From Research to Application: Projects at Fraunhofer EMFT

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  • Autonomous driving through enhanced safety
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    The future of autonomous driving through enhanced safety

    Autonomous driving has a strong position in almost all concepts for tomorrow's mobility. Since automated driving no longer involves human intervention, the corresponding sensors and electronics must meet the highest reliability requirements: The system must be able to respond to unforeseen events as well as remain stable in case of faults or functional impairments - for example, delayed or missing information, the failure of a component or the loss of the electrical power supply.

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  • Ammonia gas sensor module
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    Highly integrated gas sensor module with micropump

    For Bavaria, the agricultural sector has a significant economic importance with a turnover of around 121 billion euros per year. However, conflicts with the economic goals of farmers and the sustainable goals of environmental and animal protection initiatives occur from time to time due to the different interests involved. Especially the emission of ammonia gases leads to social discussions. Researchers at Fraunhofer EMFT are developing a more efficient measurement method for detecting ammonia gases in agriculture. The aim is to contribute to more environmentally friendly and animal-friendly agriculture.

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  • Analog Accelerator for Inference at the Edge
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    Analog Accelerator for Inference at the Edge

    Edge computing is considered a key for new IoT applications. In order to bring artificial intelligence into future edge products, Fraunhofer EMFT researchers are working together with Fraunhofer IIS and Fraunhofer IPMS as part of the EU ANDANTE project to develop innovative mixed-signal artificial neural network (ANN) accelerator with computation-in-memory (CIM) ability. These are intended to enable the construction of solid hardware and software platforms for AI application development.

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  • Multielectrode array with integrated impedance electrodes
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    Multielectrode array with integrated impedance electrodes for testing insecticide effects in 96-well format

    In the project ‘Insect cells as sensors for environmental toxins’, Fraunhofer EMFT is developing a novel test method in which living insect cells are used as sensitive biosensors. This allows even the smallest toxic effects of pesticides to be detected quickly, without labelling and automatically. The aim is to identify risks at an early stage and support the development of bee-friendly pesticides – an important contribution to the protection of insects and biodiversity.

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  • Virtual-Reality-system with scents for deployment training
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    Virtual-Reality-system with scents for deployment training

    Safety First! - Is the motto of the "StressScent III" project, in which researchers from Fraunhofer EMFT, in collaboration with the University of the Bundeswehr Munich, have developed a Virtual Reality System (VR System) which uses realistic and immersive training to better prepare rescue and emergency personnel for sometimes dangerous missions and stressful situations and thus contribute to a safer working life. Through realistic training engaging all senses, real-world situations can be simulated more accurately, thus contributing to a safer work life. The goal of the project is to develop a scent dosing system adapted to an existing VR headset for practical application.

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  • UNLOOC: Pharmaceutical research free of animal testing

    Innovative pump technology for Organ-On-a-Chip applications

    Micromembrane pump in test housing for pharmaceutical research without animal testing

    Electrostatic driven micro diaphragm pump in test housing.

    Unlooc is a project that focuses on the development of organ-on-a-chip (OOC) technologies. These technologies aim to improve the efficiency of drug testing while reducing the need for animal testing. The Fraunhofer EMFT research team is supporting the development of the organ-on-chip multiwell plates, which offer precise control of cell culture conditions and enable animal-free pharmaceutical testing.

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  • © Fraunhofer EMFT/ Bernd Müller

    Silicon micropump for dosing complex media

    In patient surveys on insulin dosing, patch pumps score significantly better than conventional insulin injections in terms of comfort and user-friendliness. They are easy to use, comfortable to wear, and do not need to be removed for sports, showering, etc. For safe and comfortable handling, it is essential that the patch pump doses the insulin precisely and evenly. The micropumps developed at Fraunhofer EMFT achieve dosing deviations of less than 4% even with the smallest volumes. Researchers at the institute were able to verify this in a study.

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  • High-frequency technology of tomorrow, developed in Europe

    Move2THz – EU initiative for energy-efficient sub-THz semiconductor technologies

    Dr. Lauritano is working on electromagnetic simulations for the Move2Thz project
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    Dr. Lauritano is working on electromagnetic simulations for the Move2Thz project

    Move2THz is an EU-funded research project to develop an innovative InP-on-silicon platform for energy-efficient sub-THz semiconductor technology. The aim is to strengthen Europe's technological leadership in 6G, radar, imaging, and photonics.

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  • Sensors printed on a plant leaf

    Sensors printed on a plant leaf

    Efficient use of resources while maintaining high yields from the fields has become a central topic for agriculture. Monitoring various plant parameters, such as their water or nutrient content, plays an important role here. Currently, such parameters are deducted from soil samples by complex and lengthy processes in laboratories. The scientists at Fraunhofer EMFT are working on the development of reliable and faster methods to monitor relevant plant parameters.

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  • APECS Pilot Line

    One pilot line, unprecented potential

    APECS Keyvisual Cleanroom Fraunhofer EMFT

    APECS Keyvisual Cleanroom Fraunhofer EMFT

    The APECS pilot line aims to be Europe’s leading platform for advanced packaging and heterogeneous integration, driving next-generation integrated systems.

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