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High mechanical and abrasive stresses shorten the service life of tools and components. Coatings made of tetrahedral amorphous carbon (ta-C) reduce friction and protect surfaces. The Fraunhofer Institute for Materials and Beam Technology IWS has now achieved two breakthroughs that could expand the…
Organic solar modules stand out for their flexibility, transparency, and favorable environmental footprint. Researchers at the University of Freiburg and the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) have now succeeded in develop 14.5 × 14.5 cm organic PV modules with an average…
Until now, hydrogen electrolysis has relied heavily on expensive platinum. However, as new findings from the Vienna University of Technology show, significantly less is actually needed. The required layer thickness is in the nanometer range.
Demand for more powerful and lighter battery systems is growing. The Fraunhofer Institute for Thin Film and Surface Technology (IST) is therefore collaborating with the Fraunhofer USA Center Midwest (CMW) to explore new approaches for improving the performance and lifespan of future battery systems.…
At the newly opened Space Factory at Vienna International Airport, startups and research institutions can develop and test components for space applications. A vacuum system provided by Busch Austria enables the creation of high vacuum and the testing of components under conditions similar to those…
Vacom won the 2026 Freddie Industrial AI Award for its AI-powered production planning. The software coordinates production orders, material availability, and internal logistics. In doing so, it helps reduce lead times and improve on-time delivery rates.
The Swedish semiconductor technology company Alixlabs is expanding its cleanroom space at the Rise Pronano research facility in Lund by 400 m². The additional capacity is intended to support the testing of the atomic pitch splitting process with industrial customers and its transition to commercial…
Vacuum drying plays an important role in the mechanical recycling of lithium-ion batteries. It enables the removal and recovery of electrolyte components. Customized vacuum systems support safe and energy-efficient process control.
Following Applied Materials Web Coating's withdrawal from the roll-to-roll vacuum coating equipment business, Von Ardenne GmbH, based in Dresden, will take over service and technical support for the systems. The agreement also includes the supply of new equipment.
Optotech Optikmaschinen GmbH, based in Wettenberg, and Xonox Technology GmbH, based in Hüttenberg, have entered into a strategic partnership. The goal of the collaboration is to integrate interferometers and other measurement systems more closely into the manufacturing processes of optical machining…