➀ The Fraunhofer Institutes for Machine Tools and Forming Technology IWU and for Production Technology and Applied Materials Research IFAM have achieved a breakthrough in materials research with the composite material HoverLIGHT, which sets new standards for machine tool construction.

➁ HoverLIGHT combines aluminum foam and particle-filled hollow spheres to achieve an unprecedented combination of lightness, rigidity, and vibration damping.

➂ In a joint project with an industrial partner, it was proven for the first time that HoverLIGHT dampens vibrations by a factor of 3 better than conventional materials in series machines, while saving 20 percent in weight.

➀ Professor Mario Nadj at the University of Duisburg-Essen has developed a method using machine learning and electrocardiogram sensors to predict and enhance the 'flow' state, a phase of deep concentration.

➁ This method can predict the flow state almost in real-time, allowing for uninterrupted determination unlike traditional methods that rely on self-reports.

➂ The research aims to reduce interruptions and improve productivity, with potential applications in both professional and musical settings.