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Scientists from Polyteknik and Fraunhofer IPMS in the 300 mm cleanroom at Fraunhofer IPMS. © Fraunhofer IPMS

Polyteknik system in the 300 mm cleanroom at Fraunhofer IPMS. © Fraunhofer IPMS

30.09.2026
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Science

Fraunhofer IPMS Expands 300 mm Quantum Technology Platform for CMOS-Compatible Quantum Device Development

The Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS has expanded its 300 mm technology platform with a highly flexible physical vapor deposition (PVD) system, reinforcing its capabilities in developing CMOS-compatible materials and processes for next-generation quantum computing. Installed in co…

Fraunhofer IPMS in Dresden. © Fraunhofer IPMS

Effective immediately, Fraunhofer IPMS returns to a dual leadership model: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Wenke Weinreich (right) now serves alongside Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Schenk (left) as one of the institute’s two directors. © Fraunhofer IPMS

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Wenke Weinreich has been appointed as the second director of Fraunhofer IPMS. She succeeds Prof. Dr.-Ing. Hubert Lakner, who retired at the end of 2024. © Fraunhofer IPMS

16.09.2026
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People

Fraunhofer IPMS Appoints Prof. Wenke Weinreich as Second Director

The Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS is expanding its leadership team: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Wenke Weinreich has been appointed the institute’s second director, effective immediately. In her new role, she will be working alongside Institute Director Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Schenk and guidi…

Illustration of HfO₂-based ferroelectric devices enabling scalable, CMOS-compatible non-volatile memory. The architecture supports integration in both front-end (FeFET) and back-end memory structures, while opening pathways to advanced ferroelectric functionalities such as multiferroic, pyroelectric, and tunable RF devices. © Fraunhofer IPMS

17.04.2026
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Electronics (wafers, semiconductors, microchips,...)

CEA-Leti and Fraunhofer IPMS Validate Wafer Exchange For Ferroelectric Memory Materials Within the FAMES Pilot Line

CEA-Leti and Fraunhofer IPMS have successfully completed the first exchange of ferroelectric memory wafers within the FAMES Pilot Line, marking a pivotal milestone in establishing a shared European platform for advanced embedded non-volatile memory technologies. Launched in December 2023 and coordin…

Fraunhofer IPMS plays a central role within SPINS in the high-resolution structuring of qubit and processor elements. © Fraunhofer IPMS

14.04.2026
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Union, Association, Cluster

EU is funding SPINS with an amount of € 50 million

Semiconductor-based Quantum Pilot Line ‘SPINS’ launched with EU support

In April, ‘SPINS’ (Semiconductor Pilot line for Industrial Quantum NanoSystems) was launched, one of the 6 European quantum pilot lines. Coordinated by imec, the consortium brings together 25 European RTOs, industry partners, and academic research groups to strengthen Europe’s leadership and soverei…

New measurement adapter for simultaneous contacting of up to eight interdigital electrode pairs. © Fraunhofer IPMS / New measurement adapter for simultaneous contacting of up to eight interdigital electrode pairs. © Fraunhofer IPMS

Exploded view of the measurement adapter showing the position of the AX1580 chip. The red sockets contact the gate, while the SMA sockets each contact a source-drain pair. © Fraunhofer IPMS

Chip AX1580, 15x15 mm², with 8 gold interdigital electrode pairs with a channel width of 10 mm and channel lengths of 2.5, 5, 10, and 20 µm. The chip itself can be used as a gate electrode; the gate oxide between the gate and the interdigital electrodes is typically SiO₂ with a thickness of 230 nm. © Fraunhofer IPMS

21.01.2026
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Electronics (wafers, semiconductors, microchips,...)

Revolutionary chips for materials research

Fraunhofer IPMS closes gap in the characterization of organic semiconductors

The Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS has developed innovative chips that are revolutionizing the characterization of organic materials and accelerating the development of new electronic applications. A newly developed measuring adapter allows for the first time simultaneous contac…

With the new systems, complex organic stacks, metal layers, and oxides can be thermally deposited, enabling the development and manufacturing of ultra-high-resolution OLED microdisplays, as well as sensors such as organic photodiodes. © Fraunhofer IPMS

OLED microdisplay with a resolution of 1440 x 1080 pixels and the world's smallest pixels of 2.5 micrometers. © Fraunhofer IPMS

27.10.2025
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Science

New Tool for Next-Generation Microdisplays

The Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS has taken a leading role in the development of microdisplays over the past decades and now presents a significant advancement in tools. . The new technology, specified and funded as part of the EdgeVision Microdisplay project (FKZ 03RU2U061C…

The Center for Nanoelectronic Technologies of Fraunhofer IPMS. © Fraunhofer IPMS / The Center for Nanoelectronic Technologies of Fraunhofer IPMS. © Fraunhofer IPMS

Ceremony marking 20 years of CNT – from left to right: Dr. Wenke Weinreich, Head of the Center for Nanoelectronic Technologies at Fraunhofer IPMS; Prof. Dr. Hubert Lakner, former Director of Fraunhofer IPMS; Dr. Lukas Gerlich, Bosch & Alumnus; Dr. Thomas Oszinda, Siltectra & Alumnus; Dr. Manfred Horstmann, General Manager and Senior Vice President at GlobalFoundries; Dr. Katja Steidel, AMTC & Alumna; Dr. Maximilian Drescher, GlobalFoundries & Alumnus; Minister President Michael Kretschmer; Dr. Frank Kromer, Digital Policy Spokesperson for the CDU faction in the Saxon State Parliament; Prof. Dr. Harald Schenk, Director of the Fraunhofer IPMS; Albrecht Pallas, Fourth Vice President of the Saxon State Parliament (SPD); Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer; Dr. Axel Preusse, Senior Manager at Bosch. © Fraunhofer IPMS

09.09.2025
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Anniversary

20 Years of Center Nanoelectronic Technologies (CNT) – Backbone of German Semiconductor Research Celebrates Anniversary

The Center Nanoelectronic Technologies (CNT) of the Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems (IPMS) is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Since its founding in 2005, it has developed into a pillar of applied semiconductor research in Germany and Europe. With its unique research cleanr…

Quality inspections in the wafer manufacturing process. © Fraunhofer IPMS / Quality inspection in the wafer manufacturing process. © Fraunhofer IPMS

07.09.2025
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Ultrapure media (water, ...)

Pure water for sustainable semiconductor production

Fraunhofer IPMS, AlixLabs and NSS Water Partner to Revolutionize Sustainable Ultrapure Water Management in Semiconductor Manufacturing

AlixLabs and NSS Water are pleased to announce a strategic collaboration to develop sustainable and cost-effective ultrapure water (UPW) management solutions for chip production. Amid rising concerns over the semiconductor industry's ever-increasing water consumption the two Swedish companies will t…

The experts from DIVE and Fraunhofer IPMS in the cleanroom at Fraunhofer IPMS in Dresden. © Fraunhofer IPMS

Imaging systems from DIVE enable non-destructive wafer inspection. © DIVE imaging systems GmbH / Imaging Systems from DIVE for a non-invasive wafer control. © DIVE imaging systems GmbH

17.07.2025
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Devices

Innovative partnership for resource-efficient wafer inspection

Fraunhofer IPMS and DIVE Optimize Semiconductor Processes with Cutting-Edge Measurement System

The Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS, in collaboration with DIVE imaging systems GmbH, has achieved a major milestone in resource-efficient semiconductor manufacturing. With the successful installation of an optical measurement system by DIVE in the cleanroom of Fraunhofer IPMS, t…

The vector scanners from Fraunhofer IPMS are now space-ready.

MEMS vector scanning module with damped suspension for operation in space. © Fraunhofer IPMS

23.06.2025
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Science

Optical systems of Fraunhofer IPMS

MEMS vector scanning module with enhanced vibration and shock resistance for space applications

Galvanoscanners have so far provided reliable services in optical communication in space or in Earth observation via LIDAR. However, in the future, these systems could be replaced by smaller and more compact systems with MEMS scanners. In the MiniLIDAR project funded by the Federal Ministry for Econ…

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