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.