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Perovskite

22-02-2024 | Manufacturing | Editor´s Pick | News

Production of Perovskite Solar Cells on Trial

The particularly efficient perovskite solar cells are usually produced in the laboratory using solvent-based processes. However, the solar industry relies on vacuum processes - and according to a study, these are competitive.

SiC-Wafer

20-02-2024 | Automotive Industry | Editor´s Pick | News

Infineon Concludes New SiC Supply Agreements

Two orders for 150 mm SiC wafers: Infineon Technologies has announced new supply agreements with SK Siltron CSS and Wolfspeed.

Heating Coils

13-02-2024 | Materials Technology | Editor´s Pick | News

Thermomagnet Generators Convert Industrial Waste Heat into Electricity

BAM and TU Delft are developing and testing new materials for thermomagnetic generators. They are intended to convert waste heat from data centers, the food industry or the paper industry into electricity.

Wooden Wind Tower Element

06-02-2024 | Structural Materials | Editor´s Pick | News

Wooden Towers for Wind Turbines Developed

Two Swedish companies have developed wooden towers for wind turbines. The connection of the wooden elements to the steel foundation and the nacelle is crucial for the stability of the tower.

Material Sample in a Quantum Magnetometer

25-01-2024 | Materials Technology | Editor´s Pick | News

Quantum Magnetometers Detect the Smallest Material Defects at an Early Stage

Automotive engineering or aerospace need reliable and resistant materials. Quantum magnetometers can be used to detect the smallest damage before the materials show any recognizable cracks.

Mechanic inspects car

15-01-2024 | Manufacturing | Editor´s Pick | News

Separating High-strength Steel Adhesive Joints with Cold

With a practical cold joining process, high-strength steel bonded joints can be separated while preserving the material. This is particularly interesting for the repair of multi-material car bodies.

High-purity lithium

10-01-2024 | Battery | Editor´s Pick | News

US Project Aims to Reduce Lithium in Batteries with the Help of AI

New battery material discovered by AI could reduce the amount of lithium in rechargeable batteries. A prototype of such a new type of battery has already been developed.

Retrofitted Steel Blast Furnace

19-12-2023 | Materials Technology | Editor´s Pick | News

Retrofitted Steel Blast Furnaces Reduce Emissions in the Short Term

A process developed by the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and the SMS Group saves up to 12% of specific emissions per ton of steel in existing blast furnaces. The retrofitting costs are said to be moderate.

Marc Carter Joins Nutec

05-12-2023 | Ceramic Technology | Editor´s Pick | News

Marc Carter Joins Nutec

The Nutec Group has announced the appointment of Marc Carter to the position of Vice President North America, Fibers Division this October. He has joined Nutec from John Cockerill, where he was Head of Sales for the Americas.

Bioactive Bone Replacement from the 3D Printer

05-12-2023 | Ceramic Technology | Editor´s Pick | News

Bioactive Bone Replacement from the 3D Printer

The treatment of bone tumors or severe bone injuries often poses major problems for medicine.  Scientists at the University of Rostock are working on using 3D printing technology to treat large bone defects.

Piezoceramics Shorten Root Canal Treatments

05-12-2023 | Ceramic Technology | Editor´s Pick | News

Piezoceramics Shorten Root Canal Treatments

During root canal treatment, dentists need to insert a file deep into the root canal to remove the inflamed tissue. Researchers at Fraunhofer IKTS have developed a piezoceramic stack actuator that allows procedures to be performed more quickly.

AI for Perovskite Solar Cells

05-12-2023 | Ceramic Technology | Editor´s Pick | News

AI for Perovskite Solar Cells

Researchers of KIT and of two Helmholtz platforms have succeeded in finding a way to predict the quality of the perovskite layers. It is now possible assess their quality from variations in light emission already in the manufacturing process.

Smart Factory Symbol Image

15-11-2023 | Production + Production Technology | Editor´s Pick | News

System Concept Developed for Direct Current Factory

The concept developed in the DC-Industrie2 project paves the way for a standardized DC factory. It is manufacturer-independent and is designed to help save energy and resources in production.

Rotor Blade Production is Industrialized

11-11-2023 | Manufacturing | Editor´s Pick | News

Rotor Blade Production is Industrialized

The Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems IWES completed the BladeFactory project in October, an important occasion to look back on the results together with project partners and guests from the wind energy industry and research.

Continental Mobile Robots takes over Kinexon specialty division

09-11-2023 | Automotive Manufacturing | Editor´s Pick | News

Continental Takes Over Robotics Speciality Division

Continental acquires Kinexon's specialist division for the "Brain" on-board operating system, thereby further expanding its expertise in the field of autonomous, mobile robots.

Mercedes-Benz is focusing on "digital first" in the production of the new MMA platform.

18-10-2023 | Automotive Manufacturing | Editor´s Pick | News

Mercedes-Benz Relies on Digital Production

Mercedes-Benz continues to develop its digital ecosystem MO360. Digital twins are used in the production of the new MMA platform in the plants.

Microscope Image of Steel Grain Sizes

11-10-2023 | Materials Technology | Editor´s Pick | News

Deep Learning Model Determines Grain Sizes in Steel

Steel properties depend strongly on grain size, which has so far been evaluated by visual inspection. A model developed by Schaeffler and Fraunhofer IWM now promises a more reliable classification.

Liquid Metal is Poured into a Mold.

10-10-2023 | Engineering + Development | Editor´s Pick | News

Ultralight Cast Structures to Become More Reliable

The GJSlim project combines knowledge from foundry technology, lightweight construction and fatigue strength. Structures made of nodular graphite cast iron with wall thicknesses of less than 5 mm are to be made more resistant to cyclic loading.

Hot Formed Aluminum Sheets

21-09-2023 | Machinery | Editor´s Pick | News

Aluminum Hot Forming Process Does Not Require a Separate Furnace

A process developed by Schuler for hydraulic presses heats aluminum sheets within a very short time and reshapes them in a water-cooled die. A separate furnace is not required.

Manufacturing of a Fuel Cell

21-09-2023 | Fuel Cell | Editor´s Pick | News

Bosch Recycles Platinum from Fuel Cells

Bosch intends to buy back and recycle its self-produced fuel cell stacks at the end of their service life. In the process, almost all of the platinum contained can be used to build new stacks.

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