Technology

New Tech Project Managers’ Media Relations Improve through Transparency

03.04.2020 ,

Milla Åman Kyyrö, Media Management MA student, department of Culture and Media, Arcada UAS Supervisor: Tomas Träskman Examiner: Dr Nathalie Hyde-Clarke New technologies are invented, designed and experimented by start-ups and RDI (research, development and innovation) projects. Once the products are ready to be tested, the projects’ managers need to disseminate information to reach the public. Introducing new technologies to the public requires media presence; hence the industry must evolve…

Students get hands on experience spraying polyurea

13.05.2019 , ,

As the final lab exercise on the Surface Properties course, our materials engineering students last week visited Teknos’ industrial testing facility in Helsinki. Chemist Sami Kivi instructed us on the science and engineering behind paints and coatings, then took us to their spraying building where everyone had the opportunity to spray polyurea coating. It is a waterproof polymer coating that cures rapidly, and due to its toughness and elasticity is…

Learning about advanced coating technology at Teknos

25.05.2018 , ,

Our materials processing technology students visited Teknos in Helsinki today to learn about their innovative industrial coating technologies. Their specialist Tuomas Aspiala introduced us to many applications including corrosion protection of metals, water sealants for roofs and antimicrobial paints for hospitals. We then suited up in their testing facility, and got first hand experience spraying polyurea. It is a waterproof polymer coating that cures in seconds, and due to its…

The first rule of Slush is: you don’t talk about Slush.

20.11.2015 ,

The first rule of Slush is: you don’t talk about Slush. …Just kidding: the first rule is, expect nothing from Slush. Because whatever your expectations are, the reality will blow you away. Even if you’ve attended before, as I have, make sure to check your preconceptions at the door with your coat, because every year is bigger and better than the last. This year, walking in was like entering some…

Hannover Messe 7.4-11.4.2014

16.04.2014 ,

Björn Wiberg, Research Engineer at Arcada, blogs about current trends in technology and his visit to Germany last week: Hannover Messe Last week (7.4. – 11.4.2014) one of the world’s biggest technological fairs was in progress in the German city of Hannover. From Arcada I was present, visiting the fair and seeing the current trends in technology. The main focus of interest was the latest developments in fuel cell technology….