Issue: Carbon-neutral Production

Following the closure of Tegel Airport, a new residential district is arising on its former site among other things: The Schumacher Quartier is to become a sustainable, smart and social home for more than 10,000 people. We spoke with Gudrun Sack, Managing Director of Tegel Projekt GmbH, about Berlin's ambitious showcase project.

Processing biopolymers for industrial purposes is a demanding task. Fraunhofer IPK has the necessary equipment.

Staying competitive in space is only possible with sustainable and economical launch vehicles.

The members of this panel discussion are working together with other partners – including research institutions, corporations and start-ups – on the Biological Transformation of industrial manufacturing in the large-scale project »BioFusion 4.0«. Read their thoughts about how environmental impacts are operationalized and measured in the project and how people can be made aware of the issue .

Existing buildings are responsible for one third of all carbon emissions in Germany. In order to renovate them efficiently on the basis of 3D models, the Scangineering process is being adapted.

The future of mobility is (hybrid-)electric – and the aviation sector is no exception. The digital path now needs to be defined in order to fulfill new requirements.

The use of cooling lubricants is the standard in metalworking. A team at IWF TU Berlin is looking for more environmentally friendly alternatives.

Sustainability is as important as efficiency in welding today. Both can be increased through material selection, lightweight construction methods and, not least, Industry 4.0 processes.

Digital twins can help track and reduce the carbon footprint of products along their life cycle. The data shows: The biggest leverage can be achieved at the very start.

As the world market leader in space transportation, ArianeGroup not only serves institutional and commercial customers, but also guarantees Europe's strategic independence in space.