Research and transfer

For three days, students and companies came together at Fachhochschule Dortmund for a Makerthon. The aim was to develop practical solutions for challenges in the production industry.

The planned pension reform law will give citizens the choice in future: a lifelong pension or a payout plan up to the age of 85. A study by the FH shows that many people underestimate their life expectancy.

Electric cars are seen as the future of mobility - but two hurdles are still holding back many prospective buyers: long charging times and limited ranges. High-voltage drive systems could be the solution.

The "ElSe" project by Prof. Dr. Nicole Knuth strengthens the self-organization of parents with children in educational support. The project supports the development of support services throughout Germany.

Blackouts in the power grid, self-driving cars and virtual rail power plants - these topics were the focus of the Smart Systems Conference 2025.