Research focus

One of the TÜV AUSTRIA Group’s central research focuses is Industry 4.0, which enables the comprehensive digitalization and networking of industrial processes. In the field of Industrial Safety, the high-tech system RISE, (Remote Inspection System Edge) based on one of TÜV AUSTRIA’s core competencies of acoustic emission technology, is a pioneer.

RISE measures the acoustic emission at the object, processes the measurement data on the edge and sends it to the TÜV AUSTRIA IoT Hub, where it is finally processed and visually prepared. In this way, safety can be guaranteed 24/7 for industrial plants and infrastructure components.

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are significantly shaping science, industry and our everyday lives. The TÜV AUSTRIA Group has recognized this importance and is intensively dedicated to the research and certification of AI applications. One outstanding project is TRUSTED AI, the world’s first certification scheme for machine learning, which provides companies with a reliable guideline to objectively assess their AI systems and promote safe applications.

Sustainability is in the focus of TÜV AUSTRIA Group as one of the most important topics in research and development. Through this innovation driver, TÜV AUSTRIA is actively engaged in sustainable solutions for customers to support them in achieving their climate goals. This can be through the verification of greenhouse gas emissions, the promotion of climate neutrality or the introduction of own labels such as “OK compost” and “OK Recycled” to certify sustainable products. In addition, an outstanding project is the certification of green hydrogen, an important step towards a sustainable future.

In order to offer our experts the opportunity to familiarise themselves with findings from the research collaborations funded by TÜV AUSTRIA from an early stage, the Technology Days were held for the first time in June 2024 at the Technology & Innovation Center in Vienna. Over two days, participants had the opportunity to find out about current research and development activities in the fields of acoustic emission (AE) technology and artificial intelligence (AI) in presentations, workshops and poster sessions. A particular highlight was the presentations by doctoral students who are working on the further development of these core technologies that are central to TÜV AUSTRIA as part of their PhD projects at the University of Bologna, the Johannes Kepler University Linz, the Software Competence Centre Hagenberg and the Vienna University of Technology. The event also provided the international audience with a platform for networking and a chance to exchange ideas across regions.