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Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS, together with the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) and the Center for Applied Research and Technology e.V. (ZAFT), is launching the FastSense research project – Innovative sensor technology and AI for environmental and hazardous substance monitoring. The project aims to develop a portable, fast measurement system combining state-of-the-art sensor technologies and artificial intelligence to set new standards for the early detection of pollutants and environmental influences.

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 coordinated by CEA-Leti, the five-year initiative has demonstrated the viability of circulating complex material stacks across some of its leading research fabs.

Within the projects MultiLASE (Funding Code 01QE2136C) and UltraLASE (Funding Code 01QE2309C), funded by the Federal Ministry for Research, Technology and Space BMFTR under the Eurostars program, scientists from the Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS, in collaboration with the Danish company Norlase ApS, have developed a compact laser scan module specifically designed for the requirements of highly compact pattern-scanning laser systems for treating eye diseases. The MEMS scan module will be exhibited for the first time at TOUCH Taiwan, from April 8-10, 2026, at booth No. M501.

The Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS has launched the publicly funded SMut project, in collaboration with its partners Credoxys and SweepMe! to develop an innovative measurement system for precise thin-film characterization. This system will enable experiments to be conducted under variable conditions, setting new standards in the characterization of organic materials.

The Federal Ministry of Research, Technology, and Space (BMFTR) has approved €15 million in funding for the AI-DISCO project – Edge/Cloud AI for Distributed Sensing & Computing. AI-DISCO is the first module of the R+I Factory (Research and Innovation Factory AI & Microelectronics), a nationwide novel, modular research and innovation structure at the interface of artificial intelligence and microelectronics. The consortium leader is the IHP – Leibniz Institute for Innovative Microelectronics. Fraunhofer IPMS contributes its expertise in AI-based sensor technology and edge computing.

The Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS is expanding its analytical capabilities in the field of wafer contamination. In a dedicated laboratory, the established method of vapor phase decomposition is used in combination with inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (VPD-ICP-MS). This combination enables precise monitoring of wafer surface contamination.

The Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS is working with the Korean TSN Lab on new real-time solutions as part of the “Global Cooperative R&D” funding program. The aim is to develop a next generation of 10Base-T1S IP cores for automotive and industrial communication applications in order to address the growing demand for scalable and cost-efficient network infrastructures. The funding program is organized by the Korean Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS) and supported by the Korea Technology and Information Promotion Agency for SMEs (TIPA).

Die Anforderungen an Ethernet-Netzwerke in Automotive, Industrie und sicherheitskritischen Anwendungen steigen rasant: Immer höhere Datenraten müssen mit exakt planbaren Zeitabläufen kombiniert werden. Das Fraunhofer Institut für Photonische Mikrosysteme IPMS reagiert darauf mit einem neuen 10G TSN-Endpoint IP-Core, der deterministische Echtzeitkommunikation mit Datenraten bis 10 Gbit/s ermöglicht.

Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS has achieved another breakthrough in pH measurement technology. Researchers have developed a new technology that makes pH measurements significantly more robust, simple, and reliable. Instead of the traditional, often error-prone reference electrodes, a durable chip is now used. This chip can be stored dry, is pressure-resistant, and easily integrated into compact devices. Initial test kits are already available for rapid use in medical, biological, agricultural, and environmental applications.

Scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS have developed a groundbreaking red OLED microdisplay that is both exceptionally bright and highly efficient. The first results of this innovative technology will be presented at the SID Mid-Europe Conference 2026 taking place from March 16 to 17, Jupiter Lisboa Hotel - Rooftop & Spa | Site Oficial, in Lisbon, Portugal.