Hydrogen production: From the coast for the land - the LZH and Institut für nachhaltige Energieversorgung (InEV)  at Jade University of Applied Sciences will be demonstrating what this could look like in the future at the Hannover Messe 2025 at the joint stand of the Lower Saxony Ministry of Science ‘Innovations from Science and Research’ in Hall 2 Stand A10. The LZH will be presenting the potential of using AI in photonics at Stand F11 ‘Digitalisation’ of the Lower Saxony Ministry of Economic Affairs in Hall 16. The Niedersachsen ADDITIV project will also be presenting its services for SMEs in Lower Saxony and examples of best practice in the field of 3D printing under the heading ‘Customised solutions, quickly implemented - 3D printing for and from Lower Saxony’.

Producing hydrogen sustainably

From production on the coast of Lower Saxony to transport inland and efficient combustion - the LZH and InEV are demonstrating innovative approaches to the sustainable production and optimal utilisation of hydrogen. By combining problem-specific knowledge and state-of-the-art laser-based production processes, the partners aim to address critical issues such as saltwater-based electrolysis and optimise existing solutions. The Institute for Electric Power Systems and the Institute for Turbomachinery and Fluid Dynamics at Leibniz Universität Hannover as well as the Clausthal Research Centre for Environmental Technology at Clausthal University of Technology are also partners.

The potential of AI in photonics

Artificial intelligence creates new possibilities for production optimisation, quality control and process automation in photonics and laser technology. Scientists from the LZH will be presenting this potential in Hall 16 at Stand F11. Examples of possible applications include component optimisation using synthetic data, training data management based on the ‘Human-in-the-Loop’ model and optimised toolpath generation during laser processing. The goals are: efficient use of resources and reject-free production.

3D printing in practice

At the same stand (Hall 16, F11), Niedersachsen ADDITIV will be presenting best practice examples from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). For example, Niedersachsen ADDITIV will use a seating orthosis for children to show how 3D printing can optimise previously machined products to fit precisely, individually and in a material-saving manner. 
Instead of manufacturing entire products at great expense, 3D printing can also be used to upgrade worn-out work equipment and make it ready for use again or to produce moulds and spare parts at short notice. Niedersachsen ADDITIV, an initiative of the LZH and the Institut für Integrierte Produktion, supports SMEs in Lower Saxony with various programs to help them use 3D printing profitably.