Micropollutants in water often consist of hormones that accumulate in the environment and can negatively affect humans and animals. Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and the Leibniz Institute for Surface Modification (IOM) in Leipzig have developed a process for the photocat…

New company founded in France

The mk Technology Group relies on proximity to customers and is significantly expanding its activities on the French market. This was the reason behind the formation of mk Kitz France S.A.S, which is based in the Greater Paris area. The company will begin operations imme…

With the new office and laboratory building of the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP at the Wildau site, a unique center for sustainable and holistic lightweight construction technologies has been created on an area of 2,700 square meters. The construction costs amounted to 20.5…

High energy costs, increasing requirements for environmental protection, reduction of CO₂ emissions, efficiency, and cost optimization are challenges that are at the center of building management. Camfil invites you to a free webinar to discuss the role of ventilation systems in sustainability strat…

The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE has developed a laser process that allows busbar-free PERC and TOPCon solar cells to be interconnected resource-efficiently and flexibly using an aluminum foil. The FoilMet® technology does not require conductive adhesives or solder and enables a…

DEPRAG announces the incorporation of its 100 %-owned subsidiary, DEPRAG Malaysia SDN.BHD. The new operation is located in Penang, a highly industrialized region in the North-West of the country. A combined office and production facility of 500 square meters has been leased within the Golden Gateway…

Whether in an industrial environment or in the coffee machine: To maximize the lifespan of a linear guide and keep the required drive energy low, it is essential to minimize friction and wear as much as possible. The motion plastics specialist igus has now achieved a breakthrough in tribological pla…

Gerresheimer has significantly ramped up its glass and plastic production capacities in India. A new modern plant to produce high quality plastic containers and closures was built at the Kosamba site, and glass production received a new state-of-the-art and sustainable furnace technology. Both innov…

How do medium-sized companies find a way into the digital transformation of their production? The Fraunhofer Institutes IAO and IPA have conducted a global survey of companies within the framework of the short study "Industry 4.0 in Practice" to provide orientation for companies based on successful…

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