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Physically recycling rare earths and other raw materials

Innovative KIT process uses magnetic field-controlled chromatography to separate valuable nano- and microparticles from waste mixtures.

Solar cells with thermoplastic busbars

KIT technology achieves silver savings in the interconnection of solar cells by directly bonding copper round wires to thermoplastic busbars.

Research truck for hydrogen technologies

A research truck enables practical tests and flexible investigations of hydrogen fuel cell systems. Various degrees of hybridization, components and scenarios can be tested in the mobile laboratory.

Functionalization of parylene surfaces with UV

A KIT process uses UV light to transform parylene into completely new forms of polymer coating – ideal for bioactive, antibacterial and structuring applications in medical technology and lithography.

AI Soot Check for Fuels

Researchers at KIT have developed an AI model that predicts the soot formation tendency of fuels directly from infrared spectra – completely without combustion tests and complex laser measurement technology.

Exoskeleton for more mobility in everyday life

Mobile exoskeleton on the ankle provides greater freedom of movement and makes everyday life easier for people with disabilities.

Roller test bench for highly automated vehicles

With a flexible, modular Vehicle-in-the-Loop roller test bench, KIT enables the needs-based validation of automated and networked mobility solutions

Rarity with rollers – The 4WD-Acoustic-Chassis-Dynamometer

The world's only 4WD-Acoustic-Chassis-Dynamometer of this dimension relocates the road to the KIT laboratory and scores with precision and flexibility.

3D printing of reinforcements made of fiber composite material

New additive manufacturing system from KIT prints complex reinforcement structures made of carbon fiber composite material quickly and efficiently using microwave radiation.

High-temperature heat storage for process heat

KIT's liquid metal-based heat storage system can store heat efficiently and sustainably at more than 500 degrees Celsius. The thermal energy can be reused as required.

Integrating sensors into machine components

Machine components with integrated sensors enable optimized monitoring of production systems. The KIT technology thus increases the informative value of the measurement data.

Production of pipes with topographical internal structures

Process for manufacturing heat exchanger tubes with arbitrarily complex topographical internal structures for higher heat transfer by increasing turbulence.

Automate material flow simulations

The KIT's open source Python package "prodsys" automates material flow simulations to optimize discrete production systems.

With biohybrid composite material to 3D cell culture model

KIT has developed a unique process to produce customized three-dimensional composite materials for the coating of culture vessels. The biohybrid materials have precisely controllable mechanical properties.

Dry battery electrodes efficiently and modularly

Inline measurement technology and customizable air routing ensure data-based control of drying systems and thus reduce rejects and set-up times.

Thermal validation with dummy battery cell

A battery cell model from KIT enables safe and efficient thermal evaluation of battery systems under real conditions.

Performance test for fuel cell systems

A new KIT fuel cell test bench simplifies the testing of complete fuel cell systems with interchangeable subcomponents.

Intermetals as a catalytically active layer

Intermetallic sputtering targets from KIT improve the reproducible coating of microstructured surfaces using DC magnetron sputtering. The thin catalytic layers make the hydrogenation of acetylene, for example, even more efficient.

With authoring system to virtual twin

Virtual engineering software PolyVR of KIT simplifies and accelerates virtualization of machines, plants, and technical processes.

New qubit application for quantum circuits

A method for the fabrication of superconducting Josephson junctions has been developed at KIT. The production of the new qubits by means of single-layer evaporation is significantly simpler than previously used methods.

Heart models for the treatment of atrial fibrillation

Individual, digital heart models can be used to test therapies in order to select the one that promises the greatest success. A KIT method creates patient-specific virtual images of the heart from clinical data.

Continuous fermentation of synthesis gas

A novel reactor design enables the continuous fermentation of synthesis gas under high pressure. In particular, parameter studies on fermentation can be carried out with the prototype.

Robot with hand-arm model tests power tools

KIT offers a ultramodern test facility for automated testing of hand-held power tools. A robot simulates user groups and ensures reproducible test results.

Optimized controllability for ceramic composites

At KIT, a process has been developed to produce ceramic composites for electrical control systems that are more controllable with low losses than previous materials.

High-pressure saturator for process engineering

A new reactor design of KIT enables the saturation of gases under very high pressure with the vapor of corrosive and high-purity liquids.

From vehicle noise to warning system

KIT researchers analyse, how mobility caused noise and sound affect humans. Research is also being conducted on the chassis dynamometer to find out how the car of the future may sound.

Cellular delivery of bioactive molecules

Cell-penetrating peptides from human skin allow efficient and non-toxic cellular uptake of bioactive agents.

Environmentally friendly organic solar cells

Novel process for producing semiconductor inks increases the environmental friendliness of solar cell production.

Biodegradable parylene coatings

Surface modification with parylene coatings that are degradable for the first time opens up new uses for biomedical applications.

XFRP springs with variable fiber combination

Springs made of a new type of fiber-plastic composite increase reversible energy absorption capacity through special combination and arrangement of the fiber materials.

Ethylene-free synthesis of polyethylene

New synthesis route for the production of functionalized polyethylene facilitates product development in polymer chemistry. Without the use of ethylene gas, easy feasibility in the laboratory is given.

Characterization of power semiconductors

Fully automatic test bench measures switching energies and conduction losses of power semiconductors for any combination of current, voltage and temperature.

Aerodynamic film cooling holes

An optimized inlet geometry of film cooling holes on the cooling air side improves the film cooling effectiveness for cooling hot metal surfaces.

3D microwave printer for continuous fiber reinforced polymer

A new system for additive manufacturing by using microwave heating to print components made of continuous fiber reinforced composites quickly and efficiently.

On-demand digital printing with aerosol jet print head

New aerosol-on-demand (AoD) printing process with a jet print head enables functional digital printing on uneven substrates even with small volumes of fluid.

Differential amplifier with any number of inputs

With the help of a new circuit concept, analog, complementary differential amplifiers with two x N inputs for analog amplifier circuits can be realized.

Deformation control for diffusion bonding

Optimized uniaxial diffusion bonding process allows deformation control when joining components with complex microstructures.

Radiopaque coating for stents

X-ray absorbing alloy coating for nickel-titanium-stents increases visibility in medical imaging.

High-frequency sensor for non-contact torque measurements

Combination of a ferromagnetic sensor film and a high-frequency strip-line enables torque measurements.

Seamless micro embossing of material webs

Roll-to-roll process enables precise and continuous microstructuring of polymers.

Electrolyte additives for high-voltage batteries

Synergetic combination of electrolyte additives increases the potential of high-voltage cathodes and raises the energy and power density of lithium-ion batteries.

Pure white on polymer basis

Microstructured, porous polymer films and powders produce white coloration for industrial products as a non-toxic alternative to titanium dioxide.

Aqueous processing of cathode material

A new water-based process for the production of cathodes for lithium-ion batteries makes electrode production much more environmentally friendly.

Three-phase hybrid converter as efficient voltage source

New three-phase converter topology with high efficiency and power density generates low-distortion output voltages for mains, drive and test applications.

Long-lasting, highly dynamic power supply

New modulation method increases operational lifetime of switching power units through digital, highly dynamic control and the use of film capacitors.

Printing flexible electronics

Highly conductive ink with reduced metallic particle content enables the additive production of highly stretchable electronics for soft electronic applications.

A bright sample collector

An automated sample-collecting robot facilitates sampling of fluids for geological examinations in poorly accessible places.

Transformers for the energy transition

A compact, low-cost design for solid-state transformers has proved to be particularly adaptable in switching to renewable energies.

Strong polymers for stronger accumulators

An efficiently manufactured separator made of a novel material mix can lengthen the life of lithium-ion accumulators.

Long-lasting, highly efficient LED lights

Novel parallel LED wiring enables high power-saving potential for bright spotlights.

Mobile measurements for thermal water

A mobile fluid calorimeter enables determining the specific heat capacity of thermal water for geothermal plants.

Simulate atomization at multiple scales

Virtual test bench using particle-based hydrodynamics provides improved simulation and realistic visualization of two-phase flows during atomization.

More efficiency through light

Short-pulse laser irradiation creates better layer adhesion between current conductor foils and active matter in lithium-ion batteries.

A reusable oil trap

A nano-structured plastic foil absorbs oil pollution and becomes reusable thanks to a shape memory effect.

Good superconducting links

A connector with low resistance enables superconducting power cables to be connected quickly and efficiently and requiring minimum space.

Coiled to cut out short-circuiting

Superconductor transformer with new coil concept proves successful as an efficient current limiter.

Directing currents in heat exchangers

Defined flow guidance in heat exchangers with micro-structured flow guiding elements raises thermal efficiency.

Direct synthesis of hydrogen peroxide

Microstructured reactor for the safe and environmentally friendly production of hydrogen peroxide from hydrogen and oxygen.

Clean diesel

Simple and inexpensive method to produce fuel additives reducing the formation of soot.

Chloride-ion accumulator

Future batteries might be based on environmentally compatible, easily accessible, and inexpensive Chlorine instead of the much less abundant Lithium.

Electric motors on the test rig

Flexible test rigs help to study and optimize electric motors and power electronics for vehicles.

Perfect crystalline layers

Metal-organic frameworks for use in molecule separation, sensors, or gas stores.

Contrast medium for tumor detection

New complex compound for use as contrast medium to facilitate tumor detection by MRI.

Hard material coatings of tools

Nanocrystalline protective coatings reduce wear of components and tools.

Ideal adhesive strip

Gecko-inspired adhesive strips that adhere to any surface and can be reused.

Nanofur separates oil from water

Nanostructured plastic foil for use in case of oil spill disasters.

Long-life batteries

Modified electrode material improves charging and discharging cycle stability of lithium ion batteries.

Breast cancer detection by 3D Ultrasonic Computer Tomography

KIT scientists develop new imaging method for the early detection of breast cancer.

Superfine, robust, and low priced

An alternative process line for manufacture of macroporous ceramics for technological and medical uses.

Laser diagnosis in the combustion chamber

Laser diagnosis to detect ultrafine carbon black particles in direct injection engines.

Controlling turbulences

Rapid optical tomography method for process optimization in combustion chambers.

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