In the last few years, 3D printing has experienced a real turning point with additive metal printing. Customized manufactured parts, light weight, reduction of costs and lead times are among the factors that have led aerospace participants to get into 3D metal printing by taking on partnerships with specialists in the field. Evolution of 3D […]
With the transition to a greener economy, a panel of experts believes there will be immense needs in “sustainable finance”. What’s it all about? Investing in building renovation for better energy efficiency, taking out a “green loan” to finance a project oriented towards sustainability or supporting innovation in green technologies: these are all practical ways […]
Launched in 2013 by President Xi Jinping when he took power, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) aims to resurrect the mythical Silk Road between China and Europe, through construction of infrastructure in nearly 70 countries. But what is behind this titanic project that would affect one-third of the world’s economy and two-thirds of the […]
Since it was built (more than 16 centuries ago), Venice has always aroused attention and curiosity by its architecture, its paintings, its sailors… Today, it’s the high water levels that agitate Venetians and tourists, as well as the scientific community. Can the highly ambitious MOSE project end the ever-higher and more frequent floodings of St. […]
There are many cities around the world that would like to reproduce Silicon Valley’s economic model. This is the case for Lagos (capital of Nigeria) which, with its demographic and economic strengths, even arouses the greed of Facebook and Google, who hope to invest in its entrepreneurs. Should we expect to see a balanced partnership […]
The time seems to have finally come for air traffic controllers to modernize their pilot communication systems. Although innovations have been rare in this profession for more than 60 years, they are now becoming pressing to respond to ever-growing air traffic, due in particular to the lack of construction of new airports. Portrait […]
Staying in a job for 3 years would be the ideal duration for employers, according to Indeed. For employees… six months! Results of a survey on perceptions of professional leapfrogging. In 2018, professionals are changing career often and accumulating more jobs than the baby boomers did. Adaptability, curiosity, variety and volatility: these are the values […]
Many studies conducted both by airlines and international air transport organizations agree that passenger air traffic is expected to double by 2035, with average growth of 4.7% per year. Behind these figures are not only regional disparities, but also assumptions, some of which might questionable. Asia leading the pack Airbus, Boeing, the International Air […]
Going through patents that have fallen into the public domain, Cédric Carles – an enthusiast of new energy sources – realized that many innovations, abandoned or ignored at the time, could be brought up to date by our manufacturers to provide rapid and effective solutions to the ecological transition. Hesitation around old patents […]
Beginner or expert, amateur or professional, player or spectator, we can all benefit from the technologies that have revolutionized the golf world in recent years. As in any sport, the athlete’s performance comes not only from his equipment but also in the precision of his stroke. This is why companies invest significant sums in Research […]
Constrained by the intensification of international competition or forced by ever more connected tourists, the world of tourism must now integrate new technologies in the different spheres that contribute to the success of a voyage. Portrait of global tourism Regardless of the form of tourism (green, solidarity, industrial, participative, cultural, sporting, rural, entertainment, […]
Facing the prospect of exponential growth in air traffic in the coming years, airports around the world are seeking to improve management of passenger flows while maintaining a high level of security. Before discovering some of the technological innovations serving airports, let’s take a look at the sector’s growth projections and the key challenges to […]
