Mehr als 500 Gäste besuchten das Fraunhofer IMWS zur Langen Nacht der Wissenschaften am 7. Juli. Sie konnten PV-Module auf ihre Belastbarkeit testen, die wissenschaftlichen Aspekte des Zähneputzens kennenlernen oder erfahren, wie die Elektronik im Smartphone so leistungsfähig wird.
Long Night of Science 2024
With exciting exhibits, a hands-on program and interesting lectures, the Fraunhofer IMWS will be presenting its research work during the Long Night of Sciences 2024.
Zerstörungsfreie Diagnostikmethoden wie die Lock-In Thermographie sind einer der Schwerpunkte im Projekt.
Sebastian Brand and Michael Kögel honored with Outstanding Researcher Award from Intel
For their work on increasing the sensitivity and 3D resolution of microscopic lock-in thermography analysis, the two scientists Dr. Sebastian Brand and Michael Kögel from the Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems IMWS in Halle (Saale) have received one of the "Outstanding Researchers Award 2023" from Intel Corporation.
Successful seed financing round for Fraunhofer IMWS spin-off
matrihealth GmbH, a leading company in the field of elastin insulation and processing for the cosmetics, food and medical industries, has successfully completed a seed financing round.
Thermoplastic UD tapes offer great potential for lightweight construction in structural applications.
UD tapes with a high organic content as a sustainable lightweight construction solution
Five partners from Central Germany want to jointly develop bio-based, continuous fiber-reinforced UD tapes for lightweight construction and at the same time create solutions for production up to pilot scale. They are relying on a combination of bio-based polyamide as a matrix and basalt fibers as a reinforcing component.
At the Fraunhofer PAZ, solutions for plastics processing are developed close to industrial scale.
Sustainability through material savings: Conference shows the potential of sandwich construction
Leading international experts presented and discussed current trends in material and technology development and new fields of application for sandwich materials at the "Composite Sandwich Conference" on 24/25 April 2024 in Halle (Saale).
Innovative Analytik, Bewertung und Qualifizierung von Materialien und Rohstoffen ist am Fraunhofer CSP durch eine hochmoderne Ausstattung möglich.
Recycling photovoltaic modules for a sustainable value chain
The recycling of components from end-of-life solar modules is an important approach to the sustainable use of resources. This is where the recently launched joint project "RETRIEVE" comes in. The Fraunhofer Center for Silicon Photovoltaics CSP is contributing its expertise in material analysis and process optimization.
Mit hochauflösenden Methoden werden am Fraunhofer IMWS Erkenntnisse über die Mikrostruktur von Werkstoffen gewonnen, die sich zur Optimierung der Materialien nutzen lassen.
Fraunhofer IMWS and Fraunhofer CSP are among the most innovative companies in Germany
For the sixth time in a row, the Fraunhofer IMWS has made it onto the list of Germany's most innovative companies compiled by the market research service provider Statista and the business magazine "Capital".
Die am Fraunhofer CSP vorhandene Mess- und Klassifizierungsplattform »MK4« bietet Pro-zess- und Datenanalytik für die Hochleistungs-Photovoltaik-Produktion.
Digitalised production lines for solar cells and modules made in Europe
Solar cells made in Europe can set themselves apart from the competition through highly efficient technologies and compliance with environmentally friendly produc-tion processes and standards. This is where the EU-funded joint project PILATUS comes in, which aims to create three digitalised pilot lines for the production of silicon wafers, solar cells and PV modules in Europe by 2025.
Die SpaceA-Technology der 3D-Druckers basiert auf der schichtweisen Ablage eines schmelzeförmigen Thermoplasten. Durch Erstarren dieses Schmelzestrangs kann ein solides Bauteil aufgebaut werden.
From train carriages to medical devices: solutions for quality-assured 3D printing with plastics
Establishing Central Germany as a "3D printing region", opening up new fields of application and making additive manufacturing with thermoplastics eco-nomically viable for small and medium-sized enterprises: With this goal in mind, 15 partners have joined forces in the "AddiQ" project.
Gruppenfoto vom Kickoff-Treffen des HySecunda-Konsortiums.
Scalable solutions for green hydrogen production in South Africa
The recently started "HySecunda" project aims to find optimized solutions for producing, storing and certifying green hydrogen. Nine Fraunhofer institutes and the Fraunhofer Academy contribute their competences.
With its expertise in the microstructure of materials, the Fraunhofer IMWS contributes to increasing material efficiency and cost-effectiveness and conserving resources.
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We analyze the properties of microelectronics and microsystem technology components and thus increase the reliability and performance, for example, of computer chips and sensors.
We open up new potential for the use of polymers - for example, as lightweight construction materials for the automotive and aviation industry, in efficient tyres or as plastics made of renewable raw materials.
How good are the materials used in medical engineering and biotechnology? How can cosmetic care products be improved? What can materials made from natural materials achieve? We find out.
We use our top expertise to improve technology, from wafer manufacture to module production. We develop new materials to make photovoltaics more cost effective, more efficient and more reliable.
We drive innovations for microstructure-based optimization of optical materials and coatings, as well as for laser processing technologies used in industrial applications.