Biodiesel production from high risk fats

BDI-BioEnergy International’s commitment to developing innovative technologies goes back decades. The company has clocked up many technology milestones, particularly in the field of biodiesel production using residual and waste materials. These include the first plants to be built in the world for biodiesel production that utilised spent cooking oils and fats from animal waste or […]

Forbes accolade for AI software company from the Valley

Greater efficiency through digital assistance AIOS (Artificial Intelligence Operating System) is the name of the operating system developed by LEFTSHIFT ONE for the application of artificial intelligence and hyper-automation. Within AIOS, digital assistants can be created, managed and operated. And over the longer term they allow companies to rationalise and make operational tasks easier. By […]

Green hydrogen tank made from waste material

H2 – the energy carrier of tomorrow​ Hydrogen is one of the energy carriers of the future. Storing the gas under simple conditions is not easy, but it is an essential requirement for hydrogen drivetrains that are green and necessary for a more climate-friendly environment. That is why the University of Leoben is devoting tireless […]

Lufthansa lowers kerosene consumption with shark skin

Discovery inspired by nature Considered to be the rulers of the sea, sharks have long been known to move faster and for longer periods than any other type of fish. One of the reasons for this is their skin, which has grooves on the scales in the direction of the water flow. This reduces the […]

Celestial Ceramics from Carinthia

Althofen produces high-tech material for outer space We might well expect to read such headlines in the near future. Treibacher AG is conducting R&D into new ceramic materials. Such ceramic coating materials have been in use in aircraft jet engines for a number of years to improve durability and minimise CO2 emissions. How do the […]

Strong growth for Green Tech Valley companies in current year

The upward trend continues This was the general consensus of around 200 energy and environmental technology companies when questioned about their current performance. Following a slight dip in the previous year, companies anticipate a strong upward trend in sales turnover this year. On average, the environmental technology sector is expecting a double-digit increase. While every […]