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EU project EMPOWER has started: Development of two zero-emission trucks
long-distance transport and sustainable logistics. The two trucks we are developing are intended to enable the sustainable transport of goods by road, complementary to other modes of transport such as rail [...] technology bricks: (1) a modular vehicle system architecture, (2) a modular high voltage architecture, (3) a modular low-voltage E/E architecture, (4) a fuel cell system with high reliability, extended operational [...] optimised heating, ventilation and air conditioning system featuring CO2 as refrigerant and infrared heating panels, (8) an electrified distributed braking system, (9) digital twin models of the demonstrators
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A new start-up in Austria almost every day
Austrian Startups and the WU Gründungszentrum, the fifth edition of the report on the development, dynamics and challenges of the Austrian startup scene is published this year. This year's monitor also focused [...] changed since 2018. Startups are still demanding a reduction in non-wage labour costs, incentive systems for private venture capital financing and better opportunities for employee participation in the
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ComForEn 2023
TSO-DSO Interaction, Energy Management Systems, Aggregators, Virtual Power Plants, Charging Point Operators, Monitoring Systems, Metering Systems, Grid control systems, Energy Communities etc. Gaps and [...] energy vectors (electricity, heat, gas, mobility, transport) and to guarantee reliability, sustainability, efficiency, and affordability of the system. Thus, Interoperability among those domains, technologies [...] as to discuss the major challenges on the way to an interoperable energy system. ComForEn 2023 is aimed at component and system manufacturers, power grid operators, energy suppliers, and research institutions
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KSÖ BLACKOUT SIMULATION GAME – Final results
controlled shutdown of the systems both in the branches and in the head offices, most activities are shut down and prepared for the restart. Due to the shutdown of the systems, however, there is no possibility [...] first 20 to 30 minutes in the event of a crisis. Due to the anticipated problems with individual transport identified in the simulation, additional attention will be paid in the future to which relevant [...] relevant key personnel are already on site, which persons must follow and for which persons transport must be organised. As in the other sectors, this coordination is further complicated after 30 minutes at the
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Climate change adaptation
The AIT Center for Innovation Systems & Policy supports together with the Center for Energy & the Center for Digital Safety & Security as well as the Umweltbundesamt the Climate and Energy [...] action plans for research, technology and innovation in the infrastructure sectors of energy, water, transport and RTI policy recommendations. For this purpose, international RTI strategies are analysed, st
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High energy savings through optimization of processes
with consistently high quality," says Tobias Glück, head of the Competence Unit Complex Dynamical Systems. Use of the new process in practice The process is now being used in production operations at
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The smallest details displayed in a big way
nbsp;Vision Systems research group at the AIT Center for Vision, Automation & Control the scientists presented, a novel light-field and photometry system is presented that [...] parallax effect. This inline microscopic system, together with an image processing pipeline, delivers high-resolution 3D images at high speeds, by using a lateral transport stage changing the optical perspective
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Energy transition: Innovative power from Austria at world level
experience from 80 projects. Model solutions for intelligent, safe and affordable energy and transport systems of the future are developed and demonstrated. Climate Protection Minister Leonore Gewessler: [...] partners from companies, research institutions and public institutions is developing technological and systemic solutions in 24 projects to enable the energy transition in industry. NEFI researchers Sabrina Dusek
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SAFETY FOR AUTONOMOUSLY DRIVING TRUCKS - IN ALL WEATHERS
user-centred automated transport systems. The European, large-scale research project "AWARD" is investigating how automated transport vehicles can sustainably improve the transport of goods in all weather [...] Energy and Center for Technology Experience) is developing a comprehensive technical fleet management system with optimisation models for the efficient use of automated vehicles in logistics applications. The
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Ulrike Ritzinger awarded with ÖGOR prize 2022 for her PhD thesis
Energy. Topic of her thesis is “Health Logistics: Dynamic Stochastic Fleet Management”. It deals with questions that arise from optimizing ambulance transports. Ulrike Ritzinger presents various solution methods [...] problems from practice in ambulance transports. With her elaborations she could show, which algorithms are most suitable for various scenarios, such as different dynamic situations, achieving shortest response [...] Puchinger and Richard Hartl. Ulrike Ritzinger will continue her research on optimization of dynamic transport problems at AIT, putting special emphasis on inclusion of autonomous vehicles, electric mobility
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Visit us at VISION 22 in Stuttgart
booth this year? Firstly, we will demonstrate live our high-performance measurement and inspection systems for fast and precise optical inspection ranging from macroscopic to microscopic scales. More about [...] please redeem this code EOXVFJJ hier einlösen. www.vision-messe.de/tickets. Public transport in Stuttgart is included in the ticket.. We look forward to exchanging ideas with you. See you in
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AIT INVESTIGATES NEW RAILWAY SAFETY MONITORING SYSTEM FOR NETWORK RAIL IN THE UK
The consortium is led by Thales Ground Transportation Systems Ltd. and includes several innovative companies from developers of fiber optic sensing equipment to experts in video analytics and IoT. The [...] (0)50550-4014 michael.hlava@ait.ac.at I www.ait.ac.at Das Konsortium wird von Thales Ground Transportation Systems Ltd. geleitet und umfasst mehrere innovative Unternehmen, von Entwickler:innen faseroptischer [...] are achieved through the use and combination of FOAS sensors in combination with cameras and IoT systems. The FOAS-Technology Fiber optic cables are not only for telecommunication. With this in mind, AIT
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Novel hydrogen tanks as a contribution to decarbonising the transport sector
carbons/ACs and metal-organic frameworks/MOFs) for hydrogen-powered vehicles (road, rail, air and water transport). The aim is to increase the H2 absorption capacity by 30 % and to transfer laboratory-scale synthesis [...] significant contribution to decarbonisation. With more than 1,000 million tonnes of CO2 emissions, the transport sector in Europe is already responsible for one third of climate-damaging CO2 emissions. A deca [...] minimise the overall environmental impact and improve the economic performance of the hydrogen storage system already in the design phase. The LKR Leichtmetallkompetenzzentrum Ranshofen of the AIT contributes
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Automated aerial vehicles support emergency forces
Crisis and disaster situations, major emergencies, safety-critical events and dynamically changing security situations pose enormous challenges for emergency forces. Innovative technical solutions are [...] critical infrastructure. In the future, autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles, a powerful tracking antenna system and intelligent algorithms will support these tasks. While the autonomous UAV flies over the area [...] time, the data are securely transmitted to a ground station via a high-performance tracking antenna system without using high-bandwidth, low-latency infrastructure. There, intelligent algorithms analyse the
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Autonomous working machines
scheduled to go into operation in summer 2022. Contact Patrik Zips Senior Scientist Complex Dynamical Systems Center for Vision, Automation & Control patrik.zips@ait.ac.at [...] research questions. They include, for example, control of hydraulic components and the mechanical system, reliable task and motion planning including localization and determination of self-position even
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Dynamic route planning for a sustainable balance between flexibility and foresight in efficient transport handling
the growing dynamics of the order situation are also becoming increasingly relevant. For example, many customers often want their delivery to be delivered on the same day. For both dynamic and predictive [...] embedded in a simulation, that makes it possible to determine a route optimization for the fastest transport route within one second. AIT expert Ulrike Ritzinger explains that the data basis for the use of
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3D Printed Blood Pumps
one of the most common causes of death in Western countries. Modern mechanical circulatory support systems (blood pumps) promote survival and improve the quality of life of many patients with heart failure [...] printing processes, which are provided with very fine surface structures. The compatibility and fluid dynamic influence of these microstructures in the human body is another object of investigation. An almost
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New artist-in-residence project with Process Studio
currently working with the Center for Vision, Automation & Control (Competence Unit Complex Dynamical Systems) on a concept for another exhibition, which will be on display in the foyer in autumn. [...] artificial intelligence designs new, original symbols for climate activism. The machine-learning system GAN (Generative Adversarial Network) accesses a comprehensive database of logos, signs and glyphs [...] topic of "climate care". The infinite variations of the tokens are based on emergence, a form of a system's development that is based on the unrecognisable interaction of its elements. The tokens that
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SeNSE: Sustainable next-generation lithium-ion battery technology
improved sustainability and recyclability, reduced production costs and a battery management system coupled to dynamic in-cell sensors to enable faster charging. AIT works in collaboration with other partners [...] Lithium-ion batteries are the most promising power sources for future transportation. Extending the driving range and enabling fast charging are key for promoting the adoption of electric vehicles. The [...] electrode development and production to cell and module manufacturing including battery management system and cooling architectures. In particular, the project aims to create next-generation lithium-ion
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ARTTEC at AIT continues
They are supported by the Center for Vision, Automation & Control (Competence Unit Complex Dynamical Systems). The result is to be seen at the end of summer. What is ARTTEC at AIT? Since 2016