Removing space debris with Gecko technology – successful tests onboard the ISS
The particular challenges in gripping space debris are that, on the one hand, conventional suction gripping systems do not work in the vacuum of... [mehr]
INM - Leibniz-Institut für Neue Materialien gGmbH
Better healing for eardrum injuries? – new adhesive structures for medical applications
More than 30 million people worldwide suffer from eardrum injuries every year. If inadequately treated, the resulting hearing loss can severely... [mehr]
Hannover Messe: First implementation of Gecomer® Technology in a Collaborative Robot
Collaborative robots are a new generation of robots for direct cooperation with humans, even without a safety distance or protective cages.... [mehr]
Hannover Messe:Self-healing coating made of corn starch makes small scratches disappear through heat
Superficial micro-scratches on the car body or on other high-gloss surfaces are harmless, but annoying. Especially in the luxury segment such... [mehr]
Additive printing processes for flexible touchscreens: increased materials and cost efficiency
In addition to foldable smartphones, the industry's big players are also working on flexible displays. Until now, touchscreens have been rigid and... [mehr]
HMI 2019: Conductive metal-polymer inks for inkjet printing: flexible electronics without sintering
The developers will demonstrate their hybrid inks at stand C54 in hall 5 at this year's Hannover Messe, which takes place from April 1 to 5. - ... [mehr]
Feather structure and bone anatomy as a biomimetic model for new adhesives and flying objects
Scientists discover universal principles of evolution - - Birds are the kings of the skies - they fly, master dives and land sometimes more,... [mehr]
Proteins imaged in graphene liquid cell have higher radiation tolerance
Electron microscopy is one of the main methods used to examine protein structure. Studying these structures is of key importance to elucidate... [mehr]
Leibniz Chair for Robert M. McMeeking
For about ten years, the INM has maintained a close cooperation with Professor McMeeking. With his theoretical models of novel adhesive... [mehr]