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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.

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.

BMW starts production of battery cell samples in Parsdorf. The new round cells are to be used in the Neue Klasse models from 2025.

The future of robotics lies in autonomous systems that cooperate closely with humans in changing environments. With the Robotics Action Plan, the BMBF wants to make Germany internationally competitive.

Robot Valley sees the beginning of a new era in human-robot collaboration in 2024. It will be supported by AI and cloud computing. Robotics start-ups are also becoming increasingly more interesting for providers of venture capital.

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.

Augmented and virtual reality offer numerous new applications in training, collaboration, construction, maintenance and presentation. A guide from the digital association Bitkom helps to identify use cases.

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.

Cobalt is a controversial raw material. There are both technical and ethical reasons for this. Researchers are therefore looking for alternatives for the cathode material.

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.

High energy costs led to a reduction in non-ferrous metal production in 2022. While the trade balance for semi-finished products is roughly even, Germany remains heavily dependent on imports for raw metals.

Plastics Europe has presented a roadmap for the transformation of the plastics industry towards a circular economy and climate neutrality. The aim is to reduce the proportion of fossil-based plastics to 35% by 2050.

According to PwC, the majority of mechanical and plant engineering companies are pessimistic about economic development. Cost pressure, a shortage of skilled workers and regulation are slowing things down, while sustainability is not recognized as an opportunity.

European machine and plant manufacturers are increasingly competing on the global market with local companies from the low-cost segment - which offer high-quality products. Is the "golden tap" on the brink of extinction?

Nearly 10% of the plastics produced worldwide is made from recycled or bio-based raw materials. The European industry even reaches almost 20 %, but at the same time its share of the world market is decreasing.

In the production of electrolysers, German manufacturers are among the top addresses. But international competition is tough. Acatech outlines how German industry can maintain its strong position.

Strategy& and RWTH Aachen expect a large supply of materials and falling costs - in recycling and for batteries. However, the volume of used batteries threatens to significantly exceed recycling capacities.

For professional use, transport robots and increasingly also information robots are in demand. According to the IFR, however, the number of vacuum and garden robots for private use is far higher.