Foamed plastics are generally made from fossil raw materials. They form the material for packaging that is used once but often ends up in waste and is rarely recycled. To make a long-term switch to a resource-conserving alternative, Fraunhofer UMSICHT, together with Loick Biowertstoff GmbH, the Inst…
Imagine a scenario where you simply just throw in a pill to identify an error—this is now one step closer to reality thanks to the work done by researchers at Fraunhofer IZM in cooperation with Micro Systems Technologies (MST) and Sensry GmbH. As small as a piece of candy, the waterproof IoT sensor…
During his visit to the Fraunhofer IAF on March 31, 2023, Baden-Württemberg State Secretary for Economic Affairs Dr. Patrick Rapp and the acting institute director Prof. Dr. Rüdiger Quay discussed industrial opportunities and cooperation possibilities in the field of quantum technologies. The visit…
Novel materials could revolutionise computer technology. Research conducted by scientists at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI using the Swiss Light Source SLS has reached an important milestone along this path.
Microchips are made from silicon and work on the physical principle of a semiconductor. Not…
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…
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…
– Manufacturers face significantly increased documentation requirements with the new MDR
– VDE provides 32 recommendations in position paper
– Among other things, rolling reviews and remote audits are advocated
Since May 26, 2021, the European Medical Device Regulation (MDR) has been in effect. It regu…
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On December 20th, after intensive research and debates, the draft for a Revision of ANNEX 1 ("Manufacture of Sterile Medicinal Products") of the EU Guideline for GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICE for drug products and drug substances was published for public comment. This updated document will…
Especially for chronic lung diseases such as asthma, many people use inhalers to keep their airways clear. However, a portion of the particles to be inhaled often remains in the device itself. Through an optimized ultra-fine coating of plastic surfaces in inhalers, Fraunhofer IST demonstrated that t…
Cleanroom technology has experienced tremendous growth worldwide over the past 20 years. This cross-sectional technology is now considered an integral part of a modern and forward-looking manufacturing and research environment almost everywhere. The cleanroom industry has established itself as a sec…
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