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  • Duisburg, 06.02.2025 - Effective January 31, 2025, Prof. Karsten Seidl, Head of the Health Business Unit at the Fraunhofer Institute for Microelectronic Circuits and Systems (IMS), will assume the chairmanship of the German Society for Biomedical Engineering within VDE (VDE DGBMT). The election took place on January 30, 2025. In this role, Prof. Seidl will actively shape the strategic direction of DGBMT and drive the advancement of biomedical engineering in Germany.

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  • ‘Smart propellers’ for greater drone safety / 2025

    Fraunhofer Institutes develop self-monitoring propellers for improved drone performance

    January 27, 2025

    The Fraunhofer lighthouse project ALBACOPTER® is setting new standards in aviation technology. As part of the project, an innovative ‘smart propeller’ has been developed that enables predictive condition monitoring of propulsion systems. The technology offers promising approaches for broad industrial application.

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  • Strengthening Semiconductor Technologies for Europe / 2024

    Fraunhofer IMS Takes a Key Role in Establishing the APECS Pilot Line

    December 18, 2024

    As part of the Research Fab Microelectronics Germany (FMD), the Fraunhofer Institute for Microelectronic Circuits and Systems (IMS) is playing a crucial role in the development of the Advanced Packaging and Heterogeneous Integration for Electronic Components and Systems (APECS) pilot line. By contributing its expertise in advanced technologies and design environments, the institute is receiving funding of 25.6 million euros.

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  • Advancing Medical Technology / 2024

    ECG Chip for Real-Time Detection of Atrial Fibrillation Developed

    December 02, 2024

    An important achievement in medical technology: The consortium of the "ARTEMIS" project has unveiled an ECG chip capable of detecting atrial fibrillation (AF) in real time. The prototype, showcased in November at the COMPAMED trade fair, garnered significant interest from experts and industry leaders alike.

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  • Funding for Europe's Quantum Technologies | Press release | Reading time 4 Min. / 2024

    Fraunhofer IMS explores new materials for photonic quantum technologies

    November 11, 2024

    Duisburg, 11.11.2024 – The Fraunhofer Institute for Microelectronic Circuits and Systems (IMS), in collaboration with the Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden e.V. (IFW), is launching the research project NANO-INC.

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  • Research and development | Press release | Reading time 3 Min. / 2024

    Fraunhofer IMS Announces Advanced Photonic Integration Capabilities and Invites Participation in Engineering Runs

    Invitation to Engineering Runs / September 20, 2024

    Fraunhofer IMS, the competence center for microelectronics and smart sensor systems within the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, is excited to announce its advanced capabilities in photonic integrated circuits (PICs) on a 200 mm wafer manufacturing environment. The IMS facilities are tailored for low-volume R&D and pilot manufacturing, ensuring flexibility and scalability for various projects.

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  • Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence Duisburg / 2024

    AI StartUp Festival 2024 of the ZaKI.D

    September 13, 2024

    Experience the future of artificial intelligence up close: This will be possible at the ZaKI.D AI StartUp Festival, a highlight of RuhrStartupWeek 2024. On September 25, 2024, participants will meet visionary founders, experts and up-and-coming talents from Duisburg and the surrounding area as well as projects with a focus on AI. 

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  • Research and development | Press release | Reading time: 5 min. / 2024

    Digital transformation in Duisburg through a new centre for applied artificial intelligence »ZaKI.D«

    5-StandorteProgramm / April 30, 2024

    Artificial intelligence is a comprehensive and changing technology that is already transforming our working and private worlds. This is accompanied by changes in tasks, but above all new jobs are emerging that require new skills. In order to actively help shape this change, the City of Duisburg has proposed the »Zentrum für angewandte Künstliche Intelligenz Duisburg (ZaKI.D)« for funding in the 5-StandorteProgramm. This programme strengthens municipalities that are particularly affected by the coal phase-out and want to implement forward-looking projects for structural change.

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