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Lightweight solutions for aircraft cabins thanks to 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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Im Projekt »PVConnect« soll ein einheitliches Datenmodell für alle Lebensphasen von PV-Anlagen entwickelt werden, wodurch ein durchgängiger digitaler Datenaustausch und neue Optimierungs- und Analysemöglichkeiten ermöglicht werden.
Holistic Digitalization of Photovoltaic Systems: Connected Data for All Life Cycle Phases
The Fraunhofer CSP's "PVConnect" project aims to create a unified, interoperable data foundation that connects all life phases of PV power plants, thus paving the way for new forms of analysis, optimization and quality assurance.
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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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Mitglieder des Projektteams H2HUBPlus.
H2HUB learning alliance to be expanded in the field of hydrogen for regional industry in Central Ger-many
The follow-up project H2HUBPlus starts in December 2025. Anhalt University of Applied Sciences, Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, Merseburg University of Applied Sciences, the Fraunhofer IWES, and the Fraunhofer IMWS will offer cross-linked training courses in the field of hydrogen for specialists and managers from the energy sector and industry in Central Germany, as well as for students, pupils and the general public.
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Close-up (Dieshot) of ferroelectric memory chips on a 300 mm wafer from Fraunhofer IPMS.
Taming AI's hunger for data: Using the smallest technology nodes for energy-efficient AI
Artificial intelligence works fast, but its energy consumption is growing rapidly. A German-Taiwanese research team is now developing a solution: new memory for leading chip technologies smaller than 3 nm. With a joint research program, Fraunhofer IPMS, Fraunhofer IMWS, and the Taiwanese research institute TSRI are laying the foundation for the next generation of energy-efficient AI chips.
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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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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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