The Fraunhofer Gesellschaft (FhG) is the largest organization for applied science in Europe. FhG is comprised of 80 research units, 57 Fraunhofer Institutes and 40 separate location throughout Germany. The headquarters is in Munich. About 2/3 of the funding comes from private business and industry through contracts and about 1/3 from the German government and endowments. The emphasis is a partnership with the private sector and scientists and engineers.
Telecom
The digital transformation means that more and more devices such as X-ray and ultrasound machines are being connected to networks in hospital settings, for example. These kinds of equipment have to be movable as needed.
Aug 1, 2024
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Robotics
Specific physical human-robot interactions are increasingly required in the manufacturing industry, the professional service sector, and health care. This necessitates improvements in comfort and convenience as well as in ...
Aug 1, 2024
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Energy & Green Tech
A new joint study by Fraunhofer ISI and Amazon provides critical insights as to the optimal number and location of public fast-charging stations required to enable the widespread electrification of long-haul trucking in Europe.
Jul 15, 2024
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Telecom
Fraunhofer ISI and Saarland University have analyzed three generations of quantum communication in a new study. The study's quantitative monitoring gives insights into patent development, projects future growth, and compares ...
Jul 4, 2024
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Automotive
Optimizing communication between vehicle and driver as a function of the degree of automation is the objective of a research project conducted by Fraunhofer in collaboration with other companies. The researchers are combining ...
Jul 1, 2024
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Energy & Green Tech
Hydrogen generated with the power of the sun could largely replace fossil fuels in the future, helping to lower carbon emissions. In the Neo-PEC joint research project, Fraunhofer specialists have developed a tandem module ...
Jul 1, 2024
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Energy & Green Tech
The energy transition in Germany, Europe, and across the world is driving robust demand for solar panels. Alongside high energy yields, aesthetics and acceptance are also increasingly important factors. To accommodate these ...
Jun 13, 2024
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Hardware
Fraunhofer researchers have developed a helmet with an integrated acceleration sensor for drivers of construction vehicles. The helmet sensor measures harmful vibrations that affect the body. The software analyzes the sensor ...
Apr 2, 2024
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Engineering
Climate-friendly fuel cell systems, which are set to power vehicles in the future, are still rare and expensive these days. There are several reasons for this, including the complex and costly process used to produce bipolar ...
Apr 2, 2024
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Business
Allaying anxieties, emphasizing potential—with their KI-Studios (AI Studios), experts from the Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering IAO are bringing workplace artificial intelligence to life. Their KI-Infomobil ...
Apr 2, 2024
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