Highlights 2023

 

Welcome address

Institute Director Prof. Dr. Erica Lilleodden looks back on the year 2023 at the Fraunhofer IMWS.

Selected research highlights

 

Reliable polymer-based cases for the protection of power electronics components

 

Power semiconductors made of gallium nitride increase energy efficiency and save resources

 

How cleaning agents can damage photovoltaic modules

 

Digital twin can reduce operating costs of solar parks

 

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

 

Novel high-performance polyamide tapes with unidirectional glass fiber reinforcement

 

AI-based solutions to reduce microplastic emissions from tire wear

 

Development of Sustainable Parts from Continuous Natural Fiber-Reinforced Thermoplastics

 

Materials research for dental care

 

Innovative Bioinks for 3D-Bioprinting

 

New method for defect diagnosis in PEM and AEM electrolyzers

 

Scalable solutions for green hydrogen production in South Africa

 

More accurate predictions for thermal management

Facts and figures

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