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I Spy Science: Wie entsteht ein Produkt?

Jedes Jahr kommen unzählige Dinge auf den Markt. Viele davon sind neu, andere wieder sind neue Versionen von bestehenden Produkten. Aber wer hat eigentlich die Ideen? Wer plant sie? Wer baut sie?

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Christian Trapp: “For me, a beautiful machine is simple.”

Christian Trapp moved from the University of the Bundeswehr Munich to TU Graz in July. In this interview, he talks about his enthusiasm for simple and efficient machines and engines.

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One topic, but a multiplicity of angles and perspectives.

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Are Batteries Safe?

Energy storage systems are becoming increasingly important, powerful and widespread. However, this also means that the demands on their safety and durability are growing.

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Protective Housing in Wood-Steel Hybrid Construction

Researchers at TU Graz have developed an environmentally friendly housing for electric car batteries. Their wood-steel construction performs excellently in safety experiments and simulations; it even…

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“Electric cars are definitely no less safe than combustion vehicles”

How safe electric cars are is the topic of many discussions at a regular’s table. Daniel Fruhwirt from TU Graz’s Institute of Thermodynamics and Sustainable Propulsion Systems explains how the…

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TU Graz and the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano sign agreement for double degree

From autumn, students on the master's degree programmes in Production Science and Management at TU Graz and in Industrial Mechanical Engineering in Bolzano will be able to graduate from both…

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Dynamometers at TU Graz

From mopeds to lorries, various vehicle types can be tested on different roller test benches at TU Graz.

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TU Graz Study: Front Brake Lights Could Significantly Reduce the Number of Road Accidents

Reconstructions of accidents at road junctions revealed in a study that an additional brake light at the front of the vehicle would have prevented up to 17 per cent of collisions.

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TU Graz Intensifies Research into Brake and Tire Wear

Up to now, emissions caused by tyre, brake and road surface wear, which are hazardous to health, have not been adequately captured. In the Lead Project NExT, researchers at TU Graz are developing…

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Realistic Emission Tests for Motorbikes, Mopeds and Quads

As part of an international project consortium, TU Graz has developed new measurement techniques and methods to measure emissions from category-L vehicles in realistic operation and to determine…

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