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ITA | A modular warehouse floor that can transport goods in all directions could be an alternative to industrial trucks in the future. The ITA is working on an inexpensive and robust design in a new research project.
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IFUM | Hybrid components are gaining relevance in automotive manufacturing, replacing monolithic parts. But how can such components be efficiently produced for mass production? The IFUM is investigating this in the research project “Lightweight Hybrid Forming”.
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IKK | Huge quantities of textile waste are disposed of in landfill sites or incinerated. Only a small proportion of the discarded clothing is currently recycled – but this is set to change. The IKK is working together with large textile companies on recycling methods.
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match | Making production more flexible: Through improved human-robot collaboration, intuitive programming and the use of Augmented Reality, the Institute of Assembly Technology and Robotics (match) enables small and medium-sized enterprises to easily access automation.
- Here & now
IPH | LZH | IFW | AI & robotics in production, sustainable hydrogen production, 3D printing as a production aid and AI in photonics – IPH, LZH & Mittelstand-Digital Zentrum Hannover will be presenting these topics at the Hannover Messe from March 31 to April 4, 2025.
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IFA | Economic evaluation of early-staged innovations proves to be quite challenging. The Institute of Production Systems and Logistics (IFA) is developing a valuation methodology focused on process innovations within the Collaborative Research Centre 1368 “Oxygen-Free Production.”
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IMPT | Quantum technologies made in Lower Saxony – this is the mission of the research association Quantum Valley Lower Saxony (QVLS). In addition to research, the focus is also on further education, technology transfer and the establishment of networks.
- Research, Uncategorized
ITA | LZH | How can optical data be transferred on 3D circuit carriers? The Institute of Transport and Automation Technology (ITA) and the Laser Zentrum Hannover (LZH) are researching the innovative Mosquito method for the production of three-dimensionally integrated optical waveguides.
- Smart minds
LZH | Discovering a career with practical relevance: Young scientists have started a Voluntary Scientific Year or Niedersachsen Technikum at the Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V. (LZH) in order to start a career in science even before their studies.