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𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵! Santiago Ferrer Founder of 3Dock Based in Hamburg, 3Dock develops a business model innovation that replaces the need to purchase 3D printers through an Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) model. Unlike traditional services, this system offers a permanent solution for ongoing needs. The model was created to eliminate the most common entry barriers to industrial 3D printing, ensuring that any innovative team or company, regardless of their budget and staff resources, can access cutting-edge technologies and accelerate their projects. With just a click, the scalable solution offers professional results and high-quality materials, complemented by unparalleled delivery times. Predictable flat rates remove the burden of unexpected costs, allowing customers to concentrate on innovation. When companies develop products, they need prototyping in large quantities and on a frequent basis. Moreover, access to a good 3D printing infrastructure, operated professionally, even allows for the serial production of functional parts. Founder & CEO Santiago Ferrer notes, "Personnel costs for operation and maintenance, adjusted for low success rates, are the elephant in the room for 3D printing." The goal is to achieve sustainable market penetration in several industry verticals, transforming how businesses approach manufacturing and prototyping. #Hamburg #InnovatorOfTheMonth #3DPrinting  

Exciting developments are underway in the southern metropolitan region of Hamburg. The Süderelbe Future Region, a collaborative effort involving Harburg, Stade, and Lüneburg districts along with Süderelbe AG, is set to transform the area with innovative projects funded by the EU and Lower Saxony. Spanning 4,000 square kilometres and home to 800,000 residents, this initiative aims to boost innovation and competitiveness through new technology centres, open workshops, and coworking spaces. Key projects will focus on 3D printing, sustainable materials, 5G technology, and hydrogen, emphasizing digitization, climate change mitigation, and sustainable practices. Project manager Freda Sudhoff highlights the potential for synergy and regional growth. With substantial funding and a timeline extending to 2029, the Süderelbe Future Region will become a hub of new technologies and solutions. Discover more about these ambitious plans and their impact on the entire metropolitan region: https://lnkd.in/eFYAfhPW #HamburgMetropolitanRegion #FutureRegion #HamburgInnovation #Süderelbe

𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘁! 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗦𝗲𝗶𝘀𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗪𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗧𝗮𝘆𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀 "Swiftquakes?!" Don't worry, these are not real earthquakes! On July 23 and 24, Taylor Swift will perform at Hamburg’s Volksparkstadion. Those unable to attend can watch a livestream of the seismic waves generated by the concerts, thanks to the “WAVE” network in Science City Hamburg Bahrenfeld. “WAVE” is a seismic and geo-acoustic measurement network featuring 19 kilometres of fiber optic cables, equivalent to 19,000 sensors, allowing for high-density ground motion data recording over large distances. Researchers from the network will provide livestreams of the seismic signals from the concerts. Prof. Dr. Celine Hadziioannou from the University of Hamburg highlights that, while geophysicists have measured concert-induced seismic waves before, the resolution of Science City’s network is unparalleled. The “PETRA III” accelerator,  European XFEL X-ray laser, and other Bahrenfeld campus and DESY components are also utilized as measurement stations. The innovative infrastructure supports geophysics, physics, and large research facilities. Future uses include monitoring underground changes, such as groundwater levels and subsurface temperatures, and experiments in gravitational wave detection under the University of Hamburg’s “Quantum Universe” cluster. The livestreams, starting at 6 PM on concert days, are free and require no registration. More information is available on the “WAVE” website: https://wave-hamburg.eu/ #ScienceCityHamburg #FeelTheBeat #SeismicScience #TaylorSwift #WAVENetwork

𝗛𝗮𝗺𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗴: 𝗮 𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗛𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗻 The transformation to a sustainable economy is both a challenge and an opportunity – and its foundation is a clean, secure, and affordable energy supply. That is why Hamburg is driving the development of a competitive green hydrogen economy forward.  Together with strong partners from industry, science, and politics such as Luxcara, Hamburger Energiewerke GmbH, Gasnetz Hamburg GmbH, HHLA Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG, Hamburg Port Authority (HPA), Air Products, Airbus, ZAL Center of Applied Aeronautical Research, ArcelorMittal, Linde, Mabanaft,  Erneuerbare Energien Hamburg (EEHH), and hySOLUTIONS GmbH,  Hamburg is building a hydrogen network of short distances. The aim is to decarbonise the port, industry, logistics, and aviation sectors as well as to modernise local infrastructure. A multitude of projects, initiatives, startups, and collaborations with stakeholders from the entire value chain are currently underway, with additional ones in the planning stage. To address the shortage of green hydrogen, efforts at the moment are focused on increasing production and import capacities. The Port of Hamburg serves as a key player and the central hub. With its efficient logistics infrastructure and status as Northern Europe's largest industrial area, it offers prime facilities for importing, storing, and distributing hydrogen. Enhanced by digitalisation, the port connects transnational waterways, roads, railways, and energy grids, making it an optimal location within the European network.  Would you like to learn more about Hamburg as a leading European hub for green hydrogen? Find all the information you need on our website. https://lnkd.in/gRxvNhPB #Hamburg #futurehamburg #GreenHydrogen #Sustaiability

𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗮𝗺𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗴'𝘀 𝗵𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗻 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺! Hamburg's hydrogen ecosystem has received a substantial boost with over 250 million euros in funding from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action and the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg. Yesterday, Federal Minister Robert Habeck presented the funding notices to two major hydrogen projects in Hamburg: 👉 Hamburg Green Hydrogen Hub (HGHH): This project is a collaboration between Hamburger Energiewerke GmbH (HEnW) and its partner Luxcara. They are set to build a 100 MW electrolyzer for green hydrogen at the site of the former Moorburg coal power plant. 👉 Hamburg Hydrogen Industry Network (HH-WIN): Managed by the municipal network operator Gasnetz Hamburg GmbH, this project involves the construction of the first 40 kilometres of the hydrogen distribution network. These projects are part of the Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI) framework, highlighting their significance not just for Hamburg but also for broader European energy and climate goals. For more details, visit: https://lnkd.in/ejgaYwq2 #GreenHydrogen  #IPCEI #SustainableHamburg #RenewableEnergy

𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘃𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 "𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗺𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗴" Hamburg is reinforcing its position as the world's third-largest civil aviation hub and a leading centre for aerospace research and development! The ZAL Center of Applied Aeronautical Research, which opened in Hamburg-Finkenwerder in 2016, holds a special position in the city. It brings together over 30 partners, including Airbus, Lufthansa Technik, Diehl Aviation, various universities and is Hamburg's innovation centre for the future of international aviation. The ZAL has expanded by 30%, adding 8,000 square meters of innovation space. Inaugurated yesterday by Hamburg's First Mayor Dr. Peter Tschentscher, the extension will host two German Aerospace Center (DLR) institutes focusing on climate-compatible aviation and digital processes. With 300 DLR employees joining, the ZAL Center strengthens Hamburg's position as a global aviation hub, emphasizing sustainability and innovation in the aerospace sector. 🌍✈️ This significant expansion supports around 850 researchers working on cutting-edge technologies like robotics, AI, 3D printing, and sustainable aircraft systems. This extension also opens doors for SMEs and technology partners. ZAL offers flexible options for technical equipment, team size, and project period, along with support in prototype construction and agile innovation. 🎉 Congratulations to this important milestone! We are very much looking forward to seeing the groundbreaking innovations that will emerge from the new ZAL Center! #Congratulations #Aerospace #Innovation #Hamburg #ZAL #Aviation photo © ZAL / Daniel Reinhardt

𝗛𝗮𝗺𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗴'𝘀 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗔𝗶𝗺𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Quantum computers are considered essential for addressing future challenges such as climate change, sustainable logistics, and vaccine development. Last week, Universität Hamburg (UHH) and the Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH) launched a new project, Hamburg Quantum Computing (HQC), aimed at developing software and hardware solutions for quantum computers over the next six years. The project is supported by Hamburg Quantum Innovation Capital (HQIC). Minister for Science Katharina Fegebank highlighted Hamburg's leading role to find innovative solutions for future problems: “The close networking between science, business, and industry characterizes us as a science location. HQC reflects this synergy, where the talents of tomorrow find solutions for future challenges – from combating climate change to optimizing logistics processes and developing vaccines. Hamburg leads the way in integrating science and business in a technology-open and future-oriented manner." Prof. Dr. Hauke Heekeren, President of UHH, emphasized the project's role in training future quantum computing experts and linking academic research with industrial applications. Prof. Dr. Andreas Timm-Giel, President of TUHH, noted the immense potential of quantum computing to address significant societal and ecological issues. Alois Krtil, CEO of Artificial Intelligence Center Hamburg (ARIC) and Hamburg Quantum Innovation Capital (hqic), expressed enthusiasm for the project's focus on supporting talent and innovation, enhancing Hamburg's position as a leading quantum computing hub. Much success to this groundbreaking project! #Hamburg #QuantumComputing #Innovation photo ©  UHH/Mina Esfandiari: TU-Präsident Prof. Dr. Andreas Timm-Giel (l.) und UHH-Präsident Prof. Dr. Hauke Heekeren bei ihrem Grußwort

𝗔 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 Today, July 5th, marks the opening of the newly transformed "Green Bunker" in Hamburg! This incredible project stands as a testament to innovative urban development and sustainable city planning. 🛠️ 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘁, 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: Led by urban planner Mathias Müller-Using, this project keeps the historical essence of the bunker while adapting it for modern use. The creative design, in collaboration with architects Tim Schierwater, Michael Kuhn, and INTER±POL Studios, includes greenery, new structures, and a rooftop park, blending the past and present beautifully. 🚶♂️ 𝗔 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗨𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝗢𝗮𝘀𝗶𝘀: The "Green Bunker" is not just about a stunning view; it's a groundbreaking new living space that combines history with nature. Once a symbol of division, the bunker has been turned into a lush, accessible park, offering unique benefits for all Hamburg residents. 🌱 𝗔 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: The "Green Bunker" is more than a renovation; it's an example of reimagining and revitalizing urban spaces. This project highlights the city's commitment to sustainable development and creating inclusive, green spaces that improve our community's quality of life. We invite you all to visit the "Green Bunker" and witness this extraordinary transformation. #Hamburg  #UrbanDevelopment #SustainableCity #GreenBunker #PublicSpaces #Community #Sustainability #HistoryMeetsFuture photo / video © Hamburg Marketing GmbH / mHoch4

𝗛𝗛𝗟𝗔 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗛𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗜𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗢𝗳 𝗛𝗮𝗺𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗴 Today, the HHLA Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG has inaugurated the first test field for hydrogen-powered port logistics at the Container Terminal Tollerort (CTT) in the Port of Hamburg. This initiative marks a significant milestone towards decarbonizing logistics by implementing hydrogen technology for heavy goods vehicles. Key highlights: 🔋 First hydrogen test field for port logistics 🌍 Commitment to climate-neutral operations by 2040 🤝 Collaboration with over 40 global partner companies 💪 Funded by the German Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e3cYWHgv #SustainableLogistics #HydrogenEconomy #GreenEnergy #PortInnovation photo © HHLA / Thies Raetzke Images

𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘁 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗺𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗴 Northvolt is currently building a battery gigafactory in Heide, Schleswig-Holstein. This state-of-the-art facility will use local renewable wind energy to produce green batteries for automotive, industrial, and energy sectors. It will employ about 3,000 people, with operations starting in 2026. Yesterday, Northvolt officially opened their German Headquarters in Hamburg! Christofer Haux, CEO of Northvolt Germany, welcomed the guests and emphasized the importance of regional collaboration: "Hamburg is not just the gateway to the world, but it also serves as our gateway to our future factory in Dithmarschen and the broader German market. For the energy transition in northern Germany to succeed, we need to continue the strong cooperation between Hamburg and the state of Schleswig-Holstein." Hamburg's First Mayor, Dr. Peter Tschentscher also gave an inspiring speech, ensuring political support for this initiative and underscoring the commitment to a sustainable future. Tschentscher also mentioned the good collaboration between Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein and thanked Dr. Rolf Strittmatter, CEO of Hamburg Invest, and his team for their contributions. We are proud to have supported Northvolt all along their  German journey and are more than happy to welcome them to our beautiful city! #MetropolregionHamburg #Northvolt #NorthvoltGermany #GreenEnergy #SustainableFuture #BatteryRevolution