News: Success Stories - Business | KTU https://business.ktu.edu/news-categories/success-stories/ KTU Wed, 28 Feb 2024 18:29:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Lithuanian scientists developed a technology, which may prevent air accidents https://business.ktu.edu/news/lithuanian-scientists-developed-a-technology-which-may-prevent-air-accidents/ Thu, 29 Feb 2024 07:00:00 +0000 https://business.ktu.edu/news/lithuanian-scientists-developed-a-technology-which-may-prevent-air-accidents/ The post Lithuanian scientists developed a technology, which may prevent air accidents appeared first on Business.

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]]> Sustainability expert Dr Fritz Balkau: In order to deal with climate change we need to see the whole picture https://business.ktu.edu/news/sustainability-expert-dr-fritz-balkau-in-order-to-deal-with-climate-change-we-need-to-see-the-whole-picture/ Wed, 05 Feb 2020 14:04:57 +0000 https://business.ktu.edu/news/sustainability-expert-dr-fritz-balkau-in-order-to-deal-with-climate-change-we-need-to-see-the-whole-picture/ The most pressing environmental issues – extreme weather, pollution, marine plastics, hazardous waste – affect the world’s development and economic growth. However, people are still divided on climate change: some are worried that it will alter the world, while others are not sure the issue is worth addressing at all.  According to Dr Fritz Balkau, […]

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]]> Global defence applications company is branching to Kaunas https://business.ktu.edu/news/global-defence-applications-company-is-branching-to-kaunas/ Wed, 29 Jan 2020 12:28:54 +0000 https://business.ktu.edu/news/global-defence-applications-company-is-branching-to-kaunas/ NBC Security Inc., a global defence applications company, has announced its decision to commence operations in Lithuania under the name Baltic Defense Industries. The company has established a new office in Kaunas and plans to open a facility for the manufacturing of products for the global defence and law enforcement agencies. According to the press […]

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]]> KTU students designed a belt which can monitor the fetus during pregnancy https://business.ktu.edu/news/ktu-students-designed-a-belt-which-can-monitor-the-fetus-during-pregnancy/ Tue, 28 Jan 2020 08:02:47 +0000 https://business.ktu.edu/news/ktu-students-designed-a-belt-which-can-monitor-the-fetus-during-pregnancy/ A team of students from Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) BeltaMom has designed a belt for pregnant women that monitors the condition of the fetus from the 2nd trimester. It helps to keep track of the baby’s heart rate, his or her movements, weight and water volume. The innovation was labelled as the best in […]

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]]> KTU expert: the number of .lt domains is growing due to expansion of mobile internet https://business.ktu.edu/news/ktu-expert-the-number-of-lt-domains-is-growing-due-to-expansion-of-mobile-internet/ Tue, 21 Jan 2020 09:37:52 +0000 https://business.ktu.edu/news/ktu-expert-the-number-of-lt-domains-is-growing-due-to-expansion-of-mobile-internet/ The Internet Service Centre DOMREG at Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) – the registry of .lt top-level domain – informs that the number of domains has reached 198 923 in 2019. Since 2018, the growth of 3.15% is observed. The number of registered .lt domains is expected to reach 200 000 in the near future. […]

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]]> Join the StarShip initiative and create lifesaving innovations in 9 months https://business.ktu.edu/news/join-the-starship-initiative-and-create-lifesaving-innovations-in-9-months/ Wed, 15 Jan 2020 13:33:03 +0000 https://business.ktu.edu/news/join-the-starship-initiative-and-create-lifesaving-innovations-in-9-months/ European Institute of Innovation and Technology Health Community (EIT Health), a close partner of Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) is encouraging you to take part in a StarShip initiative. If you are passionate about innovative solutions, love working with a multicultural multidisciplinary team and would like to make a real impact on the society, join […]

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]]> Scientists: circular economy is not only about recycling https://business.ktu.edu/news/scientists-circular-economy-is-not-only-about-recycling/ Tue, 14 Jan 2020 09:44:20 +0000 https://business.ktu.edu/news/scientists-circular-economy-is-not-only-about-recycling/ Lithuania, like other small open economies in Eastern Europe, is often characterized by linear production and consumption. Despite the European Union (EU) initiatives to prompt practical implementation of the principles of the circular economy, the problems of insufficient production from natural resources, relatively short product consumption term and small product reuse, limited waste recycling and […]

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]]> KTU researchers created virtual tools to help companies enter international markets https://business.ktu.edu/news/ktu-researchers-have-created-virtual-tools-to-help-companies-enter-international-markets/ Fri, 03 Jan 2020 11:42:56 +0000 https://business.ktu.edu/news/ktu-researchers-have-created-virtual-tools-to-help-companies-enter-international-markets/ Researchers of Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) have created a digital assessment tool and first virtual training programme that will help businesses to evaluate capabilities and readiness to operate in the international market and develop competencies needed for this. Target group – CEO and owners of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), startups and prospective entrepreneurs […]

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]]> KTU scientists’ study: Lithuanians have low concern towards climate change https://business.ktu.edu/news/ktu-scientists-study-lithuanians-have-low-concern-towards-climate-change/ Thu, 02 Jan 2020 09:51:10 +0000 https://business.ktu.edu/news/ktu-scientists-study-lithuanians-have-low-concern-towards-climate-change/ At the forefront of climate change, complex and innovative solutions are becoming an integral part of addressing the issues, such as implementing global sustainable development strategies. The restructuring processes of the energy sector and the development of renewable energy sources (RES) are common topics in Lithuania. However, such energy sector reconstruction requires not only decisive […]

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]]> Breakthrough innovation enabling cheaper solar energy production is one step closer to the market https://business.ktu.edu/news/breakthrough-innovation-enabling-cheaper-solar-energy-production-is-one-step-closer-to-the-market/ Thu, 19 Dec 2019 12:57:16 +0000 https://business.ktu.edu/news/breakthrough-innovation-enabling-cheaper-solar-energy-production-is-one-step-closer-to-the-market/ While the need for renewable energy around the world is growing exponentially, Lithuanian and German researchers have come up with a novel solution for developing low-cost solar technology. Material, synthesised by Kaunas University of Technology (KTU), Lithuania scientists, which self-assemble to form a molecular-thick electrode layer, presents a facile way of realising highly efficient perovskite […]

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]]> Smart hot tub created by Lithuanians: more comfort for less money https://business.ktu.edu/news/smart-hot-tub-created-by-lithuanians-more-comfort-for-less-money/ Tue, 17 Dec 2019 08:39:07 +0000 https://business.ktu.edu/news/smart-hot-tub-created-by-lithuanians-more-comfort-for-less-money/ Smart heater for hot tubs, which uses wood pellets and can be controlled by an app, allows enjoying pleasures of the Nordic spa with more comfort, smaller expenses and less impact for the environment. Created together with Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) scientists, commercialised by TimberIN company, the smart heater equipped hot tubs are already […]

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]]> State-of-the-art Geometric Measurements Lab opened at KTU https://business.ktu.edu/news/state-of-the-art-geometric-measurements-lab-opened-at-ktu/ Mon, 20 May 2019 13:55:53 +0000 https://business.ktu.edu/news/state-of-the-art-geometric-measurements-lab-opened-at-ktu/ Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) collaborating with Mitutoyo and Gespa companies has opened one of the most advanced laboratories in Lithuania. The Geometric Measurements Lab housing cutting edge equipment for precision measurement was opened at the KTU Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design last week. The 3D coordinate-measurement, spatial measurement machines with high accuracy lens, […]

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]]> Innovation exhibition and competition Technorama 2019: the record prize fund and 60 future-shaping inventions https://business.ktu.edu/news/innovation-exhibition-and-competition-technorama-2019-the-record-prize-fund-and-60-future-shaping-inventions/ Tue, 14 May 2019 08:58:39 +0000 https://business.ktu.edu/news/innovation-exhibition-and-competition-technorama-2019-the-record-prize-fund-and-60-future-shaping-inventions/ Technorama was special in 2019 –not only it celebrated the 18th birthday but also had the record high prize fund of more than 12.000 EUR. More than 60 inventions by 110 young researchers and creators were showcased at Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) Santaka Valley last Friday, May 9. This year Technorama innovations ranged from […]

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]]> Centric IT Solutions Lithuania established scholarships for the most talented IT students https://business.ktu.edu/news/centric-it-solutions-lithuania-established-scholarships-for-the-most-talented-it-students/ Mon, 08 Apr 2019 12:03:50 +0000 https://business.ktu.edu/news/centric-it-solutions-lithuania-established-scholarships-for-the-most-talented-it-students/ Earlier this month, Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) and Centric IT Solutions Lithuania signed a cooperation agreement. Four EUR 500 scholarships for the talented students of the Faculty of Informatics kick-started the official cooperation. The cooperation agreement between the Netherlands IT giant’s Centric Lithuanian branch headquartered in Kaunas is including joint research and human resources […]

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]]> Pilot project of floating solar power plant conceived in KTU receives state funding https://business.ktu.edu/news/pilot-project-of-floating-solar-power-plant-conceived-in-ktu-receives-state-funding/ Tue, 26 Feb 2019 13:52:43 +0000 https://business.ktu.edu/news/pilot-project-of-floating-solar-power-plant-conceived-in-ktu-receives-state-funding/ Experimental floating photovoltaic solar power plant project in Kruonis pumped storage hydroelectric power plant (PSHPP), developed by Lithuanian state-owned enterprise Lietuvos Energijos Gamyba and Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) has received funding from the Lithuanian Business Support Agency. The total amount of 235k EUR has been granted, informs delfi.en. In the competition, 139 applications were […]

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]]> Maths for industry workshop, unique in the Baltics returns to KTU https://business.ktu.edu/news/maths-for-industry-workshop-unique-in-the-baltics-returns-to-ktu/ Thu, 07 Feb 2019 12:18:25 +0000 https://business.ktu.edu/news/maths-for-industry-workshop-unique-in-the-baltics-returns-to-ktu/ This year, Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) is organising the mathematical workshop for solving business and industry challenges for the third time. Although the format of applying mathematics to solve industry challenges is known around the world, the workshop organised by KTU is unique in the Baltic States. Mathematical methods can offer solutions to various […]

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