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Sustainability has long been more than just a buzzword. It is a driver of growth, competitiveness and long-term success. "Companies that prioritize sustainability are positioning themselves for long-term success," writes Eryn Devola, Head of Sustainability at Siemens Digital Industries.
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...Compressors and the compressed air they generate are used in industry for many different applications. However, it is often forgotten that the waste heat from the compressors can also be used.
read more...With the increasing use of lithium-ion batteries in industry, for example in driverless transport systems or as an emergency power supply for control systems, the volume of used batteries is also growing - and with it the challenge of recovering their valuable materials in a controlled and efficient manner at the end of their useful life.
read more...Automation through the use of robots offers numerous advantages. One is often overlooked: Robots can make a valuable contribution to sustainability, for example by helping to reduce emissions. However, this requires the entire robot life cycle to be designed for sustainability. But what does a holistic approach to sustainability in robotics look like?
read more...The regression and correlation analysis in Weidmüller's ResMa energy management system opens up new possibilities for energy managers to adjust and normalize key figures and make well-founded decisions. The extension helps companies to meet the requirements of the EU Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
read more...Solar modules supply electricity for decades - and then often end up as hazardous waste. The Magdeburg-based cleantech company Solar Materials wants to change this and is relying on industrial robotics from ABB. Five six-axis IRB 6700 robots are now automating the first steps of the recycling process, which allows up to 98% of the raw materials to be recovered - a significant step forward for sustainability in the industry.
read more...AI and the digital product passport play a central role in the circular economy. Without smart algorithms, sustainable and therefore cost-saving production is hardly conceivable. But there is one hurdle: the data.
read more...Electrification and digitalization are key levers for improving efficiency in industry. Optimizing efficiency requires an intelligent and flexible approach that makes full use of the available technical possibilities.
read more...More sustainable production goes hand in hand with a reduction inCO2 emissions. To achieve this as quickly as possible, the industry should not only balance emissions, but also manage them economically in real time. The tools for this: consistentCO2 budget management, analysis of emissions intensity and digital tools.
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