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Batteries are the hottest topic of conversation right now - and not just at the upcoming IAA Mobility trade fair in September. Battery-powered propulsion is the numberone technological option for making automotive traffic emission-free. However, trucks are not just big cars.
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For Customers and Partners
Fraunhofer lead markets – our strategic customer segments
Applied research is the hallmark of Fraunhofer. Industry is our partner. In line with our research fields, Fraunhofer has defined strategic customer segments, which we call “lead markets”. By promoting innovation, Fraunhofer lead markets give Germany a global competitive edge, secure the technological sovereignty of Germany and Europe as well as deliver sustainable value creation for society.
These strategic customer segments provide industry customers with access to Fraunhofer’s industry-oriented services:
A voice from the business world
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A two-track road to the future
Martin Daum, CEO of Daimler Truck AG.
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We need a revolution in construction. Now!
Klemens Haselsteiner, CEO of STRABAG SE, shares his thoughts
The construction industry accounts for about 38 percent of global CO2 emissions. As such, the entire industry is responsible for ensuring that value chains become more sustainable. That means it’s not only time for us to rethink construction, but to actually “redo” it.
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Turning a corner
Opinion article by Thomas Ingenlath, CEO of the Swedish electric car manufacturer Polestar.
Electrification is just the beginning: Even if the automotive industry transitioned to selling entirely electric cars tomorrow, its emissions would still be far above its total CO2 “budget.” At this crucial juncture in history, all the stakeholders in the sector must realize that it’s time to work together.
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Harnessing crises as a catalyst for growth
Opinion article by Prof. Klaus Josef Lutz, chief executive officer at BayWa AG
The pandemic, the war in Ukraine and this summer’s heatwaves are all inspiring a rethink in the food production industry. Smart farming, agrivoltaics and alternative proteins could see major breakthroughs.
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Events and trade fairs
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Dresden / September 25, 2023 - September 27, 2023
Dresden Battery Days 2023
At the 4th Dresden Battery Days, international electrochemical energy storage experts will discuss steps to sustainable and circular battery value chain.
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Online / edudip / October 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Webinar "How can optical sensor technology make a difference in microfluidics?"
Opticalmeasurement technology is widely used in many areas of sensor technology. One of the challenges for their use in microfluidics is their miniaturization. In this webinar, we will present some examples of how the integration of optical metrology into microfluidic systems can be achieved.
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Dresden & Online / November 29, 2023 - December 01, 2023
Laser Symposium & ISAM 2023
For the twelfth time in a row, Laser Symposium 2023 brings together world's leading laser experts, end-users and newcomers from both industry and academia. With a focus on latest laser developments and their suitability for industrial applications, it offers an ideal platform for scientific and technical exchange on various aspects of laser materials processing.
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