Technology offers and latest inventions of the TLB GmbH

Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have developed novel sensor arrays ("electronic noses") that are able to detect and distinguish enantiomers of different volatile organic compounds (VOC)...

Here, an extremely simple and effective screening method for the identification of cell-compatible drugs against viruses such as SARS-CoV-2,...

Scientists at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have developed environmentally stable and 2D printable inorganic thermoelectric materials on an Ag-Se n-type basis with high thermoelectric (TE)…

Scientists at the University of Stuttgart have developed two new methods for spatially resolved single-shot FT spectroscopy, which can be used to obtain hyperspectral image information of moving...

Nanoscopic zoomlenses, dynamic beam steering and holograms – thanks to an inventive combination of metamaterial on top of a phase change material, all...

Using an optical or electrical signal to change the chirality and therefore the optical activity in either the visible, infrared or THz spectrum for a...

Plasmonic nano-antenna made of Yttrium dihydride have optical properties, that can be changed reversely by adding hydrogen without being sensitive to...

Complex optics in small devices – by using several diffractive optical elements this is now possible. The optical elements are printed in one piece...

This technology (antenna array and algorithm) enables the precise identification of metallic objects and reduces electromagnetic reflection...

Laser amplifiers play an important role in industrial production processes. A constant high quality of the laser pulses is indispensable for an...

This robust trepanning optics with only one rotating element (grid mirror) offers great flexibility with regard to the realizable drill diameter/...

These broadband grating waveguide mirrors with a diffraction efficiency of 99.7 %, that are as well polarization and wavelength selective, can be...

The emitting spectral bandwidth of laser diodes for semiconductor diode lasers is optimally reduced to a very small range. Resonant waveguide grating...

Researchers at the University of Konstanz, Germany have developed a mineral plastic foam that, as a bio-inspired hybrid material, can solve many of the problems associated with conventional...  

This technology provides the fundamental for a native wound gel that is capable of comprehensive treatment of deep and large area wounds. Due to...

2D electrocatalysts have been developed as a new class of high performance electrocatalysts. Due to the need to replace the scarce precious metal...

A laser soldering process has been developed that outranges existing methods. The big advantage of disc lasers is that the laser active material can...

Thanks to a clever design of the laser disk itself, the depolarization caused by the two heat spreaders can be neutralized. This creates a very...

The development of a new kind of head spreader allows to control the contact surface between laser disc and head spreader. Through this invention, the...

Instead of letting the seed beam cross the pump spot as often as 80 times, now a much smaller seed beam can be used for gridding the pump spot,...

Due to the role of epigenetics in a vast array of diseases, the study of epigenetic mechanisms has become one of the most rapidly growing fields of biology. Amongst others, epigenetic... 

With these customized filter banks, error classifications with significantly higher selectivity and better detection rates can be achieved. The method can be easily integrated as software into...

This evaluation system - developed at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) - for human-machine interactions based on gaze-based parameters for the first time does justice to the inter- and intraindividual...

The recurring fire protection test for intumescent systems  - developed at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) - can be carried out minimally invasive directly on site by means of this compact...

An additive joining technique developed at the University of Stuttgart makes it possible to connect individual components with each other positively using fiber-reinforced pins without ...

This technology increases the efficiency of DC-DC converters by maintaining the maximum possible inductance value (MET) under all operating conditions. The technology is particularly suitable for...

During the transfer and further processing of CAD data, the data transformation is decisive for the processing scope available later. With this transformation algorithm, objects are transformed point...

This new and uniquely potent compound effectively insulates signal-based attack coordination among pathogenic germs and the associated toxin production. This prevents the spread and at the same time...

The new concept of evaluation for bridge circuits offers the possibility of simultaneous determination of the change in resistance and temperature without the use of additional temperature sensors...

By cleverly combining two conventional methods together with a feedback strategy for mutual improvement, topography and hyperspectral measurements can now be performed in parallel on...

The 'robust one-shot interferometry' (ROSI) developed at the University of Stuttgart has been optimized in several aspects and now offers a miniaturized, robust and long-term stable as well...

This system, already realized as prototype, is capable of analyzing the oil content or other parameters in individual seeds from a bulk of seeds as well as sorting the individual seeds based on their...

This multi-pass amplifier concept offers a previously unequalled output power in the kW range with a compact design and various scaling and modification options. 

Foveated imaging for conventional image sensors with constant pixel pitch, cost-effectively manufactured in the smallest space. The functionality of these optics can be compared to that of an eagle...

5-Ketofructose (5-KF) is the perfect sweetener. Thanks to the inventive method it is now possible to produce the substance efficiently and cost-effectively. For the first time, a natural product...

This hand exoskeleton allows the hand to regain its moving ability, e.g. in paralysis after a stroke. Thanks to its modular design, the exoskeleton can be individually adapted to the conditions of...  

This measuring instrument is able to determine the continuous wave power share of the total power of a pulsed laser reliably. This information is very helpful for the development of pulsed lasers and...

The invention combines several advantages of conventional systems and offers a simple possibility to realize 'temporary microwells' on a cell substrate. In addition, the new arrays ensure...  

This highly effective and specific antimicrobial agent is suitable for the treatment and prevention of gonococci (gonorrhea). It uses a previously unused mechanism against Neisseria gonorrhoeae and...

Thanks to a newly developed adaptive and interference-insensitive mini-optic, high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging can now be performed with integrated light microscopy. The combination also...

The method developed at RWTH Aachen University enables the identification of immune primers using OTR monitoring in a new and very efficient way. Areas of application include plant protection, but...

This efficient sealing method for multi-layer, woven, three-dimensional fluid containers enables a wide range of applications in a wide variety of industries.The sealing process can also be...

This technique offers for the first time the possibility of reliable correlative microscopy by means of a cost-effective extension of existing systems. - Identify objects and view them in different...

With this new process, structured substrates can be laminated without damaging or narrowing the underlying functional structure. The method is simple and cost-effective, suitable for different...

In a project funded by the Baden-Württemberg Stiftung gGmbH, the Fraunhofer-Institut für Werkstoffmechanik IWM has developed an improved pre-treatment process for diamond-coated carbide tools. A...

This innovative esophageal catheter has advanced sensors and electrodes that enable comprehensive tissue parameters to be recorded during catheter ablation. Additional sensor technology on the remote...

The invention developed at the University of Konstanz allows for the highly selective detection of epigenetic nucleobases in freely selectable sequences. For the first time, the nucleobases...

The biological age can reliably be determined with this innovative biomarker set consisting of 30 newly identified biomarkers with a high correlation to the aging process.

To obtain best quality and quantity results for plant growth in soils and substrates, knowledge of the water and ion content of the soil and thus the dosage of irrigation and fertilizer is...

Conventional procedures rely on relatively harsh methods for the release of cells from hydrogels, such as temperature increases, the use of UV radiation or enzymes (e.g. proteases). The decomposition...

A new structural class with antibiotic activity was developed from the privileged structure of bacterial signal molecules. The compounds are characterized by a high level of activity and selectivity...

"Q-primers" are ammonium compounds, which make it possible to permanently functionalize virtually any surface. It is an environmentally friendly and cost-effective process that allows the...

Currently, there are only very few, costly synthetic routes for the production of ultra long-chain compounds, as they typically rely on tedious multistep reaction sequences. At the...

At the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), a new platform concept for the formulation of highly conductive, printable pastes has been developed. Corresponding pastes are free of polymeric or...

Optical fibers are particularly well suited for long-distance data transmission, as the attenuation losses are significantly lower than e.g. when using copper conductors. Scientists at the University...

In order to increase the storage stability and shelf life of milk, a new treatment process has been developed at Hohenheim University, one that also requires comparatively low treatment...

The novel rope termination for high-strength fiber ropes is a permanent, form-fitting connection which is both durable and strong. In addition, it allows for easy integration of sensor-based monitoring...

The Institute of Combustion and Power Plant Technology (IFK) of the University of Stuttgart has developed a measuring device for use in coal power plants. The device allows for permanent monitoring...

The use of silicon as anode material promises high theoretical energy density in lithium-ion batteries. However, the volume of a silicon-based anode may increase substantially during lithiation. In...  

During a joint research project scientists at the University of Stuttgart and the University of Konstanz developed an ECM with functional groups (clickECM) which is covalently and thus firmly bonded...  

The Institute of Aircraft Design (IFB) at the University of Stuttgart developed a flexible pressure roll mechanism for braiding machines, which significantly improves the automated braiding of...

When producing rear contact solar cells, both negatively and positively doped areas need to be produced on the rear of the solar cell. Moreover, the front side of the solar cell has to be...

Scientists from Stuttgart University developed a flexible high-density fibreboard with slip-resistant and shock-absorbent properties. The fibreboard consists of 80 % to 90 % straw, a natural, ...

At Aalen University, a novel composite material and a production process thereof was developed which makes the structural and material separation of current collector and cathode material...

For the production of rechargeable batteries, it is desirable to use silicon as anode material in Li-ion batteries. The use of silicon anodes theoretically increases battery capacity tenfold compared...

Monocrystalline solar cells that are produced using the relatively inexpensive CZ method (Czochralski method) display a noticeable drop in efficiency of more than 1 % in absolute figures under...

A new embodiment of a braiding machine was developed at the Institute of Aircraft Design (IFB) of Stuttgart University. It features a thread positioning unit which forms a secondary ring of...

Epigenetic modifications at the 5-position of cytosine in DNA provide important clues for diseases such as neurological disorders and a range of cancers. Scientists at the University of Konstanz have...

Scientist at the University of Stuttgart, Germany, have developed a new microtip measuring catheter that is equipped with a triaxial acceleration sensor and several pressure sensors around its...

In cooperation with Italian partners, Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences recently developed a new type of anti-fouling coating on membranes with scalable retention to improve the quality of...

An innovative, energy-saving heat forming method has been developed at the University of Stuttgart for the fabrication of thermoplastic molded parts, in particular fibre-reinforced composites from...

A novel divergent nozzle design, which provides for a homogeneous flow profile even at long distances from the nozzle exit, was developed at the University of Stuttgart. The flow profile is optimized...

Within a project of the Baden-Württemberg Stiftung a novel surface technology has been developed that can hold gas molecules between a surface and surrounding liquids. Such a material could be...

The novel MEDUSA technology for turbocharging combustion engines fits the current trend to downsize engines perfectly. The optimal inflow into the turbine, particularly at low speeds of revolution,...

Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have developed a novel, simple and potentially cost-saving production process for macro-porous ceramics. The process is based on the use of...

The new Soft Switching Three Level Inverter (S3L–Inverter) is of striking simplicity and is therefore inexpensive. Because of the underlying principle, it works without losses and thus with maximum...

Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have successfully developed low-cost, fluorescent dyes with especially high light intensities. These inorganic–organic hybrid dyes can be...

The breakdown monitoring which is the object of this invention is achieved in real time by means of a photo diode which is integrated in the semiconductor device. During a breakdown a p-n junction...

The efficiency of solar cells made of CZ silicon decreases by more than 1 % in absolute figures under sunlight within a few hours (light induced degradation - LID). At the University of Konstanz...

This radar technology was developed to determine distances between objects and objects’ material properties. In contrast to conventional radar methods, the receiver is decoupled from the...

In addition to developing high-power and high repetition rate laser sources it is essential to implement versatile and precise positioning of the individual pulses on the workpiece in order to...

This mobile intensity tracker for solar module production withstands the high temperatures in a continuous furnace belt for a short time and can...

This method makes it possible to remotely check the software versions offered by a service provider without having to rely on dedicated interfaces or provider-side ...

By using suitable components, it is now possible to selectively switch the interaction of the laser pulses with the resonator elements on and off for each cycle of the pulses...

This on-chip optofluidic array with organic lasers is ideal for rapid on-site investigation of any analyte that absorbs (itself or its products of a specific detection reaction) in the...

This heavy duty anchor is specially designed to withstand the dynamic loads of earthquakes. The load on the fastenings is reduced so that the assembled components are less stressed (pipes, falling...

With the new method, developed at University of Stuttgart, the temporal sequence of the laser pulses can be exactly adapted to the relative speed of the machining station. Conversely, the machining...

The new area confocal scanning microscopy (ACMS) is uniquely suited to optical non-contact measurements such as surface inspection and 3D measurement technology. Compared to customary measuring...

Development of eukaryotic cells is regulated by a complex regulatory network of epigenetic signals, thus faulty epigenetic states can cause oncogenic transformation and tumor development. To analyze...

The new direct patterning procedure for semiconductors provides the possibility to create new, delicate layouts and designs for micro- and nanoelectronics.The invention is based on a simple...  

Using the new Laser Pattern Shift Method (LPSM) films can be analyzed through a transparent window. The design of the system is comparatively inexpensive and, in combination with...