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Newsletter 03/2023

 
Dear Readers,

after the summer break, in this new Feature on Open Source Semiconductors, we share with you how an ecosystem with open source hardware can contribute to the innovative revolution in semiconductor research and production.

We also show how smart sound sensor technology can help improve product quality and reduce recall costs in food manufacturing. In addition, we will be showcasing our solutions for increased safety and comfort in and outside of transportation with non-contact vital sign measurement in vehicle interiors and environment sensing with our 3072-pixel LiDAR camera. You can get to know both solutions this week at the IAA Mobility.

In addition, you can get inspired by our solutions at the upcoming industry and medical trade fairs, or visit us in Duisburg at the 57th annual conference of the German Society for Biomedical Engineering, at our CMOS Imaging Workshop and at the Fraunhofer career event »Science connects«.

We look forward to meeting you in person, and until then, we hope you enjoy reading this issue.


 
 
In this issue
 
 
 
Feature: Open Source Semiconductors
Smart sound sensor technology: increasing food quality and reducing recall costs
Highest accuracy even under harsh conditions: 3072-pixel LiDAR camera
Contactless measurement of vital signs in the vehicle interior with AI
Smart Sensor Systems: Our new corporate brochure
IAA Mobility, Sept. 5-8: In-cabin vital signs measurement, 3072-pixel LiDAR camera.
BMT 2023, Sept. 26-28: Join the biomedical engineering conference!
Science connects, Oct. 5-6: Fraunhofer career event
Save the date: SPS, COMPAMED and Semicon Europe
CMOS Imaging, Nov. 21-22: Workshop am Fraunhofer IMS
 
 
   
 
 
Research and Development | Industry | Reading time: 5 min.
The future of hardware is open source



Unleashing innovative drive in science and industry with open semiconductor structures to address societal challenges in climate protection as well as security issues

A semiconductor ecosystem that applies the principles of open, collaborative software development to hardware. Why is this interesting and important for us as a society? Alexander Stanitzki, Head of Industry at Fraunhofer IMS, and his team are researching on open source semiconductor solutions for various use cases in industry, thus also participating in a potential revolution in microelectronics development. Find out which solutions and projects are being pursued in the following Feature.


Feature



 
 
Research and Development | Industry | Reading time: 3 min.
Increasing food quality and reducing recall costs through smart sound sensor technology: successful conclusion of BMWK project ISEP

 
 
 
Prevention of food contamination through AI-based monitoring methods: Defective equipment and contamination of food are the second-most common cause of food warnings in Germany. In the ISEP project, Fraunhofer IMS has developed a solution that quickly and reliably detects such defects for each individually filled bag. This ensures a higher quality of the goods. Associated with this, food waste as well as high claims for damages and recall costs can be avoided in the future.

Short news


 
     
   
 
 
Research and Development | Mobility | Reading time: 3 min.
Highest accuracy even under harsh conditions: 3072-pixel LiDAR camera

 
 

 
The true solid-state 3072-pixel LiDAR camera creates fast images and can improve safety and autonomy in vehicles. The SPAD-based (single-photon avalanche diode) camera demo »TinyOwl« has been technologically advanced through 3D integration, is very robust and delivers images with the highest accuracy despite harsh weather conditions or machine-induced vibration. Visit us at the IAA Mobility from September 5 to 8 and try out the demo! You can find more info here.

Press Release
 
     
   
 
 
Research and Development | Mobility | Reading time: 2 min.
High-precision, modular AI algorithms for contactless measurement of vital signs in the vehicle

 
 
 
Our latest development enables the installation of an AI-based software module for contactless vital signs measurement in existing systems, such as cameras and driver assistance systems. This can optimise the comfort and safety of the driver and other people in the vehicle. The best thing about it: the algorithms are modular and easy to integrate. Visit us at the IAA Mobility from September 5 to 8 and try out the demo! You can find more info here.

Press Release
  Info sheet  


 
     
 
Research and Development/Insights | Reading time: 6 min.
Smart Sensor Systems: Our new corporate brochure



Order your print copy now or read the brochure online. Here you can get an overview of our solutions and offers. Get inspired to become part of our team or start a joint project!

Order print copy
Digital brochure



 
   
 
   
 
 
Trade Fairs and Events | Mobility| Reading time: 1 min.
AI algorithms for contactless measurement of vital signs in vehicle interiors and 3072-pixel LiDAR camera







 
 
September 5 to 8, 2023
Visit us at IAA Mobility 2023

When? September 5 to 8, 2023
Where? Messe München, hall B1, booth D11

Make an appointment now and book your free trade fair ticket.


More Info
 
     
     
   
 
 
September 26 to 28, 2023
Join us: BMT 2023

When? September 26 to 28, 2023
Where? Mercatorhalle Duisburg, Fraunhofer-inHaus-Centre

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Tickets
Program
Event page



 
 
Trade Fairs and Events | Health | Reading time 2 Min.
57th DGBMT Annual Conference on Biomedical Engineering!







 
   
 
 
Trade Fairs and Events | Career | Reading time: 3 Min.
MINT students and graduates from the Ruhr region take note! Two days, two institutes - one inspiring experience at Science connects



Are you studying a MINT subject or have you recently graduated? Would you like to gain insights into the fascinating world of research? Then join us at our career event Science connects on October 5 and 6, 2023!

Program and Registration (DE)



 
   
 
 
Trade Fairs and Events | Health/Industry | Reading time: 2 Min.
We will visit three trade fairs in November, where you can get to know our efficient industrial and medical sensors!







 
 
November 2023
SPS, COMPAMED and Semicon Europe

November 13 to 16, 2023
COMPAMED/MEDICA

November 14 to 16, 2023
SPS - smart production solutions

November 14 to 17, 2023
Semicon Europe

Get in touch already!


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November 21 to 22, 2023
CMOS Imaging Workshop

When?
21. November,
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
22. November,
9 p.m. bis 4 p.m.

Where?
Fraunhofer-inHaus-Center
Forsthausweg 1
47057 Duisburg, Germany

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CMOS Imaging Workshop



 
 
Trade Fairs and Events | Mobility | Reading time: 2 min.
A forum for international researchers and academics to exchange ideas on single photon, quantum, scientific and medical imaging, spectroscopy and image sensor technologies







 
   
 
 
Kontakt

 
 


 

Lea Krammer
PR Manager

Fraunhofer Institute for Microelectronic Circuits
and Systems IMS
Finkenstrasse 61
47057 Duisburg


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Copyright: Open Source Semiconductors: inspired by VectorMine/Adobe Stock, composed by Fraunhofer IMS | ISEP: pickup/Adobe Stock, composed by Fraunhofer IMS | Trade Fairs and Events: Bro Vector/Adobe Stock | IAA Mobility: IAA Mobility | BMT: VDE DGBMT | Science connects: © Ilya/Adobe Stock, BullRun/Adobe Stock, composed by Fraunhofer IMS
 
 
 

 
     
 
 
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