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Automating hand-eye calibration for robots

KIT develops an algorithm for optimized robot movements during the calibration of camera-based robots.

Lithium extraction from geothermal waters

A membrane process developed by KIT extracts lithium from geothermal waters. The two-stage process uses nanofiltration and concentration without affecting energy production in the geothermal power plant.

Clean coating – completely without biocides

A physical high-voltage process developed by KIT enables the biocide-free sterilization of electrocoatings without impairing the electrodes or coating quality.

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.

Sensor-based sorting without compressed air

With a new optical sorter based on an area-scan camera and an array of mechanical actuators, bulk material can be separated without compressed air with high throughput and precision.

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.

Format-flexible and continuous cell stack assembly

A new plant concept from KIT enables the flexible and continuous production of cell stacks in individual formats. A format change is possible without changing tools.

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.

Combined heat and power system for stationary electrical storage

New thermal coupling system for stationary electrical energy storage combines electricity storage with heat supply for buildings.

Direct wind-to-heat conversion via eddy current

KIT has developed a device for the direct conversion of intermittent wind energy into a stable heat source for power generation and industrial applications.

With authoring system to virtual twin

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

Acoustic signals generated by lasers

A novel laser-controlled audio system has been developed at KIT that generates sound waves in a controlled and spatially non-contact manner by laser plasma modulation. Auditory sound, ultrasound and higher-frequency signals can be generated.

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.

Inspecting surfaces with machine learning

A method has been developed at KIT to automatically evaluate surface states of objects using video images, neural networks, and machine learning. Intelligent surface inspection can improve defect inspection.

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.

Experience smart machines and IIoT

At KIT's Application Center IIoT-EDGE, companies determine their advantages of Industry 4.0. Lectures and seminars accompany participants from the idea to implementation.

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.

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.

Freight and energy transport by magnetic levitation train

New concept combines magnetic levitation and energy transmission via superconductor tapes in the rail structure and offers a double benefit for freight logistics.

Circular economy for concrete

Combined KIT processes enable complete recycling of used concrete from concrete grain fractions. Zero emissions are achieved by carbon sequestration in the process through mineralization in mills and autoclaves.

Efficient useful heat with CO2 hybrid heat pump

New hybrid heat pump achieves higher efficiency for useful heat supply through a CO2 compression and adsorption cycle coupled via stratified heat storage.