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Accelerators for healthcare: new student challenge launched through I.FAST project
Following on from the success of previous editions, the EU-funded I.FAST project is set to host a new challenge-based innovation (CBI) event running between July 22 and July 31, 2025
Newly developed thermal conducting material holds promise for use in future accelerators and industry
A new carbide-carbon material, developed through the EU-funded I.FAST project, could prove be a scalable option as a thermal conductor in demanding conditions – becoming a replacement in high-end solutions for cheap yet less high performing materials
Bridging research and industry: The Accelerator Science and Technology Industry Permanent Forum
A newly established forum aims to better align the priorities of research institutions and industry, including in the particle accelerator area
Students pitch innovative ideas to tackle healthcare issues with particle accelerators in 10-day challenge
From prosthesis pain to severe burns, four student teams have set their minds to solving global healthcare issues in the I.FAST project’s third challenge based initiative
€1M innovation fund for sustainable accelerators
Laser-plasma technology, additive manufacturing, high-temperature superconductors and other innovations have strong potential to reduce the footprint of particle accelerators.
I.FAST holds its third annual meeting in Paris
Held in Paris, the penultimate annual meeting of the I.FAST project included lively discussions on cryogenics, additive manufacturing, and sustainability.
Beaming our waste? Accelerators to combat biohazards
Meet Rob Edgecock to find out how particle accelerators can be used to preserve the environment.
New industry-academia exchange programme “broadens the view of accelerator researchers”
After two months at Cosylab, Luca Garolfi, from CERN, tells us about the I.FAST industry-academia exchange programme.
Particle accelerators to accelerate circular fashion
For the second time, the I.FAST yearly student challenge explored environmental and societal applications of accelerator technology.
Adriatic stop for the I.FAST project
Held in Trieste, Italy, the second annual meeting of the I.FAST project hosted passionate discussion about the progress in machine learning and in superconducting materials.