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New water transportation research project

The Swedish Energy Agency has now granted funds to BTH to research a possible system for electric, and in the future also autonomous, passenger ferries in urban public transportation and commuting, together with the companies Cstrider, Affärsverken Karlskrona, and Actrify. More info on the project here: https://www.productdevelopment.se/recs-resilience-in-electricity-charging-systems-2024-2025/ BTH press release: https://via.tt.se/pressmeddelande/3453772/nu-kan-elektriska-passagerarfarjor-bli-verklighet?publisherId=3236700&lang=sv Sharing       

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AXESS – Assessment in XR Environments for Sustainable Solutions | 2024-2027

The industry is challenged to comply with increasingly demanding societal and customer needs. Various stakeholders must be engaged throughout the development process. Models and simulations are used to assess new solutions and optimize current ones, foresee decisions’ implications, and make them explainable within the company and with customers. However, diversity in background, knowledge, and expectations […]

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RECS – Resilience in electricity & charging systems | 2024-2025

Resilience in electricity & charging systems – challenges and opportunities with marine public transport The project will investigate possible electrical systems for a transport system with passenger ferries in urban public transport. Investigate how a marine transport system can be integrated with energy storage and the power grid, and at the same time be flexible […]

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Congratulations Yan Zhang, Licentiate in Mechanical Engineering!

Yan Zhang presented his licentiate thesis entitled “Value co-creation for sustainable product service system design” in front of a crowd of local audience and online listeners. Yan made a popular presentation of the background of his research and the findings up until this point, where the servitization of industry is a driving force for digitalisation […]

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CrewAware Pro

Aware Together, Safe Forever! Programme: Mechanical Engineering Course: Project in MT2573 : Transformative PSS Innovation Corporate partner: Volvo Construction Equipment Challenge: The challenge was to address a problem on construction sites which, after analysis, was deemed relevant to address using portable technology as one of the requirements and with the aim of creating a safer and more secure work […]

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Resis-tent

Join the fun! Play the game! Support your locals! Programme: Mechanical Engineering Course: Project in MT2573 : Transformative PSS Innovation Corporate partner: Resist EU research project, Region Blekinge Challenge: Educate and inform people about climate change in a festival setting. Solution: Relaying a message that no one wants to hear about is difficult. During a festival the people attendings main […]

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HelmIQ: Revolutionizing Safety with Intelligence.

Smart Helmet Programme: Mechanical Engineering Course: Project in MT2573 : Transformative PSS Innovation Corporate partner: Volvo Construction Equipment Challenge: Integrating advanced technologies like AI assistance, safety sensors, and a user-friendly HUD into Volvo CE’s smart helmet while maintaining a comfortable and durable design. Achieving a harmonious balance between innovation, productivity, and safety was crucial for success in the dynamic […]

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Karlskrona Kommun : TikTour – Interactive Tourist Information PSS

Enhancing Tourist Experience in Karlskrona through Interactive Technology Programme: Mechanical Engineering Course: Project in MT2573 : Transformative PSS Innovation Corporate partner: Karlskrona Municipality Challenge: Identifying an innovative way to enhance the tourist experience in Karlskrona using interactive technology. The challenge was to design a system that delivers tourist information in an engaging manner and captures the attention of […]

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AI-Driven Comprehension of Autonomous Construction Equipment Behavior for Improved PSS Development

Abstract This paper presents an approach that utilizes artificial intelligence techniques to identify autonomous machine behavior patterns. The context for investigation involves a fleet of prototype autonomous haulers as part of a Product Service System solution under development in the construction and mining industry. The approach involves using deep learning-based object detection and computer vision […]

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Stipendie till maskinteknikstudenter i Sparbanksstiftelsen Kronans årliga utdelning

BTH Maskinteknik prisades i årets utdelning av Sparbanksstiftelsen Kronans stipendieutdelning för bästa examensarbete.  Martin Åkesson, VD Sparbanksstiftelsen Kronan delade ut totalt sju stipendier (88 kandidater), varav det största om 50 000 kr landade hos BTH Maskinteknik. 50 000 kr: Jakob Nilsson & Isak Olofsson Civilingenjörerna i Maskinteknik Jakob Nilsson och Isak Olofsson vann 50 000 […]

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