Sirris | Innovation forward

🌍✈️ The suitcases that never stop traveling! ♻️ There’s more in a suitcase than just memories, it shouldn’t end up in a landfill. That’s why Samsonite and @Aarova give old, irreparable suitcases a second life! By carefully dismantling them, valuable materials are recovered and reused to create new travel gear. A perfect mix of circular economy, local collaboration, and social impact, keeping resources in the loop and jobs in Belgium. Because a suitcase’s journey should never really end! 👉 https://lnkd.in/eJ7Hd8yP 💬 What other everyday items deserve a second life? Share your ideas in comment! #TheSuitcaseThatNeverStoppedTraveling #CircularEconomy #SustainableTravel #Recycling #Innovation #LocalImpact #InnovationForward Case written by Els Fonteyne

𝐅𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚! In the WILLOW project, Sirris | Innovation forward is taking offshore corrosion management to the next level! We’ve kicked off a new offshore monitoring campaign at the Blue Accelerator test site, where we’re tracking uniform corrosion and coating degradation across different marine zones, submerged, tidal, and splash. 📊 With detailed water parameter monitoring, we're getting valuable insights to extend the lifespan of offshore assets. 📊 Meanwhile, our Zwijnaarde labs are buzzing with research on pitting corrosion detection using advanced electrochemical techniques. 📊 Recently, we brought together our consortium partners and industrial advisory board to discuss these innovations and their real-world impact on offshore durability. 🔗 Want to stay ahead in offshore corrosion management? Check out the latest WILLOW newsletter: https://lnkd.in/dp3zudxu WILLOW is a project funded by European Union. Partners of the WILLOW project are: Sirris | Innovation forward, Norther, Alerion , @TSI, 24SEA, C-Cube International, Wölfel Group, Ceit Research Center, Flanders Make, SINTEF, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Basque Energy Cluster. Bart Teerlinck, Jeroen Tacq, Jerika Lamas. #CorrosionManagement #OffshoreInnovation #WILLOWProject #BlueAccelerator #EngineeringExcellence #Sirris

We are proud to share that Pieter Jan Jordaens and his team won an Offshore Oscar this week at “Offshore Days 2025, in the category Innovation. 🌊🌊🏆

Ready to play your way into the future of manufacturing? Dive into the 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 at Sirris | Innovation forward and uncover the full complexity of Industry 4.0. #MakeTheFuture 🎮 Explore how advanced manufacturing technologies and methodologies seamlessly interact 🎮 Tackle real-life simulated challenges in an interactive, team-driven environment 🎮 Develop a digitalisation mindset to transform your approach to smart manufacturing Innovation has never been this engaging, are you in? Contact us: Laurent Voets, Véronique Dossogne, Manuel Romero. This service is supported by EDIH-WalHub for manufacturing companies, an initiative of Wallonia and the European Union. Jean-Francois Delaigle, Alain JACQUES, Thierry Coutelier, Valérie Dubois, Walter Auwers, Peter ten Haaf, Loubna El Messaoudi, Abd-Samad Habbachi, Laurent Cuvelier, Emilie Parthoens #Industry40 #SmartManufacturing #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #FutureOfManufacturing #SeriousGame #ManufacturingTech #FactoryOfTheFuture #MakeTheFuture #TechForIndustry #Automation #IndustrialInnovation #EDIH #ManufacturingExcellence #Teamwork #SkillsForTheFuture

What if your devices could think, act, and adapt independently? Enter embedded AI... It’s quietly transforming industries, making processes more efficient, unlocking instant insights, and ensuring privacy-first solutions. Our latest casebook showcases five local success stories where embedded AI is making a real impact. Because Belgian companies are leading the way. iQunet, Nobi Smart Lights, Sentiance, VersaSense, VOCSens. Download the casebook to see how AI is reshaping industries close to home! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ejS343yK #EmbedML #IndustryTransition #ArtificialIntelligence #SmartTechnology #Industry40 #BelgiumTech #AIinBusiness 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘥𝘔𝘓 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵, 𝘢 𝘊𝘖𝘖𝘊𝘒 𝘊𝘖𝘙𝘕𝘌𝘛 𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 (𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦: 𝘏𝘉𝘊.2021.0894), 𝘧𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 by VLAIO - Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship).

💡 An inspiring afternoon at the Sirris Smart Assembly Lab! Today, we opened the doors of our lab in Kortrijk, House of Manufacturing. After an introduction to the Made Real program by Peter ten Haaf, Christophe Michiels took us through the philosophy and setup of the lab. First, the theory—then a seamless live demo showcasing the different assembly stations in action. The participants were extremely positive ! Some feedback: ✅ "Very inspiring and great to see this is all existing technology ready for use today!" ✅ "MQTT —we’ll definitely look into it!" ✅ "We thought about integrating everything into one supplier’s system, but now we see the value of choosing the best tool for each task and connecting them!" ✅ "A highly realistic demo we can apply quickly!"  Curious about what the Smart Assembly Lab can do for your company? Get in touch! #Innovation #SmartAssembly #Industry40 #operator #amr Tjorven Denorme Remi Debaveye Jeroen Smets Karl Verhelst Jean-Francois Delaigle Bart Verlinden

🔥 ☁️ "It is widely understood that electrification of industrial processes is the most effective way to drastically reduce your carbon footprint." We are so excited that 100 visionaries joined us today for our deep-dive on Thermal Energy Storage. The energy industry gives Thermal Energy a TRL of, on average, 7 to 9. Unlike many other green technologies, the technology doesn't need critical raw materials. The technology is ready, and the industry can benefit from the experience of implementing applications in the past decades, such as concentrated solar power (CSP) plants, cooling systems in chemical reactors, and others. 👇 Check the comments to read up on the topic! 💡 A warm thank you to all our inspiring speakers: Giuseppe Casubolo (Vola Alto Consulting), Manuel Smolders (Brenmiller Energy), Jean-Michel Wautelet (John Cockerill), Thomas Stroes (Brabetech B.V.), Benoît Martin (Sulzer), Dirk Vanhoudt (EnergyVille), Jan Diriken (EnergyVille, Daniele Coppola (Magaldi Power SpA), Carlijn Lahaye (ENERGYNEST), Pieter Jan Jordaens (Sirris), Bert Gysen (International Energy Agency (IEA) Thermal Energy Storage) and Pieter-Jan "PJ" Provoost & Paul Peeters. Finacially supported by VLAIO - Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship. A big thank you to our supporting partners Agoria, EnergyVille, Thor Park, POM Limburg

🔥 Thermal Energy Storage: Ready to scale!   Electrification is key to reducing industrial carbon footprints, but what about heat? Thermal Energy Storage (TES) is already market-ready, with a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 7 to 9 across industries. Unlike many other green technologies, TES doesn’t depend on critical raw materials, making it a scalable, sustainable solution.   From concentrated solar power (CSP) plants to cooling systems in chemical reactors, industries have already gained decades of experience in implementing TES. The technology is there: now it’s time to maximize its impact.   🔎 How can your industry benefit from TES? Explore market readiness and key applications: 👉 Eng: https://lnkd.in/etaNYUqK 👉 NL: https://lnkd.in/epV5Wrwi 👉 FR: https://lnkd.in/euchesar   Article written by Pieter Jan Jordaens, in collaboration with Giuseppe Casubolo 📢 Let’s talk: Is your company considering Thermal Energy Storage? What are the biggest roadblocks? #ThermalEnergyStorage #EnergyEfficiency #decarbonisation #SustainableIndustry #Sirris

♻️ 𝐑𝐄:𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍 & 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑 𝐎𝐅 𝐂𝐈𝐑𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐑 𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍 ♻️ Yesterday was an inspiring day at #ReDesign, where over 200 participants joined us to explore the power of circular design and innovation. Key takeaways from the event: 🔹 Keep it simple – Circularity doesn’t have to be complex. 🔹 Life cycle thinking & system thinking are essential to sustainable innovation. 🔹 Collaboration across the value chain is key to making circularity work. 🔹 Design plays a central role, from product and service design to ecosystem creation. 🔹 Step-by-step, iterative approach – The circular economy isn’t built in an office; real-world testing is essential! With Sirris | Innovation forward, we presented the Circular Design Framework, highlighting how product design and business models must go hand in hand to create viable circular solutions. . A big thank you to all partners and participants for the inspiring discussions! Let’s keep pushing the boundaries of circular innovation together. #VlaanderenCirculair #CircularWallonia Agoria VLAIO - Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship essenscia Fedustria #POMLimburg PLASTIWIN Flanders DC #WallonieDesign VITO Flanders Make #PôleMecaTech @StefanMilis Linde De Vriese Thomas Vandenhaute Patrick Cosemans

Avoir une idée, c’est bien. La concrétiser et la mettre sur le marché rapidement, c’est encore mieux ! Mais comment s’assurer que votre innovation a toutes les chances de réussir ? 📅 Le 27 mars à Liège, Sirris | Innovation forward et CRM Group vous dévoilent les clés pour transformer vos idées en succès concrets. Cette rencontre s’inscrit dans le projet Cap 2030: un échange avec les forces vives de la métropole pour co-construire l’avenir, une initiative du GRE Liège. Au programme : ✅ Cas pratiques : découvrez des innovations qui ont fait leurs preuves ✅ Expertises : profitez des conseils de spécialistes ✅ Opportunités de financement : donnez un coup de boost à vos projets Curieux(se) ? Intéressé(e) ? Dites-nous en commentaire quel défi d’innovation vous aimeriez relever ! Et inscrivez-vous ici 👉 https://lnkd.in/dCAcXtzr En collaboration avec Wallonie Entreprendre, Noshaq, GRE Liège, SPW Economie Emploi Recherche. #Innovation #Industrie #Recherche #Accélération #Financement