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30. August 2022

Joint project launched to improve healthy living

New technical innovations are needed to limit the estimated annual economic damage of 100 billion euros caused by illnesses such as absenteeism due to back pain and insufficient sleep.

25. August 2022

Development of utilisation options for calamity wood: "NUKAFI" project launched

In August, the FNR joint project "Material utilisation options for standing calamity wood of the spruce tree species depending on damage progress and wood quality (NUKAFI)" was launched. The background to this is the massive and further increasing forest damage.

12. August 2022

HotSpot test method - IT CAN BE HOT

Resilient floor coverings with click connections can deform when exposed to partial heat from above, such as from solar radiation. None of the applicable normative test methods can currently correctly reflect this behavior.

12. July 2022

Steam explosion pilot plant goes into operation

In the course of the "STEAMEX" research project (49VF200002) funded by the BMWi, an automated steam explosion plant was developed for the digestion of lignocellulosic raw materials. In combination with a closed collection tank, all material flows can be balanced and analysed.

8. March 2022

Joint Project for the Development of Specific Recultivation Material for the Qualified Topping of Mining Dumps and Contaminated Sites

August 1, 2021 saw the start of the joint project “WIR! – rECOmine – RekuMat –Development of Specific Recultivation Material for the Qualified Topping of Mining Dumps and Contaminated Sites”.

2. March 2022

New Test Method for Quantifying and Classifying the Electrostatic Charging of Floor Coverings

Walking on textile, resilient but also laminate floors, especially in dry and cool environments, may result in a high static personal charge. This is associated with the risk of sudden, unexpected and unpleasant discharges.