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(IN BRIEF) At the Hannover Messe, Volkswagen Group’s subsidiary Elli, in collaboration with airborne wind turbine manufacturer EnerKíte and the Technical University of Braunschweig, unveils a pioneering research project with potential to revolutionize electric vehicle charging. The project harnesses high-altitude … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Siemens inaugurates the first building complex of the Siemens Technology Center (STC) at Garching Research Campus, marking a significant milestone in Germany’s technological advancement. The STC, situated alongside prestigious institutions like the Technical University of Munich (TUM), the … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Fraunhofer experts are at the forefront of developing AI-driven systems to revolutionize healthcare, presenting their latest advancements at the DMEA 2024 trade show. These innovations span various areas, including diagnostics, surgery planning, telemedicine, and data management. From AI-based … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz, in collaboration with the Fraunhofer Society, conducts the world’s first X-ray crash test using a real car at the Ernst Mach Institute in Freiburg. This groundbreaking demonstration unveils previously hidden internal deformation processes during crashes, providing valuable … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Europe has made significant progress in quantum computing with investments, partnerships, and innovations. Highlights include a €3.5 million investment in LioniX International by the University of Twente, and T-Systems offering cloud access to IBM’s quantum systems. Other developments … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has awarded a €4.2 million contract to a consortium led by the Fraunhofer Institute for Toxicology and Experimental Medicine (ITEM) to conduct scientific studies on New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) as alternatives to animal … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) RWE’s agrivoltaics (Agri-PV) plant in Germany, which integrates power generation and agriculture, has commenced the supply of green electricity to the grid after a rapid five-month construction period. Located on approximately seven hectares of recultivated land near the … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Continental, a leading tire manufacturer, has been advancing sustainability in the tire industry for over a century with its tire retreading program. They retread over a million truck and bus tires annually, saving resources and cutting costs. Research … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies AG will showcase its latest developments in payment and identification solutions at TRUSTECH 2023. The company will introduce TEGRION SLC26G, a security controller designed for demanding identity and government ID applications. It offers high levels of … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) In a groundbreaking collaboration, Information Services International-Dentsu (ISID) and AVL, headquartered in Tokyo and Graz, Austria, respectively, have joined forces to reshape product development in the manufacturing industry. Their shared mission is to offer advanced digital solutions and … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Continental is offering a comprehensive portfolio of solutions aimed at making fleet operations more efficient and sustainable. Fleet operators can select from a modular range of solutions, including ContiLifeCycle and ContiConnect digital tire management, as part of the … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies AG has assumed the role of head and coordinator for the European research project EECONE (European ECOsystem for greeN Electronics), aimed at enhancing the sustainability of electronics in Europe. EECONE, supported by the European Union, brings … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Flo Group and Versalis (Eni) have introduced R-Hybrid, a groundbreaking vending cup made from post-consumer recycled polystyrene (r-PS). This collaboration marks a significant step toward sustainable food packaging by enabling efficient resource reuse and maintaining recyclability. Developed in … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, in partnership with Microsoft, has introduced FhGenie, an internal AI chatbot based on Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service. FhGenie operates similarly to OpenAI’s ChatGPT and allows Fraunhofer employees to securely create, edit, or modify texts using non-public … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The University of Glasgow has been selected to lead a novel research alliance in quantum technologies, backed by the Scottish Funding Council’s (SFC) Alliance for Research Challenges (ARCs) program. This initiative, supported by up to £600,000 in funding … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The de:karb research project, led by TRUMPF, thyssenkrupp Materials Services, and Fraunhofer IPA, aims to reduce carbon emissions in sheet metal processing. It will create an open online platform for companies to accurately determine the carbon footprint of … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) T-Systems International has acquired GeoMobile, a Dortmund-based software company, to bolster its Transport and Logistics portfolio with an IT platform that supports barrier-free urban mobility. GeoMobile’s Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) platform enables passengers to plan, book, and pay for their … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The Bavarian State Ministry of Science and the Arts has awarded the Prize for Excellence in Teaching to outstanding teachers at universities in the state, which includes TUM’s Prof. Dr. Claudia Eckert and PD Dr. Friederike Schmidt-Graf. Claudia … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, a German research organization, is showcasing digital solutions for the healthcare industry at the DMEA 2023 event in Berlin. The organization is working with partners to develop digital solutions for prevention, diagnosis, therapy and rehabilitation of … Read the full press release →

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) Infineon dirige un consortium de 30 partenaires de recherche dans le développement d’une plate-forme de supercalcul automobile pour les futurs véhicules hautement automatisés. Le projet de recherche, appelé Mannheim-CeCaS, étudiera le développement d’une plate-forme informatique centrale holistique … Read the full press release →