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15.6% less than in the previous year: fewer vacancies in engineering and IT professions
16.08.2024
According to the latest Engineering Monitor from the VDI and the German Economic Institute, the shortage of professionals in engineering and IT professions has eased somewhat.
müller coax introduces new hydrogen valve for high pressures
16.08.2024
A new valve with a high flow factor for the medium hydrogen has been added to the müller coax product range. It is designed to withstand pressures of up to 1,000 bar.
Effective and cost-efficient removal of PFAS from water
12.08.2024
Together with Cornelsen Umwelttechnologie GmbH, Fraunhofer UMSICHT has developed a procedure to remove PFAS from water. With the patented PerfluorAd technology, aqueous media can be treated effectively and cost-effectively.
Hydrogen in Europe: Network Expansion as a Key Factor
12.08.2024
The EU aims to massively increase the production of green hydrogen. However, experts see the lack of transport infrastructure as a major obstacle. This article analyzes the importance of pipeline networks for the development of the European hydrogen market and discusses possible solutions.
Joint study by Bitkom and BSI to record crowdstrike damage
12.08.2024
The German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) and the digital association Bitkom have initiated a study to determine the extent of the damage caused by the crowdstrike incident in mid-July. While initial estimates of the losses and economic consequences are available, precise figures are still lacking. The online survey will run until 21 August.
State Government Presents Hydrogen Import Concept for NRW
05.08.2024
North Rhine-Westphalia's state government has become the first federal state to present its own hydrogen import concept. The state aims to position itself as an "attractive partner for hydrogen suppliers from around the world". The demand for hydrogen in NRW is estimated at up to 177 terawatt hours per year, of which over 90 percent will need to be imported.
Bitkom criticises excessively rapid implementation deadline for the NIS 2 Directive
05.08.2024
In a press commentary, Bitkom President Dr Ralf Wintergerst commented on the implementation of the NIS 2 Directive in Germany. While the EU has successfully improved cyber security with this directive without excessive bureaucracy, German companies lack sufficient time to fulfil the requirements.
Adapting to climate change with intelligent butterfly valves
05.08.2024
The InSchuKa 4.0 project aims to protect Jena's sewer network from the consequences of climate change using AI-controlled sewer valves. The project has now been awarded the Sustainability Award in the digitalization category by the Zeitung für kommunale Wirtschaft (ZfK).
Study Calculates Network Requirements for Central Germany
29.07.2024
On July 24, the study "Hydrogen Network Central Germany 2.0" was presented in Leipzig. It was conducted by the European Metropolitan Region Central Germany, the hydrogen network HYPOS, the DBI Group, and Infracon on behalf of 54 companies and authorities in the three federal states. One result: In Central Germany, hydrogen demand and supply will increase rapidly by 2040.
TSOs submit application for hydrogen core network
29.07.2024
On Monday (July 22), the Transmission System Operators (TSOs) submitted the final application for the nationwide hydrogen core network to the Federal Network Agency. After approval, the core network is intended to gradually connect consumption and production centers as well as storage and import points for hydrogen by 2032. Initial conversions could take place as early as next year.