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Smart textiles as an opportunity for the textile industry
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piezoelectric sensor threads that convert mechanical energy (such as stretching) into electricity, and extends to soft, flexible batteries or energy storage in yarns that act like capacitors, through to [...] Textiles". The study was commissioned by the Federal Ministry for Climate Protection, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology (BMK) and funded by the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG); [...] these technologies are still in their infancy," says project manager Beatrix Wepner from the AIT Center for Innovation Systems & Policy. On the other hand, know-how needs to be built up in a completely
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"We need a fast track for innovation"
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Wolfgang Hribernik, Head of Center for Energy, outlined the two most important directions in which research must go: "The future energy system will be based on the two energy carriers electricity and hydrogen" [...] The mission of Research and Technology Organizations (RTOs) - which are non-university research centers majority-owned by the public sector - is to serve society and business with their expertise. They [...] answers were immediately given by some heads of RTOs: Luc Van den Hove, CEO of the Belgian research center imec, said that RTOs could and should cooperate much more with industry. "This is underutilized.
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Light metals for more climate protection
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therefore a key driver of innovation in these areas. A 50-strong team at the LKR Light Metals Competence Center Ranshofen, a subsidiary of the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology, has been researching lightweight [...] sustainable, efficient manufacturing processes for materials in order to be able to drastically reduce energy and resource consumption already during production. On the other hand, the materials must meet the
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Learning together from the COVID crisis
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Tuesday, December 15 (3 to 5 p.m.), during an online discussion led by Manfred Tscheligi, Head of the Center for Technology Experience at the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology and Professor at the University [...] Hub". This is a think tank initiated by the Federal Ministry for Climate Protection, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology (BMK) - a digital discussion space open to all to exchange online [...] are working together on behalf of the BMK. One question that Manfred Tscheligi, director of the AIT Center for Technology Experience, is concerned with: How can "distancing" be implemented as a new concept
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Paths to the Great Transformation
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Innovation Network (New Energy for Industry), the prerequisites for the energy turnaround in industry were discussed - in order to increasingly apply contemporary, low-CO2 energy technologies in industry [...] Wolfgang Hribernik, Head of AIT Center for Energy and NEFI network coordinator, summarized one essence of the debates as follows: "Supplying industry with 100 percent renewable energy is possible." Also awarded [...] from all over Europe. "Supplying industry with 100 percent renewable energy is possible." Wolfgang Hribernik, Head of AIT Center for Energy and NEFI Network Coordinator Alpbach Technology Talks 2021 The Alpbach
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An electric vehicle of a very different kind: EMPA-Trac
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. Researchers at the AIT Center for Energy are working on such issues. This begins with the design and operation of power grids: In order to integrate as much renewable energy as possible and provide a [...] spatial planning of the charging infrastructure, among other things. The Center for Energy is working on the development of tools for energy-efficient route planning, location planning of charging stations, and [...] is supported by the Climate and Energy Fund and the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG). „You have to rethink the entire vehicle“ Christian Chimani, Head of Center for Low-Emission Transport of AIT
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How older people benefit from self-driving cars
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results are differentiated. A central conclusion of the researchers around Peter Fröhlich from the Center for Technology Experience is: "Highly automated individual transport, in which the own car becomes [...] Peter Fröhlich. This project was funded by the Federal Ministry for Climate Protection, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology (BMK) and commissioned by the Austrian Research Promotion Agency
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Art and science
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dealing with the subject of energy and its manifold manifestations and effects. In her artistic work, she wants to make it possible to experience the potential that lies in energy. "You can't see it, you can't [...] it: nevertheless, electrical energy is the basis of our modern, technologized life - with everything that goes with it, from environmental issues to security of supply to energy conservation," Fegerl explains [...] been an artist-in-residence at the AIT for the past two years, working in particular with the Center for Energy. Last year, the results of the " capture " art project were on display in the foyer - materials
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AIT develops method for lithium measurement
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all types of electric vehicles and, increasingly, for use in stationary energy storage systems due to their comparatively high energy density and service life. It was only logical that the 2019 Nobel Prize [...] 29.11.2021 At the LKR Light Metal Competence Center in Ranshofen, a process has been developed that significantly simplifies the detection of lithium - an important element in the battery and materials [...] so to speak, groping in the dark. Typically, an electron microscope equipped with a detector for energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) is used to determine distribution profiles and maps of elements
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Training for the defense against cyber attacks
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disaster management. More information: www.cyberrange.at https://www.ait.ac.at/en/about-the-ait/center/center-for-digital-safety-security/fairs-events/cyber-security-planspiel-2017 You might also be interested [...] from being able to put them into practice in an emergency," says Maria Leitner, a researcher at the Center for Digital Safety & Security at the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology. Therefore, a so-called [...] partners. © KSÖ © KSÖ © KSÖ Previous element Next element Cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency For the first time, such a threat was simulated on a large scale in a simulation game organized
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Forum Alpbach TEC
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The Future of Democracy and the Rule of Law in Europe. How our energy system is becoming more resilient, sustainable and secure The energy crisis is coming to a head more and more. Starting with the Corona [...] and now massively intensified by the war in Ukraine, energy security has become a top issue of our days. A comprehensive transformation of our energy system is necessary - towards a system that simultaneously [...] (Infineon) - will look for ways to completely rethink our energy system. The panel will discuss fundamental requirements for the future energy supply and ways to make our use of resources more resilient
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Power2Regions
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Power2Regions Social Innovations for Energy Transitions Durch Power2Regions werden kommunale/regionale AkteurInnen befähigt, Projektideen für soziale Innovationen zur Beförderung der Energiewende in zwei [...] r sind mit einem * markiert. Name * E-Mail * Betreff * Nachricht * Send PD Dr. Peter Biegelbauer Center for Innovation Systems & Policy +43 50550-4589 +43 50550-2201 Peter.Biegelbauer(at)ait.ac.at
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SINNergyTrans
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practical field of the energy transition is embedded, other social innovations and other methods for their promotion and evaluation are needed. Key Words: sustainable energy system, energy transition, sustainable [...] SINNergyTrans Energy system transformation and social innovations The success of a transformation to a sustainable society depends in particular on the success of a transition to a sustainable energy system. [...] In addition to technical developments, this energy transition is largely determined by their social, cultural and institutional embedding and therefore also requires social innovations in the sense of
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Circular Economy
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successful implementation of the circular economy. Added value for customers and partners The AIT Center for Energy takes a systemic, cross-sectoral approach to the concept of circular economy along the entire [...] einem * markiert. Name * E-Mail * Betreff * Nachricht * Send DI Dr. Wolfgang Hribernik Head of Center for Energy +43 50550-6641 wolfgang.hribernik(at)ait.ac.at × Kontakt Formular Pflichtfelder sind mit einem [...] technological know-how and high systemic competence. Thus, an integrated view of resources and materials (energy, water, waste, raw materials, biogenic resources) and their life cycle, considering rebound effects
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M4AM
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The project focuses on development of a virtual toolbox for a Through Process Modelling of a Direct Energy Deposition process including evolution of microstructure. The ultimate goal is prediction of a fatigue [...] Project: 12/2019 – 11/2021 Projectcoordination: RHP-Technology GmbH Projekt partners MAGNA Engineering Center Steyr GmbH & Co KG RMIT University LKR Leichtmetallkompetenzzentrum Ranshofen × Kontakt Formular
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INFINITY
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Competence Center Leoben GmbH OFI Technologie & Innovation GmbH FHTW FH Technikum Wien From Industry Fronius International GmbH Infineon Technologies Austria AG Isovoltaic AG ENcome Energy Performance [...] Austria GmbH Funding line: This project is funded under the Austrian Energy Research Program, 1st Call, 2014 by the Climate and Energy Funds. AIT contact: Rita Ebner × Kontakt Formular Pflichtfelder sind [...] challenges of the PV market and the global need for cost-efficient renewables with constant, optimized energy yields. The analysis of shortcomings, failures and degradation processes of existing PV materials
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Print.pv
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Institute of Technology, JOANNEUM RESEARCH Forschungsgesellschaft, das Polymer Competence Center Leoben, das NanoTecCenter Weiz, und die Industriepartner crystalsol und Forster. Link zum Klima- und Energiefonds [...] Print.pv AIT Energy entwickelt neuartige Technologie zur Herstellung von Photovoltaikfolien. Wie der Name print.pv schon sagt, geht es in dem Projekt darum, Dünnschicht-Elemente zu drucken. „Das funktioniert [...] funktioniert wie bei einem Rollenrotationsdruckverfahren, was Material und Energie spart“, so der Geschäftsfeldleiter von Photovoltaic Systems Christoph Mayr. Die Expertinnen und Experten des AIT forschen an
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LarGo!
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electromechanical components designed for continuous operation," says Mario Faschang from the AIT Center for Energy, explaining the background to the project. "Nowadays, however, distribution grids have to be [...] LarGo! New developments such as electromobility or the increasing share of renewable energy sources pose new challenges for our grids. Distribution networks at the low-voltage level - i.e. the numerous [...] other partners from Germany and Sweden to develop new approaches to make these networks fit for the energy future. Digitization of the distribution networks "Traditional distribution networks mainly contain
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Publications & Patents
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), Begutachter/in(nen): A. Tapia, M. Borges, H. Tellioglu; TU Wien / Visual Computing and Human-Centered Technology / Research Unit Multidisciplinary Design and User Research, 2019; Rigorosum: 11.12.2019 [...] Pombo, M. Drobics, N.M. Garcia, F. Florez-Revuelt: "Validation of a method for the estimation of energy expenditure during physical activity using a mobile device accelerometer"; Journal of Ambient In [...] ionalen Informationsaustausch"; Betreuer/in(nen): G. Lichtenegger; Universität Wien/Postgraduate Center, 2018; Abschlussprüfung: 19.10.2018. M. Plociennik, M. Drobics, I Podnar Zarko, K. Katsaros, S. Soursos
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SOLIFLY
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systems to increasingly electric propulsion solutions. The goal is to increase energy efficiency and switch to renewable energy sources, thereby reducing the environmental impact of the next generation of [...] semi-solid state battery Energy storage systems that meet the demands of aeronautics play a central role in the electrification of aircraft. For example, batteries with high energy density are needed that [...] research project led by AIT develops multifunctional aircraft components with structural and electrical energy storage capabilities. Pipistrel PVRK-1 Miniliner Concept (c) Pipistrel Within the framework of SOLIFLY
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