Recent research

 

23.1.2025

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.

 

16.1.2025

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. 

 

22.10.2024

Improved methodology for predicting the reliability of PV and battery inverters

In the “Reliability Design” project, the Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems IMWS has supported the development of more precise methods for lifetime predictions.

 

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.