Technology Guide

Use this TECHNOLOGY GUIDE to...

...find descriptions of today's most essential global technologies, clearly structured and simply explained in over 100 expert contributions;

...gain an understanding of the principles behind each technology, - the latest applications, the challenges ahead, and future trends;

...see how and where technologies and topics are interlinked, with cross-references and further sources of information;

...broaden your general knowledge of technology, presented in a comprehensive reference format that invites even the casual reader to explore the stimulating innovative ideas it contains.

This guide is a useful companion for readers with a lively interest in technology. It serves as a reference work for corporate and public-sector decision makers, as well as those involved in media and government.

Autorentext
Prof Bullinger is head of the German Fraunhofer Gesellschaft. (The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft undertakes applied research of direct utility to private and public enterprise and of wide benefit to society.)

Klappentext

Use this TECHNOLOGY GUIDE to

find descriptions of today's most essential global technologies, clearly structured and simply explained in over 100 expert contributions;

gain an understanding of the principles behind each technology, the latest applications, the challenges ahead, and future trends;

see how and where technologies and topics are interlinked, with cross-references and further sources of information;

broaden your general knowledge of technology, presented in a comprehensive reference format that invites even the casual reader to explore the stimulating innovative ideas it contains.

This guide is a useful companion for readers with a lively interest in technology. It serves as a reference work for corporate and public-sector decision makers, as well as those involved in media and government.

Zusammenfassung

Use this technology guide to find descriptions of today's most essential global technologies. Clearly structured and simply explained, the book's reference format invites even the casual reader to explore the stimulating innovative ideas it contains.

Inhalt
Technologies and the future.- Materials and components.- Metals.- Ceramics.- Polymers.- Composite materials.- Renewable resources.- Wood processing.- Nanomaterials.- Surface and coating technologies.- Intelligent materials.- Testing of materials and structures.- Materials simulation.- Self-organisation.- Electronics and photonics.- Semiconductor technologies.- Microsystems technology.- Power electronics.- Polymer electronics.- Magneto-electronics.- Optical technologies.- Optics and information technology.- Laser.- Sensor systems.- Measuring techniques.- Information and communication.- Communication networks.- Internet technologies.- Computer architecture.- Software.- Artificial intelligence.- Image evaluation and interpretation.- Life Sciences and biotechnology.- Industrial biotechnology.- Plant biotechnology.- Stem cell technology.- Gene therapy.- Systems biology.- Bionics.- Health and Nutrition.- Intensive care technologies.- Pharmaceutical research.- Implants and prostheses.- Minimally invasive medicine.- Nanomedicine.- Medical imaging.- Medical and information technology.- Molecular diagnostics.- Assistive technologies.- Food technology.- Communication and knowledge.- Digital infotainment.- Ambient intelligence.- Virtual and augmented reality.- Virtual worlds.- Human-computer cooperation.- Business communication.- Electronic services.- Information and knowledge management.- Mobility and transport.- Traffic management.- Automobiles.- Rail traffic.- Ships.- Aircraft.- Space technologies.- Energy and Resources.- Oil and gas technologies.- Mineral resource exploitation.- Fossil energy.- Nuclear power.- Wind, water and geothermal energy.- Bioenergy.- Solar energy.- Electricity transport.- Energy storage.- Fuel cells and hydrogen technology.- Microenergy technology.- Environment and Nature.- Environmental monitoring.- Environmental biotechnology.- Water treatment.- Waste treatment.- Product life cycles.- Air purification technologies.- Agricultural engineering.- Carbon capture and storage.- Building and living.- Building materials.- Structural engineering.- Sustainable building.- Indoor climate.- Lifestyle and leisure.- Sports technologies.- Textiles.- Cosmetics.- Live entertainment technologies.- Domestic appliances.- Production and enterprises.- Casting and metal forming.- Joining and production technologies.- Process technologies.- Digital production.- Robotics.- Logistics.- Security and Safety.- Information security.- Weapons and military systems.- Defence against hazardous materials.- Forensic science.- Access control and surveillance.- Precautions against disasters.- Disaster response.- Plant safety.