The Blade Barrier was presented on July 2, 2025, as the first noise barrier constructed from discarded wind turbine blades. The 60-meter-long test setup is located along the A58 highway near Oirschot and will be monitored until the end of 2026 within InnovA58; de infraproeftuin van Rijkswaterstaat (the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management).

Technology developer and producer Demcon further expands its technological capabilities with the introduction of Leap Development into the Demcon group. The company will continue its activities under the banner of Demcon electronics. The Deventer-based organization specializes in RF technology, wireless communication, embedded systems and integrated electronics development. With this latest addition, the Demcon group now has a specialized company that is dedicated entirely to electronics development projects and has state-of-the-art testing facilities.

From 22 to 26 February 2026, we will attend SPIE Advanced Lithography + Patterning in San Jose, California. The exhibition focuses on the latest developments in optical lithography, EUV lithography, patterning technologies, metrology, and process integration for semiconductor manufacturing. Connect with us at booth #410 during SPIE Advanced Lithography + Patterning 2026.