Althen has always been supporting and promoting sustainable technologies innovations with our innovative sensors and control solutions. Over the years we have been sponsoring the young and ambitious student teams of mostly the TU Delft with sensors and support. We are thrilled to announce our sponsorship of three exceptional student teams at the Delft University of Technology (T.U. Delft).
Immense engineering talent
Althen is proud to support innovation and excellence in engineering, and these teams represent the pinnacle of student-led ingenuity and ambition. The 2024 teams are Eco-Runner, Delft Hyperloop and Project March. Althen Sensors & Controls recognizes the immense talent and dedication of these student teams and is honored to support their endeavors. Through these sponsorships the company aims to foster collaboration, innovation, and knowledge exchange within the young engineering community. Please read further about these teams and their challenges in 2024.
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Street legal Eco-Runner
Committed to promoting eco-friendly mobility solutions, Eco-Runner Team Delft designs and builds hydrogen-powered vehicles for energy-efficient transportation. Their dedication to sustainability and environmental stewardship mirrors Althen's own efforts to develop sensor and control technologies that contribute to a greener future. This year the Eco-Runner faces a unique challenge, It wants to build the first street legal Hydrogen powered car. For that the car has to comply with over 1.300 official European regulations for L7E-A2 vehicles. The team wants to complete 3 rounds of the famous Elfstedentocht this year.
Althen supplied force sensors in the brake pedal to control the brake lights, pressure sensors in the braking system to detect pressure loss, and a rotating torque sensor to determine and optimize the efficiency of driveline.
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Lane switch for Delft Hyperloop 2024
Renowned for their groundbreaking work in advancing hyperloop technology, the Delft Hyperloop team consistently pushes the boundaries of transportation innovation. Their dedication to developing high-speed, sustainable modes of travel aligns closely with Althen's commitment to cutting-edge sensor and control solutions. In 2024 Delft Hyperloop aims to be the first in the world to build a hyperloop system capable of a full lane switch. The student team from Delft unveiled the design with which they are participating in the European Hyperloop Week in Zurich. The intended lane switch is a very complicated but also necessary step in building a functional hyperloop.
In the past Althen supplied various laser sensors like the FDRF603. In the 2024 edition we will support the team with pressure sensors for the high and low pressure systems of the braking systems. And together with our strategic partner ASC Sensors, an IMU8 Inertial Measurement Unit to enable the lane switch.
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Cybathlon 2024 for Project March
Project March has the vision to improve the quality of life for people with paraplegia by using exoskeleton technology. An exoskeleton is a motorized robotic harness which enables people with paraplegia to stand up and walk again. The MARCH IX exoskeleton will combine past innovations and connect those using new improvements. The exoskeleton has custom motor controllers, a new passive ankle joint that increases reliability, and overhauled rotational joints which save a lot of weight. The improvements make the exoskeleton light, more dynamic, and more reliable. These qualities are essential to compete in the CYBATHLON 2024.
Just like last year Althen supplied force and torque sensors for the linear joints and the spindle that transfers force from the motor to the leg.
Spirit of creativity and ambition
Althen Sensors & Controls is excited to partner with Delft Hyperloop, Project March, and Eco-Runner Team Delft in their pursuit of excellence and innovation. The student teams embody the spirit of creativity and ambition that drives progress in engineering, and we are proud to be part of their journey. This sponsorship reflects Althen Sensors & Controls' ongoing commitment to empowering the next generation of engineers and fostering a culture of innovation. By supporting initiatives like these student teams at T.U. Delft, Althen aims to contribute to the advancement of technology and inspire future leaders in the field.
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