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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.

Since January 1st, 2020, Prof. Albert Heuberger (Fraunhofer IIS) has been the new spokesman of the Fraunhofer Group for Microelectronics’ board of directors as well as the chairman of the steering committee of the Research Fab Microelectronics Germany (FMD). His new spokesmanship also makes him a member of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft’s presidential council. The new deputy spokesman is Prof. Christoph Kutter (Fraunhofer EMFT).

Presentations from Semicon West Workshop now online: The presentations from the joint Fraunhofer-Leti Workshop are now online. Download the presentations to learn more about our alliance in Next Generation Computing, LIDAR-Solutions, Quantum Computing and more.

Microelectronics is a firm part of all aspects of our daily lives. Whether in cars, medical engineering, or consumer electronics, a wide variety of microelectronic system solutions are required for the various applications. The Research Fab Microelectronics Germany (FMD) is a one-stop-shop that offers a wide range of R&D services for system solutions. These are constantly being further developed by more than 2000 scientists in 13 member institutes.

Turning vision into reality – The Research Fab Microelectronics Germany (FMD) is now scouting for teams with innovative ideas which, on their way to entrepreneurial breakthrough, still face challenges in the field of microelectronics.