December 5, 2023

AHEAD: Innovations in 3D-printed segments for space and earth thermal management

AHEAD aims at providing technology bricks enabling in situ sensing, heating and energy harvesting from fluids to achieve standalone measurements and data transmission. The technology bricks are combined and validated to TRL7 with two use cases. Mechanically Pumped Loops for thermal regulation systems in space, and CO2-based industrial refrigeration systems.

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Upcoming events

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30 September 2025

Photonic Sensing for Environment and Health

Join the Photonic Sensing conference at Empa in Dübendorf with industry tech talks on cutting-edge technologies for environmental monitoring and healthcare.

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21 May 2025

technoVation – Der Technologieanlass in der Zentralschweiz

(German only) Seien Sie am 21. Mai 2025 im KKL Luzern dabei: Ein Tag, an dem Technologie und Innovation für die Wirtschaft im Herzen der Schweiz im Zentrum stehen. Erleben Sie, wie die Zukunft gestaltet wird.

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24 September 2025 - 26 September 2025

ESMATS 2025

ESA, EPFL, CSEM and Almatech invite you to discover cutting-edge space mechanisms, attend specialized courses in tribology, and network with 300+ industry experts. See you in Lausanne in September!