Highlights 2024

We present research projects, facts and figures, publications and collaborations 2024

Welcome address by Institute Director Prof. Dr. Erica Lilleodden

Dear Readers,

When looking at the most important results and developments in 2024 from the perspective of the Fraunhofer IMWS, the first thing that strikes me is the astonishing parallels between our institute and the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft as a whole. A focus on consolidation and strengthening our unique selling points after years of strong growth, an emphasis on entrepreneurial action, flexible management and efficient processes in our research work, an increased international reach and a clear commitment to our mission as an R&D partner to industry - all this unites the goals set by the new Fraunhofer Executive Board and the course I am pursuing for the Fraunhofer IMWS as Institute Director.

Selected research highlights

 

Improved methodology for predicting the reliability of PV and battery inverters

 

Sebastian Brand and Michael Kögel honored with Outstanding Researcher Award from Intel

 

More sustainable solar modules made from renewable raw materials

 

Preparative and analytical methods for evidence of patent infringements

 

Robust anti-reflective solutions for laser inertial fusion for the clean energy supply of the future

 

Evaluation of effect pigments and coatings

 

Laser writing of microlenses for polymer-based high-performance optics

 

Evolution of synthetic rubber: biobased raw materials and new types of rubber

 

Lightweight construction: Efficient for series production thanks to sandwich structures

 

UD tapes with a high organic content as a sustainable lightweight construction solution

 

Medical-grade elastin: matrihealth set to establish industrial production

 

New approach against periodontitis: inhibiting bacteria in the mouth instead of destroying them

 

Fraunhofer and Korean Institute of Energy Research cooperate on hydrogen and renewable energies

 

Successful exchange on hydrogen solutions in Germany and South Korea

 

Dr. Kerstin Witte-Bodnar researches the reliability of electrolyzers and fuel cells

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Fall Festival - we show the highlights of our collaborations with universities

 

Thermoplastic Sandwich Molding Technology at Fraunhofer PAZ

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