Power and Electrical Engineering
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A breath of fresh air for vertical wind turbines
To enable more wind turbines to be built in Switzerland, scientists are optimising vertical models that are more compact and quieter than conventional alternatives. One of the major challenges of…
Roll embossing
New system revolutionizes production of bipolar plates. Climate-friendly fuel cell systems, which are set to power machines such as vehicles in the future, are still rare and expensive these days….
A tandem approach for better solar cells
Perovskite-based solar cells were first proved in 2009 to have excellent light-absorbing properties of methylammonium lead bromide and methylammonium lead iodide, collectively referred to as lead halide perovskites or, more…
New multi-sensor system for water analysis
With groundbreaking developments in the field of chemical sensor technology, the Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS is setting new standards in the assessment of water quality for humans and…
A replacement for traditional motors could enhance next-gen robots
Researchers at Stanford have designed a spring-assisted actuator – a device that can accomplish dynamic tasks using a fraction of the energy previously required. Whether it’s a powered prosthesis to…
Pressure and temperature measurement in rolling contacts
… under mixed friction thanks to innovative thinfilm multisensor. The measurement of pressure and temperature plays a crucial role in various technical applications from rolling bearings to gears and seals….