CONNECTED magazine n°6
EPFLOOP - 3rd place at the Hyperloop competition
Nothing was certain for the EPFLOOP team from Switzerland when they completed the “intent to compete form” in September 2017 and decided to participate in the competition for the first time. The EPFLOOP team made their way through all the qualification steps and was one of the 3 teams allowed to launch their pod in the 1.6km vacuum tube at Hyperloop test track adjacent to SpaceX’s Hawthorne CA hea
LEMO winner of the Best International Company Award in the canton of Vaud
This prize recognizes companies with a significant worldwide presence who are also major contributors to the canton’s economy.The award was presented to Mr Alexandre Pesci, CEO on 23rd November, 2017 by Mr Philippe Leuba, Minister of Economy in front of over 300 attendees.
Electronic Connector Counterfeits and Copies
Knock-offs of electronic components, such as connectors, can cause big problems for purchasers, particularly if the purchasers are inaccurately informed as to what they are buying.Indeed, these parts are often deliberately designed to superficially resemble or imitate premium parts that have been manufactured with more stringent design specifications and that offer greater ultimate performance.Thi
SUN, CARS AND STUDENTS
The 2017 edition of the prestigious World Solar Challenge will be held in October. The Dutch team Solar Team Twente have been getting ready to win.
FROM NANOTECHNOLOGY TO ASTRONOMY
It is impossible to observe outer space through a telescope with a deformed mirror. How can you ensure ultra-precision positioning and compensate for any deformation?