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HyCentA-K1-P2.1- HyDestiny

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materials for stationary and transportable storage systems Assessment of the challenges and decisive factors for establishing new stationary and transportable storage systems on the market Expertise and [...] distribution 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 [...] replacing fossil-based materials and thus reducing the carbon footprint. In transport, linking hydrogen producers, transport systems, and consumers and integrating production and demand forecast allows for

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New book publication: Reusable as a way out: advantages and challenges of the reusable transformation in parcel logistics

efficiency, traceability and scalability of returnable logistics systems, a key building block for sustainable and future-proof transport solutions. The editors of the book are Gerald Schneikart and Walter

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5G teleoperation for efficient automated mobility

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mobility offers and services have the potential to significantly increase the efficiency of the transport system - with positive effects on climate, environmental protection, safety, affordability and acc [...] passenger and small goods transport. Proof of efficiency and effectiveness of sustainable use cases auto.GigaApp develops and tests practical application scenarios for the transport of people and small goods [...] and rural areas. Building expertise for Austria's mobility ecosystem In order to survive on the dynamic international market, operators, industry and service providers in Austria must strategically develop

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Peacetech Alliance launches cross-sector dialogue on ethical use of digital technologies for peace

ethical guidelines in order to avoid potential conflicts. On the other hand, state-of-the-art digital systems must also be utilized effectively for global peace processes. With the PeaceTech Alliance, we are [...] efforts – such as international missions, mediation, or crisis response – noting that current market dynamics often leave this space underdeveloped by the private sector. There was also strong emphasis on data

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Federation of network optimisation services

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that enable precise and pro-acting sensing of supply and demand, facilitate optimal operation of transport services, and advances learning and evolution in complex environments. At the operational level [...] cohesive design, implementation, and assessment of next-generation multimodal traffic management systems. This will be achieved by integrating network optimization services, simulation insights, and data [...] within an organically governed ecosystem of public and private stakeholders. The approach enables the dynamic quantification of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for evidence-based policy making. To develop

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15th IEA Heat Pump Conference 2026

buildings, industry and energy systems," emphasises Thomas Fleckl, Chairman of the National Organising Committee and Head of the Department of Sustainable Thermal Energy Systems at the AIT Austrian Institute [...] of the conference will be the scientific programme which will feature for the first time ever a dynamic split between cutting-edge research and real-world applications, offering fresh perspectives and [...] Heat pumps are among the key technologies for the decarbonisation of buildings, industry and energy systems. Thanks to their high efficiency and the use of renewable environmental heat or waste heat, they

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ENDURION sets new Standards for the Production of Green Hydrogen

ENDURION consortium will work over the next four years to develop a highly efficient hydrogen production system known as a pressurised anion exchange membrane electrolyser (AEMEL). Replacing Critical Materials [...] clean fuel for hard-to-abate sectors such as steelmaking, chemical production, long-distance transportation and the rapidly growing field of energy-intensive data centres. However, current processes for [...] a thorough assessment of the environmental impact, cost-efficiency, and recyclability of the full system. The ultimate goal is to prepare the technology for use in the field - with a specific use case in

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AIT at the Fluid HSI Symposium in Graz

around Ulrike Ritzinger and Martin Reinthaler (AIT), in the lecture "Automated On-Demand Public Transport - Optimisation strategies for shuttle services" and then led a workshop on "On-Demand Mobility - [...] automated mobility - AIT Austrian Institute Of Technology Further information on the Fluid Human-System Interaction Symposium: https://fluid-hsi.at/ 

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AIT on 3sat’s Nano Magazine: New Paths for Therapy and Diagnosis

followed, from minute 19:25, by the report on the blood–brain barrier, a highly selective defence system that allows only two per cent of all active substances to pass and thus blocks many neurotherapies [...] of Vienna to develop peptides from snake, spider and scorpion venoms that bind specifically to transporter proteins of the barrier. In their in vitro models, they are able to use these peptides as vehicles

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#IDSF25: AIT STRENGTHENS AUSTRIAN COMMITMENT TO PEACETECH WITH LAUNCH OF THE PEACETECH ALLIANCE

research areas of “sustainable and resilient infrastructures”, particularly in the fields of energy, transportation and health, as well as the “digital transformation of industry and society”, working closely [...] innovations for the next generation of infrastructure related technologies in the fields of Energy, Transport Technologies, Health & Bioresources, Digital Safety & Security, Vision, Automation & [...] These technological research areas are supplemented by the competence in the area of Innovation Systems & Policy. Among others, AIT's global perspective is evident in its contributions to peace technology

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AIT hosts 20th OpenFOAM Workshop 2025 in Vienna

open-source software OpenFOAM®, innovative simulation techniques, and the future of computational fluid dynamics (CFD). OpenFOAM (Open Field Operation and Manipulation) is a world-leading open-source software [...] include, among others: Turbulence modeling and numerical methodsMultiphase flows and complex fluid dynamicsHeat transfer and thermodynamicsChemical reaction kinetics and combustion processesFlow in porous [...] Many thanks to our sponsors – Engys, UpstreamCFD, CFD-FEA Service, Beta CAE Systems, and Wikki – for their valuable contribution to the 20th OpenFOAM Workshop 2025 in Vienna. Special

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AIT as scientific key partner for the Austrian Assessment Report on Climate Change

net-zero emissions from energy use in transport, industry and buildings by 2040 Chapter 8 sheds light on: Technological options for decarbonising the energy systemThe importance of sufficiency, efficiency [...] pathways for Austria. Dr Gustav Resch and Dr Franziska Schöniger, experts in climate-resilient energy systems at the AIT, acted as coordinating lead authors. Further contributions came from AIT experts Dr Klaus

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Strong representation of AIT at ECTRI

within ECTRI. His focus will be on improving the efficiency of transport systems through automated mobility, cooperative transport systems, multimodal solutions, and the use of artificial intelligence in [...] The European Conference of Transport Research Institutes (ECTRI) is a leading network of European research institutions in the field of transport. ECTRI's goal is to promote scientific excellence [...] positions, AIT underscores its leading role in European transport research. Isabela Erdelean (Senior Research Engineer, Center for Transport Technologies) was elected as the new head of the Thematic

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Contactless 3D microscopy and robotic inspection

Thanks to the combination of light field technology and photometry, ici:microscopy uses the natural transport movement of the test object to simultaneously capture images from different viewing and lighting [...] which was developed specifically for the automated, contactless inspection of complex components. The system automatically determines the number of sensor positions and viewing angles required for an inspection [...] with high industrial relevance,’ emphasised Markus Clabian, head of the High-Performance Vision Systems research group at AIT. ‘In particular, the contactless high-speed 3D detection in the µm range and

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Integrated urban energy solutions

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developed an assessment tool for the early planning phase of photovoltaic systems for large buildings. Energy storage systems in districts offer various electrical and thermal storage options (e.g., seasonal [...] buildings, storage systems, and the district must be connected to and interact with the power grid . The VITALITY CITY project expands this approach to entire cities. Through dynamic overall energy balancing [...] developed an assessment tool for the early planning phase of photovoltaic systems for large buildings. Energy storage systems in districts offer various electrical and thermal storage options (e.g., seasonal

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Autonomous wheelchair for airports

to an acoustic alarm system: if the PRM attendant leaves the defined communication radius between the tag and the wheelchair, a warning signal is automatically triggered. The system has been successfully [...] accompany several wheelchairs at the same time. Thanks to this flexible electric wheelchair assistance system, the airport infrastructure remains completely untouched, and no additional mapping is required. [...] y,’ explains Monika Riedl-Riedenstein, project manager and expert for assistance and autonomous systems at the Center for Vision, Automation & Control at AIT. Greater independence for people with

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Promotion of Urban Circular Economy

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recycling beyond system boundaries, including various applications of secondary materials. The technical scope covers the full life cycle: from raw material extraction, manufacturing A1-A3, transport A4), to [...] replacement (B4), and end-of-life processes such as demolition, waste transport, treatment, recycling, and disposal (modules C1–C4). A specific use case in Vienna’s Aspern Seestadt district illustrates

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SOWINDIC

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markiert. Name * E-Mail * Betreff * Nachricht * Send DI David Gruber Research Engineer Complex Dynamical Systems VAC +43 664 8251458 david.gruber(at)ait.ac.at [...] SOWINDIC Optimised control of wind turbine rotor blade heating systems Wind power provides around 11% of Austria's electricity. This makes it the country's second most important sustainable energy source [...] combined into a hybrid model to further enhance the performance of the intelligent rotor blade heating system. Project partner Meteotest AG Universität Wien, Data Science @ Uni Vienna Verbund Green Power GmbH

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AIT balance sheet 2024: Research with impact, investments with a future

investment in the practical relevance of climate-friendly energy systems. Ecosystem for spin-offs in Europe  A particularly dynamic field is technology transfer via spin-offs and entrepreneurship [...] research areas: ‘Sustainable and resilient infrastructures’, particularly in the fields of energy, transport and health, and ‘Digital transformation of industry and society’. It works closely with scientific

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ASCEND Accelerate positive clean energy districts

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RES and related flexibilization options for PCED energy system. SP4: sustainable urban mobility of decarbonised mobility and freight transport. SP5: co-created and citizen-centred solutions SP6: urban

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