The quantum properties of atoms shape countless biochemical and physical processes. Many scientific challenges are linked to understanding the interactions of many atoms over time. These interactions are governed by the laws of quantum mechanics. Examples range from the structural formation of nucle…

Radioactivity can save lives. When neither chemotherapy or surgery nor radiation from the outside help against a tumor, modern medicine uses so-called radiopharmaceuticals. These radioactive drugs not only detect cancer cells, they also enable targeted radiation from the inside to destroy the tumor…

Programmable materials are true shape-shifters. At the push of a button, they change their properties in a controlled and reversible manner and adapt independently to new conditions. Areas of application include comfortable seating or mattresses that prevent bedsores. In this case, the carpet pad de…

With the launch of the Microelectronics Academy, the Research Factory Microelectronics Germany (FMD) lays the foundation for modern training programs in the field of micro- and nanoelectronics to counteract the skilled labor shortage in Germany. In cooperation with educational providers and industry…

In the human body, electrolytes play a key role in maintaining water balance and distribution of fluids. All charged particles dissolved in the blood interact with each other. If a disturbance to their complex equilibrium is suspected, the concentration of a variety of these microminerals will be an…

The natural compound methyleugenol occurs in various herbs and spices and enters our bodies through food. In the liver, it is activated by xenobiotic metabolism and can thus cause genetic damage there, as is well known. A research team from Kaiserslautern University of Technology (TUK), led by Profe…

Smartphones, smartwatches, or a regular computer – electronic devices consume a lot of energy. New technologies enabled by spin research can help reduce consumption, for example by integrating them into common semiconductor and microchips. At the Technical University of Kaiserslautern (TUK), two new…

Fraunhofer IAF has expanded its state-of-the-art research infrastructure and further improved the conditions for the development of pioneering semiconductor technologies. With the support of the German federal government, the state of Baden-Württemberg as well as the BMVg, a laboratory building and…

Contributing to the reduction of the CO₂ footprint of digital technologies through research and development, the Fraunhofer and Leibniz Institutes cooperating at the Microelectronics Research Factory Germany are jointly establishing a cross-site competence center for resource-conscious information a…

Together with industrial partners, the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT has developed a novel system for producing high-resolution microcomponents by photo-crosslinking. Thanks to their work in the project “High productivity and detail accuracy in additive manufacturing by combining UV…