Two days to raise the wooden-framed outside walls of a building A new option for reasonably priced individual architecture At Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK) a technique unique in the world has been developed for the frame of the outside walls of wooden buildings of any type at all. A standard sized wooden frame element for a bearing wall allows the wooden outside wall frame of even a large building to be put up in 1–2 days. The saving compared to building the conventional way with “long planks” is in the order of 1,500 to 2,000 Euros. (30.5.2008) Read more >>>>> Research by Pirkanmaa University of Applied Sciences and a Japanese university Regular Nordic Walking may reduce the risk of falls in elderly people Pirkanmaa University of Applied Sciences and one Japanese university are investigating how the structured long-term Nordic Walking exercise program effects on mobility, balance and physical condition of the elderly. These factors promote to instability in common daily movement thereby increasing the risk of fall. It is well known phenomenon that the improvement of mobility and balance prevents falls and fractures. (17.3.2008) Read more >>>>> Publicising design instructions and benefits of aluminium construction TAMK is creating a learning environment for aluminium construction TAMK University of Applied Sciences is creating an illustrative, user-friendly learning environment for the design of aluminium structures. Using this, anyone who knows the rudiments can specialise in the use of aluminium in the construction industry. The target is a 25 per cent increase in the use of aluminium in Finland by 2011. (24.1.2008) Read more >>>>> An easier way to convert research inventions of Pirkanmaa HEIs into business activity TEKES chose the Unipoli organisation to test a simpler funding mechanism Tampere University of Applied Sciences and Pirkanmaa University of Applied Sciences, the University of Tampere and Tampere University of Technology have been given time until April to use money in a more simple way in order to evaluate the commercialization and marketization prospects of inventions. For example, Tampere University of Applied Sciences is to receive 33,000 Euros from the Finnish Funding Agency for Technology and Innovation in order to explore the business opportunities afforded by new inventions. (27.12.2007) Read more >>>>> Tampere leads in the teaching of the rudiments of programming.  Final conference in Thailand Materials bank for teaching programming created under the Polytechnic University of Applied Sciences Led by the Tampere Polytechnic University of Applied Sciences an international materials bank has been created which goes a long way to making it easier to learn programming. The teaching materials were produced by higher educational institutions in various parts of the world, their departments constituting a network. Network members can freely use the materials in teaching; this has made it easier everywhere to learn programming and is likely to reduce the student dropout rate. (26.11.2007) Read more >>>>> Recycling nutrients saves the environment Potatoes and cabbages fertilized with composted toilet waste includes also tests for taste in Tampere In an environmental engineering research project of TAMK University of Applied Sciences potatoes and cabbages fertilized with composted dry toilet waste are taste-tested at the University of Kuopio. The fertilizer used was source separated urine and dry toilet compost collected from private households from Västanfjärd municipality. Prior to sowing these were certified to be microbiologically and chemically very safe to be used as fertilizers. (03.09.2007) Read more >>>>> More efficiency in Finnish-Russian co-operation Cultural knowledge and interaction skills are crucial in project work Finnish companies can step up their bilateral project work with Russia by improving in advance their knowledge of the Russian culture of doing business. The entrepreneurial financial risk is also reduced when at least one of the Finnish representatives of the joint project team is well up on Russian culture, the project environment and the Russian backgrounds or key actors and the Russian language. It is an extra advantage to be aware that at least in St. Petersburg, Moscow and elsewhere in Russia there are distinct ways of doing project work. (25.06.2007) Read more >>>>> Pirkanmaa want to raise its profile in AV and film Small film companies gained strength on a polytechnic development project On a research and development project of Tampere Polytechnic - University of Applied Sciences small and medium-sized AV and film enterprises have learned how to apply for funding for new scripts and film productions and to be prepared to face copyright issues in the business, which can be tricky at times. They have also received new decisions on funding, which facilitates the creation of opportunities for work, especially for new film and acting professionals qualifying in the subregion. (11.05.2007) Read more >>>>> Better road safety thanks to the traffic information service developed by ICT Turku Oy Drivers to receive information on hazards occurring on their routes while in transit A traffic information service has been developed under the leadership of ICT Turku Oy which sends up-to-the-minute information to drivers’ mobile phones about driving conditions, accidents, traffic jams and roadworks en route. Drivers are also provided with a suggestion for a safer option, and while progressing along this route, too, corresponding up-to-the-date information is supplied. This service making road users aware of obstacles to the free flow of traffic is internationally uncommon. (11.05.2007) Read more >>>>> An honourable mention from the Tanzanians for Mwanza’s environmental care Tampere provides its twin city with support in waste management knowhow Practical training in Tanzania is part of the International Degree Programme of Environmental Engineering at the Tampere Polytechnic University of Applied Sciences and supports in an excellent way the development of Mwanza. Co-operation began already last year, and in May two more students will begin their practical training there. They will provide Mwanza with in particular with knowhow of sorting waste, composting and safe processing of biowaste, and the economic benefits of recycling. (10.05.2007) Read more >>>>> Entrepreneurs in timber harvesting and transportation are networking with each other More holistic timber harvesting and transportation services The forest industry is more interested than before in purchasing services in timber harvesting and transportation from entrepreneurs in the form of more extensive service packages. Entrepreneurs are responding to the challenge by upgrading their competences and the services they offer on a development project of Tampere Polytechnic - University of Applied Sciences. In the future the successful entrepreneur in the forestry sector will be selling the customer tailored services as a comprehensive entity. The developing expertise of the entrepreneurs will serve to improve both the international competitiveness of enterprises in the field and of the forest sector as a whole. (12.04.2007) Read more >>>>> Tampere research confirms the change: Success in the audiovisual business means transforming your business model Research accomplished at the Tampere Polytechnic University of Applied Sciences confirms that in the next few years information technology will transform the ways of doing business in cultural and scientific content production and distribution. In the last ten years Internet-based information networks have developed into easy-to-use and socially connecting media platforms when anyone can not only be a producer of new content but also a global distributor. (04.04.2007) Read more >>>>> From Tampere a new opening for Finnish environmental expertise in China Three theses are being done in an area of 110,000 dry toilets Three undergraduates on the Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering at Tampere Polytechnic University of Applied Sciences (TAMK) are working on theses in sustainable development in co-operation with the city of Kunming in Yunnan Province, southern China. There the students are studying the chances of improving environmental conditions in the humid climate on Lake Dian area. As a part of the solution almost half of the 110,000 dry toilets are already constructed by Kunming environmental officials. (21.03.2007) Read more >>>>> A special service at the Pirkanmaa Polytechnic - University of Applied Sciences Home structures and tools to facilitate everyday routines are now available for trial Pirkanmaa Polytechnic - University of Applied Sciences (PIRAMK) has revamped its exhibition and practice space presenting solutions intended to promote people’s independent coping. In this exhibition space, known as ITSE, special home structures and tools that make everyday coping easier can be seen and tried out. Interest in services supporting independent coping has also been expressed by PIRAMK’s international co-operation partners.(12.02.2007) Read more >>>>> "One Hundred Finnish Soundscapes" compiled for publication "One Hundred Finnish Soundscapes" has been published as a book and on CD - a representative selection of meaningful Finnish soundscapes. These help community and environmental planners to cater for sound phenomena when creating the preconditions for people's physical and mental well-being in an environment in touch with nature. (25.10.2006) Read more >>>>> Higher education institution rectors from North Africa, the Middle East and several EU countries meet in Tampere The Southern Mediterranean countries look for models from Finnish higher education and business collaboration Tampere Polytechnic - University of Applied Sciences (TAMK) - and Spanish university Rovira i Virgili of Tarragona are building a new framework to enhance the intensity of teaching, research and enterprise collaboration of higher education institutions within the southern neighbourhood policy of the EU. The organizing institutions have invited university and polytechnic rectors from a total of 35 countries from the EU, North Africa and Middle East to Tampere. The North African countries, especially, have taken an interest in familiarising themselves with the Finnish educational system and the co-operation that exists here between various enterprises and the higher education institutions. (09.10.2006) Read more >>>>> Work by students and SMEs for an international innovation: Manually assembled catastrophe shelter to facilitate emergency treatment in crisis areas Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK) has been directing development work in which students and SMEs joined forces to produce a versatile and lightweight catastrophe shelter which can be manually assembled. It can be used, for example, for frontline emergency treatment. Solar energy provides the electricity needed, heating comes from locally available fuel, and the equipment includes tools for water purification, solar power system and a dry toilet. Built of wooden elements, the catastrophe shelter is a great improvement on tents for this purpose and it can be delivered to the target area at a competitive price. (16.08.2006) Read more >>>>> Being lead-free means a challenge for the electronics industry Salo provides an effective testing system for joints in electronics At the University of Turku in Salo an effective testing system for soldered joints has been developed to help the electronics industry. It enables SMEs in particular to test and improve the reliability of their electronic equipment, even in the face of the major challenge posed by requirements for lead-free soldering. The development work on lead-free soldering is coordinated by ICT Turku Oy. (29.06.2006) Read more >>>>> Making good use of ICT in the SMEs of Southwest Finland ICT Turku Oy have commercialised an Enterprise ICT package for SMEs to enable enterprises in Southwest Finland to put ICTs to good use. Advisory services and practical surveying help to seek out the right ICT tools for SMEs to intensify their business operations. Right from its beginnings Enterprise ICT has achieved positive ICT investments in SMEs. (19.06.2006) Read more >>>>> Unique development work accomplished in Hämeenlinna Modifications to the memory-impaired person's home facilitate safer living The Hämeenlinna company Sosiaalikehitys Oy is in charge of research and development work that finds ways of making adjustments in the home so that people with dementia can cope better. On the project a method was created in order to tactfully ascertain sensible modifications to the interior and changes are already being planned for the materials, lighting and furnishings of the homes of four people with memory problems. It is planned to make changes supporting living at home for 20 such people in the Hämeenlinna area this year. A guide book is also in the making to facilitate planning such modifications. (08.06.2006) Read more >>>>> The alarm call for security and care comes through easily and surely Turku technology prolongs coping in the elderly and increases efficiency in the care field The Turku company Exrei Oy have developed a wireless alarm and security and surveillance system for the care field. This is easy to install in order to enhance the safety of elderly and demented people both in residential care homes and in users' own homes. The basic equipment includes a small home support device and a safety bracelet. These are inexpensive to acquire and the monthly payment for the system is modest. The system relays a call for help or an alarm immediately to the right recipient's mobile phone. (07.06.2006) Read more >>>>> VTT develops methods for efficient software testing Testing costs for new products could even be halved VTT has developed methods to make software testing more efficient than before. The methods expose software flaws ever more precisely, thus the operating of the end product containing the software is more reliable than before. Thanks to the new testing methods the product makes it faster onto the market and certain testing costs could be cut by as much as a half. Several companies will soon be introducing the new testing methods. (27.01.2006) Read more >>>>> VTT technical solutions simplify decision-making in building construction New IT methods reduce life cycle costs of buildings In collaboration with the British partner, the University of Reading, VTT has brought together the best methods for supporting complex decision-making in construction projects. Developed solutions ease the various complex situations and help to verify end result compliance with client requirements in advance. The process also verifies suitability to different user groups. In building projects right initial decisions are the key to improved functionality and performance enabling significant cost savings during life cycle of buildings. (22.01.2006) Read more >>>>> Tampere firm obtains utility model for a lift solution for no-lift apartment buildings The lift supports living at home and reduces the need for home services and institutional accommodation The Tampere company Rakennustoimisto Palmberg Oy has been granted right to a utility model they have invented to enable the installation of safe and spacious lifts in 3-4 storey no-lift apartment blocks built in the 1960s and 1970's. Having a lift in the building makes living there much pleasanter, and, especially in the case of the big age groups now becoming elderly, it increases their chances of continuing to live at home for a long time to come. A lift also enhances the value of the property and its competitiveness on the housing markets. Palmberg have also an international patent pending for their product protected AAP lift type. (20.01.2006) Read more >>>>>
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