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SENperc PV awarded at photovoltaic exhibition in China
SENTECH’s new metrology tool for solar cell production was one of the "Top 10 Highlights" at the SNEC PV Power Expo 2016:
SENTECH presented the new, innovative SENperc PV – a metrology tool for quality control in PERC solar cell manufacturing. Al2O3/SiNx layer stacks and single films for passivation of PERC solar cells are measured. The…
Humboldt-Innovation cooperates with Handelsblatt Global Edition
Series launched presenting Berlin’s startup scene :
Humboldt-Innovation (HI), the technology transfer office of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (HU), is an indispensable support unit for academic startups and an active member of the vibrant and international…

Lufft joins Germany's innovation elite
Sensor manufacturer ranks among the top 100 companies:
For the twenty-third time, the TOP 100 - Germany’s most innovative small and medium-sized companies - are acclaimed. This year, G. Lufft Mess- und Regeltechnik GmbH belongs to this innovation elite. The Fellbach…
Method combination of LIBS and X-ray fluorescence for the control of the recycling of sewage sludge ashes
Adlershof scientists develop industrial laboratory prototype for the elemental online analysis:
LTB Lasertechnik Berlin has developed an industrial laboratory prototype for the elemental online analysis of sewage sludge ashes in a cooperation project with Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und –prüfung (BAM)…

Coexistence of superconductivity and charge density waves observed
Physicists at BESSY II studied an artificial structure composed of alternating layers of ferromagnetic and superconducting materials. Charge density waves induced by the interfaces were found to extend deeply into the…

Enlightening and flexing memories
European Team of researchers developed a light-responsive organic thin-film transistor:
Researchers from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, led by Professor Stefan Hecht, who is a member of IRIS Adlershof, in collaboration with the University of Strasbourg & CNRS (France) and the University of Nova Gorica…

Findings in the field of spintronics
Helmholtz researchers are developing new materials systems for data storage:
Graphene on silicon carbide could be an interesting candidate for future spintronik components. Squeezing gold atoms between the semiconducting substrate and graphene does enhance spin-orbit interaction at hot spots…

Pfeiffer Vacuum introduces the new, compact and high performance HiPace 300 H turbopump
Ideal for high and ultra-high vacuum:
Many applications in research, analytics and industry require a reliable high or ultra-high vacuum. Pfeiffer Vacuum introduces the new HiPace 300 H turbopump, the highest compression turbopump in the pumping speed…

Quick detection of adulterated animal-based foods
Adlershof’s ifp participates in research project in cooperation with the BfR:
Does sheep cheese contain cow milk as well? Is some pork mixed into the beef salami? These and other questions about adulteration of animal-based foods are the focus of the research project "Animal ID" of the Federal…
Forging new products in electronics, optics and photonics
INAM Innovation Network for Advanced Materials founded in Berlin Adlershof Berlin, 7th June 2016 :
Scientists and business representatives of the Science and Technology Park have come together to form a new network. The INAM Innovation Network for Advanced Materials spans the whole value chain from basic research…
SCIENION inks Joint Development and Marketing pact with AXELA
SCIENION AG, a developer of a revolutionary new ultra-low volume liquid handling technology, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a strategic, joint development agreement with AXELA Inc. AXELA provides…

6th International Evening in Adlershof
WISTA-MANAGEMENT GMBH together with the law firm Dr. Zacharias welcomed refugees and companies for the 6th International Evening on May 18th 2016 in the Science and Technology Park Berlin Adlershof. Besides IGAFA as…

German Know How for India
Ambassador Gurjit Singh visited Europe's leading Technology Park Berlin Adlershof:
Ambassador Mr. Gurjit Singh visited the Adlershof Science and Technology Park, Berlin on 17th May 2016. He met the CEO of Adlershof Mr. Roland Sillmann and the Managing Director Dr. Helge Neumann. Amongst others,…
Helmholtz Association is supporting research in photovoltaic and hydrogen energy technology
1.9 million Euros additional funding for Helmholtz Innovation Lab HySPRINT:
HZB will be setting up the new Helmholtz HySPRINT Innovation Lab for jointly developing new combinations of materials and processes in energy applications with commercial partners. Silicon and metal-organic…

Adlershof Journal May/June 2016
No longer a balancing act: Diversity brings out the best in us! :
Zeropointzerozerozero: precision mechanics make nanoscale components//Workbench and Willkommenskultur: jobs for Syrian refugees//Students with disabilities: the accessible HU campus in Adlershof …

Adlershof Special 45: Ahead of (energy)times
Smart windows //Accelerating innovation //The energy planner

Language pains: a call for patience
I tell my students that my back is aching in German. The other volunteering teachers told me right from the beginning to speak very slowly and clearly to them, so I stretch my words as good as I can: "Mein Rücken…

We support refugees in Berlin
The volunteer refugee coordinators of the Technology Park Adlershof:
Kezban Saritas und Ralph Langanke have made a great team and have been supporting the integration of refugees in Adlershof for more than six months. They host the monthly “International Evening”, a platform for…

A mentor for Jamal
Henrik Kinnemann is responsible for future developments for Siemens and for a nine-year-old:
They have been canoeing “on the track of the beaver” in the Oderbruch, fishing in the Havel river, and went to see the children’s opera “The Cunning Little Vixen” at the Deutsche Oper. They also went to explore the…

Workbench and Willkommenskultur
The Syrian refugee Basem Wabeh works for AEMtec GmbH:
In Adlershof and throughout Berlin, many are making an effort to support refugees. One important mission of the Science City in Adlershof is to provide jobs to the newcomers. Jan Trommershausen, manager of the company…