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Electric mobility is making great strides in Germany and across Europe.
Researchers at the Fraunhofer IFF have developed cognitive robot capabilities that can handle complex tasks in manufacturing that were previously impossible to automate.
Satellite-based electro-optical sensors are intended to detect missile launches early on, gaining valuable time for initiating countermeasures in case of an attack.
From manufacturing to medicine, from quantum technology to nuclear fusion — lasers are the basis for many critical applications.
Fraunhofer researchers have succeeded in developing sustainable new seals that are free from environmentally harmful substances like PFAS and suitable for water-based lubricants.
In the KIOptiPack innovation lab, researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV are developing innovative AI-driven optimization tools.
Regular follow-up monitoring is crucial when it comes to treating cancer successfully. In the SPIRABENE project, Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Medicine MEVIS developed a deep learning-based software program.
Many rural regions are already facing a shortage of medical care, which is particularly acute when it comes to high-quality diagnostics.
Researchers from the Translation Center for Regenerative Therapies TLC-RT at the Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research ISC
Traditional storage solutions are reaching their limits in light of the steadily increasing volume of data generated worldwide.
To produce protein-rich foods sustainably, novel protein sources offer an alternative to meat, dairy and other animal products.
The development of novel therapeutics offer great hope for the fight against widespread diseases such as cancer, but they can impair the cardiovascular system, so development often fails early on.
An increasing number of electronic waste are not being properly disposed of but are often discarded together with plastic waste, for example.
Every year, some 5.6 million metric tons of plastic packaging winds up in household waste in Germany after being used just once. So far, less than a third of it can be recycled.
One attack, many responses — organizations use various solutions to ward off online attacks. The playbooks that outline countermeasures also vary in their specifics.
Researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for High-Speed Dynamics, Ernst-Mach-Institut, EMI have developed a technology that makes it possible to reclaim continuous carbon fibers from composite materials.
Nuclear fusion is a source of great hope for future energy security, with this field being explored in research reactors around the world. Accurately detecting their performance requires measurement systems that supply valid data even under extreme conditions.
As part of a Fraunhofer flagship project, researchers are developing a digital ecosystem that collects data along the entire value chain for raw materials — with the goal of ensuring a sustainable and resilient supply.
To survive in global competition over the long term, companies have to be efficient, cost-effective and use resources wisely in their production operations.
To unlock the potential of digital solutions for uses in healthcare, the solutions need to be suitable for real-world practice and fit seamlessly into existing processes and workflows.
The European electricity supply system is currently in flux as a result of the energy transition. An increasing number of plants and systems are feeding into the decentralized power grid through power electronics.
In the EcoHub research project, researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA have teamed up with partners to develop a service-oriented platform...
Applications such as self-driving vehicles, 6G mobile communications and quantum communications are pushing fiber optic networks to their limits.
If detected early, the prognosis for skin cancer is excellent. An innovative full-body scanner linked to an AI diagnostic platform is set to help with early detection of melanoma.
Fraunhofer researchers have developed sensor systems and measuring equipment that detect leaks in hydrogen lines and tanks.
Microlenses applied to eyeglasses can help reduce growth-related worsening of nearsightedness (myopia), preventing potential long-term consequences.
“Fume events” occur when fluids such as engine oil or hydraulic fluid contaminate the air inside an airplane cabin via the “bleed air” used for air supply and conditioning.
From immersive exhibitions to shows and gaming, experiences that involve all five senses and offer audiences an escape into a whole different reality are all the rage right now.
A new UN report finds that more and more electronic waste, or e-waste, is being produced worldwide—recycling efforts are not keeping pace, though. Valuable raw materials are not being recovered and recycled.
Creating a digital twin of a machine is already a highly complex undertaking.
In winter, avalanches pose the biggest danger in mountains. Avalanche monitoring is therefore of critical importance to ensure the safety of people and infrastructure. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for High Frequency Physics and Radar Techniques FHR are breaking new ground in avalanche detection.
Human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) are considered as a promising tool in medicine, with the potential to unlock treatments for many health conditions such as neurodegenerative diseases and disorders.
Robot systems explore unfamiliar terrain, buildings or danger zones with cameras. In the 3D-InAus project, researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Communication, Information Processing and Ergonomics FKIE are using a LiDAR laser on a mobile robot, emitting laser pulses to measure distances.
Paludicultures such as peat moss, reed and reed canary grass are already used as construction materials, animal feed and foodstuff. Due to their low lignin content, however, peatland plants could also be an attractive alternative to wood as a raw material source for sustainable paper packaging.
District heating networks are growing increasingly complex as a result of feeding in renewable energy and the trend toward decentralization.
A universal modular construction system: In the BAU-DNS flagship project, seven Fraunhofer institutes are developing innovative methods for the sustainable, modular and circular refurbishment of existing buildings, aimed at industry and small and medium-sized enterprises.
How can surgery be made more cost-effective, safer and more efficient in the future? An interdisciplinary French-German team has developed high-tech hybrid operating rooms that harness the power of 5G and AI to unlock whole new applications.
Up to now, wood waste has had to be disposed of at great expense and, at best, has been used to generate energy in incineration plants.
Storms, hail, rising floodwaters — extreme weather events have caused billions of euros in damage in recent years.
Worldwide, consumption of sugar has risen steadily in recent decades even though this food contributes to cavities, high blood pressure and widespread health issues such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Cyberattacks have become a major risk for companies and other organizations. To prevent data theft, sabotage and extortion, many companies and government agencies are turning in response to Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems
In the VALPEATS project, Fraunhofer researchers are working with project partners to develop a monitoring platform to collect information and evaluate the condition of peatlands.
Culinary foam made from the whites of chicken eggs makes baked goods light and airy. In the LeguFoam project, Fraunhofer researchers are working on a plant-based alternative made from legumes.
Bright prospects for personalized medicine: Experts from the Fraunhofer Institute for Microengineering and Microsystems IMM harness their know-how in microfluidics and single-cell technologies to print organ structures.
Hardly any other chemical substance can compete with PFAS, due to their unique properties. That explains why it is so hard to find a replacement for these toxic “forever chemicals”, which accumulate in the environment and do not break down over time.
There is fresh momentum in our protein supply — and it’s moving along on six legs. Insects are a source of protein with a smaller resource footprint than conventional alternatives in every possible way.
To test complex brain functions during neurosurgical procedures, surgeons must operate on awake, locally anesthetized patients.
Using hydrogen to generate electricity does not cause any climate-damaging emissions. But storing and transporting the gas pose technical challenges.
The further development and evolution of existing storage systems is a key prerequisite for the energy transition.
Despite being widely popular, moths, and their larvae in particular, are not always welcome in forests, parks and gardens. Some moth species constitute a real threat to forests when they appear en masse.
Whether in Canada, California or around the Mediterranean — forest fires are becoming more frequent and, above all, more severe around the world.
Plastic waste, harmful to the environment, has been increasing continually in Germany in recent years.
Fraunhofer researchers and their partners have developed an innovative and eco-friendly method of producing soda, essential for a wide range of industries, in the Green Soda project.
Production of fine chemicals such as those used in pharmaceuticals is typically complex and laborious.
A unique opportunity for Germany as a business location lies in deep tech and a strong innovation system of science and industry.
Public power grids are highly complex systems. Wind turbine manufacturers have to comply with technical guidelines when connecting new turbines to avoid putting grid stability at risk.
The new European Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is intended to prevent goods marketed in the EU from contributing to the spread of deforestation.
Fungi have more to offer than meets the eye. Their thread-like cells, which grow extensively and out of sight underground like a network of roots, offer huge potential for producing sustainable, biodegradable materials.
More charging power, higher range, lower environmental impact: In the COOLBat joint research project.
Parking spaces are in short supply at rest stops along Germany’s highways.
The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems shows promise in medicine, where they can be used to detect diseases earlier, improve treatments, and ease staff workloads. But their performance depends on how well the AI is trained.
Researchers at the Fraunhofer IFAM have developed a new polymer patch that can significantly accelerate and simplify previously laborious, expensive, and time-consuming repair processes on damaged lightweight aircraft components.
Specific physical human-robot interactions are increasingly required in the manufacturing industry, the professional service sector, and healthcare.
A cornerstone of the energy transition, offshore wind energy supplies millions of consumers with green electricity. Export cables connect offshore wind farms to the grid onshore.
The digital transformation means that more and more devices such as X-ray and ultrasound machines are being connected to networks in hospital settings, for example.
Electronic cigarettes, or vapes, are commonly viewed as less harmful to people’s health than tobacco cigarettes. And yet, they are not without health drawbacks.
The construction industry has a problem. Cement, the main component in concrete — arguably the most-used construction material of our time — is bad for the climate. CO2 emissions from cement production are very high.
Hydrogen is a key starting point in transforming industrial processes for lower climate impact. However, a fuel that combusts without releasing CO2 should also be produced without any carbon footprint if at all possible. One classic process for this is electrolysis, in which electricity is used to break water down into hydrogen and oxygen.
With the increasing automation of vehicles, the way they interact with humans needs to be rethought. A research team from the Fraunhofer Institutes for Optronics, System Technologies and Image Exploitation IOSB and for Industrial Engineering IAO has taken up this task together with ten partners, including Continental, Ford and Audi, as well as a series of medium-sized enterprises and universities, in the KARLI project. KARLI is a German acronym that stands for “Artificial Intelligence for Adaptive, Responsive and Level-compliant Interaction” in vehicles of the future.
From payment transfers to smart electric meters — for all of these convenient, electronically readable processes, it is crucial to ensure that the products involved cannot be manipulated. Encrypted identifiers or operating protocols in the electronic circuits make sure that is the case.
According to a recent study, sepsis — also known as blood poisoning — claims a human life in Germany every six minutes. Time is an even more crucial factor in successfully treating sepsis than it is with other diseases.
Recycling and defossilization play a crucial role when it comes to sustainable plastics. After use, plastics are ideally broken down into their basic components, which are used to produce new plastics with the same properties.
Rigid specifications are seldom a good fit for agile processes, and what is true of organizations is doubly so for simulation methods. When modeling complex processes such as aquaplaning or virtual machining of metal, it is not possible to predict the movements of all the components and set them up in a suitable computational mesh like those customarily used for simulations.
Photovoltaic systems are not a popular design feature among architects and building owners. Researchers Dr. Oliver Höhn, Dr. Thomas Kroyer and Andreas Wessels from Fraunhofer ISE, based in Freiburg, set out to change that by developing aesthetically pleasing colored solar panels that feature angularly stable, saturated color with minimal loss of efficiency, so they can be integrated practically invisibly into building exteriors.
There are various methods that have the potential for minimizing or even eliminating animal testing. These methods include human stem cells that are grown in vitro and used to form miniature organs known as organoids. Researchers at Fraunhofer ISC/TLC-RT in Würzburg are also working to develop these kinds of in-vitro tissue models with various areas of focus, including barrier organs like the skin.
The electrical activity of some 86 billion neurons is what gives the brain the ability to process sensory input, store information, make decisions, and control bodily functions. This also means diseases and conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, and tremors depend on signal processing and on interaction between the nerve cells.
For anyone looking for a high-quality plastic, polycarbonate (PC) is an obvious choice. This material withstands temperature extremes, is flame retardant and resistant to scratching, abrasion, and even diluted acids.
PFAS chemicals are toxic. They persistently contaminate water and soil and accumulate in humans and animals through food and consumer products. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) therefore published a proposal in February 2023 that would ban the production, use and distribution (including the import) of PFAS in the European economic area.
The Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV and Naturhaus Naturfarben GmbH are working together to develop a formula that provides harmless, transparent and 100 percent organic UV protection for wood.
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Physical Measurement Techniques IPM have developed a fluorescence-based sensor that measures the oxygen content of people’s breath directly and in real time in an effort to provide accurate figures in the future.
Working in tandem with Kneipp GmbH, a well-known producer of cosmetic products and other items, the Fraunhofer TLC-RT at the Fraunhofer ISC is conducting the first-ever systematic tests of the general protective and regenerative effects of plant oils on the skin.
In the ParkProReakt project, researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute FIT are working with partners to create a digital platform and app that, used with wearables, will track the course of the disease in an effort to improve quality of life for Parkinson’s patients.
The Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology IPK and FDX Fluid Dynamix GmbH have worked together to develop a technology platform for the production of nanoparticles.
Fraunhofer researchers have developed innovative solutions for optimized production of cells in bioreactors and unique cryotechnologies.
Climate-friendly fuel cell systems, which are set to power machines such as vehicles in the future, are still rare and expensive these days.
Fraunhofer researchers have developed a helmet with an integrated acceleration sensor for drivers of construction vehicles.
Outer space has never before seemed so close, with spaceflight hovering within reach.
The Microdisplays and Sensors business unit at the Fraunhofer Institute for Organic Electronics, Electron Beam and Plasma Technology FEP will be integrated into the Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS with retroactive effect from January 1, 2024.
As part of the Waste4Future flagship project, eight Fraunhofer institutes are developing new ideas and processes to significantly improve the mechanical recycling rate for plastic materials.
Researchers at Fraunhofer USA, an independent international affiliate of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, have succeeded in developing wafer-thin nanomembranes from synthetic diamonds that can be integrated into electronic components
Researchers at Fraunhofer have recently developed a process that allows to utilize keratin for this purpose.
Products ordered online are often shipped in oversized cartons. The size of the overall package is frequently much larger than its contents.
In the joint research project CeCaS, Fraunhofer researchers are working on a systems architecture based on the idea of managing all electronic components centrally from one computer platform.
In the ReMatBuilt project, experts from the Fraunhofer Institute for Wood Research, Wilhelm-Klauditz-Institut, WKI and their partners are proving that the tasks associated with this can be solved with high-performance construction materials made of recycled and waste materials.
he Fraunhofer Institute for Mechatronic Systems Design IEM is unveiling a solution that provides total versatility in this area.
A research team have made significant progress in developing a new antiviral therapy.
Researchers are developing an entirely digital sensor network, including a radar sensor, that in the future will be able to closely monitor air traffic at a vertiport and ensure safe flight operations.
The research team developed a full-thickness dog skin equivalent based on native skin cells.
Researchers are developing materials for the first industrial solar-to-fuel demonstration plant.
Researchers at IPA are working alongside industry partners to pursue various concepts for repairing, remanufacturing and reusing electric motors as well as new designs for the circular economy.
The joint research project ViVe_Beet are working to protect plants efficiently against pests without harming other organisms
Researchers have been working alongside their partners to sustainably reduce the use of antibiotics while improving the air quality in barns to promote animal welfare.
A comprehensive in-vitro study has investigated the degree to which various beverages cause potential discoloration during chlorhexidine treatment.
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics IBP are developing a new type of process to remove these decades-old contaminants
In the LOKI-PED project, the Fraunhofer Institute for High-Speed Dynamics, Ernst-Mach-Institut, EMI and the Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics IBP are collaborating with Airbus to assess the fire and smoke risks associated with lithium-ion batteries in cockpits and cabins.
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute have been working to develop a tissue adhesive that can help avoid early replacement of prostheses in the future.
For the first time, a Fraunhofer team has succeeded in using drones to protect rotor blades against ice.
Fraunhofer researchers, TS ELINO GmbH and Salzgitter AG are working on converting an existing steel mill to climate-neutral production methods.
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS have developed a piezoceramic stack actuator that overlays the rotating motion with a vibrating motion.
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA are addressing this problem with a new software platform for virtual clinical in silico studies.
The Fraunhofer RNAuto lighthouse project is aiming to use automated production technologies to facilitate cost-effective, high-volume production of mRNA-based drugs and medicines for personalized therapies which can then be made available at an affordable price.
The SmartID counterfeit-proof barcode system means anyone can use a smartphone to check a product is genuine, provided the manufacturer uses SmartID.
With long waiting lists, significant journey times, an ever-shrinking number of doctor’s practices and the aging population, medical care services in sparsely populated regions are under mounting pressure.
Fraunhofer researchers have worked alongside partners to develop a composite material to be used in the treatment of such non-union cases.
Researchers have developed a deep learning model that enables objective and automated assessment and determination of the grain size.
Researchers at Fraunhofer have developed an ultra-compact near-infrared spectrometer suitable for recognizing and analyzing textiles.
Researchers at Fraunhofer are working as part of an EU research project to improve control of prosthetic hands down to individual fingers.
For numerous reasons, the researchers are not currently recommending the use of biodegradable organic waste bags.
The Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics IBP has created a model that combines measurements of the substances that leach out with regional meteorological data.
Researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability LBF are working with industry and research partners to replace fossil-based plastics with bio-based alternatives.
an aircraft that glides in a particularly efficient way – taking inspiration from the albatross.
Germany’s telematics infrastructure aims to allow healthcare professionals to exchange patient data securely, rapidly and from anywhere.
AI algorithms that massively improve transportation safety and comfort.
A mobile system for in-vehicle electroencephalography for optimizing human-machine interaction and the YourSound assistant for personalizing sound experiences complete the system.
flow cells help optimize electrochemical production processes.
customized formulations for new lubricants can be created.
an internal AI chatbot that works similarly to OpenAI’s ChatGPT
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics IBP created the user interface for the simulator, putting their many years of expertise in fields such as hygrothermics and indoor climate to good use.
The new white paper “Natural Language Processing in the Medical Sector” lists the numerous additional opportunities for hospitals when they use NLP.
On the road with autonomous vehicles — safe and reliable
a hand-held terahertz measurement system for individual, non-destructive quality control of slush skins.
VoluProf helps students interact with teachers
an easy-to-operate, unmanned watercraft
concepts and solutions for maintaining the Airbus A400M
support system for decision-making
an audio device that offers optimum sound experience to all people
a bivalent furnace that enables dynamic switching between gas and electricity
a new, very lightweight drive and side shaft system for cars and trucks
Fraunhofer Prize for Human- and Environment-Centered Technology
Joseph von Fraunhofer Prize 2023
Prof. Holger Hanselka will be the 11th president of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft.
Joseph von Fraunhofer Prize 2023
Concepts and solutions for maintaining the Airbus A400M
establish new ways of using damaged cocoa pods as part of the Damaged Beans project
implementing a plasma-based technology in the AtWaPlas joint research project
The researchers at Fraunhofer IPA will provide an insight into the remanufacturing of electric bike components in the RemanLab, a new learning environment for remanufacturing.
a technology platform to help relieve the symptoms of muscle tremors
Systems based on artificial intelligence (AI)
KOSEL research project
Robot gripper at the joint Fraunhofer booth at the Hannover Messe 2023 from April 17–21 (Hall 16, Booth A12)
Reliable, wireless lone worker protection with an integrated area alerting system
processes on the factory floor flexibly
innovative laser-based technologies for producing lithium-ion batteries
Hannover Messe 2023 from April 17 to 21 (at the joint Fraunhofer booth A12 in Hall 16)
Free State of Bavaria and the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft award the Hugo Geiger Prize to young scientists
At the embedded world Exhibition&Conference from March 14 to 16, 2023, five Fraunhofer institutes will present their developments in the fields of edge AI, sustainable systems, and sensor and system design in Hall 4, Booth 422.
An innovative method in the FiberRadar project
The opportunity to test components and system solutions
To maintain minimum distances and prevent potential hazards and explosions
To process seismic data in greater detail
To replace animal testing
Uninterrupted data transmission for pilotless aerial vehicles
new cloud software retoflow
efficient support for factory planning
prototypes designed to ensure added safety
remobilization of finger joints
virtual prototyping for simulations to detect errors
energy-autonomous IoT communication in 5G networks
resorbable pacing leads
Assessing nanoparticles with medical engineering
Increasing system reliability
Software-optimized production processes for BioNTech
Fraunhofer spin-off for photovoltaics
Transporting alternative fueled vehicles on roll-on/roll-off ferries
Fraunhofer at ACHEMA Mobility 2022
Copper mining in Chile
The Fraunhofer senate elected the three executive vice presidents to the new executive units of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft.
Innovative drying technology
Intuitive sound personalisation in vehicles
Fraunhofer spin-off for transport and logistics
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FraunhoferIPMS ShouldI buythisornot? Thisis adecisionthat could soonbemade easierby afood scanneronyoursmartphone. High-quality food is in demand but the actual quality cannot always be detected by the naked eye. Researchers at Fraunhofer IPMS have developed a solution to turn smartphones into food laboratories: spectral analysis is used to analyze the real nutritional value of food while shopping. Itswhatsinside that counts a statement that most people would concur with when it comes to nutrition. An appetizing appearance does not tell us much about the quality of a foodstuff, such as the ripeness of fruit or the actual fat and protein content of a piece of meat. In order to obtain deeper information of this nature, complex laboratory analyses have been necessary up untilnow.The idea of carrying out the same complex analysis on a phone seems radical at first. That,however,is the very aim of a research team at the Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS in Dresden. As part of Fraunhofers Food Chain Management alliance, the institute, in conjunction with other Fraunhofer institutes, is developing a cellphone-based food scanner. A microscanner tells us about afoodstuffsinnerqualities The Dresden-based researchers have developed a microspectrometer that should be capable of being integrated into common smartphones. The basis of the application is a near-infrared spectrometer that is used to determine the percentage ofwater, sugar, starch, fat, and proteins in the products.To this end, the device illuminates the sample with broadband light. Depending on the composition of the probe, it reflects light of different wavelengths with varying strength in the near-infrared range. Smart algorithms that can immediately analyze the spectra recorded and compare them with templates allow for a determination as to how much of each substance is in a foodstuff. At the core of the development is a microscanner with a diffraction grating, which was developed at Fraunhofer IPMS. The mechanical movement of the mirror means that a simple and cost-effective detector can be used. This offers significant cost advantages within the wavelength range needed for the measurements (e.g.NIR above 1100 nm). Individual purchaserecommendation The vision is that smartphones will not only be able to analyze individual food products with regard to theirquality,but that they will be able to become individual nutrition and fitness advisors. Smart algorithms linkdata from the food analysis with theusersindividual parameters (height, weight, etc.) as well as data from movement analysis. The ratio between nutritional intake and expenditure can thus be calculated and a recommendation can be made to theuser.With a personal shopper like this atonesside, there should no longer be anything standing in the way of health and fitness. FraunhoferIPMS
FhGIPMS Complete withintegrateddiffractiongrating, grating drive, positiondetectorandoptical gaps, the spectrometer is much morecompact than those currentlyavailable thequalityoffoodisnotalwaysasconsumerswouldlikeittobe.But,infuture,aspectrometerwillallowthem to gage the quality of food before they buy it. No bigger than a sugar cube, the device is inexpensive to manufactureandcouldonedayevenbeinstalledinsmartphones. Is that pear ripe? Or will you be annoyed when you get home and discover that the one you bought is neither sweet nor juicy? And what about that meat? Does it contain too muchwater,which will make it turn tough when you cook it? Buying the right food is often a question of sheer luck for consumers. But all that is set to change. In future, all you will need to do is hold your smartphone near the product in question, activate the corresponding app, choose the food type from the menu e.g. pearandstraightawaythedevicewillmakearecommendation:thefructosecontentofthepearishigh,sobuyit! The application is based on a near infrared spectrometer which measures the amount ofwater, sugar,starch, fat and protein present in the products. The system looks several centimeters below the outer surface of the foodstuffs which means it can detect, for instance, whether the core of an apple is already rotting. Thin packaging film is no problem for the device as it takes measurements straight through it. But how does the device actually work? By shining a broad-bandwidth light on the item to be tested for instance a piece of meat. Depending on themeatscomposition, it will reflect different wavelengths of light in the near infrared range with differentintensities. Theresultingspectrumtellsscientistswhatamountsofwhichsubstancesarepresentin thefoodstuff. Smaller than a sugarcube The novel thing about this spectrometer is its size. With a volume of only 2.1 cc, it is 30 percent smaller than a sugar cube, and thus substantially more compact than its commercially available counterparts, which are around 350 timeslarger.Another advantage is that the devices are inexpensive to make and suitable for mass production. We expect spectrometers to develop in the same way that digital cameras did, saysDr.HeinrichGrger,who manages the relevant business unit at the Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS in Dresden, where the system is being developed. A camera that cost 500 euros ten yearsagoisfarlesscapablethantheonesyougetvirtuallyforfreetodayinyourcellphone. Spectrometers are usually manufactured by assembling individual components: The mirrors, optical gaps, grating and detector eachhavetobeputinplaceindividuallyandproperlyaligned.TheIMPSresearchersinsteadmanufacturetheindividual gratings and optical gaps directly on silicon wafers. Butthatsnot all: The thin silicon wafers are large enough to hold the components of several hundred spectrometers, which means that hundreds of near infrared systems can be produced in one go. The scientists stack the wafers containing the integrated components on top of the ones bearing the optical components. They then align and bind the wafers, and isolate them to form individual spectrometers. This means the researcher
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Fraunhofer ITEM Patients in clinical trials must undergo thorough examination in order to allow the effects of new medications to be determined as precisely as possible. One important factor here is the response of their immune systems. Using chip cytometry, researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Toxicology and Experimental Medicine ITEM have established a procedure for characterizing immune cells in the lungs. This technique offers the major advantage of enabling valuable samples from patients to be stored in refrigerators for months and investigated for further parameters if new issues become relevant during the course of a trial. MORE INFO
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In the digital presence of Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel, Federal Minister of Education and Research Anja Karliczek and Minister-President of Baden-Wrttemberg Winfried Kretschmann, on June 15 leading figures from Fraunhofer and IBM will officially unveil Germanys first IBM Quantum System One to the public. With 27 qubits, this is currently the most powerful system anywhere in Europe. MORE INFO
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AD plasma technology is an efficient and environmentally friendly alternative surface treatment technology. With this technology, the workpiece to be cleaned is exposed to the AD plasma made of air or oxygen in a short time, and the organic pollutants on the surface of the workpiece are cleaned by cold combustion under the action of the plasma. More Info
In daily life, the surface properties of products are very important. Through atmospheric pressure (AD) plasma, people can effectively clean and activate polymer and metal surfaces economically and environmentally, and use water-based coatings and eco-friendly adhesives on any material. More Info
Since Germany proposed Industry 4.0 in 2013, this concept has become the consensus of the worlds manufacturing industry to upgrade and transform. As the initiator of the Industry 4.0 concept and the promoter of the core technology, how did the Fraunhofer Association for the Promotion of Applied Research step by step verify each technology from concept to specific technology, and then turn it into reality? More Info
Help smart cars and industrial Internet of Things
Support small and medium enterprises to develop innovative ultrasonic sensor applications
raunhofer program to fight against the pandemic
Eco-friendly flying is on the horizon. All over the world, researchers are developing new technologies to achieve this goal. One focus of developments is the idea of using hydrogen-powered engines for aircraft in the future. The aircraft companies, though, face the challenge of storing this energy source. Hydrogen turns liquid when cooled to minus 253 degrees Celsius, and only then can it be used as a so-called cryogenic fuel. Both tanks and pipe systems in the aircraft have to be absolutely tight at such low temperatures. An innovative new welding process has been developed to help: magnetic pulse welding. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology IWS in Dresden have now demonstrated that this joining technology can produce extremely resilient, metallic mixed joints for cryogenic applications. They successfully achieved these outstanding joint properties in cooperation with the Technical University of Munich. ronaldbonss.com More Information
Eco-friendly flying is on the horizon. All over the world, researchers are developing new technologies to achieve this goal. One focus of developments is the idea of using hydrogen-powered engines for aircraft in the future. The aircraft companies, though, face the challenge of storing this energy source. Hydrogen turns liquid when cooled to minus 253 degrees Celsius, and only then can it be used as a so-called cryogenic fuel. Both tanks and pipe systems in the aircraft have to be absolutely tight at such low temperatures. An innovative new welding process has been developed to help: magnetic pulse welding. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology IWS in Dresden have now demonstrated that this joining technology can produce extremely resilient, metallic mixed joints for cryogenic applications. They successfully achieved these outstanding joint properties in cooperation with the Technical University of Munich. ronaldbonss.com More Information
In Germany, around twelve million tons of food end up in the trash every year. Over 30 percent of that is already destroyed in the production process. In the Resource-efficient Intelligent Foodchain (REIF) project, the Fraunhofer Insti-tute for Casting, Composite and Processing Technology IGCV is working with partners to combat this food waste. In this undertaking, artificial intelligence can be a valuable asset. Cheese, bread, meat, and other food products can be efficiently produced using data-based algorithms. Machine learning methods can optimize sales and production planning as well as process and plant control systems. AdobeStock More Information
Data is the currency of the future. But how can companies access the immense quantities of data generated by their machinery and use it to modernize production? Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA have developed a software called StationConnector that reads out the data and makes it available to any application. These Fraunhofer IPA computer scientists have started an independent company to launch the software on the market: a spin-off called Data Coffee. Fraunhofer IPA More Information
At busy transport hubs where cars mix with cyclists, buses, and streetcars, it can be impossible for drivers to keep track of everything around them. A radar sensor system could solve this problem by issuing an early warning for drivers and self-driving vehicles when a pedestrian runs toward the road or the car. The system, developed by Fraunhofer researchers, will even be able to interpret and understand entire situations on a road with the aid of artificial intelligence. Fraunhofer IIS More Information
Researchers at the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft have developed a technology for the energy-efficient and economic separation of hydrogen from natural gas. This membrane technology makes it possible for the two substances to be routed through the national natural gas grid together and then isolated from one another at their final destination. A major step forward in the transportation and distribution of hydrogen as an energy source. Fraunhofer More Information
In todays world, more and more devices are being wirelessly connected to one another with the aid of intelligent sensors. As this Internet of Things keeps growing, however, it is consuming more and more power. To address this issue, Fraunhofers ZEPOWEL lighthouse project has prompted the development of hardware that not only makes the sensors energy-efficient, but even enables them to save energy. As a starting point, the project is focusing on two sensor nodes one to control machines and one to measure the air quality in the city. Fraunhofer IZM/Volker Mai More Information
Fraunhofer IPMS The future is a world where everything is connected, and it is also a world with highly intelligent perception. Sensors are playing an increasingly important role in peoples lives, and they have also helped people create more and more new values. In short, the Micro-Opto-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MOEMS: Micro-Opto-Electro-Mechanical Systems) integrates optics, microelectronics, and mechanical components into a micro system to realize sensor control functions. It is called a micro system because it is composed of components with a size between 1 and 100 microns (0.001 to 0.1 mm). With the continuous improvement of the performance requirements of electronic products, Moores Law has become a bottleneck. In the post-Moore era of More than Moore, the microsystems that were originally widely used, but with the help of their small size, light weight and low energy consumption, as well as the integration with the traditional silicon integrated circuit CMOS manufacturing process, continue to expand their application fields And reflects the increasing commercial value. More Information
The Fraunhofer International Innovation Forum will bring you an online report on medical technology in April. Experts from the Fraunhofer Institute and the MEOS Project Center will be invited to give speeches. If you are interested in the application of optoelectronic micro-systems in the medical field and future medical equipment technology. Then please pay attention to our WeChat public account, the invitation letter will be released soon, and you can sign up to watch it for free. More Information
In the second funding phase, "Cognitive Robotics" is expanding the research spectrum of the Fraunhofer KI Progress Center
Fraunhofer LBF identifies high potential for lightweight design
Accelerating product development
Transition to a sustainable energy system
match.BOGS: drilling operations under extreme conditions
Fraunhofer develops wholly green value chain
Digitalization in industrial manufacturing
New approaches in dialysis technology: Wearable artificial kidney
Safe IV therapies in developing countries
Fraunhofer develops with partners new therapeutic approach in battle against infectious diseases
Using deep learning to analyze texts
Fraunhofer Innovation Platform in Stellenbosch
Open Access and Innovation Portal SAIRA®
Critical infrastructure resilience
Risk analysis, crime prevention and forensic science
Algorithms for optimized supply chains
Increasing resilience by monitoring critical infrastructure
Resilience in the food industry
Key contribution to containing the coronavirus pandemic
Highly sensitive and rapid measurements of optical components
The transition to a sustainable energy economy for industrial manufacturing
Lightweight design: Fraunhofer is reducing engine weight and assembly costs
Fraunhofer IFF Hydrogen is indispensable to successfully transitioning to renewables and meeting climate targets. It is the essential building block of sector coupling. While it provides an eco-friendly option to meet industry demand for electricity, heat and transportation, this versatile energy source is only eco-friendly when it is sourced from renewables. The Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation IFF has a demand-driven, distributed, modular solution that pro-duces and distributes green hydrogen. MORE INFO
Fraunhofer IWU Storage trays in cars can be real dustbowls. But they also fulfill a useful function. Where else to store those sunglasses, paper handkerchiefs or a parking disc? A new type of storage tray, developed by the Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology IWU, is concealed in the dashboard and only materializes when needed a particularly useful feature for car-share vehicles. MORE INFO
Fraunhofer HHI Robots are being deployed in more and more situations, many of which involve collaboration between humans and robots for example relieving humans of onerous tasks in the workplace. The challenges are how to integrate the robot into the working environment and how to operate it. In a joint project with Volkswagen AG the Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, Heinrich Hertz Institute, HHI, will demonstrate the advantages that the use of human-robot collaboration (HRC) can bring to the inspection of welding seams in the automotive industry. MORE INFO
Fraunhofer IDMT/Hannes Kalter Manufacturers must be able to respond immediately to faults in machinery and equipment, so as to avoid downtime. An acoustic monitoring system by the Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Media Technology IDMT in Oldenburg recognizes based on noises whether production parameters are within the set limit values. AI-based techniques help manufacturers draw conclusions about the machine condition and optimize production control. MORE INFO
Fraunhofer ISST Tomorrows industrial Internet will integrate technologies that imitate human cognitive skills such as the ability to plan, to learn, and to perceive our surroundings. The Fraunhofer Cluster of Excellence Cognitive Internet Technologies CCIT is working to realize the vision of a Cognitive Internet of Things. MORE INFO
Fraunhofer IOF Entangled photons can be used to improve imaging and measurement techniques. A team of researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF in Jena has developed a quantum imaging solution that can facilitate highly detailed insights into tissue samples using extreme spectral ranges and less light. MORE INFO
IBM Stuttgart, Munich, Berlin The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Europes leading organization for applied research, and IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced today the signing of the agreement aimed at advancing quantum computing in Germany. The collaboration gives companies and research institutions access to IBM quantum computers in Germany and the USA under the umbrella of a nationwide Fraunhofer competence network. The aim is to research the technology, application scenarios and algorithms while generating competence development and competitive advantages for the local economy and science. MORE INFO
University of Siegen, Tim zum Hoff Most people find it difficult to concentrate on a specific voice in a busy environment, but for those who are hard of hearing its especially challenging. Now, however, a new type of hearing aid, developed with the assistance of Fraunhofer researchers, is designed to render speech more intelligible against a background of noise, thereby making it easier to follow a single speaker. MORE INFO
Hans-Peter Merten/MATOfoto There are 30,000 wind turbines in operation in Germany, many of which are starting to age. In 2019, 2000 rotor blades had to be discarded; in 2024, this figure will shoot up to 15,000. But where to put these up to 90-meter-long, 15-metric-ton behemoths? Researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Wood Research, Wilhelm-Klauditz-Institut, WKI have a solution: they used a new recycling technique to recover and process the balsa wood contained in the rotor blades into, for instance, insulation mats for buildings. MORE INFO
Airbus Eis auf Flugzeugoberflchen birgt potenzielle Gefahren: Der Kraftstoffverbrauch steigt, die Aerodynamik wird gestrt und der erzeugte Auftrieb sinkt die Funktionsfhigkeit des Flugzeugs wird beeintrchtigt. Forscherinnen und Forscher am Fraunhofer-Institut fr Werkstoff- und Strahltechnik IWS haben gemeinsam mit Airbus und der TU Dresden ein Laserverfahren entwickelt, das zwei Fliegen mit einer Klappe schlgt: Zum einen fllt das Eis von alleine ab und zum anderen ist eine geringere Heizleistung beim Enteisen erforderlich. Mit der Direkten Laserinterferenzstrukturierung lassen sich Oberflchenstrukturen gestalten, die Anti-Icing effektiv ermglichen. MORE INFO
Fraunhofer LBF, Raapke Lightweight technology has long been and is sure to remain a mainstay of automotive and aerospace engineering, shipbuilding and a host of other industries. Lighter materials and components could also help cut emissions that drive climate change. But lighter options are pricier, and the relatively steep cost has impeded their adoption. That is about to change thanks to the efforts of a consortium of automakers, suppliers and research institutes. Called ALLIANCE and coordinated by Daimler and the Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability LBF, this project has some good news for designers: As it turns out, it is entirely possible to build components that are up to 33 percent lighter at an added cost of less than three euros per kilogram-saved. MORE INFO
Fraunhofer IOSB-INA WLAN and Bluetooth have limited bandwidth, making conventional wireless communication problematic in the production environment. Nevertheless, numerous components such as sensors and robots need to be wirelessly connected. To overcome this challenge, a team of researchers at Fraunhofer IOSB-INA in Lemgo is working on solutions with help from the Ostwestfalen-Lippe (OWL) University of Applied Sciences and Arts. Soon, it is hoped that machines in factory buildings will communicate with one another using light pulses. This technology is not new, but now it needs to be adapted for use in industry. MORE INFO
A. Heller, Architektur-Institut Leipzig (ai:L) Photovoltaic elements are usually found on rooftops after all, thats where solar irradiation is highest. However, as researchers at the Fraunhofer Center for Silicon Photovoltaics CSP have discovered, PV elements on facades can be a useful way to supplement the power supply. If appropriately designed, they can be attractively integrated and deliver 50 percent more energy than existing types of wall-mounted PV elements. Even concrete walls are suitable. MORE INFO
Fraunhofer IWS Microlaunchers are an alternative to conventional launch vehicles. Able to carry payloads of up to 350 kilograms, these midsized transport systems are designed to launch small satellites into space. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology IWS in Dresden and TU Dresdens aerospace experts developed an additively manufactured rocket engine with an aerospike nozzle for microlaunchers. The scaled metal prototype is expected to consume 30 percent less fuel than conventional engines. It will feature prominently at the Hannover Messe Preview on February 12 and in the showcase at booth C18 in hall 16 at the Hannover Messe from July 13 through 17, 2020. MORE INFO
Fraunhofer IPK In todays factories, to prevent damage to machines, sensors often trigger an alarm as soon as equipment begins to exhibit suspicious behavior but rarely is this sensor data fully exploited. At the Hannover Messe Preview on February 12, 2020, researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology IPK will be showing just what is possible when sensor technology is connected to a cloud platform: perfectly coordinated workflow management and the optimization of entire fleets of machine tools. MORE INFO
Fraunhofer IWU At the Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology IWU, researchers are developing advanced technology for manufacturing fuel cell engines with the aim of facilitating their fast and cost-effective serial production. To this end, the IWU researchers are initially focusing directly on the heart of these engines and are working on ways to manufacture bipolar plates from thin metal foils. At the Hannover Messe, Fraunhofer IWU will showcase these and other promising fuel cell engine research activities with the Silberhummel race car. Journalists can gain an impression of the highlights beforehand at the Hannover Messe Preview in Hall 19 on February 12, 2020. MORE INFO
Fraunhofer IESE When it comes to cars that drive themselves, most people are still hesitant. There are similar reservations with respect to onboard sensors gathering data on a drivers current state of health. As part of the SECREDAS project, a research consortium including the Fraunhofer Institute for Experimental Software Engineering IESE is investigating the safety, security and privacy of these systems. The aim is to boost confidence in such technology. MORE INFO
Fraunhofer IDMT/Hannes Kalter Modern cars already feature a range of sophisticated systems such as remote-controlled parking, automatic lane-departure warning and drowsiness recognition. In the future, self-driving cars will also have auditory capabilities. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Media Technology IDMT in Oldenburg, Germany, have now developed a prototype system capable of recognizing external noises such as sirens. MORE INFO
Fraunhofer IAP Acute respiratory distress syndrome requires immediate action. In an emergency situation like this, patients are often ventilated using a heart-lung machine. This involves circulating the blood outside the body, adding oxygen and removing carbon dioxide via membranes. A team of researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP has developed a new kind of membrane structure that allows faster gas exchange in order to make the blood oxygenation easier on patients. MORE INFO
Fraunhofer IZI-BB Anyone can get salmonella poisoning, but babies, toddlers, the elderly and people with immunodeficiencies are particularly susceptible. For people with weakened immune systems, the gastrointestinal disease can lead to serious complications. So far it has taken several days to detect salmonella in food. A new rapid test being developed by Fraunhofer researchers will detect the germs in less than eight hours. MORE INFO
Fire on board is a huge danger-especially in the so-called safe harbor. Because the normal fire brigade cannot function in a safe harbor, in this case, the ship itself can only be used to extinguish the fire. Since 2005, 44 accidents have occurred in German ports alone, including 15 fires and 13 spills. The Fraunhofer Institute for Communication, Information Processing, and Ergonomics (FKIE) has launched a joint project, EFAS, which aims to significantly improve the safety and effectiveness of fire services through optimal equipment and technological innovation. MORE INFO
An answer to the challenges of transitioning to renewables
New Fraunhofer tool for helping municipalities transition to a new energy economy
MEDICA 2019: Minimally invasive diagnostics with multimodal imaging
Fraunhofer tech at MEDICA 2019: Intensive care for premature infants
Productronica 2019: Fraunhofer and partners present extremely fine-resolution circuit-board conductors
MEDICA 2019: Prevention through digital helpers from Fraunhofer and partners
Fraunhofer at trade fair K 2019
New rapid antibiotics test from Fraunhofer and partners
Innovative glass-bending process heralds exciting new applications
Trade fair K 2019: New composite materials: bio-based, functionalized and with high mechanical strength
IAA 2019: Reliable, efficient, and easy on the environment
Fraunhofer development for more safety »EUWARN« launched
First installation of an IBM quantum computer on European soil / 2019
Small companies benefit / 2019
First aid in cases of circulatory arrest / 2019
