Decarbonization of industrial processes
High-temperature heat pumps for sustainable process heat supply will be developed in the new building of the German Aerospace Center's (DLR) Institute of Low-Carbon Industrial Processes in Zittau.
read more...read more...Smart office revolution through sensors and AI
The occupancy rate of offices in Germany is falling, which offers potential savings for the boardroom. Thanks to sensor technology, AI and digital twins, rooms are being used more intelligently.
read more...The barcode turns 50
In June 1974, a barcode was scanned on a product at a supermarket checkout for the first time. Experts expect the code to be replaced in a few years' time.
read more...First recyclable plastic bicycle frame
Igus continues to expand its bicycle component business and launches the first injection-molded bicycle frame made of composite material for advanced bikes.
read more...Technical University of Munich
Robots for flexible textiles
The industrial robots from the Munich-based start-up setws use AI algorithms to learn how to handle materials with unstable shapes. Laundries are already using the technology to automatically transfer towels to folding machines, for example.
read more...Slewing ring bearings made of wood and plastic
With a slewing ring bearing made of WPC (wood-plastic composite), Igus is taking a further step forward in the integration of renewable raw materials in industrial production, using 50% wood and 50% high-performance plastics for the lubrication-free slewing ring bearing.
read more...High-performance biolubricants and additives
The Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV is developing plant-based alternatives to mineral oil-based lubricants and lubricant additives and will be showcasing them at this year's Achema from June 10 to 14, 2024.
read more...Technical University of Munich
Care robot becomes a universal assistant
A generative AI model enables the assistance robot 'Garmi' from the Technical University of Munich to perform telemedical applications, physiotherapy or nursing tasks on demand for the first time - thanks to a digital twin, artificial intelligence and ChatGPT.
read more...Autonomous flying in a swarm
The 'BionicBee' is an ultra-light flying object from Festo that can fly in large numbers and completely autonomously in a swarm. The BionicBee performed its first air show at the Hannover Messe 2024.
read more...Combining robotics and ChatGPT
Prof. Schöllig (TU Munich) uses ChatGPT to develop choreographies for swarms of drones to match the music. A safety filter prevents the flying robots from colliding. LLMs such as ChatGPT can therefore be used in robotics in principle.
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