Industry

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

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

Issue 49
15 December, 2024

How high-temperature superconductors can drive the evolution of particle accelerators

There are several new studies underway to assess the role that HTS can play in improving the performance of radio frequency systems of future particle accelerators

Issue 49
15 December, 2024

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.

Issue 48
18 September, 2024