Green hydrogen is a key area of opportunity in the energy transition. However, the use of pipelines to transport this energy source is associated with a degree of risk. Research scientists at the Fraunhofer EMI, are developing a hydraulic simulation tool to assist with the planning of a resilient hydrogen infrastructure designed to safeguard energy supply.
From concept to first test drive: pure ammonia propulsion realized for the first time
An engine powered exclusively by ammonia, without blending in fossil energy sources: IMM will present the core technology behind this breakthrough at Hannover Messe 2026.
Adhesives expertise from the Fraunhofer WKI on stage
On 24 April 2026, the play “K:lebt!” will celebrate its premiere in the Kleines Haus of the Braunschweig State Theatre. The Fraunhofer WKI’s expertise in adhesives served, among other things, as the inspiration for the play, in which adhesive is used as a metaphor for the cohesion of society.
Virtual Textile Processes: Fraunhofer ITWM at Techtextil 2026
At Techtextil in Frankfurt am Main, starting April 21, 2026, Fraunhofer ITWM will demonstrate how its software solutions support the textile industry with powerful simulation capabilities. The goal is to shorten development times, optimize material usage, and reliably predict the behavior of textile structures virtually.
Overfertilization in agriculture weakens crops, endangers drinking water quality and harms the soil. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB are now developing an alternative fertilizer that is fully biodegradable and only supplies plants with the nutrients they actually need, thus preventing overfertilization.
Photovoltaic modules (PV modules) are the largest urban source of secondary silicon and secondary silver in Germany. Each tonne of a PV module contains approximately 30 kg of silicon and up to 0.5 kg of silver.
Fraunhofer Group for Materials and Components - Materials
