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Articifiella neural networks that mimic the brain may be the solution for the mining industry to minimize the cost of checking the status of the giant mills that grind down the ore.
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Whoever gets the honor of receiving the prize is Olle Hage, teacher of economics at Luleå University of Technology. He is a teacher who is passionate about his subject and that sets high standards for its students. He is one of those who developed Economics at Luleå University so that it now has the highest rating by the Swedish Higher Education Autority.
The time is right for large-scale production of green fuels and Luleå University of Technology's research paves the way for a fossil-free transport system. Long-term tests and a preliminary study carried out during the spring within the university research company, LTU Green Fuels, shows very positive results.
Scientists Helena Johnsson and Kajsa Simu are studying the quality of Swedish construction. They see a trend towards increased collaboration and improved communication between all providers in the construction process as necessary. Otherwise Swedish building industry won´t cope with the fierce competition from foreign construction companies. Old and attached structures are, however, major obstacles to change.
Early on Thursday morning, at 6 a'clock, operated successfully a rocket launch from the space base Esrange in Kiruna with a soldering test created by aerospace engineer 14 students from LTU. In a year and a half, the group of students from Luleå University of Technology (LTU) worked on the project with the name SOLAR.
Students can take their iPad or mobile to help feel better in school. Researchers Catrine Kostenius and Krister Hertting, Luleå University of Technology, develops, new ways to improve schoolchildren's health where iPads, mobiles and computers has a central role.
Following Apple’s inroad into the mobile market in 2007, Google quickly followed suit when both companies established a platform that provided a forum for the development and distribution of mobile apps. This opened up a previously closed market to those with programming skills and who wished to develop new apps. many developers seize the oportunity, but sucess stories are limited.
Deadline for applications to universities has passed and never before have Luleå University Technology had as many first-choice applicants to it's programs. The result shows that a total of 18% more than in 2012, sought to Luleå University of Technology, while the equivalent for the country is 6.5%. LTU's engineering programs have received 24% more first-choice applicants.
March saw the start of the Arrowhead project, Europe's largest ever automation development research project, which is coordinated by Luleå University of Technology.
