Fraunhofer Group for Microelectronics in cooperation with the Leibniz institutes IHP and FBH

Fraunhofer Group for Microelectronics in cooperation with the Leibniz institutes IHP and FBH

Welcome to the one-stop shop for Micro- and Nanoelectronics

The Research Fab Microelectronics Germany (FMD) is the largest cross-site R&D association in Europe

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Join us on an exciting journey through the world of microelectronics: FMD makes R&D a digital experience.

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Benefit from the largest cross-site R&D cooperation for micro- and nanoelectronics in Europe

FMD services at a glance

As a one-stop shop, FMD offers micro- and nanoelectronics from a single source - technology to application. Discover our services in technology transfer, industrial contract research, scientific cooperation, start-up support, clean room infrastructure, and manufacturer services.

 

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Range of technologies

FMD's portfolio includes sensor systems, microwave & terahertz, power electronics, extended CMOS, MEMS actuators, optoelectronic systems, and multi-project technologies (MPTs).

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The FMD Accelerator

Spaces for Start-ups & Researchers

Gain access to FMD's interconnected technological expertise with your innovative product idea.

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Services

Cleanroom Facilities

FMD's Germany-wide cleanroom infrastructure comprises 13 cleanrooms on more than 19,500 m2 of cleanroom space.  

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Scientific collaborations

Cooperation with universities

Collaborative projects, joint labs, courses and supervision of theses and doctorates: the FMD offers a wide range of cooperation opportunities.

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News

 

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FMD launches Chiplet Application Hub

Major advancement in applied research: The "Chiplet Application Hub" was launched at the Hannover Messe on March 31, 2025.

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QNC Summit 2025

On March 6 and 7, the event on quantum and neuromorphic computing for the hardware development community will take place in Berlin.

 

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European Chiplet Innovation

APECS Pilot Line starts Operation in the Framework of the EU Chips Act

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Chipdesign Germany

To strengthen technological sovereignty, the BMBF is promoting networking and the expansion of expertise in chip design in a new format with "Chip Design Germany".

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Focus topics and projects of the FMD

 

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Current focus topics

The six "hot topics" of the FMD are sustainability, security, mobility, communication, production and NGC. Here you will find project examples, application areas and link lists.

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Current projects

The BMBF, or the EU, currently funds five projects, and one will continue after the funding period. Offers for start-ups and SMEs have been successfully launched in two projects.

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For the modernization and extension of their equipment, the founding participants – 11 institutes of the Fraunhofer Group for Microelectronics as well as the Leibniz institutes FBH and IHP – received around 350 million euros from the former Federal Ministry of Education and Research (today: Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space)

The “FMD” is also a registered word mark (registration number: 302023118127) of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e. V. at the German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA).