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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…
Heliocentris secures order in Qatar and expands its presence in the Middle East
Qatar University places an order and opening of an office in Dubai:
Heliocentris Energy Solutions AG, a specialist in energy-efficiency and autonomous power solutions, has acquired an order from Qatar University. The company has been asked to supply a complete laboratory – the “New…
New Innovative Solar Roof System from SOLON and Tata Steel
SOLbond Integra 10kg/qm & 155 Wp/qm :
SOLON and Tata Steel are pleased to introduce the innovative photovoltaic system SOLON ‘SOLbond Integra’. The system consists of high efficiency SOLON PV modules weighing less than 10 kg/m2; a pre-finished steel roof…

Jenoptik is expanding its laser production at Berlin Adlershof
10 million EUR investment:
Jenoptik is expanding its laser production at the Berlin site as a result of high customer demand and is positioning as one of the market and technology leaders. The Group is to invest around 10 million euros as the…

An eyecatcher for Adlershof
Sitac Parc in Adlershof is intended to combine commercial space with first-class sports and leisure businesses in an 85,000 square metres area situated on Teltow Canal, thus adding to the urbanity of the science…