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

 

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Edge AI Platform 3.0: AI development for businesses is becoming easier and more cost-effective

The »Edge AI Platform« project is entering its third funding round.

 

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Fraunhofer IMS Develops New SPAD Detector for a Compact LiDAR System for Space Applications

As part of the BMWE's miniLIDAR project, a compact, lightweight, and energy-efficient LiDAR system for space has been developed.

 

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Fraunhofer IMS brings AI to digital cardiac aftercare

Beginning Immunotherapies open up new possibilities in cancer treatment, but they also carry cardiovascular risks. Led by the University Hospital Essen, the I-CHECK-HEART project is developing an AI-supported solution for structured and personalized cardio-oncological follow-up care. 

 

Events

Visit us: DMEA 2026

Vom 21. bis 23. April 2026 können Sie uns in Berlin in Halle 5.2 am Stand A108 antreffen. Wir freuen uns auf Ihren Besuch!

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.