Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft
Beginn der Abbrucharbeiten an der Carolabrücke im Dresdner Stadtzentrum zwei Tage nach ihrem Einsturz in der Nacht vom 10. auf den 11. September 2024.
Infrastructure – ways to prevent danger
To prevent a repeat of the Dresden bridge collapse, Fraunhofer researchers are working on innovative monitoring systems, smart sensors and intelligent screws, to name just a few.
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Zähne zeigen? Für Gründerin Amelie Reigl symbolisiert der Hai vor allem Stärke und Effizienz.
Start-ups – a plus for society
Spin-offs transfer Fraunhofer research findings into application.
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Is everything fake!?
These days, deceptively real-looking imaginary worlds are just the push of a button away, made possible by AI. But AI can also help to detect dangerous manipulation.
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Let’s talk water
Sometimes there’s too much, sometimes too little: Water, the most important factor in our survival, doesn’t make it easy for us. How can we ensure an adequate water supply even amid climate challenges?
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Fraunhofer Research Awards 2024
On the evening of June 12th, the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft honored outstanding projects by its researchers at its annual meeting in Munich. Three Joseph von Fraunhofer Prizes were awarded as well as the Stifterverband Science Prize “Forschung im Verbund” (Joint Research).
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Wie heben wir die Wasserstoff-Wirtschaft auf ein neues Level? Für Dr.-Ing. Ulrike Beyer, Leiterin der Referenzfabrik.H2 am Fraunhofer IWU, ist das ein Herzensthema.
Expediting hydrogen
production
How do we take the hydrogen economy to the next level? The Referenzfabrik.H2 in Chemnitz is paving the way for industrial mass production of hydrogen systems.
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Carbon dioxide
Rehabilitating the prime suspect responsible for climate change: More and more technological innovations aim to harness CO2 as a sustainable source of carbon.
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The New Lightness
Heavy objects are a burden on the environment. Making heavy things lighter saves energy, conserves resources, promotes sustainability while improving the function and safety of products at the same time. Fraunhofer is developing a variety of innovative approaches.
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