An excavator that lasts longer. A factory that uses less energy. Researchers at Fraunhofer IWS in Dresden have developed a solution for exactly that. With a new laser direct cladding process, they can protect metal parts from wear more effectively than before – while reducing energy consumption by up to 90 percent. | more
Paper packaging is considered the better choice. It is more sustainable, recyclable and environmentally friendly than plastic. But they still have one problem: they need adhesives or layers of plastic to seal them, which makes recycling more difficult. Researchers in Dresden want to change this - with a laser that creates its own adhesive in the paper. | more
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Tissue samples are needed to test new drugs. Until now, freezing these has been a laborious manual process. Together with partners, the Fraunhofer IWS in Dresden has developed an automated system. The platform processes ten times more samples than before and makes errors less frequent. This speeds up the development of new therapies. | more
