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Fraunhofer IMS provides impetus at the MST Congress 2025
Duisburg, September 17 2025 – The Fraunhofer Institute for Microelectronic Circuits and Systems IMS will be represented at the MicroSystem Technology Congress in the Mercatorhalle Duisburg from 27 to 29 October 2025, together with other institutes of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft as part of the Research Factory Microelectronics Germany (FMD).
The MST Congress is the central forum for microsystems technology in German-speaking countries and brings together experts from science, industry and politics under the motto ‘Nothing is as constant as change’. Current developments and future topics in microelectronics will be discussed, ranging from intelligent sensor technology and quantum technologies to sustainable information technology.
Prof. Dr. Anton Grabmaier, Director of the Fraunhofer IMS, will take on the role of Conference Chair this year together with Prof. Martin Hoffmann from the Ruhr University Bochum, and will thus be responsible for the scientific management of the congress. They will be supported by Dr Attila Bilgic, Co-Chair and CEO of KROHNE Messtechnik GmbH. ‘The MST Congress stands for close cooperation between applied research and industry like no other forum,’ says Grabmaier. ‘At the congress, Fraunhofer IMS will focus on technology fields such as sensor systems, quantum technologies and sustainable microelectronics. In this way, the institute is contributing to the sustainable and competitive further development of microelectronics in Germany.’
Technologies and contributions from Fraunhofer IMS
At the joint stand of the Research Factory Microelectronics Germany (FMD), Fraunhofer IMS will be presenting numerous exhibits, demonstrators and technical papers focusing on three key projects: APECS, FMD-QNC and Green ICT. As part of the EU Chips Act project APECS (Advanced Packaging and Heterogeneous Integration for Electronic Components and Systems), the institute will present innovative sensor solutions and photonic integrated circuits. The Germany-wide FMD-QNC project brings together research in the field of quantum and neuromorphic computing. Here, the IMS will showcase SPADs (single-photon avalanche diodes) for ion traps, among other things. The presentation will be complemented by contributions from the Green ICT Competence Centre, which works on energy-efficient and resource-saving microelectronics solutions. Together with other FMD institutes, application-oriented developments will be presented that have the potential to significantly shape the microelectronics of the future.
In addition to the exhibits, Fraunhofer IMS is contributing to the conference programme with several scientific presentations. Lectures will cover topics such as the development of plasmonic metamaterial absorbers for multispectral bolometers, the 3D integration of back-illuminated image sensors, and the development of a RISC-V-based system-on-chip for portable plethysmography applications. The poster session will feature IMS contributions on innovative micro and nanotechnologies.
Further information can be found here: MicroSystem Technology Congress 2025
Fraunhofer IMS
Shaping a safe and sustainable future with intelligent sensor systems: Fraunhofer IMS works on innovative microelectronic solutions with over 200 talented scientific staff and students in numerous state-of-the-art research laboratories.
As a reliable research and development partner for industry, the institute aims to develop customized sensor technology for your specific requirements in the fields of biomedical sensors, optical systems, open-source semiconductors, embedded AI, technology services and even quantum technology. The teams in the four business units - Health, Industry, Mobility and Space and Security - are committed to implementing outstanding and versatile microelectronics in all their projects. These solutions are characterized by high integration capability, enormous energy efficiency and reliable functionality even under harsh conditions.
The Fraunhofer IMS is a cooperating institute in the Research Fab Microelectronics Germany (FMD). In the FMD, 15 research institutes work together under one virtual roof.