Thomas Brent (CERN)

International students complete challenge to find innovative medical solutions with accelerator technologies

The 24 students participating in the I.FAST Challenge Based Innovation event presented their projects at CERN and were praised for their novel ideas and creative solutions

Issue 52
12 September, 2025

How working with European project I.FAST has benefitted technology companies

From getting ahead of market needs, to increasing technical know-how and giving back to society, there are several reasons for companies to participate in research projects

Issue 52
12 September, 2025

Ultra-thin cold plates: How 3D printing is driving innovation in detector technologies

3D-printing is finding more uses in both high-energy physics in science-focused industries. In this interview, experts from Swiss technology innovation centre CSEM explain why

Issue 52
12 September, 2025

Key technologies to shape the future of accelerators presented at I.FAST annual meeting

Discussions centred on notable developments in accelerator science, links to industry, and sustainability at the fourth annual meeting of the EU-funded consortium in Krakow

Issue 51
13 June, 2025

Accelerators and competitiveness are focus of EU project workshop for communication experts

A two-day event held at CERN centred on how best to showcase the contribution of accelerator facilities and technologies to European competitiveness

Issue 51
13 June, 2025

Why the European Strategy for Particle Physics update is important for the accelerator community

The 2026 update will give a recommendation for a possible future particle accelerator at CERN as well as suggestions for future particle physics research areas, industry links and support for early-career scientists

Issue 50
17 March, 2025

EU project to boost Europe’s space radiation testing capabilities marks significant milestone

For two weeks in November, 10 companies and institutions were provided access to CERN’s new high-energy heavy ion irradiation facility to test electronics for use in space, with positive initial feedback from the users

Issue 49
16 December, 2024

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

Issue 48
18 September, 2024