Issue: Carbon-neutral Production

  • 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 .

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  • At Deutsche Bahn, we produce mobility. Particularly when it comes to CO2-neutral production, a surprising number of parallels can be found with Fraunhofer IPK’s production research.

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  • 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.

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

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  • 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.

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  • An AI-based assistance system can make the identification of old parts more robust and profitable. This leads to more parts being repaired instead of new parts having to be produced. Using starters as a real-world calculation example from the automotive industry, let us show you the amount of emissions that can be saved as a result.

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    Issac \ Digital-mockup room - simulation of nozzle manufacturing in Le Haillan and of Ariane 6 integration in Kourou

    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.

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