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The Wizard Of Smoltek

The wizard of Smoltek

Smoltek’s recent breakthrough in growing carbon nanofibers (CNF) on an A4-sized area has caught the attention of researchers and industry experts alike. And rightly so! This achievement showcases Smoltek’s unique capabilities and valuable intellectual capital that must be protected. While patents are crucial for safeguarding this, fostering a company culture that empowers our employees is equally important. Let’s dive deeper.
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R&d Evaluation Matrix

The different meanings of R&D

In a world where nearly every company claims to be innovative, it can be challenging for investors to distinguish between incremental improvements and groundbreaking discoveries. This article introduces the R&D Evaluation Matrix, a simple 2×2 model that helps clarify a company’s true innovation strategy, offering valuable insights into its potential for future growth and success.
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Portrait of David Gramnaes

David Gramnaes brings Budo to the Board

Smoltek’s board of directors has a new member: David Gramnaes. He is the CEO of Gramtec Venture, an investment company within the Gramtec group – one of Smoltek’s longest-standing investors and largest shareholder. In this interview, you get to know him and gain insight into how his experiences have shaped him and how this influences his work on the Board. He also talks candidly about Smoltek’s history and future and the turmoil surrounding Yageo.
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Portrait of David Gramnaes

David Gramnaes brings Budo to the Board

Smoltek’s board of directors has a new member: David Gramnaes. He is the CEO of Gramtec Venture, an investment company within the Gramtec group – one of Smoltek’s longest-standing investors and largest shareholder. In this interview, you get to know him and gain insight into how his experiences have shaped him and how this influences his work on the Board. He also talks candidly about Smoltek’s history and future and the turmoil surrounding Yageo.
Read moreDavid Gramnaes brings Budo to the Board
Hydrogen Ladder

The Hydrogen Ladder

Clean hydrogen is essential to limit global warming to below 2°C. Despite the influx of funding, widespread adoption is difficult due to the limited availability of green electricity. Michael Liebreich suggests prioritizing applications via his Hydrogen Ladder framework. In this blog post we explore its implications.
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Mischievous boy looks in toy catalog

Hydrogen is used for more than you think

Clean hydrogen is on the rise. In many areas, it’s one of the few, if not the only, viable solutions to reduce CO2 emissions. The areas of use are many and varied. Providing a complete list is impossible, as new applications are emerging almost daily. To give you a sense of how diverse the market is, this post describes the five key areas of hydrogen applications, first at a glance and then in more detail. The post ends with a selection of applications from the different areas.
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