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➀ Fraunhofer IDMT-HSA and CARIAD SE are testing new acoustic sensors and measurement technology in vehicles to enhance automated driving by detecting external sounds like emergency sirens and enabling voice interaction;

➁ The systems underwent rigorous testing in Sweden under extreme weather conditions (snow, ice, heat, and rain) to evaluate reliability and usability;

➂ The KI4BoardNet project focuses on developing AI-driven vehicle power and data networks, integrating sensor data with real-time vehicle metrics for future automotive applications.

➀ Wilhelm Büchner Hochschule offers six Bachelor programs (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Computer Science) through its online evening study format, starting September 2025;

➁ Key benefits include small-group learning (≤30 students), weekly virtual sessions, flexible self-study, and personalized tutoring;

➂ Early applicants before July 15, 2025, qualify for a 'Super Early Bird' discount of up to €2,562.

➀ Fraunhofer IWU will deploy an 80 kW fuel cell test bench in October 2025 to evaluate performance and durability of hydrogen systems, supporting industrial clients and projects like Clean Energy City;

➁ The institute’s Referenzfabrik.H2 initiative focuses on optimizing manufacturing processes for electrolyzers and fuel cells to enable cost-effective mass production;

➂ Expansion includes new test infrastructure in Chemnitz and Görlitz, featuring electrolyzer testing up to 2 MW and climate simulation chambers for hydrogen storage and production R&D.

➀ Three leading semiconductor entities—Leibniz-Institut für Kristallzüchtung (IKZ), PVA TePla AG, and Siltronic AG—collaborate to scale aluminum nitride (AlN) crystal growth from 2-inch to 4-inch wafers, targeting industrial applications;

➁ AlN's ultra-wide bandgap properties enable high-efficiency power electronics (e.g., electric mobility, renewable energy) and UV photonics (e.g., disinfection, medical/agricultural sensors);

➂ Partners aim to strengthen Europe's semiconductor sovereignty by combining expertise in crystal growth (IKZ), substrate development (Siltronic), and PVT-based industrial scaling (PVA TePla).

➀ Researchers from TU Graz, Pro2Future, and the University of St. Gallen developed methods to deploy AI models on resource-constrained IoT devices with as little as 4KB memory, enabling localized processing without external compute resources;

➁ The team used techniques like model partitioning, Subspace-Configurable Networks (SCNs), quantization, and pruning to balance model size and accuracy, achieving up to 7.8x faster image processing on IoT devices;

➂ Applications include industrial automation (e.g., drone/robot localization), smart home remote controls, and anti-spoofing for keyless car entry systems, demonstrating broad scalability across embedded systems.

➀ Researchers from TU Graz and partners developed methods to run AI models on IoT devices with ≤4KB memory, enabling localized AI processing for applications like precision positioning;

➁ Techniques include modular specialized models, subspace configurable networks (SCNs), quantization, and pruning to optimize efficiency while maintaining accuracy;

➂ Potential applications span industrial automation (drone navigation), automotive security (keyless entry verification), and smart home systems with extended battery life.

➀ Universität Bremen collaborates with ANEDO GmbH and SEGNO Industrie Automation to develop a modular edge-computing system combined with AI for real-time condition monitoring of mobile machinery in ports and construction;

➁ The system employs a cloud-based platform and transfer learning to analyze data, predict failures, and reduce reliance on extensive field data, improving cost efficiency;

➂ Enhanced data security measures with encryption and a user-friendly monitoring app aim to prevent unauthorized access and support industrial digitization.

➀ The University of Bremen collaborates with industry partners to develop an AI-driven modular edge computing system for real-time status monitoring of mobile machines in logistics and construction;

➁ The solution combines an AI cloud platform and transfer learning to minimize dependency on extensive field data, enhancing cost-effectiveness;

➂ Emphasizes data security through encryption and offers a user-friendly app to improve machine availability and operational efficiency.

➀ Fraunhofer IAP develops ultrathin electrocaloric polymer films (4 micrometers) for refrigerant-free heating/cooling systems, targeting applications in vehicles, electronics, and laser systems;

➁ These polymers use electric fields to generate rapid temperature changes, enabling energy-efficient heat pump designs with alternating warm/cold zones;

➂ Multilayer stacking and material optimization enhance performance, offering eco-friendly alternatives to compressor-based refrigeration in the ElKaWe flagship project.

➀ Fraunhofer IAP develops ultrathin electrocaloric polymer films (4μm) for efficient heating/cooling systems that eliminate harmful refrigerants;

➁ Applications include automotive interiors, battery modules, and electronics, leveraging temperature changes via electric field modulation;

➂ Part of the ElKaWe project, aiming to replace traditional compressor-based systems with eco-friendly polymer-based heat pumps.

➀ Fraunhofer IZM-ASSID celebrated 15 years as a pioneer in 3D system integration and wafer-level packaging, driving innovations like TSV processing and chiplet architectures;

➁ Flagship projects CEASAX (300mm microelectronics R&D) and APECS (EU Chips Act pilot line) strengthen Europe's competitiveness in semiconductor advanced packaging and edge AI;

➂ Strategic collaborations with GlobalFoundries, Infineon, Siemens, and academia solidify its role in global high-tech ecosystems and technological resilience.

➀ Fraunhofer IZM-ASSID celebrated its 15th anniversary as a global innovation leader in 3D system integration and wafer-level packaging, driving advancements in hybrid bonding and chiplet architectures;

➁ Key projects like CEASAX and the APECS pilot line under the EU Chips Act strengthen Europe's semiconductor ecosystem, enabling modular chip design and industrial collaboration;

➂ The institute fosters partnerships with industry giants (e.g., Infineon, GlobalFoundries) and academia, supporting critical research in edge AI, quantum computing, and automotive electronics.

❶ The article emphasizes the importance of transparency in AI decision-making, particularly in fields like medical diagnostics and recruitment, where understanding the rationale behind AI outputs is critical for trust and model improvement.

❷ It highlights two main focuses of Explainable AI (XAI): enhancing data/model quality for engineers and addressing ethical requirements to provide user-centric explanations, ensuring responsible AI deployment.

❸ The whitepaper advocates advancing XAI research, standardizing tools for large-scale models, integrating XAI into AI education, and encouraging corporate adoption to foster collaboration between human expertise and machine learning.

➀ Fraunhofer IWU launches an 80 kW fuel cell test stand to evaluate performance, durability, and reliability of fuel cell systems under varied operational conditions, supporting the industrial scale-up of hydrogen technologies;

➁ The facility expands testing infrastructure with additional units for electrolyzers and component-level analysis, including impedance measurements and material testing to optimize production costs and functionality;

➂ Collaboration with the Hydrogen Lab Görlitz and regional partners strengthens Saxony’s position as a hydrogen research hub, focusing on large-scale electrolysis simulation and climate-resilient testing.

➀ The BMFTR-funded SPINNING project demonstrated a diamond spin-photon quantum computer with 12 qubits, showcasing superior coherence times (over 10 ms) and lower error rates (<0.5%) compared to superconducting IBM models (Eagle, Heron);

➀ Photonic coupling over 20 meters enabled scalable, distributed quantum registers with high fidelity (over 0.9), offering flexible integration with classical computing systems;

➂ The project involved collaboration among 28 entities, advancing diamond material processing, qubit fabrication, and AI-driven quantum applications, funded with €16.1 million by the German government.

➀ Researchers at Technical University of Munich (TUM) developed a robotic system to treat life-threatening tension pneumothorax during evacuation flights, using ultrasound-guided needle decompression;

➁ The system, part of the EU-funded iMEDCAP project, integrates a robotic arm and diagnostic tools for both military and civilian emergencies, such as gunshot wounds or traffic accidents;

➂ The project also includes drone-based evacuation (Avilus Grille) and telemedicine capabilities, with additional robotic modules under development for osseous access, tourniquet application, and chemical weapon response.

➀ Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) developed a medical robotic system to treat tension pneumothorax during evacuation flights, funded by the European Defense Fund;

➁ The robotic arm integrates ultrasound and a decompression needle for emergency intervention, part of the iMEDCAP project targeting military and civilian use;

➂ The system enables remote-controlled treatment via drones, with additional modules in development for tasks like drug delivery and hemorrhage control.

➀ The BTU student team Lausitz Dynamics secured second place at the Shell Eco-marathon Europe and Africa 2025 in the Prototype Hydrogen Fuel Cell category, achieving an energy efficiency of 964.3 km/m³ of hydrogen, equivalent to ~2,890 km per liter of gasoline;

➁ The competition, held in Poland, focused on climate-neutral mobility, requiring teams to complete a set distance with minimal energy usage. The team redesigned their vehicle with a hydrogen fuel cell system, supercapacitors, and aerodynamic improvements;

➂ The interdisciplinary team of 17 students, led by Prof. Sylvio Simon, successfully transitioned from a battery-powered vehicle in 2024 to hydrogen fuel cell technology, showcasing innovation and collaboration in sustainable engineering.

➀ Researchers developed an automated data analysis method for Kelvin Probe Force Microscopy (KPFM) to measure millisecond-level voltage changes on photoelectrode surfaces, enhancing insights into charge transport dynamics.

➀ The technique, demonstrated using titanium dioxide (TiO2), enables precise correlation between local morphology and optoelectronic properties, critical for improving photoelectrochemical cells (PECs) for sustainable hydrogen and fuel production.

➂ The innovation paves the way for designing more efficient and durable materials, advancing solar fuel technologies by leveraging high-resolution microscopy and data science approaches.

➀ Researchers from ETH Zürich and Empa developed a perovskite-based image sensor that captures more light with better color accuracy and fewer artifacts compared to traditional silicon sensors;

➀ The stacked perovskite layers enable full-spectrum light absorption without filters, tripling both light capture and resolution potential;

➀ The technology shows promise for hyperspectral imaging in medical diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and machine vision applications, with plans to miniaturize pixels further for commercialization.

➀ Three graduates from Frankfurt UAS were awarded the Friedrich-Dessauer-Preis for their theses on IPv6 privacy in IoT, 5G network control, and thermal modeling of power electronics;

➁ Nico Lick developed Privacy Extensions for IoT devices using RIOT OS to address IPv6 tracking vulnerabilities, enhancing user privacy and protocol standardization;

➂ Thomas Zielasny integrated a Network Exposure Function into open-source 5G networks to optimize dynamic data flow, while Svenja Zöller validated a digital twin thermal model for predicting aging in wind turbine electronics.

➀ Marco Stucki won the Berlin University Alliance's open knowledge lab competition with an innovative method for manufacturing diamond-based quantum light sources, crucial for future quantum computing and secure communication networks;

➁ The competition, themed "Art meets Science," highlighted cutting-edge research in quantum technologies, exemplified by Stucki's "Sawfish Cavity"—a photonic crystal resonator that efficiently traps and amplifies light using wave-like structures;

➂ The project will be showcased through an artistic poster campaign under the Berlin University Alliance's Open Knowledge Lab initiative, bridging technical innovation and public engagement.

➀ The International Superconductive Electronics Conference (ISEC) 2025 in Erfurt convenes global experts to advance discussions on quantum computing, energy-efficient electronics, and brain-inspired computing.

➁ Thuringia positions itself as a technological innovation hub, with applications spanning secure communication, environmental sciences, and AI data center energy challenges.

➂ Forschungszentrum Jülich introduces the QSolid project, targeting scalable quantum computing through qubit integration and novel control electronics.

➀ Marco Stucki won the Berlin University Alliance's ideas competition with a novel method for creating diamond nanostructures for quantum technologies, enabling future quantum computing and secure communication networks;

➁ The competition showcased Berlin's diverse research fields, attracting over 80 submissions spanning global health, climate, and quantum technologies;

➂ Stucki's "Sawfish Cavity" uses diamond-based optical resonators to trap and amplify light, with artistic visualizations displayed publicly in Berlin as part of the campaign.

➀ Fraunhofer IAF developed a miniaturized diamond-based quantum magnetometer using nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers, achieving high sensitivity (picotesla range) and robustness for applications in biomedicine, materials testing, and navigation;

➁ The sensor enables vector magnetic field measurements with reduced calibration, supports autonomous GNSS-free navigation in challenging environments, and aids in geological mineral exploration;

➂ Ongoing advancements aim to further reduce sensor size by 5x and enhance sensitivity for sub-picotesla measurements, while expanding diamond wafer production to industrial 4-inch scales.

➀ Fraunhofer IAF showcases a compact diamond-based quantum magnetometer with high sensitivity and robustness at World of Quantum 2025;

➁ The sensor enables precise measurements for applications in biomedicine, navigation, and geology, including GNSS-free positioning and underground resource detection;

➂ Future goals include further miniaturization, sub-picotesla sensitivity, and scaling diamond wafers to 4 inches for industrial production.

➀ Prof. Karl Leo, a leading scientist in solid-state physics and optoelectronics at TU Dresden, received Saxony's highest state honor for his transformative contributions to the region's research landscape;

➁ His pioneering work on organic semiconductors led to breakthrough OLED technologies now used globally in displays, alongside advancements in solar cells and biodegradable electronics;

➂ A serial entrepreneur, Leo founded 11 startups like Novaled and Heliatek, strengthening Silicon Saxony's tech ecosystem and earning prior accolades including the Leibniz Prize and European Inventor Award.

➀ A joint research project by Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf and Universität Innsbruck explores manganese as a sustainable alternative to rare-earth elements in LED phosphors;

➁ Mn²⁺ in alkali lithosilicates demonstrates stable white-light emission under high temperatures, potentially replacing dual rare-earth phosphors in LEDs;

➂ The innovation addresses geopolitical and cost challenges of rare-earth mining while improving material accessibility and thermal performance for lighting applications.

➀ The EU will enforce a new energy label for smartphones and tablets starting June 2025, evaluating energy efficiency, durability, repairability, and requiring seven-year spare parts availability and software updates;

➁ Developed with Fraunhofer IZM, the label aims to extend device lifespans (e.g., smartphones from 3.0 to 4.1 years), cut e-waste, and save 14 TWh of energy annually by 2030;

➂ Future plans include expanding the initiative to laptops by 2028, reinforcing the EU’s focus on sustainable consumption and circular economy principles.

➀ The EU will enforce a new energy label for smartphones and tablets (Android/iPadOS) from June 20, 2025, evaluating energy efficiency, durability, repairability, and reliability, with Fraunhofer IZM contributing key technical standards;

➁ The label aims to extend device lifespans (3.0 to 4.1 years for midrange phones), reduce e-waste, and save consumers €20 billion by 2030 through requirements like 800+ battery cycles, 7-year spare parts availability, and software/firmware access;

➂ Fraunhofer IZM developed robustness tests (e.g., drop tests) and advocated for reparability metrics, with similar laptop labels planned for 2028.