KIT Startups at the Hannover Messe

adjusted flow is developing an AI-based optimisation software that enables companies to reduce their energy costs by planning the energy consumption of their production in such a way that processes that require a lot of energy take place when the electricity price is low.

Photo: Robert Fuge, KIT

FastCast Ceramics is a spin-off of the KIT that has developed a new process for the production of porous materials with a USP 0.5-50 µm pore size at >50% porosity. The process is water-based and works with any material. It is used in particular for the production of porous ceramics, but also metals, such as titanium, for the production of PTLs for PEM electrolysis. The company’s main focus is on porous high-performance ceramics for the foundry industry, for use, for example, as casting cores or for significantly accelerating the production of mould shells in investment casting.

Desoltik develops an intelligent multi-stage inspection system for the electronics industry. An AI identifies defective assemblies at an early stage, making repairs more economical, reducing scrap and saving resources. The idea arose from a research project at the KIT, where the founders developed a sustainable solution for the circular economy in the electronics industry. The vision is to maximise the reuse of electronic components through innovative testing procedures, thus enabling profitable reverse logistics.

The use of a new physical principle allows us to offer printed electronics with increased conductivity through a more efficient use of the conductive particles. Silver is often used as a conductive material due to its high conductivity and good durability. However, industrial silver consumption in electronics is increasing every year and already accounts for 40% of total silver demand. We use the limited conductive resource more efficiently and thus generate a cost advantage through lower material usage. We work closely with customers to offer customised solutions.

AvoLabs offers AI-based educational platforms to connect teachers and students via AI avatars, AI analysis, gamification and much more.

Catavis is developing the next generation of immobilised biocatalysts for a sustainable and future-oriented chemical industry. Using our CataGel technology, we produce customised, catalytically active biomaterials that are characterised by their outstanding stability and activity. Our technology thus enables the cost-efficient and environmentally friendly production of valuable chemicals.