Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems IMWSIntroducing the Fraunhofer IMWS
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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.
more info© Fraunhofer IVV
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.
more info© WortBildWert / Juliane Ziegler
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.
more info© 2015 Sven Döring / Agentur Focus
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.
more info© Fraunhofer ISE
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.
more info© Fraunhofer IMWS
Ein neues Online-Tool zur besseren Lastgang-Deckung von gewerblichen Photovoltaikanlagen in Sachsen-Anhalt wurde vom Fraunhofer CSP entwickelt.
Fraunhofer CSP develops online tool for planning photovoltaic systems in Saxony-Anhalt
The Fraunhofer CSP has developed an interactive online tool for the optimal planning and design of rooftop photovoltaic systems on behalf of the Saxony-Anhalt State Energy Agency. The tool enables companies to design their systems in such a way that the solar energy generated covers electricity consumption as efficiently as possible and achieves high solar coverage rates.
more info© Fraunhofer IMWS
Eine Forscherin hält einen hochreflektierenden Spiegel für Laseranwendungen in der Hand. Die Technologie soll für die Laserfusion optimiert werden.
New high-performance mirrors for laser fusion
Laser-driven fusion power plants are considered a key technology on the road to climate neutrality. Highly reflective and thermally stable mirror systems are crucial for these fusion power plants in order to transport the laser light from the beam source to the tiny capsule of fusion fuel. In the new SHARP research project, new types of high-performance mirrors are being developed for this purpose.
more info© Fraunhofer IOF
Rasterelektronenmikroskop Zeiss Supra55VP, CAM
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”.
more info© Fraunhofer IMWS
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.
more info© Fraunhofer IMWS
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.
more info© Fraunhofer IVV
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.
more info© WortBildWert / Juliane Ziegler
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.
more info© 2015 Sven Döring / Agentur Focus
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.
more info© Fraunhofer ISE
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.
more info© Fraunhofer IMWS
Ein neues Online-Tool zur besseren Lastgang-Deckung von gewerblichen Photovoltaikanlagen in Sachsen-Anhalt wurde vom Fraunhofer CSP entwickelt.
Fraunhofer CSP develops online tool for planning photovoltaic systems in Saxony-Anhalt
The Fraunhofer CSP has developed an interactive online tool for the optimal planning and design of rooftop photovoltaic systems on behalf of the Saxony-Anhalt State Energy Agency. The tool enables companies to design their systems in such a way that the solar energy generated covers electricity consumption as efficiently as possible and achieves high solar coverage rates.
more info© Fraunhofer IMWS
Eine Forscherin hält einen hochreflektierenden Spiegel für Laseranwendungen in der Hand. Die Technologie soll für die Laserfusion optimiert werden.
New high-performance mirrors for laser fusion
Laser-driven fusion power plants are considered a key technology on the road to climate neutrality. Highly reflective and thermally stable mirror systems are crucial for these fusion power plants in order to transport the laser light from the beam source to the tiny capsule of fusion fuel. In the new SHARP research project, new types of high-performance mirrors are being developed for this purpose.
more info© Fraunhofer IOF
Rasterelektronenmikroskop Zeiss Supra55VP, CAM
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”.
more info© Fraunhofer IMWS
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.
more info© Fraunhofer IMWS
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.
more info© Fraunhofer IVV