Chemie gehört zu den klassischen MINT-Fächer
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STEM subjects

STEM subjects include the teaching and study of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. These are the classics and from which the abbreviation is formed. However, astronomy, geography, geology or nanosciences are also included. With increasing […]

Container sind ein wichtiges Teil der weltweiten Lieferketten.
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Supply chain

The supply chain is a network of modes and means of transport that ensures the uninterrupted movement of goods from origin to destination. In a widely used definition, the supply chain is referred to as […]

Wasserkarft gehört zu den nachhaltigen Energien
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Sustainable energy sources

Sustainable energy sources, or renewables, include solar energy (photovoltaics, solar thermal), hydropower, ocean energy, wind power, geothermal energy, and ambient heat. Bioenergy is also a sustainable energy source. It comes from solid biomass such as […]

Smart Living fängt zu Hause an.
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Smart Living

Smart Living is an umbrella term for people’s lives in a digitized environment. It encompasses the smart home, but goes beyond looking exclusively at the private residential sector. It also includes the networking of apartments, […]

Ein Smart Home kann auch per Smartphone gestuert werden.
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Smart Home

Smart home refers to processes and systems for building automation in living spaces and homes. The goal is to increase the quality of living, safety and efficient energy use. Synonyms for “smart home” include “intelligent […]

Solaranlagen gibt zur Strom und zur Wärmeerzeugung-
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Solar systems

Solar power systems generate electricity or heat from solar energy. In general, a distinction is made between photovoltaic (PV) systems and solar thermal systems. In solar thermal energy, water is passed through the solar collectors, […]

Smarte Gebäudes
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Smart

Smart (or intelligent) is the name given to systems that can process digital data, derive information from it and forward it to connected systems for further use. In terms of building technologies, this is understood […]