Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems IMWS
Thermoplastische Sandwichstrukturen sollen die effiziente Herstellung von Gepäckfächern in der Flugzeugkabine ermöglichen, hier eine Handgepäckablage.
Sustainable lightweight solutions for aircraft cabins thanks to efficient thermoplastic technology
Lightweight construction is crucial for aviation. In the "STair" project, Diehl Aviation, Ensinger, ThermHex, and the Fraunhofer IMWS are developing new thermoplastic lightweight components for aircraft cabins that can be processed more quickly and are significantly more environmentally friendly.
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Fraunhofer IMWS strengthens materials research with new high-performance microscopes
With two new high-performance microscopes, the Fraunhofer IMWS in Halle (Saale) is expanding its capabilities for investigating materials down to the atomic level. The innovative devices, including the first scanning transmission electron microscope (STEM) of its kind in Europe, were officially put into operation today.
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Forschungs-Elektrolysestack, wie er im Projekt »MAGIQ« für die Versuche zur Magnetfeld-Analytik bei Wechselstrom-Anregung zum Einsatz kommen wird.
Novel magnetic field imaging method for quality testing of electrolysis and fuel cell stacks
Electrolysers and fuel cells play a central role in the energy transition. While production is already scaling up to the gigawatt level, there is still a lack of testing methods that meet the requirements of modern production lines for electrochemical systems. This is where the “MAGIQ” project of the Fraunhofer IMWS comes in: It aims to open up new ways to efficiently and precisely evaluate the quality of PEM electrolysis and fuel cell stacks.
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Im Projekt entwickelt das Fraunhofer IMWS superporöse Schwämme als innovative Wirkstoffträger zur gezielten Behandlung nach Aneurysmaoperationen. Die neuartigen Materialien ermöglichen eine kontrollierte, lokale Freisetzung des Medikaments Nimodipin direkt im betroffenen Hirnareal.
Active ingredient at the site of the procedure for fewer complications after aneurysm surgery
After aneurysm surgery, there is a significant risk of postoperative vascular spasms, which can lead to serious complications. This is precisely where the “BRAIN” research project of the Fraunhofer IMWS comes in. The focus is on the development of innovative, superporous sponges that serve as local drug carriers and can release medication directly at the site of the procedure.
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Im Projekt entwickelt das Fraunhofer IMWS personalisierte Gefäßprothesen aus biokompatiblen Materialien wie Elastin, Kollagen und Chitosan. Mithilfe von 3D-Bioprinting und Elektrospinnen entsteht ein mehrschichtiges Implantat, das sich speziell für kleine Blutgefäße eignet und die Behandlung von Herz-Kreislauf-Erkrankungen sicherer machen soll.
Personalized Vascular Prostheses Made from Biomaterials
Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide. One of the greatest challenges remains the treatment of small blood vessels: conventional PTFE-based prostheses reach their limits here. The Fraunhofer IMWS is taking a new approach with the research project “VasoPRINT”. The goal is to develop a multilayered, biocompatible material system for vascular prostheses, inspired by the extracellular matrix.
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Analysis of bond formation within copper contacts using transmission electron microscopy (TEM): a) closed contact with slight offset; b) vacancy within the interface; c) vacancy within the individual contact.
Quality and reliability for hybrid bonding through powerful analysis methods
The novel connection technology of hybrid bonding enables up to several million highly miniaturized electrical contacts between individual microelectronic components. This opens up completely new possibilities, for example for microelectronic 3D integration or innovative chiplet concepts.
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These components were examined using acoustic microscopy (SAM) after a 3-pulse current load of 79 kA. All variants show massive damage.
New solutions for safe IGBT/SiC inverters
Failures in modern energy systems generate extreme short-circuit currents. Conventional shutdown methods are often no longer able to adequately protect new types of systems with semiconductor inverters and high power density. The GreenGridGuard project has developed an innovative, semiconductor-based protection concept.
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The automated test bench developed at Fraunhofer IMWS as part of the BestComfort project enables the fit and tightness of respiratory masks to be assessed quickly, reproducibly, and without the need for costly test subject studies.
New generation of FFP2 masks combines protection, comfort, and sustainability
In the recently completed "BestComfort" research project, the Fraunhofer IMWS in Halle (Saale), together with partners from industry, has developed an innovative FFP2 mask that is ergonomically optimized, offers maximum protection, and can also be recycled sustainably.
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Lichtmikroskopische Aufnahme eines histologischen Schnittpräparats von Modellhaut nach Färbung mit immunologischen Markern.
Innovative perfusion system for research on human skin
The study of skin diseases, wound healing processes, and aging phenomena is one of the major challenges of modern medicine. This is where the research project “SkinVital” of the Fraunhofer s IMWS in Halle (Saale) comes in, aiming to develop a perfusion system for human skin samples.
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Im Projekt hergestellte Wabenkern-Sandwichstrukturen aus recyceltem Polypropylen-PET mit Glasfasern (rPET/GF) hergestellt.
Lightweight design with sustainability in mind – Recycled plastics in sandwich components
In the current project “rSandwich,” the Fraunhofer IMWS is working on manufacturing sandwich components based on recycled materials under industry-relevant conditions. To support this, material-specific analysis methods and material adapted simulation models are being developed, enabling precise predictions of material properties and, in particular, the effects of recycling.
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