Pushing the boundaries of possibility
Our constant curiosity and specialist approach drive our partnerships and bring new ideas to life. How can we contribute to a sustainable future and overcome societal challenges? Through the positive power of science! And with the combined expertise of universities and businesses.
The future of plastic recycling
Dealing with plastic responsibly is key to ensuring a sustainable future. So far, frequently used plastics, such as polyethylene and polypropylene, have been very difficult to integrate into a circular economy due to their chemical structure. Together with TU Darmstadt, we are now counting on a platform technology for enzyme-mediated plastic recycling.
Breaking down plastics with enzymes has a major benefit. This method can also be used to recycle materials made of multiple types of plastic.
Boundaries of possibility?
A world without computers is unimaginable. But how will we satisfy their demand for energy in the future? By 2030, data traffic within electronic devices and between data centers will account for 20% of global energy demand. This requires even more efficient hardware. One project with TU Darmstadt investigates computer architectures that emulate the structure and function of the human brain.
Neuromorphic architectures imitate the brain: They are capable of learning and can perform complex cognitive tasks – with energy consumption of just 20 W.
Contribution to our strategic goals 1 and 3
Partnerships help us create sustainable innovations and technology for our customers and tackle global challenges such as resource scarcity.
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We are collaborating with a wide array of strong partners to drive sustainable development within our company and beyond.
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It wasn't easy to narrow down the 27 exciting project submissions to just four on which we will work together with the university.
Gerhard Schwall, Project Lead Sustainability Hub, Germany