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Fraunhofer IKTS and inopor GmbH, situated in Veilsdorf, Germany, receive the Corporate Environmental Achievement Award 2015 from the American Ceramic Society (ACerS) for jointly developing ceramic nanofiltration membranes.

With the delivery of the high-temperature fuel cell system (SOFC), developed at Fraunhofer IKTS, to h2e Power Systems Pvt. Ltd. (a subsidiary of h2e Power Systems Inc., USA) in Pune, India and its commissioning, the project partners advance towards the joint aim of a cost-efficient, environmentally friendly, reliable and decentralized energy solution, which will enable energy security for Indian markets and other emerging nations.

The Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS developed a novel concept to produce thin-walled, one-sidedly closed tubes and similar geometries made of ceramics by highly productive extrusion. Thus, among others, the mass production of batteries becomes possible.

Despite its outstanding chemical, thermal and tribological properties, the high costs of production currently prevent the use of silicon-infiltrated SiSiC in many applications. A novel method overcomes technical manufacturing limitations of conventional shaping methods.

Convion LTD, Fraunhofer IKTS and Plansee SE have one common goal: to contribute to the breakthrough of SOFC technology as a future form of affordable, reliable, and clean energy. From interconnects, through ready-to-install stacks up to SOFC systems they present their products and services at this year’s Hannover Fair, April 13-17, 2015

A tag for metal components based on ceramic phosphors withstands high temperatures without affecting the properties of the component itself. The complete solution covering all stages from label printing to readout will be presented by Fraunhofer IKTS researchers from April 13 to 17 at Hannover Messe.

Difficult ceramic components were previously injection molded requiring an intensive use of tools, or manufactured with high material losses from green, isostatic moldings. Scientists at Fraunhofer IKTS have now succeeded to quickly realize highly intricate, individualized ceramic components without tools by additive manufacturing – going to be unveiled at the Hannover Messe.

Outstanding chemical, thermal and tribological properties predestine silicon carbide for the production of ceramic components of high volume. A novel method now overcomes the procedural and technical limitations of conventional design methods for the production of components with large differences in wall thickness and demanding undercuts.

The new building captivates particularly through its innovative energy concept. Thanks to a fuel cell power plant as the heart of modern energy supply provided by the Dresden company FuelCell Energy Solutions GmbH approximately 100.000 kWh of electrical power will be generated per year. Due to its sustainability and its efficiency, the newly constructed building complex of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research earned the highest reward level ‘gold’.

Through a visual analysis, doctors can reliably determine if they are dealing with carcinoma within a minute-and-a-half. Fraunhofer researchers will be presenting a prototype of the new device at the COMPAMED trade fair in Düsseldorf from November 12th to 14th.

FuelCell Energy Solutions GmbH (FCES) announced the issuance of nearly €5 million in awards by Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy to support a three year research and development project between FCES and joint venture partner Fraunhofer IKTS.

Pune, India The need for reliable energy supply systems in emerging countries such as India is growing tremendously. Eco-friendly fuel cell technologies will enable an electrical power supply to local prices in rural areas. The Fraunhofer IKTS and the Indian Mayur REnergy Solutions Inc. are going to foster their cooperation.

The Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS develops eddy current based diagnosis systems (EddyCUS®) by which CFRPs can be tested along the process chain, from the raw carbon fiber material to the production of complete assemblies made of CFRP.

On August 20th, 2013, the Thuringian Minister Machnig handed the grant approval for the development of a catalytic membrane reactor over to the MUV Screentec GmbH in Erfurt for the use of "power-to-gas" strategies in cooperation with the Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS Hermsdorf.

On July 25 the contract is signed by Fraunhofer and the University of Connecticut UConn for the establishment of the new research facility.

At the construction site of the new research building of the Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS in Hermsdorf it is worked flat out. Built on nearly 2,800 square meters, new pilot plants and offices for industry-oriented research on ceramic materials for environmental technologies are to come up.

Thuringia's Minister for Education, Science and Culture, Christoph Matschie and CEO of the Ernst Abbe Foundation, Professor Jens Goebel have signed the financing contract for the newly constructed Research Centre for Energy and Environmental Chemistry CEEC in Jena on Monday, July 15, 2013.

Saxon companies and research institutions will present themselves on the joint stand of the newly formed "Energy Saxony e.V.". On this occasion they will present their products and services in the field of both portable & stationary fuel cells and gas & battery technologies.

To provide clean and green energy alternatives at an affordable cost, Mayur Renergy Solution (a Pune- & Boston-based corporation) in January 2013 signed a contract with the Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS, Germany, to develop Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) products for the markets in developing countries.

Fuel cell installation at 20 Fenchurch office developement supports City of London low carbon zone program

The Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) supports Public-Private Partnership (PPP) for the installation of a fuel cell power plant in the new BMBF second headquarters office complex in Berlin, Germany.

FuelCell Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCEL), a leading manufacturer of ultra-clean, efficient and reliable power plants, today announced the completion of the previously announced asset acquisition of selected fuel cell assets by its German subsidiary, FuelCell Energy Solutions GmbH, including fuel cell component inventory and fuel cell manufacturing equipment. Additionally, the previously announced joint venture with Fraunhofer IKTS has been completed, with Fraunhofer contributing intellectual property and capital to FuelCell Energy Solutions GmbH in return for 25 percent ownership.

FuelCell Energy Solutions, GmbH acquires select assets from MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH European Joint Venture with Fraunhofer IKTS to be finalized by June 30, 2012

Cell phones and fl ashlights operate by battery without trouble. Yet because of the limited lifespan, battery power is not a feasible option for many applications in the fi elds of medicine or test engineering, such as implants or probes. Researchers have now developed a process that supplies these systems with power and without the power cord.

The Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS presents the eneramic® fuel cell system at the Fuel Cell Expo 2012. The eneramic® system is a user-friendly and light-weight electricity generator for camping and outdoor activities which can be operated with commercially available liquefied petroleum gas from pressure cylinders or cartridges.

The Cooperation Will Target Opportunities in Europe for Ultra-Clean Baseload Power From Stationary Fuel Cell Power Plants Using Clean Natural Gas and Renewable Biogas.

Prof. Alexander Michaelis, director of the Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS, was awarded the ACerS Bridge Building Award at the 36th International Conference and Exposition on Advanced Ceramics and Composites (ICACC) in Daytona Beach in the end of January. With more than 1,100 participants from more than 50 countries, this conference is one of the most important international events in the field of advanced ceramics.