➀ A research team at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) has developed an e-skin that detects and tracks magnetic fields with high precision.
➁ The technology is designed to be light, transparent, and permeable, mimicking the human skin's interactions with the brain.
➂ The e-skin uses a magnetosensitive layer as a global sensor to localize magnetic signals and is capable of reconstructing signals similar to how the human brain processes touch.
➀ AI正逐渐向边缘迁移，这是好事；
➁ 设计师必须为巨大的电力需求做好准备；
➂ 准备合适的硬件和策略以优化效率。
Researchers at Saarland University in Germany are developing a novel elastocaloric cooling and heating technology that uses shape memory nickel-titanium alloy. This technology is more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly than traditional methods. The research team is working on prototypes for use in vehicles, with the goal of commercialization within five years.
The technology is recognized by the EU Commission as a promising alternative to conventional heating and cooling systems, and has received significant funding. The team is collaborating with industry partners to develop practical solutions for cooling electric vehicles and residential buildings.
The prototypes being developed are based on the unique shape memory properties of nickel-titanium, which can absorb and dissipate heat during phase changes. The technology has the potential to address global energy challenges and reduce carbon emissions.
➀ The University of Saarland's research team, led by Professors Stefan Seelecke and Paul Motzki, has developed a new climate technology that is more energy-efficient and sustainable than current methods.
➁ The technology, called Elastocaloric, uses thin wires and sheets made of nickel-titanium to transport heat through deformation.
➂ The team is working on prototypes for vehicles and aims to have the technology ready for practical use within five years.
➀ A research team in Saarland, Germany is developing miniaturized pumps and valves using dielectric elastomeric silicone films, which are lightweight, compact, and energy-efficient.
➁ These devices operate without compressed air, motors, or lubricants and are suitable for cleanroom environments.
➂ The technology is scalable and can be used in various applications, including automotive, medical, pharmaceutical, and industrial processing.
➀ A new type of robot technology in Saarland reduces energy consumption by 90% compared to conventional systems.
➁ The technology uses lightweight, shape memory materials to create non-pneumatic gripper systems that operate without additional sensors.
➂ The prototypes on display at Hannover Messe include vacuum and jaw grippers that require minimal energy to hold and manipulate workpieces.
➀ Silicon carbide (SiC) offers significant technical advantages for power electronics, but its cost remains a barrier to market penetration. The Fraunhofer Institutes are developing key technologies to reduce material losses and device thickness while increasing the thermomechanical stability of SiC chips.
➁ The ThinSiCPower project aims to produce cost-effective SiC substrates and thinner SiC chips using more resource-efficient processing technologies, such as laser separation of SiC crystals and bonding onto a carrier substrate.
➂ The project partners are Fraunhofer ISE, ENAS, IWM, and IISB, with the goal of reducing SiC device costs by 25% and SiC design costs by 25% through increased load cycle stability.
➀ The Baelz Foundation has for the 22nd time awarded outstanding Bachelor's and Master's theses;
➁ Johannes Spangler, a graduate of HBC, received the second prize in the Master's category;
➂ Spangler's thesis focused on the analysis and evaluation of refrigeration systems using new software tools.
➀ The Fraunhofer FEP is developing optically effective surface structures for perovskite solar cells within the EU PERSEUS project to enhance cell efficiency and reduce reflection losses.
➁ The Design-PV project focuses on creating decorative surfaces for integrated photovoltaic modules, combining aesthetically pleasing solutions with PV-active wall areas.
➂ The RzR-NIL technology allows for the production of large-area, continuous film surfaces with various applications, such as Lab-on-Chip structures, biofouling reduction, and window anti-reflective coatings.
➀ The Fraunhofer Heinrich-Hertz-Institut (HHI) has started the CELTIC-NEXT Flagship Project SUSTAINET aimed at developing sustainable and resilient network technologies.
➁ The project, funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research with 30 million Euros, will run from January 2025 to December 2027.
➂ The focus is on developing future-proof networks that integrate fiber, wireless networks, and modern mobile generations, improving the availability, resilience, and sustainability of the networks.
Fraunhofer Heinrich-Hertz-Institut (HHI) has initiated the SUSTAINET project, a €30 million research effort to develop sustainable and resilient network technologies. The project, running from January 2025 to December 2027, aims to integrate fiber optics, radio, and mobile networks to improve network availability and sustainability. It is divided into three sub-projects focusing on advanced technologies, intelligent solutions, and sustainable network architectures.
➀ The Fraunhofer IWU, in collaboration with MARK Metallwarenfabrik GmbH and DEVAD GmbH, has successfully integrated ultrasound vibrations into industrial deep drawing processes with frequencies up to 500 cycles per minute using the VibroDraw method.
➁ The technique reduces friction significantly, leading to less material stress, surface damage, and cracking.
➂ The research team, led by Martin Mädlow, achieved a 20% reduction in friction by using the matrix in the forming process, with potential for further improvement.
➀ Micron is sampling its first Gen5 client SSD based on its G9 TLC NAND;
➁ The PCIe 4600 SSD offers sequential read speeds of 14.5 GB/s and write speeds of 12.0 GB/s;
➂ The SSD reduces load times by up to 62% compared to Gen4, enhancing energy efficiency by 107%.
➀ The topic of heating, renovation, and energy has caused dissatisfaction and resignation in society;
➁ Professor Dr. Michael Schaub discusses the current situation and the use of heat pumps;
➂ The cost of converting to a Propan heat pump and the challenges of energy efficiency are addressed.
➀ The Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) and Antaios have made a breakthrough in storage technology with SOT-MRAM;
➁ The technology offers an efficient and powerful solution for data processing and storage, potentially replacing cache memory in computer architecture;
➂ The innovation reduces energy consumption by over 50% compared to existing storage technologies, improving efficiency by 30%, and reducing the input current by 20%.
➀ Researchers at Purdue University have developed a transparent conducting polymer, n-doped poly(benzodifurandione) (n-PBDF), which could revolutionize electrochromic displays by making them more sustainable and energy-efficient.
➁ The n-PBDF polymer acts as both a transparent conductor and an ion-storage material, simplifying device architecture and reducing power consumption.
➂ The team plans to improve film uniformity, expand compatibility with other electrochromic materials, and explore applications in batteries, solar cells, and organic LEDs.
