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In the recently launched joint project "T-KOS" of the Research Fab Microelectronics Germany (FMD), terahertz technology is now to be developed synergistically for industry in the fields of communication and sensor technology for the first time. Innovative system solutions in both areas can make a significant contribution to the successful implementation of future issues such as digitalization, Industry 4.0 or resource efficiency and thus strengthen Germany as a business location in the long term.

In order to use electronic devices securely and reliably, it is important to know where they were manufactured, how they operate and how they are constructed. Although there are currently a number of technical so-lutions for trusted electronics, there is still no consistent methodology for trustworthiness that adequately covers the entire value chain. This is where the research project “Velektronik”, which started in March 2021, comes in.

50Hertz and two FMD member institutes of the research factory “Forschungsfabrik Mikroelektronik Deutschland (FMD)” join forces to test technologies in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in order to detect fault on overhead lines earlier and therefore fix them more efficiently Their objective is to have algorithms automatically assess the recordings from different inspections. Both partners decided to set up a project named “CoDro” for this purpose.

The joint office of the Research Fab Microelectronics Germany (FMD) and the Fraunhof-er Group for Microelectronics will have a new director as from January 1, 2021: Dr. Stephan Guttowski.

The ASCENT+ access programme launches a new phase to become the powerhouse of researchers and innovators in nanoelectronics in Europe

The Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Solid State Physics IAF has partnered up with the start-up “Twenty-One Semiconductors” (21s) from Stuttgart to bring their unique laser concept from lab to practice. Having become a member of the high-tech incubator “FMD-Space” – initiated by the Research Fab Microelectronics Germany (FMD) – 21s has gained access to Europe’s largest machine park in the field of micro- and nanoelectronics. As a part of the FMD, Fraunhofer IAF is supporting the young company with its expertise in the field of semiconductor laser technologies. They are working together to develop a novel, efficient and compact membrane laser module.

215 newly installed machines in 2019: As part of the Research Fab Microelectronics Germany‘s (FMD) investments, the 13 member institutes are expanding and modernizing their infrastructure. The following two examples illustrate the institutes’ new competencies gained by this.

From June 23 to 25, we would have presented our sensor technology innovations for the first time at the "Sensor + Test" in Nuremberg – the leading forum for sensors, measuring and testing technologies worldwide. Despite the cancellation of the "Sensor + Test" for the year 2020, the new developments of the FMD remain relevant. We would therefore like to invite you to get an overview of our planned topics, exhibits and systems on the following websites.

Dr. Michael Galetzka assumes provisional leadership of the Research Fab Microelectronics Germany (FMD) starting 1 May 2020. Jörg Amelung, who has been in charge of the nationally coordinated FMD since its establishment in April 2017, moves to the Fraunhofer IPMS in Dresden as a division director.

Prof. Albert Heuberger, executive director of Fraunhofer IIS, became the new spokesman of the board of directors of the Fraunhofer Group for Microelectronics and chairman of the steering committee of the Research Fab Microelectronics Germany (FMD) on January 1, 2020. In this interview, he talks about upcoming challenges and the importance of collaborating with European partners.