Modern materials must be recyclable and sustainable. Consumer electronics is no exception, with organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) taking over modern televisions and portable device displays. However, the development of suitable materials - from the synthesis of molecules to the production of dis…

Human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) are considered as a promising tool in medicine, with the potential to unlock treatments for many health conditions such as neurodegenerative diseases and disorders. However, producing large amounts of hiPSCs remains a challenge. Researchers from the Frau…

On December 5, 2024, Thuringia's Minister of Science Wolfgang Tiefensee informed about new technologies for the further development of biophotonic and microscopic procedures at Friedrich Schiller University Jena and the Leibniz Institute for Photonic Technologies (Leibniz-IPHT). The state had funded…

Based on an industry-oriented competence portfolio, the Fraunhofer Institute for Electron Beam and Plasma Technology FEP in Dresden offers a broad spectrum of scalable research and development opportunities. Our mission is to apply our technological innovation potential for novel production processe…

Gray, the futuristic dome of the moon base stands out against the dusty surface. Its three-meter-thick walls made of lunar regolith provide astronauts with safe protection from dangerous cosmic radiation and impacts from micrometeorites. In a future where the moon has become a busy outpost for human…

New cathode materials are being developed to further increase the capacity of lithium batteries. Multilayer lithium-rich transition metal oxides (LRTMOs) offer particularly high energy density. However, their capacity decreases with each charging cycle due to structural and chemical changes. Using X…

Hardly any other chemical substance can compete with PFAS, due to their unique properties. That explains why it is so hard to find a replacement for these toxic “forever chemicals”, which accumulate in the environment and do not break down over time. A team at the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufactur…

Stem cell therapies offer enormous potential for personalized treatment of degenerative and tumor-related diseases. With the recently launched research project »RauPE« (Robust Automated Production of Therapeutically Applicable Extracellular Vesicles), the aim is to automate the production of these g…

Bright prospects for personalized medicine: Experts from the Fraunhofer Institute for Microengineering and Microsystems IMM harness their know-how in microfluidics and single-cell technologies to print organ structures.

Single-cell technologies play a key role in studying and characterizing cells. Dr…

Be it smartphones, computers, or cars: Nearly all modern technologies are based on powerful microchips. Demand by far exceeds production in Germany. Leading semiconductor manufacturers are mostly based in Asia and North America, from where they supply producers worldwide with their microchips. In or…