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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/a2/83/a2834934b7b64c86a2071c7d40deab79/evolution-wifi-3840x2158v1.png "The evolution of WiFi according to Qualcomm. (Copyright: Qualcomm)")
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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/07/0f/070f2f6a28e954422c60a0e15cb73471/0128576617v1.jpeg "The aerospace industry is under great pressure to develop faster, plan more efficiently, and utilize resources better. Quantum computing can help with this. (Image:freely licensed on Pixabay)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/a6/fb/a6fbbe0699ae19b87d8585bcdd74e0be/0128919858v1.jpeg "A stunning view of a sleek airplane positioned in a modern hangar, illuminated by bright artificial lights, showcasing intricate details and the grandeur of aviation technology (Bild: © Adobe, Narongsak, KI-generiert / KI-generiert)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/24/be/24be8a3901cb87d32228f51ef73af239/fkie-radioaktives-material-schnell-und-praezise-lokalisieren-bild-1-1600x899v1.jpeg "(Copyright: Fraunhofer FKIE)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/0d/a0/0da03913dcae9f6d52d63bb046163a4d/1-2026-01-23-14-41-53-478-1275x717v1.jpeg "German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius met with his Italian counterpart Guido Crosetto to discuss the future of bilateral defence cooperation. (Source: MINISTERO DELLA DIFESA, Italy)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/f4/2d/f42d58935394a644250ee0ae826c3c4e/asul-effektorcontainer-732x412v1.webp "The ASUL C-UAS system, enhanced with a weapon station. (Picture: Hensoldt AG)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/67/4c/674c54baa745be497cecb716826af339/stahlwille-hero-1807x1016v1.jpeg "A new modular tool solution designed for safety, precision, and mobility in aviation maintenance. (Source: STAHLWILLE)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/0d/01/0d01a051ba894332a8091e3a3f9394e1/hytorc-defense-solutions-boxersatz-1899x1068v1.jpeg "HYTORC’s Defence Solutions toolkit, proven on the GTK Boxer, enables safe, traceable fastening of critical components across multiple Bundeswehr platforms. (Source: Image: HYTORC)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/f1/ab/f1ab7543976a5ac7364579f3106a3774/-e2-80-8b-e2-80-8bground-20container-20system-20for-20the-20eurofighter-20weapon-20system-20phot-20hensoldt-20agclipboard-07-25-2025-01-1022x575v1.jpeg "The GSCS: A fully shielded, self-sufficient ground system for mission and maintenance data processing, developed by HENSOLDT and steep for the Eurofighter weapon system. (Bild: HENSOLDT AG)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/df/51/df515af8bbf143620acdd03a32870e10/yukondtk-3142-img-6096-gh-bauteil--20retuschiert-komprimiert-5001x2814v1.jpeg "High-precision cleaning of gearbox housings using fully integrated systems: seamless interaction between external gantry crane loading and robotic unloading ensures optimal process efficiency. (Bild: BvL Oberflächentechnik GmbH)")
:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/73/4d/734dc85cc6890c5bce0d5cf066b89c23/0126697500v1.jpeg?v= "Instead of conventional cooling with pins (above), the new large-format gantry printer at ILT allows a contour-based cooling system to be set up, which extends the service life of the mould. The tool inserts are printed using the innovative L-40 tool steel powder from MacLean-Fogg. (Bild: Fraunhofer-ILT)")
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:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/51/7c/517c688a1ba0d7e6a89bd687b0fea628/0125076837v1.jpeg?v= "Demonstration of additive manufacturing of porous structures: The metallic Fraunhofer ILT logo illustrates the adjustable permeability through integrated porous zones, controlled at the push of a button. (Image:Fraunhofer ILT)")
Article | Jun 6, 2025
Porous Structures from the Metal 3D Printer
:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/7d/45/7d45b76b683eabeca374e044dff5ed63/0124590024v1.jpeg?v= "Experimental setup for performing phase contrast videography at beamline P61A at DESY Petra III. (Image:RWTH Aachen)")
Article | May 12, 2025
Making the invisible visible
:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/57/a8/57a80df45907ebc4ef3c718a1ece7c11/0122709430v1.jpeg?v= "Here you see a so-called compound film, which is used for bipolar plates in fuel cells. The goal of the researchers working on the \"HyCoFC\" project is to develop an environmentally friendly drive alternative for heavy-duty transport. (Image:Fraunhofer UMSICHT)")
Article | Jan 30, 2025
Large hybrid compound bipolar plates make heavy-duty trucks roll greener
:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/40/e9/40e9f9ed6c12381a912432a92c05f934/0122152689v1.jpeg?v= "Demonstrator for EHLA technology: 3D printing and finishing through conventional milling characterize this tool, which allows bipolar plates to be manufactured economically, quickly, and sustainably in seconds in the future. (Image:Fraunhofer ILT)")
Article | Jan 3, 2025
Say Goodbye to Endless Milling: Forming Tools Reinvented
:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/80/62/8062ac0b115f3ef8204afe65dbf3d5c2/0122152689v1.jpeg?v= "Demonstrator for EHLA technology: 3D printing and a final processing by conventional milling characterize this tool, allowing bipolar plates to be economically, quickly, and sustainably manufactured in the future at short intervals. (Image:Fraunhofer ILT)")
Article | Dec 17, 2024
Hours of milling forming tools are a thing of the past
:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/74/f2/74f268b04943a570af43eb18397059ea/0121662033v1.jpeg?v= "It's almost time for Formnext again! In advance, two experts—one from research, the other from industry—have already discussed what is currently moving the metal 3D printing industry. Here are the views of the two ... (Image:Fraunhofer-ILT)")
Article | Nov 21, 2024
How additive manufacturing of metal components is changing
:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/1f/83/1f834857bc34b53b4a142f188fb94788/0121815309v1.jpeg?v= "Laser applicator with integrated mini scanner, telescope, OCT sensor and beam position monitoring. (Image:Fraunhofer ILT)")
Article | Nov 20, 2024
Robot-assisted laser to revolutionize brain surgery
:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/56/ba/56ba2133e89cd16abf6970b700b4e192/0120666088v1.jpeg?v= "Here we are looking at something that the industry has been eagerly anticipating for a long time in terms of ultra-short pulse laser processing, as emphasized by Trumpf and the Fraunhofer-ILT. With the Trumicro 9000, the first one-kilowatt ultra-short pulse laser is being put into application. The researchers will test it. (Image:Fraunhofer-ILT / R. Baumgarten)")
Article | Oct 1, 2024
One-kilowatt boost for manufacturing with the ultra-short pulse laser
:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/c8/0b/c80b428b11f83c7a83fd62b89e9250da/0108416046.jpeg?v= "6K Additive and Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT announced today a collaboration to create a complete life cycle assessment (LCA) for additive manufacturing. (Source: Volker Lannert)")