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Fraunhofer IMWS once again ranked among the “most innovative companies in Germany”
The Fraunhofer IMWS and the CSP in Halle (Saale) are each represented in the list of the most innovative companies in Germany with the top rating of five stars. The ranking is based on assessments by almost 3,000 innovation and industry experts. It is compiled annually by the market research institute “Statista” and the business magazine “Capital”.
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AI automates and simplifies analysis of complicated and complex signals that require interpretation by an experienced operator (Acoustic Microscopy here).
Faster, higher comparability and increased precision in the failure analysis of microelectronic components through the use of AI
In the "FA2IR" project, the Fraunhofer IMWS in Halle (Saale) is working with partners on solutions to develop and incorporate sophisticated digital tools for paving the digital path for fault analysis. Automated, AI-supported analysis is intended to minimize result-subjectivity, shorten development times and to improve product quality.
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Bis in den Pilotmaßstab (hier das Großtechnikum am Fraunhofer IVV) haben die Projektpartner ihre Lösungen skaliert.
Efficient recycling and expanded use of plastic waste streams
Eight Fraunhofer Institutes have developed new solutions for waste management and the circular economy of plastics in the lighthouse project "Waste4Future". With their expertise, they are improving aspects such as recycling, sorting, recipe development, utilization paths and the minimization of waste streams.
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Prof. Dr. Maik Feldmann und Dr.-Ing. Ralf Schlimper vom Fraunhofer IMWS freuen sich mit den Projektpartnern Jochen Pflug (ThermHex), Friedrich Zierling (ThermHex) und Matthias Biegerl (Elring Klinger, von links) über die Auszeichnung.
Efficient production of sandwich components: Fraunhofer IMWS honored with JEC Innovation Award
In the "HyWaSand" project, the Fraunhofer IMWS has developed a storage compartment flap in lightweight sandwich construction for a truck driver's cab. The solution and in particular the manufacturing process used, was honored today in Paris with the JEC Composites Innovation Award 2025 in the "Automotive & Road Transportation - Process" category.
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Europe, Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Halle. Fraunhofer Center for Silicon Photovoltaics. Test field for solar cell modules. David Daßler, PhD student (blue T-shirt) and Jens Fröbel, technician.
Robust converters for renewable energy generation
In the recently completed project “Reliable converters for renewable energy supply (power4re)”, five institutes of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, including the Fraunhofer IMWS, have developed significantly improved solutions.
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The scientists in the Fraunhofer lead project MaNiTU succeeded in producing a perovskite silicon tandem solar cell with 31.6 percent efficiency on 1 square centimeter. To do this, they used a standard silicon solar cell of the type currently used in industry.
High efficiency meets sustainability: Fraunhofer lighthouse project shows the way forward for the next generation of solar cells
Over a period of five years, six Fraunhofer Institutes have combined their expertise in the Fraunhofer lighthouse project “MaNiTU” in order to identify the most sustainable paths possible for the market launch of these tandem solar cells. They were able to show that high efficiency levels can be achieved with industry-oriented processes.
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Höchstauflösende Methoden wie Flugzeit-Sekundärionenmassenspektrometrie (ToF-SIMS) ermöglichen es, kleinste Schädigungen zu erkennen.
New and robust anti-reflective solutions for laser inertial fusion for the clean energy supply of the future
In the new "nanoAR" research project, nine project partners from industry and research are working on methods for structural antireflection solutions and reducing sub-surface damage of the optical components used.
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Rasterelektronenmikroskopische Abbildung eines geschädigten Relais-Kontaktes nach zyklischer Strombelastung.
Improved methodology for predicting the reliability of inverters
The causes of defects and failure processes in inverters are not yet sufficiently well understood. In the “Reliability Design” project, the Fraunhofer IMWS has supported the development of more precise methods for lifetime predictions.
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Innovative Materialien werden am Fraunhofer IMWS beispielsweise mittels Elektrospinnen entwickelt. Dabei wird eine Polymerlösung durch eine elektrische Kraft in Nanofasern gezogen. Diese werden etwa in der Medizintechnik genutzt.
Fraunhofer IMWS is one of the “Innovation Champions 2025”
According to a survey by “FOCUS Business”, the Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems IMWS is one of the 315 most innovative companies and institutions based in Germany. The institute in Halle (Saale), which specializes in application-oriented materials research, achieved the second-best score in the “Research / Development / Science” sector.
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Im angeregten Austausch: Prof. Dr. Erica Lilleodden (Fraunhofer IMWS), Prof. Dr. Markus Holz (Hochschule Anhalt), Prof. Dr. Jörg Bagdahn (Hochschule Anhalt) und S.E. Sang Beom Lim (südkoreanischer Botschafter in Deutschland).
Successful exchange on hydrogen solutions in Germany and South Korea
The fifth edition of the Germany-Korea Hydrogen Conference brought an important exchange and valuable insights into the current and future requirements of the hydrogen economy.
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Das erste umgesetzte »AluPV«-Konzept stellt eine Kombination aus Designelement und flachem PV-Streifenelement aus Aluminium-Profilen dar.
Aluminum elements with integrated PV modules
A new project at the Fraunhofer CSP is researching production processes for connecting photovoltaic modules with aluminum components so that efficient energy generation, architectural freedom of design and cost-effective manufacturing processes are combined. Initial results will be presented at the EU PVSEC from September 23 to 27 in Vienna.
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Dr. Franziska Hönig wurde mit dem DWV-Innovationspreis geehrt. Es gratulierten Prof. Dr. Walter Czarnetzki (Hochschule Esslingen, Mitglied der Jury, links) und Prof. Dr. Ulrich Blum (ITEL, Erstgutachter der Dissertation).
Oxygen as a valuable by-product of water electrolysis: Franziska Hönig receives DWV award for her dissertation
In her doctoral thesis, Dr. Franziska Hönig focuses on the potential of oxygen, which is also produced during electrolysis, in particular for the economic efficiency of decentralized energy systems.
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Das 380 Watt-Solarmodul entstand als »Bio-Modul-Prototyp« innerhalb des Projekts »E2 – E-Quadrat. Erneuerbare Energien aus Erneuerbaren Rohstoffen«.
Sustainable solar modules made from renewable raw materials
In the recently completed project “E2 - E-Quadrat. Renewable energies from renewable raw materials” the Fraunhofer CSP, together with partners, has developed a solar module in which the components that are not directly required for light-to-electricity conversion are made from biodegradable materials, recyclable materials or renewable raw materials.
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Inline erfasste Daten aus dem Mischsaal helfen dabei, die Rezepturen und Herstellungsverfahren für Kautschuk-Compounds zu optimieren.
Accelerated development and manufacturing processes for rubber compounds
The Fraunhofer IMWS in Halle (Saale) is working with six partners to develop intelligent algorithms and methods that support the production of application-optimized rubber compounds. The goal is software that uses information on formulation and processing conditions to derive predictions and optimization strategies.
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