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Bitter cold makes aluminum compliant

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becoming increasingly important in lightweight car construction. An innovative process developed at the LKR Light Metal Competence Center Ranshofen opens up completely new areas of application. The transport [...] ," says Grabner, who heads a project series entitled "KryoAlu" at the LKR Light Metal Competence Center in Ranshofen, a subsidiary of AIT. In this project, a new process for forming aluminum sheets is [...] forming dies cooled to minus 180 degrees and removed again after deep drawing. In the future, this innovative process will make it possible to produce much more complex shaped parts from a single piece of

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Harnessing the infinite potential of the sun

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figure is set to double again to 30 gigawatts. Photovoltaics can already be used as standard in innovative energy concepts for single-family homes, larger residential buildings or even plus-energy neighborhoods [...] . Thus, up to 20 percent more solar energy can be used at once with the same installed area. The Center for Energy of the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology is currently leading the European project [...] is also taking into account the aspect of standardization in its consideration and is developing innovative mounting and fastening structures. Research, such as that carried out at AIT, plays a decisive

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Wanted: Ways to more sustainability

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transformation of society and the economy," says Klaus Kubeczko, sustainability and innovation expert at the Center for Innovation Systems & Policy of the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology, describing the [...] the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions" - Klaus Kubeczko, sustainability and innovation expert at the Center for Innovation Systems & Policy at the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology. Cooperation of [...] conditions to the targeted use of public investment," says Matthias Weber, head of the AIT Center for Innovation Systems & Policy. "The further we move towards system change, the more important the role

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A new look at the increasingly complex world

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Alpbach Technology Talks from August 27 to 29, 2020. This traditional meeting will take place in an innovative format this year due to Corona. The corona pandemic has ushered in a new era, so to speak, in which [...] Technology together with ORF Radio Ö1; this year, the Technology Talks will take place in a new, innovative form as a live-streamed symposium due to the Corona pandemic. Androsch cites an example of the [...] Scientific partner of the Alpbach Technology Talks 2020 is the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers, Industrial partner is the Federation of Austrian Industries (IV). The event is supported by the

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Where and how innovations are created

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more quickly than in the past. "Innovation today happens in networks of researching and innovating organizations," explains Matthias Weber, Head of the Center for Innovation Systems & Policy at the AIT Austrian [...] available in many places for technological developments and innovations. Increasing complexity of innovation systems In recent years, such innovation systems have become more complex, as the networks supporting [...] ons have therefore moved to the center of the scientific debate. These so-called "micro data" allow a much more differentiated picture of the development of innovation patterns, i.e. earlier statistical

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Smart textiles as an opportunity for the textile industry

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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 different [...] crisis in recent decades could gain renewed momentum thanks to new technologies: Smart sportswear, innovative medical products or intelligent jackets will soon be highly sought-after products. This will require [...] largest industrial sector in Austria with the most employees. The companies were always highly innovative and developed most splendidly in Vorarlberg and in Upper Austria, but also in the Waldviertel or

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The foundations that shape our lives

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predecessor organization of today's AIT Austrian Institute of Technology, the Seibersdorf Research Center, as well as the ORF and the Federation of Austrian Industries . Since then, the AIT has organized [...] sessions and social events were bustling with intense exchanges of ideas, this year the congress center and the village are quiet. On the other hand, the data lines from the side valley of the Inntal to [...] regulations: Only accredited participants* with a matching QR code are allowed to enter the congress center, and a temperature is taken at the entrance. You are assigned a fixed seat, and the chairs are placed

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Paths to the Great Transformation

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here: www.ait.ac.at/efatec Human Centered Innovation Yearbook A fundamental principle in any transformation must be that people, with their needs and values, are at the center of attention from the very beginning [...] participants of the Alpbach Technology Talks 2021, is also dedicated to this topic of " Human Centered Innovation ". It is also available in bookstores (Holzhausen, 172 p., 36 euros, ISBN 978-3-903207-59-2) [...] toward a holistic approach that includes different disciplines, including the arts, and a human-centered approach, he said. "Welcome back!" With this greeting, Wolfgang Knoll, Scientific Director of the

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Putting people at the center

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a scientific contribution to the Alpbach Technology Talks. Human Centered Innovation How central the topic of " Human Centered Innovation " is in current research and technology development can be illustrated [...] technologies offer. "This is a driver for innovation: We believe that experience-led innovation and new ways of human-machine interaction are key building blocks for innovative and successful technologies." In [...] 08.2021 This year's yearbook "Discussing Technology" is dedicated to the topic of " Human Centered Innovation ". As a scientific contribution to the Alpbach Technology Talks 2021, it will address topics

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An electric vehicle of a very different kind: EMPA-Trac

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to rethink the entire vehicle," explains Christian Chimani, head of the AIT Center for Low-Emission Transport (pictured center with Hannes Lacher and Elisabeth Dörr in front of the EMPA Trac). © Johannes [...] tank with batteries. "You have to rethink the entire vehicle," explains Christian Chimani, Head of Center for Low-Emission Transport at the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology. That means taking a close [...] Research Promotion Agency (FFG). „You have to rethink the entire vehicle“ Christian Chimani, Head of Center for Low-Emission Transport of AIT Austrian Institute of Technology Modularity brings flexibility

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How older people benefit from self-driving cars

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with intelligent navigation systems. But how do those affected see it? Do older people view these innovations as positively as many experts? Or are there factors that make the technological developments appear [...] 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 [...] 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 (FFG) under the

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"We need a fast track for innovation"

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strengthen that - even in times of pandemic." Related link RTO Innovation Summit Website INFO: To the 2nd RTO Innovation Summit The 2nd RTO Innovation Summit took place online on November 18 and 19. The conference [...] business: RTOs develop new technologies and transfer the knowledge to industry to drive innovation, strengthen the innovative power of the economy and develop concrete solutions to help tackle the major challenges [...] and create future-oriented jobs. The central question for the 2nd RTO Innovation Summit was therefore: How can European innovation capacity be further accelerated to ensure that the crisis is used as an

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AIT develops method for lithium measurement

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helps us a lot to realize fundamental innovations for the next generation of sustainable transport technologies," explains Christian Chimani, head of the AIT Center for Low-Emission Transport and managing [...] 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 [...] methods A team led by Johannes Österreicher, Senior Scientist at the LKR Light Metals Competence Center Ranshofen of the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology, has now been able to circumvent these dif

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Light metals for more climate protection

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emissions. Lightweight construction is 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 [...] construction and consequently reduce fuel consumption. At the 11th Ranshofen Light Metal Days, many innovations and future technologies from the field of aluminum and magnesium materials will be presented. Arbeiten [...] used to manufacture structural components of an aircraft fuselage with the aid of Wire-AM. This innovation is a result of years of work at the LKR to research and develop welding wires made of aluminum

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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 [...] 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 with other interested [...] discussion room The goal is to learn together from the crisis and to find new relevant questions and innovative approaches to solutions with which a more resilient future can be shaped. In doing so, the focus

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Automation technology

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of humans. One example comes from an area that at first glance one would not consider all that innovative: In agriculture, autonomous working machines are already in use that - controlled by GPS and sensors [...] the Institute of Automation and Control Engineering (ACIN) at TU Wien and co-director of the AIT Center for Vision, Automation & Control. "AI plays a crucial role in this. The big challenge is how to interpret [...] Systems at the Institute for Automation and Control (ACIN) at TU Wien and Co-Director of the AIT Center for Vision, Automation & Control. Test and validate A major problem with AI methods is that machine

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Quantum technology based on Nobel Prize-worthy knowledge

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backdrop of a wide range of constantly changing threats to our society, it is important to develop innovative approaches to countering these threats. A particular focus of research activities at the AIT is [...] Kontakt Mag. (FH) Michael W. Mürling Marketing and Communications AIT Austrian Institute of Technology Center for Digital Safety & Security T +43 (0)50550-4126 michael.muerling(at)ait.ac.at I www.ait.ac.at Follow

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Forum Alpbach TEC

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technology can be in shaping the future has recently become clear, particularly in biotechnology: innovative RNA-based vaccines have proved to be rapidly available and effective weapons in the fight against [...] greatly from RNA-based therapeutics. In cooperation with the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers, the opportunities of this medical field of hope will be discussed as well as the risks and hurdles [...] and security. This requires not only geopolitical efforts, but also new technological responses. Innovations help us to overcome the crises, but they are also increasingly becoming an important instrument

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What drives young female researchers

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true for a research and technology organization that plays a prominent role on the international innovation stage. "Science is becoming increasingly multidisciplinary. It takes interdisciplinary teams with [...] linary and intercultural as well as with different genders," explains Elke Guenther, head of the Center for Health & Bioresources and currently gender officer at AIT. Female researchers in the early stages [...] sustainable future. SABINE NEUBERGER Junior Scientist, Agricultural Economist My Impact: Enabling innovative solutions by getting different actors talking to each other and breaking down barriers. My vision:

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Alpbach Technology Symposium 2022

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place where numerous innovations were presented to the public. For example, the future plans of "Silicon Austria Labs" were discussed and new funding programs for radical innovations and for data research [...] inside and outside the conference center, but also in the qualification for the "Falling Walls Lab" in Berlin (in the form of three-minute pitches) and the 24-hour innovation marathon, in which eight international [...] this we need a deeper scientific understanding that is translated into new technologies and into innovations," said Knoll at the end of the talks, which have been organized by AIT and ORF Radio Ö1 in a tried

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