Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems IMWS
Aluminum elements with integrated PV modules
A new project at the Fraunhofer CSP is researching production processes for connecting photovoltaic modules with aluminum components so that efficient energy generation, architectural freedom of design and cost-effective manufacturing processes are combined. Initial results will be presented at the EU PVSEC from September 23 to 27 in Vienna.
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Sustainable solar modules made from renewable raw materials
In the recently completed project “E2 - E-Quadrat. Renewable energies from renewable raw materials” the Fraunhofer CSP, together with partners, has developed a solar module in which the components that are not directly required for light-to-electricity conversion are made from biodegradable materials, recyclable materials or renewable raw materials.
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Fraunhofer and Korean Institute of Energy Research cooperate on hydrogen and renewable energies
Three Fraunhofer Institutes and the Korean Institute of Energy Research (KIER) want to intensify their exchange on hydrogen, photovoltaics and wind energy topics. To this end, a cooperation agreement was signed today in Halle (Saale).
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Accelerated development and manufacturing processes for rubber compounds
The Fraunhofer IMWS in Halle (Saale) is working with six partners to develop intelligent algorithms and methods that support the production of application-optimized rubber compounds. The goal is software that uses information on formulation and processing conditions to derive predictions and optimization strategies.
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Efficient thermoplastic composite manufacturing methods for the sustainable production of wind turbines
Automated manufacturing processes for rotor blades made from recyclable thermoplastic composites that can be produced in large quantities are being developed by three Fraunhofer Institutes in the recently launched "Thermo-Blade-Spine" project.
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Basalt fiber-reinforced polymer compounds for lightweight construction applications
Compared to glass fibers, basalt fibers offer considerable advantages in terms of energy consumption and environmental friendliness when used as a reinforcing component in thermoplastics. An automotive strip produced by injection molding as a project result demonstrates the potential of this material combination.
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