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New material for greater energy efficiency
Almost every electrical device has them, whether computer network componentry, solar modules or electric cars. Power converters convert ac to dc and vice versa and make sure that the voltage from the grid is just…
Good Neighbours
The former grounds of a TV Electronics Plant in Oberschöneweide are providing a new home to microsystem technology companies. A new cluster is in the making that is profiting from neighbouring companies in the…
Evoling magnificently
Wolfgang Gries was one of the first tenants at the new Microsystems and Materials Centre ZMM. Set up just recently, his company DirectPhotonics GmbH manufactures industrial lasers for processing materials, e.g. for…
Forth Dimension Displays showcases Replicating Reality™ at GDC 2012
Future of immersive, compelling entertainment :
Forth Dimension Displays (FDD), a leading provider of high-resolution microdisplays and a subsidiary of Kopin Corporation (Nasdaq: KOPN), will exhibit at this year’s Game Developer’s Conference (GDC) to be held from…
Make contacts on Laser Optics Berlin 2012
International brokerage event “Photonics in Europe”:
The Enterprise Europe Network Berlin-Brandenburg will host a brokerage event for companies and research institutions from photonics and microsystems technologies at the Laser Optics Berlin on March 19th and 20th. An…
HZB: Photochemical Turbo Power for Solar Cells
How organic molecules make yellow light from red:
Modern silicon solar cells achieve a maximum efficiency of around 25 percent. Researchers around the world are running a race to increase this efficiency even further. However, a natural limit exists at around 30…
Magnetic particles in fabric softeners and nanotubes in creams?
International Workshop Dispersion Analysis organized by LUM in Berlin from 1-2 March:
Nanoparticles and convenience goods, having nothing in common at first sight, are subject to the same physical principles with respect to the characterization of their separation behaviour during production, storage…
Technology Park Berlin Adlershof at Photonics West 2012
DirectPhonotics presents new generation of high-performance diode lasers / New Technology Center:
Berlin Adlershof, one of the most successful sites for high technology in Germany with a particular focus on optical technology, photonics and optics, presented its newest products and technologies at Photonics West,…
Adlershof Special 21: IT and Media
Pixel on Pixel:
Between now and tomorrow // Multicoloured Computer Science // Harvesting energy // The rolling router // Computer Science for the people // Indoor navigation with free wlan // Pixel on pixel // Adlerhof in figures …
Pixel on pixel
Glasses on, lights off, and the journey has started:
Over the oceans with Darwin on the Beagle. The waves spray, and the swooping gulls virtually graze the tip of your nose – close enough to touch. The 3D dome cinema at Fraunhofer FIRST presents “Darwin’s mystery of…
Indoor navigation with free WLAN
In actual fact, this announcement would not have been worth mentioning. After all, it’s available elsewhere as well. Since November 2011, the telecommunications service provider Siemens Enterprise Communications GmbH…
Computer sciences for the people
If research fields were to confer awards for the ideal qualification, Johannes Starlinger would certainly be among the shortlisted candidates. In actual fact, he wanted to be a doctor, but he was stunned when his…
The rolling router
A server in the boot and a Bluetooth keyboard in the glove compartment – that was wireless communication in the car ten years ago. At that time, scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute for Microelectronic Circuits and…
Harvesting energy
A network coordinated by Adlershof computer scientists is working on how to harness ambient energy so that sensors, radio modules, and computer processes can perform complex health sector, facility management and…
Multicoloured computer sciences
For seven years, Rodney LaTourelle has been living and working as an artist, designer, and author in Berlin. His installations were presented at the National Gallery of Canada, the Museumsquartier in Vienna, the Musée…
Between now and tomorrow
In June 2011, CORA-IT GmbH and its subsidiary Webinstore AG laid the foundation stone for a new joint head office in Wegedornstrasse in Berlin. Set up more than twenty years ago, our company is a nationwide IT service…
Jenoptik lays foundation stone in Adlershof
10 million euros for the expansion of semiconductor plant:
Jenoptik has laid the foundation stone for the expansion of semiconductor production in a ceremony attended by around 80 invited guests, including representatives from business, the world of politics and industry,…
Younicos to receive "European Solar Prize 2011"
Recognition for developing world’s first renewable energy system for Azorean island of Graciosa :
Younicos is to receive the "European Solar Prize 2011" for the development of the world's first energy system based on up to 100 percent renewable energy for the Azorean island of Graciosa. In its commendation, the…
Get highest resolution with ForthDD’s Displays
FourtDD exhibit at I/ITSEC in Florida 2011:
1[Translate to English:] Forth Dimension Displays (ForthDD) continues to support our customers and expand our business in the Military Training and Simulation sector. 2011 has been a particularly good year for the…
Global Solar Energy Forges Strategic Partnerships to Bring PowerFLEXTM BIPV to U.S. Rooftops
Most Powerful Roof Module Available through Leading Building and Roofing Partners:
Global Solar Energy, a leading manufacturer of flexible solar technology and building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) solutions, announced today that it has partnered with several leading building and roofing companies…