Fraunhofer Institute for Microelectronic Circuits and Systems

Smart Sensor Systems for a safe, secure and sustainable future

Microelectronic systems are part of our everyday lives: they ensure that our smartphones work, that we have fast internet, provide support in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and guarantee that public transport runs smoothly.

As a research and development partner, Fraunhofer IMS offers customised sensor technology for biomedical applications, optical systems, open source semiconductors, embedded AI, technology services and quantum technology.

News

 

Press release

Fraunhofer IMS successfully completes insituBIOS project

With established building blocks for biohybrid nanosensor technology and expanded laboratory infrastructure, the project paves the way for innovative applications.

 

Press release

Fraunhofer IMS presents intelligent sensor technology for medical technology at COMPAMED 2025

The Fraunhofer Institute for Microelectronic Circuits and Systems IMS will be presenting cognitive biomedical sensor systems at this year's COMPAMED 2025 in Düsseldorf from November 17 to 20.

 

Press release

FMD demonstrates German research strength at the MicroSystem Technology Congress 2025

The FMD presented itself with a large joint booth and a diverse program at the 2025 MicroSystem Technology Congress.

 

Events

Terahertz Sensing and Photonic Integrated Circuit Workshop

Join us for an exciting two-day workshop that delves into the cutting-edge fields of Terahertz Sensing and Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs).

Our business units

 

Health

The Fraunhofer IMS researches and develops medical implants and non-invasive health systems in the Business Unit Health.

 

Industry

The Industry business unit is researching smart solutions for production, artificial intelligence and trustworthy electronics.

 

Mobility

The change in mobility is unmistakable - autonomous driving and zero emissions are also the driving topics at the Fraunhofer  IMS.

 

Space and Security

Space and safety engineering are applications with considerable potential, which is why we take care of them.

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Cooperations

 

Research Fab Microelectronics Germany (FMD)

The Fraunhofer IMS is part of the Research Fab Microelectronics Germany (FMD) - a global innovation driver consisting of 13 Fraunhofer and two Leibniz institutes.

 

Fraunhofer Group for Microelectronics

Since 1996, the Fraunhofer Group for Microelectronics has been coordinating the research activities of those Fraunhofer Institutes that are active in the fields of microelectronics and microintegration.