Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft
The Fraunhofer Gesellschaft (FhG) is the largest organization for applied science in Europe. FhG is comprised of 80 research units, 57 Fraunhofer Institutes and 40 separate location throughout Germany. The headquarters is in Munich. About 2/3 of the funding comes from private business and industry through contracts and about 1/3 from the German government and endowments. The emphasis is a partnership with the private sector and scientists and engineers.
Address
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur F?rderung
der angewandten Forschung e.V.
Postfach 20 07 33
80007 M?nchen
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News Office
ranz [dot] miller [at] zv [dot] fraunhofer [dot] der
Phone
+49 (0) 89 / 12 05-13 33
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"Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft" in the news:
New technology for HDTV-recording
Apr 21, 2009 |
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At the NAB exhibition April 20-23 in Las Vegas the Fraunhofer IIS shows the new compact stereo MicroHDTV camera and a small-sized storage solution for HDTV.
MIT to open energy resource center
Apr 14, 2008 |
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The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is working with a German research firm to open a sustainable energy center near the college, the school announced.
Underwater robot with a sense of touch
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Maintenance of offshore drilling rigs or underwater cables, taking samples of sediment - underwater robots perform a variety of deep-sea tasks. Research scientists now aim to equip robots ...
Safely on the move
Jul 14, 2009 |
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How can rescue units be better protected during disaster operations or avalanche victims be found quicker? A new localization system connects satellite-based positioning systems with terrestrial locating aids and situation-dependent ...
Mini beamer in a cellphone or PDA
Jun 02, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Looking at photos on a cellphone display can be somewhat arduous. A new mini beamer will make it easier. The beamer is so small that it can be integrated in a cellphone or a PDA. As it does ...
Electrosmog on the circuit board
Apr 06, 2009 |
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Their miniature size is their strength - and also their weakness. Be it in cell phones, cars or computers, electronic components are getting smaller and smaller and increasingly powerful. The smaller they ...
Virtually engineering power plants
Jul 13, 2009 |
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Photovoltaic and wind energy plants, hydroelectric power stations and biogas plants supply energy without polluting the environment. However, they are complex to design and maintain. Virtual reality makes ...
Dual simulation improves crash performance
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Crash tests often produce startling results. A new simulation process which factors in deformation during production as well as preliminary damage can predict the results of a crash test more accurately than ...
Design tool for materials with a memory
Jul 13, 2009 |
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Shape memory alloys can "remember" a condition. If they are deformed, a temperature change can be enough to bring them back to their original shape. A simulation calculates the characteristics of these materials.
Planning factories the right way
May 20, 2009 |
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The new factory hall has just been completed when the owner realizes that several things have gone wrong. The doors should be on the other side and production will need more space. A new planning guideline will prevent such ...
Vehicle pools for goods
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Web 2.0 can help companies located in the same region share haulage space when transporting consignments. Pooling benefits the environment, reduces CO2 output and saves costs -- experts put the figure at around 15 percent.
Getting the most out of gemstones
Jun 25, 2009 |
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Emeralds, rubies and the like are referred to as colored gemstones by experts. They sparkle and shine with varying intensity, depending on the cut. A new machine can achieve the best possible cut and extract ...
The electric car: a power bank
Apr 15, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Can you imagine an electric car that stores power and, depending on variable utility rates, returns it to the power grid over the course of a day? Fraunhofer researchers are exploring this visionary idea. ...
Assuring quality in lightweight construction
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Aerospace, automotive and airplane construction count on lightweight construction. But to make sure that lightening the load does not come at the cost of safety, Fraunhofer researchers are working on new quality assurance ...
'Immersive Dome' -- don't just watch, join the action
Aug 14, 2009 |
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The "Immersive Dome" puts viewers at the heart of the action and lets them actively participate. Instead of the conventional surround sound, a three-dimensional aural experience awaits visitors. At IBC, the ...
