All fraunhofer articles
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ArticleDigital twins play a role in all digitalization projects but data consolidation slows down implementation
Digital twins are shaping up to be a key tool as automotive companies proceed with digitalization across the entire value chain. But it’s not easy to get a handle on these virtual representations.
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ArticleDigital radio reception improved by software upgrade
Image: Bruce Parrott, Fotolia.comThe Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits (IIS) has developed a new software-defined DAB+ digital radio solution for automotive application. Its update to its DAB+ software library involves ‘spur suppression’ technology which improves radio reception, enhances the reception sensitivity of radio receivers, extends the range of coverage ...
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FeatureDigital twins play a role in all digitalization projects but data consolidation slows down implementation
Digital twins are shaping up to be a key tool as automotive companies proceed with digitalization across the entire value chain. But it’s not easy to get a handle on these virtual representations.
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ArticleEV configurator to help assess customer requirements
German researchers have developed an electric car configurator that will give automakers better insight into real customer requirements.The configurator, built by technology management researchers of the Fraunhofer IAO Institute, not only lets potential EV customers virtually build the car of their choice. It also allows them to evaluate and rate ...
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ArticleFraunhofer develops encryption for data-to-Cloud uploads
The Fraunhofer Institute wants to address companies’ fears of Cloud computing (Photo: Fraunhofer)Germany's Fraunhofer Institute for Secure Information Technology has developed a data encryption solution to make Cloud computing safer.The Institute's OmniCloud software, which runs at a customer's site, encrypts all data before they are sent to the Cloud. In ...
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ArticleFraunhofer's vision of sustainable transportation at Hanover Fair
Segway’s Personal Transporter is one example of new modes of transportation in citiesA German research institute has developed a transportation scenario for Germany that foresees no change in truck traffic, but a decline in passenger cars.The Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI said in its "Vision for sustainable ...
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ArticleIntel, Fraunhofer cooperate in embedded systems
Fraunhofer and Intel executive signed an agreement during the CeBIT high-tech fairUS chipmaker Intel and Germany's Fraunhofer Institute want to strengthen cooperation in the field of embedded systems.The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding focusing on the development of embedded systems that are based on multi-core architectures.Embedded systems can ...
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ArticlePiezoceramics tested to dampen in-car noise
Piezo bearings are tested on a VW PassatGerman researchers are testing the use of piezoceramics to dampen noise inside vehicles and say the technology is ready for use.Researchers from the Fraunhofer Adaptronics Alliance, a joint initiative of 11 Fraunhofer research institutes in Germany, will demonstrate some of the new so-called ...
