Afera – Pellet-Regulierung erreicht die Klebeband-Industrie

Die neue EU-Verordnung führt operative Kontrollen für den Umgang mit Kunststoffgranulat ein, was Afera dazu veranlasst hat, zu prüfen, welche Auswirkungen dies auf die europäische Klebebandindustrie hat. Umsetzungsphase Die EU-Verordnung zum Granulatverlust tritt nun in ihre Umsetzungsphase ein und bringt neue Compliance-Anforderungen für Hersteller mit sich, die mit polymerhaltigen Materialien arbeiten. Bei den jüngsten Sitzungen […]

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Neuenhauser Vorwald – Ganzheitliche Lösungen für die Wickeltechnik

Die Neuenhauser Vorwald Wickeltechnik, eine Division der Neuenhauser Maschinenbau GmbH, ist seit Jahrzehnten für Spannwellen, Spannköpfe und weitere Komponenten rund um Wickelprozesse bekannt. Seit Ende 2025 verstärkt Oliver Funk als Technischer Berater und im Vertrieb das Team. Im Gespräch mit PRO Flexconvert erläutert er die strategische Ausrichtung des Unternehmens, die neue Partnerschaft mit dem italienischen […]

From left: Oliver Funk (Neuenhauser Vorwald), Alessandro Arosio (Renova), Gerd Bouwer (Neuenhauser Vorwald), Andrea Fantasia (Renova) and Artur Breitkreuz (Neuenhauser Vorwald).

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The Fraunhofer IPMS in Cottbus conducts research on intelligent sensor technology and AI-based systems, such as an ultra-compact hyperspectral camera that uses artificial intelligence to enable complex material and quality analyses in real time.

4. September 2026 |

Fraunhofer IPMS announces high-tech hub in Cottbus

Lusatia is emerging as one of Germany’s most exciting innovation hubs. Through targeted investments in research and technology transfer, Cottbus is becoming a strong hub for future technologies. The Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems (IPMS) is playing a key role in this development, with a focus on microelectronics, smart sensors, and artificial intelligence: The institute […]

Compact battery-powered node combining CSEM’s ultra-low-power Fibonacci AI chip with Miromico’s wireless communication module.

3. September 2026 |

CSEM and Miromico reduce industrial IoT data traffic

CSEM and Miromico have developed a compact wireless node that analyses industrial sensor data at the source. Combining CSEM’s ultra-low-power Fibonacci AI chip with Miromico’s modular radio technology, the platform activates its LoRa or mioty connection only when relevant information needs to be transmitted. This reduces data traffic and supports long-term, battery-powered monitoring in remote […]

As part of the “Durchblick-PV” project, the research team also manufactured flexible, organic PV modules on film.

2. September 2026 |

Fraunhofer ISE develops semi-transparent PV modules

Organic solar modules score points for their flexibility, transparency, and a particularly good environmental footprint. Wavelength-dependent transparency, in particular, is a major strength of organic photovoltaics. Researchers at the University of Freiburg and the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE have now succeeded in building 14.5 by 14.5- centimetre organic PV modules with an […]

22. Juni 2026 |

A chain reaction for growth – VTT launches its new strategy

VTT’s new strategy seeks to significantly increase the commercialisation of research. The research centre aims to double both the number of startups emerging from VTT and its commercial revenue by 2030. This is expected to set off a chain reaction of growth: research becomes technology, technology becomes business, and business becomes jobs, exports and competitiveness. […]

21. Mai 2026 |

Imec expands global footprint of imec.ventures with US presence

Imec, a world-leading research and innovation hub in advanced semiconductor technologies, has unveiled a dedicated imec.ventures presence in the United States, with teams in Silicon Valley and on the East Coast. This step supports imec’s ambition to drive the creation and scaling of semiconductor deep-tech ventures worldwide – by further strengthening its engagement with the […]