Energy-efficient cooling elements developed from a 3D printer

Visitors to this year's Hannover Messe can experience a sudden drop in temperature at first hand—all brought about by simply stretching a metal alloy and then releasing it again. The underlying elastocaloric technology offers a cleaner, greener alternative to traditional cooling and heating systems. Professor Paul Motzki and his team at Saarland University are key players in the field and are driving developments ever closer towards real-world applications. Working with 3D-printing specialists led by Professor Dirk Bähre, they are also developing novel, energy-efficient geometries for the cooling elements. The team is showcasing their technology at Hannover Messe from 20 to 24 April (Hall 11, Stand D41).

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