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Modeling and control of a new pneumatic valve for production automation

with Festo SE & Co. KG, scientists from the Complex Dynamic Systems research group at the AIT Center for Vision, Automation & Control and the Institute of Automation and Control Engineering at the [...] production. Each valve block consists of four two-stage pneumatic valves. These in turn contain an energy-efficient, piezoelectric preliminary stage and a tappet valve as the main stage. They are interconnected [...] The associated costs for accessories, storage, assembly and configuration are now eliminated and energy consumption is reduced. All in all, the universal valve block can be used for a wide range of a

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NoVOC

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Universitātes Cietvielu fizikas institūts (Latvia) Avesta Battery and Energy Engineering (Belgium) Commissariat à l’énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives (France) Customcells Holding GmbH (Germany) VARTA [...] cell manufacturing in Europe New sustainable electrode and cell manufacturing techniques with low energy consumption, and no Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) emissions Elimination of organic solvents in [...] are assembled at pilot scale in our research pilot line. Battery researcher Buket Boz from the AIT Center for Transport Technologies: "Within the framework of the NoVOC project, we make a decisive contribution

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hub.connect

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MSc Research Engineer / Integrated Energy Systems +43 50550-6649 +43 50550-6439 martin.reinthaler(at)ait.ac.at Project partners IESTA - Institute for Advanced Energy Systems & Transport Applications Automobil [...] hub.connect Automated cargo handling scenarios for logistics centers The exploratory project hub.connect lays important foundations for the consistent connectivity and interoperability of automated vehicles [...] chains. To this end, hub.connect addresses the challenges underlying the optimization of logistics centers (hubs), which have become crucial interfaces for safe, efficient and reliable transport of goods

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AIT AND ERICSSON AUSTRIA START COOPERATION IN THE FIELD OF THE MOST MODERN RADIO COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

Scientist Thomas Zemen was established in the Center for Digital Safety & Security. The aim is to develop new radio technologies for highly secure, reliable and energy-efficient radio-based communication systems [...] technological solutions for radio communication of the future. Maximum reliability and security, energy efficiency, use of distributed multiple antennas and effective use of the existing radio frequency [...] important contribution to European digital technology sovereignty, summarizes Helmut Leopold, Head of the Center for Digital Safety & Security at AIT, the goals of this collaboration. Press contact: Mag

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Blog

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transmission and drastically reduce its energy hunger. AIT photonics expert Bernhard Schrenk is working on this as part of a globally unique project. Energy Heat pumps: energy source of the future 21.01.2020 A [...] without Gas 07.08.2023 Many industrial production processes are very energy-intensive. In the Austrian innovation network NEFI (New Energy for Industry), processes are being developed and demonstrated in practice [...] of the future. Innovation Putting people at the center 23.08.2021 This year's yearbook "Discussing Technology" is dedicated to the topic of " Human Centered Innovation ". As a scientific contribution to

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Improving aerodynamic performance of aircraft and wind power plants

industries: "Wind energy, aviation, motor sports, shipping - all these markets are very large and will need solutions like Riblets in the coming years. To optimise fuel consumption and energy yield, regular [...] Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) within the project RiSPECT (874163). The Partners AIT Center for Vision, Automation & Control bionic surface technologies GmbH Software Engineering Institute/

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AIT is now a partner of the AUSTRIAN LOGISTICS

by the brand owners under the leadership of the Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology (BMK). AIT is committed to the goal of further strengthening [...] the logistics industry through excellent research and development work. Arno Klamminger, Head of Center for Mobility Systems at AIT: ‘Logistics is one of the most important elements for a successfully [...] business location. The brand was founded by the Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology – together with the Austrian Association for Freight Forwarding

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Enabling Digital Technologies

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prerequisites to increase safety and security. Research Compound secures best innovation practice At the Center for Digital Safety & Security we have intertwined the research activities in the fast-emerging technology [...] used to guarantee security, hence nobody can listen to the communication without being detected. For energy efficient high data rate communication links coherent optical communication devices and technologies [...] links in industrial production halls or increasing reliability and reducing operational costs of energy efficient systems. Team Reference Projects Publications & Patents Solutions & Services Research Services

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AIT'S SUCCESSFUL APPEARANCE AT FORMNEXT

Researchers from the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology, Center for Vision, Automation & Control, and the LKR Light Metals Competence Center Ranshofen (german only) presented the results of their [...] the process parameters and resource-efficient manufacturing. The aim is to minimize material and energy consumption and ensure “first-time-right” production. One highlight was the presentation of the

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HyLiST: Innovative solid-state batteries for a sustainable future

time ensure higher energy densities, fast charging times and a longer service life. The results of the project will not only support industrial material manufacturers and research centers, but also strengthen [...] batteries with high energy density and increased safety to market maturity. This will not only strengthen European competitiveness, but also make a decisive contribution to a sustainable energy supply and to [...] Project consortium AIT Austrian Institute of Technology (Coordinator) | IFP Energies nouvelles (IFPEN) | CIC energiGUNE | Cidetec | Sovema Group | SPECIFIC POLYMERS | Uppsala u

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Im.Fluge: Urban Air Mobility revisited

sustainable I-UAM use. The AIT Center for Technology Experience (Peter Fröhlich, Michael Gafert, Lukas Kröninger, Alexander Mirnig, Lennart Motnikar), the Center for Energy with the unit Digital Resilient

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Mobile assistant for individual and cross-transport mobility

NOUSdigital, is-design, iDr Design and AIT Austrian Institute of Technology (Center for Technology Experience and Center for Energy) have developed and tested a prototype for a mobile application called "

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GUARDIAN Project - Paving the Way for Autonomous Machines in Public Spaces

safety and reliability.  For more check the press release  (in German) Partner AIT Center for Vision, Automation & Control – Management and technology research  Business Upper Austria [...] the ‘Digital Technologies 2023’ programme of the Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology (BMK). 

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BatWoMan: Climate-friendly batteries for the mobility of tomorrow

Currently, battery cell manufacturing is hugely energy intensive and involves toxic solvents. Changing that would significantly improve the carbon footprint of e-vehicles. This is where the European research [...] The science platform Innovation Origins now spoke to battery expert Katja Fröhlich from the AIT Center for Low-Emission Transport, the project leader of BatWoMan: https://innovationorigins.com/en/re

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HyCentA-K1-P2.1- HyDestiny

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n system Hydrogen as an energy carrier constitutes an essential part of a decarbonized energy and economic system. To facilitate the transition towards a hydrogen-based energy system, the optimization [...] transport systems, and consumers and integrating production and demand forecast allows for an increase of energy and cost efficiency Project Goals The main objectives to achieve in this project are: Identification [...] establishing new stationary and transportable storage systems on the market Expertise and know-how on energy markets, price development, and electricity price forecasting Funding This project is funded by the

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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 [...] 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 [...] partners at the interface between research & development, industry and policy. Our service portfolio Energy analysis and environmental assessment of processes, products and buildings in terms of carbon footprint

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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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AIT AND UN OFFICE FOR COUNTER TERRORISM (UNOCT) CONDUCT CYBER SECURITY TRAINING IN VIENNA

International Recognized Cyber Security Training Center The AIT Austrian Institute of Technology has established a globally recognized position as an expert center for cyber security training for digital in [...] new tools to help combat cyber-attacks is one of our core services”, said Helmut Leopold, Head of Center for Digital Safety & Security, AIT. “We greatly appreciate the collaboration and support provided [...] globally the first IAEA Collaborating Centre for Cyber Security Training for the International Atomic Energy Association (IAEA). It is also training partner for the World Institute for Nuclear Security (WINS)

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MATISSE

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Pipistrel PVRK-1 Miniliner concept (c) Pipistrel Aviation is at the center of the climate debate. An international study by the International Energy Agency (IEA) shows that flying is responsible for around 2 percent [...] propulsion solutions is also taking place in aviation. The aim is to increase energy efficiency and switch to renewable energy sources in order to minimize the environmental impact of the next generation [...] electric aircraft. Energy storage systems that meet the requirements of aeronautics play a central role in the electrification of aircraft. This requires batteries with a high energy density that also meet

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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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