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REVIEW: BLOOD PUMP FROM THE 3D PRINTER

together with its project partners – PROFACTOR and MedUni Vienna – presented the progress of the OPTIFLOW 3D (german only) research project in a lecture at the VHS Vienna (german only). The project, funded by [...] blood pumps – using the latest 3D printing technology and ceramic materials. The focus was on the innovative approaches of the project: the use of ceramic materials and precise 3D manufacturing processes makes [...] OPTIFLOW 3D is so important Blood pumps, such as those researched in the project, can provide life-saving support for patients with heart failure. Thanks to innovative technologies, OPTIFLOW 3D enables

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Miniaturised 3D scanner

control, the high-performance stereoscopic 3D measuring system with a design diameter of 3 mm is particularly suitable for measuring, visualising and modelling (3D reconstruction) the smallest objects such [...] contribute to an accurate and comprehensive 3D model. With TinyScan360° it is possible to perform hand-held 3D surface measurements at a measurement distance of between 3 mm and 10 mm from the surface of the [...] The similarities between an autonomous excavator or forklift and the miniaturised 3D surface scanner TinyScan360°, developed by scientists at the Assistive & Autonomous Systems Research Group / AIT

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LKR coordinates new COMET project We3D²

received funding approval for the new COMET project We3D² and will take over project coordination. We3D² takes the successful predecessor project We3D into a new technological dimension. The focus is on [...] corresponds exactly to our research strategy: applied research with clear industrial relevance. With We3D², we bring technological innovations directly into industrial practice – from material development [...] assurance.” Congratulations to Stephan Ucsnik and the whole team! COMET – Research with impact We3D² is one of seven new COMET projects approved in July 2025 as part of the Austrian COMET competence

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Contactless 3D microscopy and robotic inspection

Technology is helping to shape with its exhibits. ici:microscopy – next-generation inline 3D microscopy 3D microscopy in production lines. The technology is based on the Inline Computational Imaging [...] AIT and enables the inspection of the finest structures at high production speeds – up to 40 million 3D points per second.Thanks to the combination of light field technology and photometry, ici:microscopy [...] simultaneously capture images from different viewing and lighting angles. The resulting high-resolution 3D models and optimised texture images enable precise inline inspection of challenging geometries and

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3D-printed lightweight aluminum tanks

The “LH2-WAM-Tank” research project, which is being led by the LKR Leichtmetallkompetenzzentrum Ranshofen of AIT, focuses on the development of a lightweight liquid hydrogen tank made of aluminum usi

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Decoding the 3D world: How Spatial Sensing and AI are Revolutionizing Robotics

and object manipulation might seem trivial to a human, however, automating these tasks within diverse 3D spaces and over time is still in the focus of today’s research. In his presentation, Beleznai discusses

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Robust 3D Mapping with Radar Sensors for Autonomous Vehicles and Robotic Systems

Recent advancements in 3D mapping technology are providing a fresh impetus to the realm of autonomous navigation. A noteworthy contribution in this domain originates from AIT researchers Philipp Glira [...] paper, titled "Robust 3D Mobile Mapping with Radar Sensors: A Real-Time Approach for Autonomous Navigation," introduces an innovative methodology for generating elevation maps from 3D radar point clouds tailored [...] autonomous vehicles, work machines, and other robotic systems. Demonstrating the feasibility of a coarse 3D reconstruction of the environment using radar sensor technology on mobile platforms, their findings

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3D Printed Blood Pumps

with heart failure. However, the production of blood pumps is complex and expensive. Project OPTIFLOW 3D PROFACTOR, the Medical University of Vienna, Bionic Surface Technologies GmbH, UpNano GmbH, Lithoz [...] possibility to specifically structure the surface to enable ideal biocompatibility. In the OPTIFLOW 3D project, which is funded by the FFG, various technically and medically unexplored approaches are being

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COMBO3D: 3D printed tool for industrial manufacturing

COMBO3D (COmposite Mould Tool Based On 3D Printing) is a European joint project that demonstrates the possibility of 3D-printing an advanced thermoplastic composite molding tool using additive manufacturing [...] Fabricated by its project coordinator, Chair of Carbon Composites of Technical University of Munich, these 3D-printed advanced tools will be further used as resin transfer mold (RTM) tools for the production of [...] is on the optimal cooling channel design.   As result, the world largest CFRP mono-block was 3D-printed as an RTM tool (fig.1) which uses LKR proposed counter-flow channels. To achieve a more homogeneous

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3D inline surface inspection with xposure:photometry

Automated optical surface inspection for quality control is an integral part of industrial manufacturing processes. The AIT Austrian Institute of Technology supports companies in being internationall

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3D audio navigation for elderly people

become a challenge. The target group needs intuitive navigation aids with a low entry barrier. In the 3D Audio Navigation project, the AIT Center for Technology Experience, Dreamwaves and the Hilfsgemeinschaft

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We3D: Lightmetals Components from the 3D Printer

Technology: With the funding commitment for the COMET project "We3D" (Wire-based additive manufacturing – materials and technologies – for 3D metal structures of the future), a comprehensive research project [...] processed. We3D: Next generation additive manufacturing Wire-based Additive Manufacturing (WAM) is regarded as a key future technology, using welding wires for the layer-by-layer manufacturing of large 3D parts [...] the framework of the COMET project "We3D", WAM will now be further developed accordingly: The aim of the research project with a total volume of approximately 5.3 million euros is to further develop the

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BMDW supports 8 projects in the FFG programme COIN with around 3.5 million euros

the further development of the Styrian harmonica (Quetschn) with the help of digitalization (keyword 3D printing), to the early diagnosis of dementia using artificial intelligence, to a network for the [...] Ministry for Digitisation and Business Location (BMDW) is funding a total of eight projects with around 3.5 million euros. The Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) will be responsible for handling the projects

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3D-Druck von Leichtmetallen: LKR leitet COMET-Projekt

Vor kurzem erfolgte das Kickoff für das COMET-Projekt „We3D“ (Wire-based additive manufacturing – materials and technologies – for 3D metal structures of the future). In den nächsten vier Jahren forscht [...] gefertigt werden. Im Rahmen des COMET-Projekts „We3D“ soll WAM nun entsprechend weiterentwickelt werden: Ziel der Forschungsvorhabens mit einem Gesamtvolumen von 5,3 Mio. Euro ist es, die Technologie für neue [...] WAM gilt als künftige Schlüsseltechnologie, bei der Schweißdrähte für den schichtweisen Aufbau großer 3D-Teile verwendet werden, die mit pulverbasierten AM-Technologien nicht hergestellt werden können. WAM

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High-speed 3D inspection with any industrial camera

fields of applications. He will also address a recently published study comparing AIT ICI with other 3D imaging technologies on the market. The study showcases that the strengths of AIT Inline Computational

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New plugin for 3D height measurement in cloud-compare

Users of the 3D point cloud and mesh processing software CloudCompare can now enjoy a new 3D measurement tool for determining the height of points in virtual models. Philip Klaus, employee of the research [...] Imaging AIT Inline Computational Imaging (ICI) is a novel single sensor technology for simultaneous 2D and 3D inline inspection even for challenging inspection tasks. For more information see: https://www [...] until now. "We work a lot with CloudCompare to visualize, measure, cut and evaluate the quality of our 3D reconstructions we get through our Inline Computational Imaging System. But unfortunately, it was not

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UAR Innovation Network 360°: LKR präsentiert Wire-based Additive Manufacturing

Fertigung“. Dabei wird es insbesondere um die Forschungsarbeit im COMET-Projekt We3D gehen, in dessen Rahmen der Draht-basierte 3D-Druck von Leichtmetallen entsprechend weiterentwickelt und auf eine neue Stufe

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IoT4CPS

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project deliverables D3.6b, D3.7, D4.3.2, D4.4, D4.5, D4.6, D5.4.3 Application, framework and libraries have been successfully integrated into both demonstrators (see also objective 2 and 3). All deliverables [...] well as the demonstration results are available and documented in the project deliverables D7.2, D7.3, D7.4 and D7.5. Links to these results can be found on the IoT4CPS dedicated website as well as in the [...] technical work in WP3 in the last period was related to further development of our tools and their features, as well as their exploitation w.r.t project use-cases. Major effort took place in T3.3. where cryptographic

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CyberSec4Europe

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n. A major achievement was an up-to-date overview of best practices for NCC and community setup in D2.4. Further achievements were the creation of a maturity assessment toolbox and the highlighting of [...] of the European cybersecurity community. In Pillar II, From Research and Innovation to Industry, WP3 provided an updated version of enablers and components, and the improved assets were analysed and evaluated [...] WP5 provided a detailed specification of all use cases and an overview of the demonstrator set-ups in D5.5. A detailed validation strategy for each of the demonstration cases that built on either technical

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Comp4Drones

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framework of key enabling technologies for safe and autonomous drones with a specific focus on U2 and U3. COMP4DRONES brings to bear a holistically designed ecosystem, from application to electronic components [...] and customization of embedded drone systems. O2: Enable drones to take safe autonomous decisions. O3: Ensure the deployment of trusted communications. O4: Minimize the design and verification effort for [...] ts in terms of Specifications and Methodology (WP2), Integrated Modular architecture for Drones (WP3) Safe Intelligent Navigation (WP4) and Trusted Communication (WP5). The Design, Performance and Verification

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