Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, headquartered in Munich, Germany, is Europe's leading organization for applied research. With over 75 institutes and research units across Germany, each focusing on different fields of science and technology, Fraunhofer drives innovation in sectors such as health, security, communication, energy, and environment. The organization's commitment to applied research fosters collaborations with industry, service sectors, and public administration, translating scientific findings into practical applications and promoting technological advancement globally.
Fraunhofer IPMS introduced advanced wafer surface contamination analysis services to help semiconductor manufacturers detect ultratrace elements and improve semiconductor production quality.
New interdigital electrode chips enable parallel, high-precision material testing, accelerating development of organic electronic devices and sensor technologies.
Fraunhofer IPMS and DIVE have installed an optical measuring device that reduces inspection efforts during wafer production and enables more sustainable semiconductor manufacturing.
Fraunhofer IPMS presents a new high-voltage CMOS backplane for especially bright, long-lasting microdisplays with stacked OLEDs at SID Display Week 2025.
Fraunhofer researchers are developing solutions for automated, nondestructive robotic disassembly of electronics for remanufacturing and material recycling that will help establish an advanced circular economy.