Our History
Inram research center was established in 1998 under the name Inram technologies and research for clean energy and was founded by professors N. Hermans and M. Noorts.
Their collaboration started long before the company was founded. In their college years, the two found each other in their research into cleaner energy. A collaboration quickly developed that led to several successful papers and studies within the walls of the university.
In 1995 they also won the coveted Clean Energy award for their latest research “The efficient storage of mass energy”.
After their doctorates, the collaboration continued in the form of Inram. The biggest goal of this company? Continue research into ways to store and use large amounts of energy efficiently and ecologically.
Noorts and Hermans believe that the applications of their work are endless. Over the years she expanded their team with several brilliant minds. Their groundbreaking research continued to win awards.
Their successful research into the storage of energy in spherical containers put them on the shortlist for a Nobel Prize.
In 2008, they found additional support from none other than billionaire Clint D’Hoogh. This entrepreneur not only supported them financially, but also ensured that they could move the entire operation to a new high-tech facility in Mechelen. Once again the team expanded and thanks to the new financial resources they were one step closer to a climate neutral future.
Unfortunately, in 2010, Professor Hermans lost his years-long battle with cancer.
Since then, Professor M. Noorts has continued the research alone. Together with her team, they try to make Hermans’ dream come true.
What do we do?
Inram primarily focuses on research into efficient ways to store large masses of energy. Hermans and Noorts developed a kind of spherical container that functions as a battery. During their student days, they called these “Powerballs”. Unlike traditional batteries, these experience less energy loss and are able to store larger quantities of power in a smaller volume.
Now our team is fully committed to making these powerballs more efficient and safer in use. However, the applications of this technology are endless and could bring us one step closer to a climate neutral world.