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Fraunhofer Awards Hugo Geiger Prize to Early Career Researchers Driving Innovation in Quantum Technology and Healthcare

(IN BRIEF) Fraunhofer has announced the winners of the Hugo Geiger Prize, recognizing three doctoral researchers for their contributions to applied science in quantum communication, sensor technology, and biomedical diagnostics. The award-winning projects demonstrate strong potential for real-world application, from … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer gammaSTAR Platform and SpinIt Project Enable Faster Clinical Adoption of Advanced MRI Technologies

(IN BRIEF) Fraunhofer is developing the gammaSTAR software platform and SpinIt project to accelerate the transfer of innovative MRI technologies into clinical routine use. The vendor-neutral gammaSTAR platform allows researchers to develop and test MR sequences independently of scanner manufacturers … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer Develops AI Supported Virtual Learning Environment to Enhance Bundeswehr Training and Teaching Quality

(IN BRIEF) Fraunhofer researchers have studied how artificial intelligence can be integrated into the Bundeswehr’s planned virtual learning environment to improve training and teaching quality. The project evaluated several AI functions, including a secure chatbot, a competence assessment tool called … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer NeurOSmart Platform Enables Safe and Energy Efficient Human Robot Collaboration in Industrial Production

(IN BRIEF) Fraunhofer has developed the NeurOSmart technology platform to enable safe and intelligent collaboration between humans and robots in industrial environments. The system combines LIDAR-based sensor technology, AI-supported data processing and neuromorphic chips that mimic brain-like decision-making to provide … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer Develops GiantEye High Energy Computed Tomography System for Industrial Inspection of Large and Complex Components

(IN BRIEF) Fraunhofer is developing the GiantEye high-energy computed tomography system to enable nondestructive testing of large and complex objects with unprecedented detail. The system uses a gantry-based design that allows large components such as vehicles, aircraft parts and high-voltage … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer Develops Laser Based Adhesive Free Sealing Technology for Fully Recyclable Paper Packaging Production

(IN BRIEF) Fraunhofer researchers are developing an adhesive-free sealing technology for paper packaging through the PAPURE project, enabling fully recyclable packaging without plastic coatings or adhesives. The process uses a carbon monoxide laser to modify paper surfaces so they can … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer Researchers Advance Mobile Sensor Technology for Rapid Product Authenticity Checks

(IN BRIEF) Fraunhofer researchers are developing a portable gas chromatography sensor system that enables rapid, on-site detection of counterfeit foods and contaminated materials without the need for laboratory analysis. Created under the PUMMEL project, the device combines chip-based gas chromatography … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer’s PhenoTruckAI Project Enables Rapid On-Site Identification of Quarantine Pests in Agriculture

(IN BRIEF) Fraunhofer researchers, together with agricultural partners, have developed the PhenoTruck®, a mobile laboratory designed to enable rapid, on-site detection of climate-driven pests threatening fruit farming and viticulture in Germany. By combining drone-based sensing, hyperspectral imaging, artificial intelligence, and … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer Spin Off PerioTrap Advances Microbiome Friendly Solutions for Gum Health

(IN BRIEF) Fraunhofer researchers have developed a targeted oral care technology that selectively inhibits periodontitis-causing bacteria while preserving the beneficial oral microbiome. The innovation, created at Fraunhofer IZI and commercialized by the spin-off PerioTrap, avoids the drawbacks of conventional antiseptic … Read the full press release

TrustED kicks off pilot phase following a productive meeting in Rome

Consortium partners meet in Rome to align on project advances, pilot deployment and next steps towards trustworthy European data spaces. The project moves from design to real-world implementation, validating privacy-preserving and self-sovereign identity solutions. (IN BRIEF) TrustED has reached a … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer unveils synthetic DNA-based microchip platform for sustainable mass data storage

(IN BRIEF) Fraunhofer institutes have launched the BIOSYNTH project, developing a high-throughput microchip platform that uses synthetic DNA to address the growing data storage crisis. This innovative solution promises a space-saving, low-cost, and energy-efficient alternative for mass data storage, with … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer Researchers Develop Advanced Cardiac Organoid to Evaluate Drug Safety and Prevent Cardiovascular Side Effects

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Toxicology and Experimental Medicine and Hannover Medical School have developed an innovative cardiac organoid model that simulates a miniature, functional heart to test the cardiotoxicity of new medications. Comprising heart muscle cells, … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer Showcases AI-Based Healthcare Innovations at DMEA 2024

(IN BRIEF) Fraunhofer experts are at the forefront of developing AI-driven systems to revolutionize healthcare, presenting their latest advancements at the DMEA 2024 trade show. These innovations span various areas, including diagnostics, surgery planning, telemedicine, and data management. From AI-based … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer’s HoloLayouts Software Enables Collaborative, Interactive Planning for Future Factories

HoloLayouts has already proven itself in practical testing as part of the DigiBattPro4.0 project (PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 2-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Europe’s largest application-oriented research organization, has announced that the factories of the future need to be able to … Read the full press release

Le logiciel HoloLayouts de Fraunhofer permet une planification collaborative et interactive pour les futures usines

HoloLayouts a déjà fait ses preuves lors de tests pratiques dans le cadre du projet DigiBattPro4.0 (COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) MUNICH, 2-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Le plus grand organisme de recherche orienté application d’Europe a annoncé que les usines du … Read the full press release

Retoflow Cloud Software Streamlines Connection Requests and Cross-Sector Energy Network Planning

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 2-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Europe’s largest application-oriented research organization, has announced that the energy market is shifting towards renewable energy sources and there is a rising number of requests to connect solar plants, heat pumps, and … Read the full press release

Le logiciel Retoflow Cloud rationalise les demandes de connexion et la planification des réseaux énergétiques intersectoriels

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) MUNICH, 2-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Le plus grand organisme de recherche orienté application d’Europe a annoncé que le marché de l’énergie se tourne vers les sources d’énergie renouvelables et qu’il y a un nombre croissant de … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer Researchers Develop Shape-Shifting Materials for Comfort and Resource Conservation

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 2-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Europe’s largest application-oriented research organization, has announced that researchers at its Cluster of Excellence Programmable Materials CPM are developing shape-shifting materials for use in products such as comfortable chairs and mattresses that … Read the full press release

Des chercheurs de Fraunhofer développent des matériaux à changement de forme pour le confort et la conservation des ressources

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) MUNICH, 2-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, La plus grande organisation de recherche orientée application d’Europe a annoncé que les chercheurs de son cluster d’excellence Programmable Materials CPM développent des matériaux à changement de forme destinés à être … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer researchers develop cost-effective coating based on renewable raw materials

MUNICH, 04-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — If a surface has to be protected against corrosion, in 80 percent of all cases this takes place through coating it with paints or varnishes. When doing so, the proportion of bio-based, environmentally-friendly solutions is extremely … Read the full press release