➀ The reliability of AI-based image recognition is ensured through a smart validation environment, even under adverse conditions such as strong vibrations.

➁ Components and sub-systems can be efficiently characterized under various mechanical boundary conditions, for example, to easily generate AI training data.

➂ The transfer of developed technologies into the economy is demonstrated through various development steps along the Technology Readiness Levels (TRL).

➀ The transition from conventional fuels to renewable energy sources has made hydrogen a crucial energy carrier. Fuel cells provide energy for mobility and independent power supply as an alternative to traditional combustion engines. However, the technology is still lacking in components available in the required quantities and at affordable costs.

➁ The Fraunhofer Institutes in Germany are working together on cost-effective mass production of bipolar plates, the core of fuel cells, to achieve widespread use of fuel cells.

➂ The research project 'H2GO' focuses on developing industrial technologies for fuel cell production, including efficient processes and production systems, as well as machinery and equipment construction.

➀ ASML and imec have signed a new strategic partnership agreement, focusing on research and sustainability.

➁ The agreement aims to deliver valuable solutions in two areas: advancing the semiconductor industry and developing sustainable innovation initiatives.

➂ The collaboration includes ASML's full product portfolio, focusing on high-end nodes and advanced technologies.

➀ As lithium-ion batteries become more compact, cooling technologies are vital for safety and efficiency;

➁ The increasing use of li-ion batteries in domestic appliances demands improved cooling techniques;

➂ Innovations in cooling technologies can enhance battery performance, lifespan, and safety.

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 The IU Innovation Award 2025 is initiated by IU International Hochschule, in cooperation with meravis Immobiliengruppe, to honor forward-thinking ideas for the real estate and housing industry.

➁ The award aims to address the challenges of the real estate industry in achieving climate neutrality by 2045, focusing on sustainable innovation and smart energy solutions.

➂ The award ceremony will take place on May 15, 2025, at the Real Estate Arena 2025 in Hanover, providing a platform for winners to present their concepts to leading experts.

➀ Dr. Kathrin Goldammer has been appointed as an honorary professor at HTW Berlin, Faculty 1 Engineering – Energy and Information.

➁ She brings extensive experience in the energy industry and expertise in applied energy research to the renewable energy programs.

➂ Goldammer's professorship focuses on the energy and electricity industry, energy policy, and the social framework for the use of renewable energy.

Dr. Kathrin Goldammer has been appointed as a Honorary Professor at HTW Berlin, starting from the summer semester of 2025. She brings extensive practical experience in the energy sector and expertise in applied energy research to the Bachelor and Master programs in Renewable Energies.

Goldammer has been teaching at HTW Berlin as a lecturer since 2023, focusing on the economic aspects of renewable energy utilization.

Her teaching focuses on energy and electricity economics, energy policy, and social frameworks for the use of renewable energies. Goldammer emphasizes problem-based learning, using practical cases and specific questions related to energy economics to teach her students.

➀ Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have demonstrated the production of climate-friendly fuels like kerosene using Power-to-Liquid (P2L) methods from CO₂, water, and green electricity.

➁ In the Kopernikus P2X project, an innovative and highly efficient co-electrolysis process has been coupled with fuel synthesis for the first time at an industrial scale of 220 kilowatts.

➂ The Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) is funding this project.

➀ Researchers at the Fritz-Haber Institute have developed the Automatic Process Explorer (APE), an approach that enhances our understanding of atomic and molecular processes.

➁ APE reveals unexpected complexities in the oxidation of palladium (Pd) surfaces, providing new insights into catalyst behavior.

➂ By using machine-learned interatomic potentials (MLIPs), APE predicts atomic interactions and improves the accuracy of simulations.

➀ The fourth Applied Sensorics Technology Day (TAS) at Coburg University focused on sensorics as a key technology for the future.

➁ The event featured discussions on the latest developments and innovative applications in sensorics.

➂ Presentations included practical applications in areas like environmental and infrastructure monitoring, industrial sensorics, and healthcare technology.

The Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena is initiating the project 'Hands on! The MINT-Makerspace', supported by the Federal Ministry of Research.

MINT stands for Mathematics, Informatics, Natural Sciences, and Technology. Johannes Kretzschmar, the leader of the Jenaer Lichtwerkstatt, aims to pass on his passion for MINT to young women, who are still a minority in most MINT disciplines. The project, to be implemented over three years, aims to attract 1,000 young women as participants in workshops and exciting MINT projects at the interface of research.

The project is part of the initiative 'Mission MINT: Women Shape the Future', supported by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research. The goal is to introduce young people to role models in the MINT field and foster their interest in MINT studies.

➀ Fraunhofer researchers have developed sensor systems and measurement devices to detect leaks in hydrogen pipelines or tanks.

➁ These systems enable continuous monitoring of hydrogen transport or chemical industry facilities.

➂ Multiple sensor technologies are used to ensure safety in various future hydrogen industry scenarios.

➀ The Technical University of Darmstadt has introduced a state-of-the-art humanoid robot, TALOS, to its research portfolio, marking the launch of the new Laboratory for Humanoid Robotics.

➁ TALOS, from Pal Robotics, is a versatile robot capable of handling heavy objects, climbing stairs, and interacting with humans and mechanical colleagues.

➂ The robot is equipped with advanced sensors and computing power, including an AI accelerator, to perform complex tasks and movements.

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.

The article discusses the development of cost-effective silicon carbide (SiC) power electronics through research projects like ThinSiCPower. It highlights the advantages of SiC over traditional silicon, emphasizing the need for reducing costs and improving thermal-mechanical stability. The project focuses on creating thin SiC chips and cost-effective substrates without the need for sawing and grinding, aiming to accelerate the market penetration of efficient SiC power electronics.

➀ The EU project led by Empa significantly improved batteries for electric vehicles over four years;

➁ The goal was to scale new materials and technologies to market as quickly as possible;

➂ The project developed a new battery module with higher energy density, better environmental footprint, and improved safety features.

➀ Epishine, a Swedish specialist in printed organic solar cells, is collaborating with tesa, an adhesive tape manufacturer, to develop printed electronics production processes.

➁ The aim is to integrate printed solar cells, flexible sensors, or interactive displays on adhesive substrates.

➂ Jona Bergqvist, CTO of Epishine, highlights the challenges in selecting encapsulation adhesives for organic and printed electronics.

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 Developers for medical-device OEMs must balance innovation and safety;

➁ They face numerous challenges in ensuring the safety of medical-device software;

➂ The article discusses how these challenges can be overcome.