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Launch of the Horizon Europe project HEATWISE

Computers heat buildings

Apr 11, 2024 | Zero heat waste: This is the goal of a dozen European companies and research institutions, including Empa, in the Horizon Europe project HEATWISE. The focus is on buildings with extensive IT loads. All waste heat from these systems is to be integrate...
Empa’s Annual Report 2023

Giving innovation a major boost

Apr 9, 2024 | We hope to lead you on a gripping journey through the world of research and innovation; you may be surprised at how broad the term "applied research" is defined at Empa.
Biodegradable aerogel

Airy cellulose from a 3D printer

Apr 4, 2024 | Ultra-light, thermally insulating and biodegradable: Cellulose-based aerogels are versatile. Empa researchers have succeeded in 3D printing the natural material into complex shapes that could one day serve as precision insulation in microelectronics ...

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