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Giving Germany New Strength

Nov 11, 2009 | REGIERUNGonline
Chancellor Merkel speaks

The new German government intends to kick off with a ruthlessly honest analysis of the serious economic and financial crisis. "And then we will draw the right consequences," Chancellor Merkel said in announcing a five-point plan to this end.

Trip for Journalists Looks at "Energy-Farming"

Oct 23, 2009 | Germany.info
Organic farmer Erhard Thäle and researcher Rachel Michels

Organized by the Transatlantic Climate Bridge initiative, the tour’s aim was to highlight the range of developments in German bioenergy and practical applications in agriculture as well as the policy environment.

Happy Anniversary! Fraunhofer USA at 15

Oct 23, 2009 | Germany.info/Fraunhofer
Damian Hirst, Midas and the Infinite (butterflies and industrial diamonds) (c) dpa - Report

In 2009, Germany's Fraunhofer Gesellschaft celebrates both its 60th anniversary as a motor of innovation and 15 years of Fraunhofer USA, which includes a research portfolio ranging from diamonds to lasers to pharmaceuticals. 

New High Tech Bike Seat Helps Cut Costs

Oct 23, 2009 | Fraunhofer
Welcome to more rider comfort at 30 percent less weight, thanks to the CFRP-based spring-loaded seat post. (c) Fraunhofer

Carbon fiber composite materials (CFRP's) not only make cars and airplanes lightweight but also enhance valuable lightweight bicycle parts. At the Composites Europe trade show in Stuttgart from October 27 to 29, Fraunhofer researchers will present a spring-loaded seat post made of CFRP's.

Lower Saxony Minister-President Wulff Visits Washington with Large Business Delegation

Oct 7, 2009 | Germany.info
Minister-President Wulff at Day of German Unity Reception

Minister-President Christian Wulff of Lower Saxony met with members of Congress and senior US Administration officials during his visit to Washington, DC. Wulff was accompanied by a delegation of approx. 50 business leaders and traveled on to Atlanta after having also visited Los Angeles and Houston.

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