China MedTech Partnering (CMP2013) is a two-day international partnering conference which is organized on November 7-8th in Suzhou. The conference covers two fast growing sectors: Medical Devices and IVD. It provides a platform for international and Chinese companies to collaborate on commercialization, co-development, manufacturing, licensing as well as investment. Companies and organizations presented themselves with ‘roadshow’ presentations and during panel …
Is China a world leader in science?
NESTA tries to answer that question in a report on risks and opportunities for China-UK research and innovation collaboration. The report is thought-provoking as can already be seen from its title: ‘China’s Absorptive State’. Some indicators that China is on route to becoming a world leader in science: China has the world’s fastest supercomputer. Yes, chips are made by Intel, …
World’s lightest material developed at Zhejiang University
Scientists at Zhejiang University in China have developed an ultra-light material known as carbon aerogel. The scientists behind it claim it is the lightest material ever manufactured. Some details from the review in Nature. The aerogel is described as extremely elastic. It can absorb up to 900 times their own weight in oil, only oil not water. In addition, the …
The necessity of more efficiency in China’s logistics
Eighteen percent of China’s GDP can be attributed to the logistics sector, compared to eight and seven percent in the US and the Netherlands respectively. Various factors influence the efficiency e.g.: barriers and regional differences in policy, infrastructure and logistics services. Reforms and standardization are essential to improve the efficiency in China’s logistics. Reducing obstacles in the supply chain could …
Sino-Dutch logistics research experience
Logistics and supply chain management go beyond boundaries, driven by international trade. The same accounts for scientific research. An increasing number of Dutch Universities are active worldwide. In a double interview academic professors Harry Geerlings (Erasmus Smart Port Rotterdam) and Jan Fransoo (TU/e) tell us about their experiences in China (in Dutch). Prof Harry Geerlings Prof Jan Fransoo “Als we …
China’s performance in 2012 Nature Publishing Index strongest to date
With a third more papers than last year and a host of new institutions, China’s performance in the 2012 Nature Publishing Index is its strongest to date. Nature’s numbers show that the quality of research has improved, but the authors conclude that more support for basic science is encouraged. There have also been calls for the establishment of a coordinated …
Invisibility cloaks ‘made in China’?
Well, not yet. But the results from this research at ZheJiang University (Hangzhou) are very interesting. A team led by Lu Lan at Zhejiang University in China have actually created the first invisibility cloak designed using topology optimisation. They carved it out of Teflon and it took them 15 minutes using a computer-controlled engraving machine. The resulting “Teflon eyelid” invisibility …
Get your parcel delivered by a mini helicopter
SF Express, one of China’s largest parcel companies, is testing helicopter drones to deliver packages. Although SF Express isn’t the first company using drones for commercial purposes, China is the first country to legalize parcel delivery this way. The police in Dongguan (Guangdong province, China) gave their permission and said it will do so in the future, as long as …
Impressive output China’s business incubation efforts
On October 14,2013, the opening ceremony of the 16th International Workshop on Business Incubation took place in Pudong, Shanghai. The workshop comprises a 5 days program with various lectures, group discussions and project matchmaking related to Business Incubation. The main theme of the week is ‘Business Incubation & Industry Cultivation’. There will be discussions on best practices of e.g. life …
Internationalisation of HE in Europe and Amsterdam 1984 2012
Internationalisation of HE in Europe and Amsterdam 1984 2012