Jakob Antriebstechnik is taking part in the Industrial Production Products of the Year 2026 competition. In an interview with Andreas Mühlbauer, Dr. Arno Wörn, Head of Development and Head of R&D, explains what makes participation particularly attractive for the company and where the focus of product development lies.
read more...Werner von Siemens Fellows 2025
Five outstanding research talents have been honored as Werner von Siemens Fellows 2025. The Werner von Siemens Ring Foundation recognizes researchers whose work has made an exceptional contribution to the advancement of science and technology in Germany right from the start of their career.
read more...The Elbflorance Formula Student team from TU Dresden relies on sophisticated pedal designs, lightweight CFRP construction and precise gas springs from ACE for its electric racing cars. The article shows the structure, functionality and advantages of the components as well as insights into the development process.
read more...The hydrogen flagship project "H2 Giga" shows how electrolysers can be mass-produced, digitally monitored and sustainably recycled in the future - a technical and economic step towards green hydrogen production and recyclability.
read more...Researchers are developing a smart, compostable label that measures temperature and humidity and detects when limit values are exceeded.
read more...An assistance system developed at Fraunhofer IPK is used to identify, sort and assess the quality of disused household appliances, thus contributing to recycling and waste avoidance with the help of artificial intelligence.
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Researchers at Chemnitz University of Technology print solar cells with nine percent efficiency and high durability. The DFG research group "Popular" is now investigating the ageing of the cells across universities.
read more...Batteries and electric motors are electromobility components that contain valuable raw materials. The "Zirkel-Konsortium" has set itself the task of developing technologies to feed these raw materials into a circular economy. One key to an efficient recycling process is the automated dismantling of the components.
read more...At EMO Hannover 2025, the VDW Research Institute will be honoring projects for increasing the efficiency of forging hammers and safe protective devices for grinding machines. Practical research for Industry 4.0, occupational safety and automation
read more...Quantum tunneling is also possible on a macroscopic scale. This has been impressively demonstrated by this year's Nobel Prize winners. But what does it mean for industry if quantum effects can now be detected not only in tiny particles, but also in larger, macroscopic systems?
read more...In the Kikerp project, researchers at Fraunhofer IPK are developing an AI assistance system that evaluates disused appliances for refurbishment: are they suitable for repair or do they need to be recycled? Integrated into a cloud-based management platform, the system for image-based identification of household appliances helps to determine their quality and price.
read more...Automation relieves skilled workers of secondary tasks and strengthens value-adding core processes: The Fraunhofer IWU has developed a method that identifies a wide range of individual automation paths - from quick wins to the sustainable redesign of existing plant technology.
read more...The LPS and the RIF Institute for Research and Transfer are developing an automated conveyor concept for the series production of electrolysers. The modular system uses AMRs that communicate with each other and utilize the existing building infrastructure. The concept shows how automated transport solutions support the scalability of electrolyser production.
read more...Autonomous AI agents in the healthcare sector
Researchers at TU Dresden show how autonomous AI systems are changing medicine and why new regulatory concepts are needed to combine patient safety and innovation.
read more...The Institute for Large Structures in Production Engineering in Rostock has developed autonomous rope-guided handling systems for the automated, cold-plastic forming of heavy plates for shipbuilding.
read more...New Center for Circular Economy
Making process chains in additive manufacturing more resource-efficient - that is the goal of the new CZS Center for Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency using Additive Manufacturing Technologies (Center KRAFt).
read more...Technical University of Munich
At automatica, the Munich Institute of Robotics and Machine Intelligence (MIRMI) of the Technical University of Munich (TUM) will be showcasing the diversity of its own robotics and AI research, which is also integrated into a powerful supra-regional ecosystem, not least through the Robotics Institute Germany (RIG) coordinated by TUM.
read more...Future technologies for the industry
With the constant development of future technologies such as simulation and artificial intelligence (AI), there is growing pressure on companies to optimize their own products and processes in order to gain a competitive advantage.
read more...How employees can be relieved in manual assembly with individual, stepless assistance, while at the same time increasing quality.
read more...The Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) is currently being built in the Chilean Atacama Desert. The observatory is intended to provide new insights into dark matter, earth-like planets and extraterrestrial life. ebm-papst is supplying 28 FanGrid with 168 RadiPac EC fans for this purpose.
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