2007

600 sqm of microtechnology, advanced materials and manufacturing: IVAM joint pavilion shows ideas for new applications at Hannover Fair

In 2007 again entrepreneurs and developers from all over the world will meet at the trade fair Microtechnology embedded in Hannover Fair - the largest meeting point for industrial micro and nanotechnology.

Highlights of the IVAM Product Market "Micro, Nano & Materials" at Microtechnology/Hannover Fair

Whether high-precision drive solutions, sensors, new production technologies or advanced materials: the Product Market "Micro, Nano & Materials" at Microtechnology/Hannover Fair 2007 has a lot of highlights to offer. Some of them are presented by IVAM Microtechnology Network in a fair special.

For the Europe of 23 languages: the computer learns to translate

The new European project EuroMatrix develops automatic translation systems for all official languages of the EU

"Less is more": New diagnostics with nanometer-sized particles

As part of the EU 6th Framework Programme in the field of genomics and biotechnology for health, a new consortium "FLUOROMAG" coordinated by Dr. Donna Arndt-Jovin at the Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry in Göttingen, Germany, will develop new diagnostic tools for use in tumor biology and the detection of very low levels of pandemic viruses.

Economic growth accelerates expectations at Hannover Fair - more micro and nano companies than ever show trends and new products

The trade fair Microtechnology shows the large topics of Hannover Fair such as energy, automation and mechanical engineering on a small scale: At the Product Market "Micro, Nano & Materials", 60 companies and institutes present products of the future technologies from micro fuel cells over nano-structures for solar technology up to micro assembly. The joint pavilion is organized by IVAM Microtechnology Network.

More than 200 experts show micro and nanotechnology for industrial applications at Hannover Fair - IVAM assorts the choice

More functions on smaller space, smart materials, assembly of tiny components: in research and industry the trend for miniaturization continues - the demand on the developers of the technology in mini format is accordingly high. More than two hundred experts from the all over the world will show the latest high-tech trends at the trade fair Microtechnology within Hannover Fair from April 16 to 20.

How to Launch Micro-machining in small Enterprises

Manufactured parts and components are continuously becoming smaller and smaller. This trend towards miniaturized parts can be seen especially in the fields of telecommunications, medical applications, bio-chemistry and the automotive industry.

Microtechnology/Hannover Messe: Experts from all over the world present nano electronics, bio MEMS, micro production and laser technology

More than 50 experts from twelve nations will deal with the continuing trend topic micro and nanotechnology at the forum "Innovations for Industry" during Microtechnology/Hannover Messe from April 16 to 20, 2007. Presenters from science and industry will among others things introduce innovations from nano electronics, bio MEMS, micro production and laser technology.

Microtechnology/Hannover Fair: Japan shows strong interest in German micro and nanotechnology

Numerous Japanese enterprises will show trends in the industrial application of micro and nanotechnology at Microtechnology/Hannover Fair. On the IVAM joint pavilion "Micro, Nano & Materials", Matsushita Electric Works Ltd., Micromachine Center as consortium of the most important Japanese manufacturers of micro-technical systems, Mitsubishi Corporation, Olympus Corporation and Omron will present themselves from April 16 to 20.

Genedata expands collaboration with HepatoSys Systems Biology Network

Swiss-based computational biology provider Genedata AG announced a three-year expansion of their collaboration with the HepatoSys research network. HepatoSys, an interdisciplinary initiative funded in 2003 by leading German research centers, aims to understand the physiology and pathophysiology of the human liver cell using a systems biology approach.

Laser Solutions at the Hannover Messe 2007

At this year's Hannover Messe (April 16th-20th, 2007), the Laser Zentrum Hannover (LZH) will present new and innovative laser research and development activities.

Marine Bacteria with a Hybrid Engine

What was considered a breakthrough in the automobile industry almost five years ago is in fact a million year old success story of nature - the ability to use a mix of different energy sources.

From lab to industry: IVAM presents nanotechnology innovations at Microtechnology/Hannover Fair

That applications of nanotechnology have found their way from lab to industry will be proven by about 60 exhibitors on the Product Market "Micro, Nano & Materials" at Microtechnology/Hannover Fair.

European Project CE RFID at CeBIT 2007

Setting up a constructive dialogue for a European research policy in the area of logistics and RFID: The European project CE RFID Coordinating European Efforts for Promoting the European RFID Value Chain will present first proposals on recommendations for RFID applications, research & development policy and standardisations in Europe at this year's CeBIT in Hanover, Germany (March 15 - 21, 2007).

New prospects for aircraft engine repairs using laser radiation and other highlights from the Fraunhofer ILT at LASER 2007

The Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT in Aachen will be presenting innovative developments in laser beam sources and laser applications at the LASER 2007 fair in Munich from June 18 to 21, 2007. This year, the spotlight will be on the current status and future prospects for the use of laser cladding in the repair of aero engine components.

Ways out of the energy crisis: New ideas for solar cell manufacturing at Microtechnology/Hannover Messe

Alternative energy concepts with micro and nanotechnology have a great future - this is the unanimous opinion of those experts presenting high-tech innovations for the production of energy from April 16 to 20 at Microtechnology/Hannover Messe.

Announcement of a competitive call for an additional project partner

IPHOBAC Competitive Call

British, Swedish and Austrian entrepreneurs win the EU's "Nobel prize" for ICT

A communications solution that offers businesses access to fixed-line phone services anytime, anywhere, an automatic scanner that digitises books in minutes and a software translation system that avoids the need for reprogramming are the Grand Prize winners of the European Information and Communication Technology (ICT) awards for 2007. These three Grand Prizes worth €200,000 each, were won by British, Swedish and Austrian firms. Seventeen more prizes, of €5,000 each, were awarded to ground-breaking technologies from five other countries. The 20 prize winners were selected by the European Commission from a record number of 450 applicants, from 30 countries.

Smart power grid

We get our electricity these days from many different sources: renewables, combined heat and power generation, conventional coal-fired or nuclear power stations. From April 16 to 20 at the Hannover Fair (Stand E27 in Hall 13), Fraunhofer researchers will be showing how this mix of resources can be used intelligently, thereby saving costs, reducing prices, and making the electricity supply more reliable.

A New Milestone for Polar and Marine Research

German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) approves technical development work for research icebreaker and drilling vessel AURORA BOREALIS

Hold without adhesives: Researchers of TU Ilmenau present nano hook and loop tape at Microtechnology/Hannover Messe

Long lasting hold without any stickiness: a special method of fixing miniaturized devices in microproduction will be presented by Technische Universität Ilmenau at the IVAM Product Market “Mikro, Nano & Materials“ at Microtechnology/Hannover Messe. From April 16 to 20, experts of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering will explain the bonding of microsystems with nano-scaled silicon needles which work like a hook and loop tape.

Finding Out Why Fidgety Philip Fidgets

Scientists of the National Genome Research Network (NGFN, www.ngfn.de ) have now identified three genetic variants involved in the development of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) syndrome, also called the “Fidgety Philip Syndrome”.

New Method Allows for Stem Cell Propagation and Neurogenesis in Cell Culture

Researchers are now able to study stem cells from the brains of adult mice and their neurogenesis in long-term cell cultures. Harish Babu an Dr. Gerd Kempermann (both from the Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine, MDC, Berlin-Buch, the Volkswagenstiftung Research Group at the Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany) have developed a new method which allows them to generate exactly those neurons from stem cells in cell culture as those that would develop in the living brain.

The National Genome Research Network Announces the Launch of one of the World’s Largest Studies to Discover Genetic Causes of 25 Diseases in Germany

Germany’s National Genome Research Network (NGFN) announced today their plan to conduct one of the World’s largest disease genetic research projects to date, which will investigate genetic variations that trigger complex diseases. Scientists will genotype up to 25 000 patients and controls using both Affymetrix and Illumina genotyping technologies to better understand the underlying causes of 25 diseases, including several civilisation disorders, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, heart diseases, and malaria.

Kaiserslautern chosen as site of Fraunhofer Innovation Cluster

Trucks, trailers, farm machinery, tractors, construction machinery: The high-tech inner life of these motorized heavyweights is the focus of the new innovation cluster "Digital Commercial Vehicle Technology", which is being opened today by the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, the state government of Rheinland-Pfalz, and the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) with a ceremony held at the Fraunhofer Center in Kaiserslautern. The goal of this research initiative is to create a tighter connection between development, planning, and manufacturing processes and the usage, monitoring, and maintenance of such vehicles.

ScanBalt German Campus Office opened up

Young researchers find international opportunities

Climate change and sustainable development - an unprecedented challenge for the research community

Statement of the Partnership for European Environmental Research (PEER) at the L2L Conference in Leipzig, May 10th 2007 Scientific evidence has shown that there is a likely link between recent climate change and human activity. This provides a major challenge to policy-making. In order to identify the most effective responses, we need to improve our understanding of the relevant earth system components and their interrelations. Mitigation and adaptation will impact on our environment and our societies in many unexpected ways. The choice of action should be based on a combination of the best available knowledge and guided by a long-term strategy.

Helmholtz Initiative on Systems Biology

The Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres is launching an initiative on systems biology; the project will receive up to 24 million euros from the Initiative and Networking Fund until 2011.

Innovative light sources open up new vistas

InnvationsForum Photonik took place at the magnificent Kaiserpfalz.

Konkurrenzlose Globalisierung

14 Raumfahrtagenturen stellen das Rahmenwerk einer gemeinsamen Strategie vor

Plastic cable with gigabit data rates

Researchers at Siemens Corporate Technology have set a new record for data transmission in optical polymer fiber cables. Thanks to a new data transmission technique, they have succeeded in sending one gigabit per second down the plastic fibers - ten times more than with products currently on the market.

BMW Group ScienceClub Online Survey

Deadline extended until June 15th. Take part and win a driver training session!

REACh: On the market faster, with technical information from FIZ CHEMIE

High-quality databases and specific technical Internet search engines provide high-quality information to fulfill the new REACh EU regulation / FIZ CHEMIE Berlin offers enormous scientific collections of data and facts on chemical substances and reactions, as well as on thermophysical properties of pure substances and mixtures / More than 25 years of electronic preparation of the documented specialist chemistry knowledge / REACh will come into effect on June 1st

First-ever biomass-cofiring dedicated conference held at Budapest

The 1st Conference of the European Biomass Co-firing Network was held in Budapest from the 2nd to the 4th July. Over 60 European experts gathered to discuss the prospects for co-firing and future technological advances, including recommendations for future research, defining the research fields and policies that need to be strengthened in order to extend the application of the biomass co-firing technologies in Europe. This has been the first specific event entirely dedicated to biomass co-firing.

To the limit

Vehicles must undergo numerous tests in order to ensure that the body, axles and brakes are actually able to withstand high amounts of stress every day.

Invest in Germany Magazine

In this issue the German Federal Minister of Economics and Technology Michael Glos shares his strong assessment of the German economy.

Cluster of European RFID projects contributes to European Research Agenda

The 13 members of the Cluster of European RFID Projects - CERP were invited by the European Commission to provide a paper on RFID research needs for RFID which shall serve as an input to the 2nd call in the 7th Research Framework Programme.

Cancer gene therapy gets go-ahead in India

A cell-based gene therapy that can be used for to treat renal cell carcinoma, colon, breast, and lung cancer, has been given permission to be used in Indian patients by the country's regulator.

A Nano-Microscope for Ultrafast Processes

International team of scientists proposes new ultramicroscope for nanostructures, allowing for the direct and non-invasive measurement of ultrafast processes on attosecond timescales with high spatial and temporal resolution.

IVAM directory brings together suppliers and users: application deadline passes on November 15, 2007

The IVAM directory, the first international directory for products and services in the fields of microtechnology, nanotechnology and advanced materials, goes into reprint: the fifth edition again brings together high-tech suppliers and users.

Third Edition of the European Photonics Innovation Village

(April 2008 – Photonics Europe) First Call

The sea-ice is getting thinner - A closer look at the climate and ecosystem of the Arctic Ocean

Large areas of the Arctic sea-ice are only one metre thick this year, equating to an approximate 50 percent thinning as compared to the year 2001. These are the initial results from the latest Alfred-Wegener-Institute for Polar and Marine Research in the Helmholtz Association lead expedition to the North Polar Sea.

Learning From Flaws

Security flaws in software cause enormous damages. An FBI study from 2005 estimates the losses from computer crime at a staggering $67 billion.

BAM puts a new search tool for dangerous goods packagings on the web

BAM makes it possible to search on-line for all dangerous goods packagings approved by BAM, including intermediate bulk containers (IBC) and large packagings manufactured in Germany or abroad.

Lasers help make Photovoltaics more competetive

Electricity from coal or gas must end sometime. The fossil energy resources are limited and will not be able to cover the increasing hunger for electricity in the world forever. Due to this, alternative, regenerative sources for electricity are in high demand. One possibility is offered by photovoltaics, the direct conversion of solar energy into electrical power.

A code beyond DNA

Scientists from Berlin discover clues indicating that interpretation of genetic information is encoded by modification of certain DNA-structure proteins.

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