Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft
Concrete of the Future
Fungal mycelium as a construction material, ecofriendly concrete and smart recycling solutions pave the way for climate neutrality.
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International Year of Quantum Science and Technology
Fraunhofer researchers are developing quantum systems for various applications and industries to help us find answers to the major challenges of our time, including those relating to the climate, health, transportation and security.
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Multidrug-resistant germs
The weapons available for fighting dangerous bacteria are losing their edge, and life-threatening infections are increasingly resistant to treatment. There are hardly any substitutes available so far, making it high time someone took action.
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Deutscher Zukunftspreis 2024
A Research Team From ams OSRAM and Fraunhofer Wins the Deutscher Zukunftspreis for Digital Light
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Wohin geht die Reise? Mit einem Forschungsteam hat Leon Siebel-Achenbach am Fraunhofer IML den evoBOT® bewusst modular entwickelt, um viele Nutzungsvarianten abzudecken.
AI Robotics
The next stage in the evolution of technology is coming up: Artificial intelligence is poised to turn robots into all-around self-learners, helping out in industry, logistics, nursing, and private households. Will smart machines radically reshape our lives – and especially our working lives – not long from now?
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Beginn der Abbrucharbeiten an der Carolabrücke im Dresdner Stadtzentrum zwei Tage nach ihrem Einsturz in der Nacht vom 10. auf den 11. September 2024.
Infrastructure – ways to prevent danger
To prevent a repeat of the Dresden bridge collapse, Fraunhofer researchers are working on innovative monitoring systems, smart sensors and intelligent screws, to name just a few.
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Zähne zeigen? Für Gründerin Amelie Reigl symbolisiert der Hai vor allem Stärke und Effizienz.
Start-ups – a plus for society
Spin-offs transfer Fraunhofer research findings into application.
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Is everything fake!?
These days, deceptively real-looking imaginary worlds are just the push of a button away, made possible by AI. But AI can also help to detect dangerous manipulation.
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Let’s talk water
Sometimes there’s too much, sometimes too little: Water, the most important factor in our survival, doesn’t make it easy for us. How can we ensure an adequate water supply even amid climate challenges?
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