Molla Tadesse Abate is working to reduce water use in dyeing and finishing processes in the textile sector. His work is part of a broader collaboration between researchers in Bavaria and Ethiopia.
Hof University of Applied Sciences is committed to sustainability and “greentech” and is driving innovation through research into sustainable water management.
Hof, Germany – Wood in vehicle interiors is no longer just about premium aesthetics – in the future, it could also respond to touch. Through the WoodTouch research and development project, scientists and industry partners are joining forces to develop innovative user interfaces that combine sustainable materials with modern electronics. The project officially launched at a kick-off meeting hosted by Hof University of Applied Sciences.
Konradsreuth/Hof, Germany – After two and a half years of intensive research and development, the project partners of the RecyTube research project drew a positive conclusion at the end of June during a final meeting at Rohleder in Konradsreuth. Funded by the Bavarian State Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy, the project aimed to transform textile production waste into high-quality new materials and applications, thereby opening up new pathways for a sustainable circular economy in the textile industry. Although the project has now officially concluded, many of its developments and ideas will continue to be pursued in the coming months.
Hof/Germany – How can digital technologies help make wastewater treatment in rural areas more reliable, efficient, and sustainable? This is the focus of an exciting new research project at the Institute for Sustainable Water Systems (inwa) at Hof University of Applied Sciences.
A joint research project by the Campus Wieselburg of the University of Applied Sciences Wiener Neustadt, Hof University of Applied Sciences, and the company Groz-Beckert demonstrates that horse hair, which has previously been discarded during the animals’ seasonal shedding process, could in the future be used as a sustainable raw material for textile applications.
Hof – Today, artificial intelligence can describe images, recognize objects, and explain complex relationships. The pace of development is remarkable: so-called vision-language models (VLMs) combine text and image understanding in impressive ways. Yet, of all things, they struggle with a seemingly simple task—counting. Researchers at the Institute for Information Systems (iisys) at Hof University of Applied Sciences are now working to address this issue.
Hof, March 31, 2026 – The plastics industry is facing a major challenge: it must increasingly use recycled materials while delivering the same quality as virgin plastics. This is exactly where the “SmartReUSE” project comes in. Funded by the European Union and the Free State of Bavaria, it pursues a clear goal: to process plastic waste in such a way that it can be reliably and efficiently used in new products at a high quality level.
Hof – The plastics industry faces a major challenge: it must use more recycled materials while delivering the same quality as newly produced plastics. This is exactly where the “SmartReUSE” project comes in. Funded by the European Union and the Free State of Bavaria, it pursues a clear goal: to process plastic waste in such a way that it can be reliably and effectively used in new products.
Münchberg / Konradsreuth, March 25, 2026 – Clothing is often treated as disposable: T-shirts for events, general merchandise, or short-term campaigns frequently end up in the trash after only a few uses. This is particularly problematic given that their production still largely relies on fossil-based materials. This is precisely where a new research project at Hof University of Applied Sciences comes in.
