BiotechMashup

Numerous CCTV systems are in use in public places which have the capacity to gather large amounts of image material. For the time being, however, there are no effective ways to analyze the mass of video data automatically and recognize potential risk situations in advance. A new European research project is aimed at developing IT solutions to this end.

Author(s): Kirsi Tappura, Panu Pekko and Heikki SeppaAffiliation(s): VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, PO Box 1300, FI-33101 Tampere, Finland; VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, PO Box 1000, FI-02044 VTT, Finland

(VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland) VTT is seeking to create new development paths towards a healthier life. New opportunities created by metabolics in the fields of diagnostics, medical development, industrial biotechnology and environmental technology have been a part of VTT research for almost 10 years.

(VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland) The VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and the Molecular Sciences Institute have joined forces to establish a new research center in Berkeley, California.

(VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland) VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has developed a method of using printing technology to produce simple tests related to health, well-being and the environment. VTT has demonstrated the efficacy of the method by printing a hemoglobin test, i.e. manufactured paper that reveals whether a given sample contains hemoglobin.

(VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland) VTT Technical Research Center of Finland has developed printable holographic-like film technology for plastic-based and fibre-based packages, enabling cost-effective and environmentally friendly dynamic printing. This allows wrappings, mobile phones, CD jewel cases and laptops to be given an attractive new look. The technology is suitable for mass production and can be integrated into existing printing presses. Iscent Oy, a new Finnish enterprise, is commercializing the technology jointly with VTT.

(VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland) Researchers of VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland have shown that surface tension on a solid material is unconnected to the energy required to create a new surface. Consequently, surface tension on a solid does not exist in its conventional meaning.

(VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland) VTT and Crisis Management Initiative (CMI), an organization specialized in peace processes and conflict resolution, are to cooperate in a project utilizing information and communications technology in developing countries. VTT will carry out a midway evaluation of the CMI project, which aims to apply information and communications technology in communities and societies recovering from crises.

(VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland) VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and Kemira Oyj are opening a new joint R&D center in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The R&D center will focus primarily on water chemistry and biomass utilization applications. The center will start operations in the end of 2010.