, promoting repairability and recyclability.
  • The center expanded its ecosystem significantly in 2024, with notable achievements in publications, partnerships, and project involvements.
  • Holst Centre's strategic initiatives, such as the Battery Lab and ChipNL Competence Centre, solidify its position as an innovation hub.
The Holst Centre in Eindhoven, Netherlands, released its 2024 annual report showcasing a year of remarkable technological advancements and ecosystem developments. One notable innovation was the collaboration with TNO to create high-resolution 3D-printed electronics, offering new possibilities for medical wearables and semiconductor packaging. Additionally, Holst Centre played a crucial role in the PIXEurope program, focusing on integrating faster and more energy-efficient photonic chips. The spin-off Axelera AI secured significant funding for AI chiplets, positioning the region as a key player in AI hardware in Europe. In health technology, Holst Centre improved optical sensor technology for non-contact vital sign monitoring, enhancing accuracy regardless of skin color. Notably, the center made strides in electrolyzers for green hydrogen production, significantly reducing iridium usage. Circular design advancements were seen through the development of repairable and recyclable in-mold electronics in collaboration with TactoTek. Holst Centre's ecosystem grew with expanded employee numbers, partnerships, and involvement in projects like ECOTRON and NEHIL. Initiatives like the Battery Lab and ChipNL Competence Centre underline the center's commitment to driving innovation and collaboration in various sectors, solidifying its position as an indispensable innovation engine.
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