Everyone’s talking about smart textiles – fabrics that can do more – and they’re becoming increasingly attractive as the AI revolution continues to unfold. But what exactly does it mean? What is their potential – and […]
Robots are leaving the factory floor and entering our lives. Whether they are smart household helpers, care assistants or autonomous logistics systems, they are becoming more versatile and accessible, and are getting closer to people. This […]
Sophia Reißenweber, designer and newcomer finalist in the German Design Awards 2025, shows how the enzymatic recycling of polyester can revolutionise the textile industry with her project ‘Break-up Lab’. However, the highly regarded biotechnological process still […]
3D-printing promises to revolutionise construction – making it faster, more accurate and more resource efficient. But the construction industry is still dominated by manual labour, analogue processes and site logistics. This is about to change: automated, […]
Save water, recycle, celebrate: A visit to the leading trade fair for sanitary, heating and air-conditioning technology in Frankfurt am Main shows that sustainability is no longer just an empty phrase, but has become a matter […]
[ Advertisement ] North Rhine-Westphalia as a driver of innovation – every fourth award goes to the west of Germany. But not all German states can keep up: While NRW, Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria dominate, structurally weaker […]
