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Marivation GmbH
The SmartKai product from Marivation GmbH offers a parking aid XXL for seagoing vessels and enables safer and more efficient navigation in narrow port areas, locks and even mooring at the quay. The system offers two core functions: Damage prevention by means of an entry and mooring assistance system usable via a tablet on the ship and accident documentation for the port.
A start-up from DLR Institute of Systems Engineering for Future Mobility
Areas of application: Maritime transport, protection of infrastructure, ports, locks, bridges
Founded: 2024
heatbrAIn
heatbrAIn accelerates the heating transition with precise data and models. To do this, the company combines different data sources and supplements missing information with the help of AI. This provides planning offices, heat suppliers and local authorities with reliable, georeferenced basic data for any area in Germany - high quality, fast and yet customised to their needs and interfaces.
A start-up from DLR Institute of Solar Research
Areas of application: Planning of local heat supply
Founded: 2024
ISPTech
ISPTech offers efficient, reliable and cost-effective engines and propulsion systems for spacecraft such as satellites, probes and landing units. In contrast to many common rocket propellants, the propellants used, called HyNOx and HIP_11, are safe and easy to handle, powerful and cost-effective.
A start-up from DLR Institute of Space Propulsion
Areas of application: Propulsion systems for satellites and space stations
Founded: 2023
ExoMatter GmbH
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The company ExoMatter is building an AI-based platform for fast, easy and sustainable material development. With the help of the MatterMine platform, the customer receives a quick overview of the materials in question.
A start-up from DLR Institute of Future Fuels
Areas of application: Renewable energy, material development
Founded: 2022
Leverage Robotics GmbH
Leverage Robotics develops novel end-of-arm technologies for safe and efficient human-robot collaboration. The focus lies on a flexible tool concept for handling different objects in multitask applications and the intuitive operation as well as programming of robots. In addition, an airbag encloses sharp-edged tools and workpieces before any robot movement, thus enabling efficient human-robot collaboration.
A spin-off from the DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics
Areas of use: Industrial and Service Robotics
Founded: 2021
Volateq GmbH
Volateq GmbH
Volateq offers a user-friendly software for the automated condition monitoring of solar power plants. The most important status variables are recorded with the help of drones. For this purpose, the QFly technology developed at DLR is extended and marketed as Software-as-a-Service. Volateq thus supports operators of solar power plants in implementing sustainable and efficient operation.
A start-up from DLR Institute of Solar Research
Areas of use: Condition monitoring of solar power plants
Founded: 2020
ajuma GmbH
ajuma has developed the UV Bodyguard, a wearable device that comes in various designs. It indicates what a healthy dose of sunlight is and informs the user of the time that remains before it is reached. It also gives a timely warning of the risk of sunburn. UV-Bodyguard is particularly suitable for children but is also helpful for people who spend lots of their time outdoors – such as outdoor athlets. Moreover, it supports the user preventing deficiencies of UV-induced Vitamin D – especially during the dark winter period.
A start-up from DLR's German Remote Sensing Data Center (DFD)
Areas of use: healthcare, sports and leisure market
Founded: 2019
ajuma GmbH
Lumoview Building Analytics GmbH
Lumoview Building Analytics GmbH
Lumoview is bringing greater clarity to building analysis as a service. The easy-to-use, portable indoor measuring system enables remote analysis of buildings, thus reducing the need for on-site experts. It expedites and simplifies the analysis process and saves costs. The analysis can include details such as wall temperature, wall moisture and floor plan.
A spin-off from the DLR Institute of Solar Research
Areas of use: building management, energy management, PropTech, building analysis
Founded: 2019
3D Input GmbH
3D Input GmbH offers a miniaturized technology that enables the simultaneous input of all 6 degrees of freedom (6 DOF) for novel human-machine interfaces. With these input technologies, continuous, simultaneous, sensitive input can be realized. Due to the very compact design, the sensor unit can even be implemented with a diameter of 10 mm and a height of 8 mm, which enables integration into e.g. current mobile phones and tablets.
A spin-off from the DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics
Areas of use: Robotics, Industry, Drones, Automotive, Navigation, Consumer, Gaming, VR & AR
Founded: 2019
Black Engine Aerospace GmbH
Black Engine Aerospace UG develops innovative materials and structural systems for the aerospace sector. Its next goal is the transfer of high-performance ceramic rocket combustion chamber technology for use in micro and mini launchers.
A start-up-off the DLR Institute of Structures and Design
Areas of use: aeronautics, aerospace
Founded: 2018
msquare GmbH
msquare GmbH offers technology, processes, products and services in the field of inductive heating systems, in particular for the production and repair of fibre-composite materials. The patented Flexin Heat® (flexible induction heating) technology has applications in aeronautics, wind energy and automated systems. msquare GmbH is constantly expanding its portfolio of solutions for new fields and areas of application.
A spin-off from the DLR Institute of Structures and Design
Areas of use: aeronautics, wind energy, automated systems and more
Founded: 2018
msquare GmbH
COPRO Technology GmbH
COPRO Technology GmbH
COPRO Technology GmbH specialises in roll-forming technology for fibre-composite profiles. Its array of services ranges from consultation and services relating to fibre-composite profiles to the development of prototypes and ready-to-use production units. Pilot runs and small series of fibre-composite profiles can be manufactured to customer order.
A start-up from DLR Institute of Composite Structures and Adaptive Systems
Areas of use: sports and leisure market, aeronautics, car industry, automation and production technology, new materials
Founded: 2016
H2Fly GmbH
H2Fly GmbH is a service provider for suitable test platforms for implementing quiet and emission-free propulsion technology. The company owns the first four-seat HY4 passenger aircraft, which is powered solely by a hydrogen fuel cell battery system.
A start-up from the DLR Institute of Engineering Thermodynamics
Areas of use: aviation, aircraft construction, automotive industry
Founded: 2014
Mynaric AG (Formerly ViaLight Communications GmbH)
Mynaric
Mynaric is a manufacturer of laser communication technology for constructing dynamic communications networks in the air and in space. Its wireless data transmission products include ground stations and laser terminals that allow high-speed wireless transmission of very large amounts of data over large distances.
A start-up from the DLR Institute of Communications and Navigation
Areas of use: aerospace, telecommunications, networking, etc.
Founded: 2009
EOMAP GmbH & Co. KG
EOMAP GmbH & Co. KG generates sophisticated mapping products for coastal and inland areas of water using remote sensing data, and markets them worldwide. EOMAP now has two other branch offices in Queensland, Australia and Dover, USA.
A start-up from DLR Remote Sensing Technology Institute
Areas of use: remote sensing, mapping, offshore, maritime
Founded: 2006
EOMAP GmbH & Co. KG