The transmission of pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses or parasites, can happen rapidly with catastrophic and long-term consequences - as SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the pandemic, has shown us. This situation is exacerbated by increasing antibiotic resistance. One potenti…

Using living cells for therapy is a promising alternative when traditional treatment methods fail in the fight against severe diseases. In addition to stem cell transplantation, therapies with genetically modified cells are now also approved as medicinal products for novel therapies in Europe. They…

Stuttgart-based start-up Q.ANT and the Institute for Microelectronics Stuttgart (IMS CHIPS), today signed an agreement to jointly manufacture quantum chips. Chips for quantum processors are to be produced in small batches in just two years. As a leading quantum technology company, Q.ANT contributes…

The potential of micro scanners in medical technology is immense. Their small size, low weight and high energy efficiency make them ideal for mobile use. More than 200 different micro scanner designs have been developed at Fraunhofer IPMS to meet customer-specific requirements. The range of services…

Perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells promise efficiencies of over 30 percent. Regularly new world record values are announced by research laboratories worldwide. These world records, however, are realized on areas that are about 400 times smaller than the current wafer size of a typical industrial…

Hydrogen produced with regenerative energy is an important energy carrier for the mobility of the future. The demand for fuel cell stacks, which convert hydrogen into electrical energy, will therefore increase rapidly in the coming years. Researchers at Fraunhofer IPA and the Schwarzwald Campus are…

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…

The Graduate College “Bioactive Peptides” researches the complex structures of peptides and their functions. The German Research Foundation approves the second phase and funds the research with 2.1 million euros.

In biochemistry and drug research, natural and synthetic peptides play a significant rol…

Whether in the automotive industry, medical technology, security systems, or smartphones: 3D cameras are increasingly widespread and versatile. A technology that is developing rapidly. As a forward-looking topic with high societal relevance, the necessary sensor technology is a central research area…