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SIC-GaN Hybrid T-Type

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rmance, reliable systems. This converter presents the initial development of a novel hybrid T-type converter combining GaN transistors and SiC MOSFETs in one power electronics system. Why sic- gan- hy [...] hybridization? The established method for assessing switching characteristics and examining the dynamic performance of Si, SiC, GaN MOSFETs and IGBTs is the double pulse test (DPT). Double pulse testing

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Geothermal energy - utilisation of geothermal energy

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earth's interior transports heat from the depths to the surface. Heat transfer mechanisms: Systems such as geothermal probes or geothermal power stations use water or other fluids to transport the heat to the [...] energy, which is subdivided into hot dry rock systems and closed deep heat exchanger systems (geothermal probes). The main differences between the two systems therefore lie in the naturally occurring hy [...] earth. It is mainly used for heating and cooling buildings. Systems such as geothermal probes or geothermal collectors as well as well systems with groundwater heat pumps play a decisive role here. In both

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Energy generation in traffic tunnels

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for road and rail transport. Geothermal energy is one of the pillars of the heat transition and here in particular for space heating. In addition to "conventional" geothermal systems such as geothermal [...] processes in order to contribute to the climate-friendly, efficient and sustainable operation of transport infrastructure through R&D. × Kontakt Formular Pflichtfelder sind mit einem * markiert. Name * E-Mail [...] * Betreff * Nachricht * Send DI Dr. Edith Haslinger Senior Scientist, Sustainable Thermal Energy Systems +43 50550 3608 +43 50550 6390 edith.haslinger(at)ait.ac.at Key Data Project Duration : 06/24-05/25

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Presentation of the EU Project MOBILISE with Mobile High-Containment Laboratory

essential contributions: its Center for Health and Bioresources provides novel point-of-care diagnostic systems, while its Center for Digital Safety and Security supplies a real-time data platform for decision-makers [...] Competence Unit Molecular Diagnostics has developed miniaturized, automated molecular diagnostic systems that can be deployed directly in the mobile laboratory. Based on isothermal amplification methods [...] can be detected within minutes. By combining AIT’s rapid tests with on-site PCR analyses, long transport routes are eliminated, laboratory capacities are relieved, and clinical decisions can be made in

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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#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 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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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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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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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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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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