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Polymer Applications
Recent Research
3D printing with fiber-reinforced plastics designed for load paths
Semi-automatic evaluation of additively manufactured polymeric components using CT data for quality assurance in 3D printing - "CT4Add2QM"
Electrochemical antifouling as protection for the ship's hull
Eco-Rudder — More sustainable rudders for short and medium range aircraft
Highly resilient and recyclable UD tapes made from stereocomplex PLA
Efficient thermoplastic composite manufacturing methods for the sustainable production of wind turbines
Efficient production of sandwich components: Fraunhofer IMWS honored with JEC Innovation Award
Solutions for sorting and recycling polybutylene succinate (PBS)
Innovative sorting technologies in recycling
Sustainable lightweight solutions for aircraft cabins thanks to efficient thermoplastic technology
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Health Care
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Pulsating wound dressings to help extensive wounds heal more quickly
The link between chlorhexidine treatment and the choice of beverage in tooth discoloration
Materials research for dental care
New generation of FFP2 masks combines protection, comfort, and sustainability
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Photovoltaics
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Colored solar modules in building facades: Individual designability and improved energy balances
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Hydrogen
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Materials Diagnostics for Electrolysis and Fuel Cells
Hydrogen tanks
Hydrogen sensors
Green H2 systems
Photoelectrochemical cells
Power electronics for H2 applications
Electrolysis and fuel cells
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Electronics
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Robust converters for renewable energy generation
Faster, higher comparability and increased precision in the failure analysis of microelectronic components through the use of AI
Design tools for improved hardware security of RFETs
Protection concept for renewable energies: New solutions for safe IGBT/SiC inverters
Quality and reliability for hybrid bonding through powerful analysis methods
Taming AI's hunger for data: Using the smallest technology nodes for energy-efficient solutions
Optical Materials
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Microstructure diagnostics of optical materials and systems
Microstructure-based development of glasses and glass-ceramics
Analysis of optical thin-film systems
Development of preparation and diagnostic methods for microstructure diagnostics
Recent research
Simplification of sample preparation using focused ion beams
Laser-based sample preparation for high resolution 3D structure determination
Near-surface damage of calcium fluoride when used in optical components
Microstructure of optical materials
Production of one-dimensional metal oxide heterostructures based on ion-surface interactions - innovation in the manufacturing process
Measuring residual stresses in glass at the nanoscale – for more robust products
EELS for application-oriented research on glass, microelectronics, photovoltaics, photocatalysis and electrolysis
Ultrasonic separation for precise nanoparticle analysis
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2023
Solarcluster
Germany's most innovative companies 2023 - Fraunhofer IMWS achieved top rating
Fraunhofer CSP named one of Germany's most innovative companies 2023
New Methods for Reliable Electronics: Experts Discuss New Trends and Approaches in Microelectronics in Halle (Saale)
2022
New Fraunhofer Innovation Platform for Hydrogen in South Korea
Efficient lightweight sandwich technology for climate-friendly logistics systems
2021
2020
2024
High efficiency meets sustainability: Fraunhofer lighthouse project shows the way forward for the next generation of solar cells
Lightweight construction, efficient and fit for series production thanks to sandwich structures with thermoplastic materials
2025
Fraunhofer IMWS named "Leading Innovator 2026"
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Adele Ara (Lightsource BP) and Ralph Gottschalg (Fraunhofer CSP) elected to lead SolarPower Europe’s O&M and Asset Management Task Force
Impetus for innovation in failure analysis and material diagnostics of electronic components
polymertec24 showcases new approaches to sustainable plastics technologies
Fraunhofer IMWS is one of the “Innovation Champions 2025”
Successful exchange on hydrogen solutions in Germany and South Korea
Tandem position: Dr. Kerstin Witte-Bodnar researches the reliability of electrolyzers and fuel cells
More than 60 guests at workshop on challenges for the rubber industry
Fraunhofer IMWS and Fraunhofer CSP once again ranked among “Germany's Most Innovative Companies”
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PCIM Europe 2024
Intersolar 2024
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Materials Insights 20 | 21
Simulation: How to utilize common knowledge to accelerated development
PV Days 2024 - Industry meeting for the PV industry
Innovation in Failure Analysis and Material Diagnostics of Electronics Components
Quality assurance in additive manufacturing
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Long Night of Science 2024
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Nanobrücken 2025: Nanomechanical Testing Conference
K-Fair 2025
All2GaN-Meeting
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Trade fair "Kunststoff Produkte Aktuell"
September 16–17, 2026
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