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ZEco Thermal Lab: Cooling and Heating with Solids
KIT is developing emission-free and environmentally friendly cooling and heating technologies for microelectronics based on the elastocaloric effect.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
High-resolution radar with integrated communication
New KIT method uses frequency combs to increase the bandwidth of digital radar systems and at the same time enables integration into communication networks such as 6G.
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Reliably measure long distances with LIDAR
KIT laser scanner system with innovative receiving optics overcomes eye-safety problems and increases measuring range without increasing laser power.
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Automate material flow simulations
The KIT's open source Python package "prodsys" automates material flow simulations to optimize discrete production systems.
Thermal validation with dummy battery cell
A battery cell model from KIT enables safe and efficient thermal evaluation of battery systems under real conditions.
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Performance test for fuel cell systems
A new KIT fuel cell test bench simplifies the testing of complete fuel cell systems with interchangeable subcomponents.
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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.
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Power Hardware-in-the-Loop as Real Lab for the Energy Transition
The Energy Lab 2.0 at KIT provides a virtual real-time simulation environment for testing power hardware components under real power grid conditions.
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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.
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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.
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Automobiles on the test bench
KIT's vehicle-in-the-loop test bench enables continuous, close-to-reality vehicle tests, considering the interaction with the driver and the environment.
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Transmit signal separation for MIMO radars
Optimized MIMO technology improves resolution and dynamics for sensor networks for remote sensing and surveillance.
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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.
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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.
High-frequency sensor for non-contact torque measurements
Combination of a ferromagnetic sensor film and a high-frequency strip-line enables torque measurements.
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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.
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Efficient pressure water scrubbing
A new method with simultaneous compression and absorption enables energy-efficient dissolution of gases in liquids.
Strong polymers for stronger accumulators
An efficiently manufactured separator made of a novel material mix can lengthen the life of lithium-ion accumulators.
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Simulate atomization at multiple scales
Virtual test bench using particle-based hydrodynamics provides improved simulation and realistic visualization of two-phase flows during atomization.
A vibration damper as an add-on solution
A damper developed at KIT can efficiently reduce undesirable vibrations in machines and plants.
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More efficiency through light
Short-pulse laser irradiation creates better layer adhesion between current conductor foils and active matter in lithium-ion batteries.
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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.
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Electric motors on the test rig
Flexible test rigs help to study and optimize electric motors and power electronics for vehicles.
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Filament winding for joining
Automatic process developed at KIT for joining lightweight pipelines.
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Long-life batteries
Modified electrode material improves charging and discharging cycle stability of lithium ion batteries.
