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June 12
- TU Darmstadt Releases Position Paper on Power Grid System Stability – Recommendations for Policy and Practice
➀ TU Darmstadt publishes an insights paper addressing power grid stability amid increasing renewable energy integration and phase-out of traditional power plants;
➁ The paper highlights key technologies like grid-forming inverters, storage systems, and control methods to maintain system functions such as frequency stability;
➂ It provides policy recommendations for regulators and grid operators to advance the energy transition without compromising grid reliability.
- Energy-efficient solution for real-time data transmission developed by Fraunhofer IPMS
➀ Fraunhofer IPMS has developed a TSN testbed enabling precise energy analysis and wireless Li-Fi data transmission, achieving breakthroughs for mobile industrial applications;
➁ The Li-Fi-based TSN solution reduces cabling costs and surpasses 5G in latency, supporting autonomous robots in factory automation;
➂ The modular testbed supports key TSN standards and provides industry-first benchmarks for energy efficiency in real-time networks.
- Fraunhofer IPMS Develops Energy-Efficient Solution for Real-Time Data Transmission
➀ Fraunhofer IPMS created a TSN (Time-Sensitive Networking) testbed integrated with Li-Fi technology, enabling wireless real-time data transmission for industrial applications like autonomous robots and factory automation;
➁ The solution supports critical TSN standards for precise synchronization and redundancy, ensures low latency, and provides a modular testing environment for complex networks;
➂ It offers benchmarking for energy efficiency, addressing the growing power demands of telecom infrastructure, and enables industries to validate TSN/Li-Fi performance for reliability and innovation.
- Fraunhofer IWU Puts Saxony's First Mobile Quantum Computer into Operation
➀ Fraunhofer IWU has commissioned Saxony's first mobile quantum computer, developed by Leipzig-based startup SaxonQ, featuring 4 qubits and room-temperature operation;
➁ The device, part of the SAX-QT research network, will advance Industry 4.0 solutions and cognitive production, with applications in automotive, aerospace, and energy-efficient AI;
➂ Its diamond-chip-based design eliminates complex cooling systems, offering portability and industrial suitability while boosting computational performance and sustainability.
June 11
- Open House Day at Fraunhofer FHR on June 29, 2025
➀ The Fraunhofer FHR Institute invites the public to an open house on June 29, 2025, showcasing its pioneering TIRA space observation radar system housed in the world's largest radome, which enables precise tracking of space objects;
➀ Visitors can explore 500 m² of exhibitions on radar and sensor technologies used in space surveillance, defense, traffic optimization, environmental protection, and industrial quality control, alongside interactive activities for children;
➂ The event is free and open to all without registration, featuring on-site food/drinks and requiring valid ID entry security checks.
June 10
- MEMS Vector Scan Module with Enhanced Vibration and Shock Resistance for Space Applications
➀ Fraunhofer IPMS developed a MEMS vector scanner module capable of withstanding extreme conditions for space applications, replacing bulkier galvanometer systems;
➁ The compact module features a 5mm mirror, achieving a 52°×52° scan field, 10x lower power consumption, and high durability through shock-damped suspension;
➂ Potential applications extend beyond aerospace to medical laser therapy and optical communication, with industrial partners already showing interest.
June 7
- BTU Team Lausitz Dynamics Competes Energy-Efficiently in International Competition
➀ The student team Lausitz Dynamics from Brandenburgische Technische Universität (BTU) is participating in the Shell Eco-marathon Europe and Africa 2025 in Poland with their hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, Hydragen, aiming for maximum energy efficiency.
➁ The team of 17 students, led by Prof. Sylvio Simon, redesigned the vehicle to use a hydrogen fuel cell and supercapacitors, enhancing performance and sustainability.
➂ Supported by sponsors and successful test drives, the team is optimistic about the competition, with live results and updates shared on their website and social media.
June 6
- EAH Jena Supports Three Innovative Startup Projects
➀ EAH Jena's rEAHlize initiative provides up to €7,500 in funding through the StartUp@EAH project to support early-stage startups in developing prototypes and market-ready solutions;
➁ Three funded projects include Variflow (a medical safety device for cardiac surgery), Travi (a travel app fostering global connections), and ARletT (an AR tool for enterprise training using XR technology);
➂ The StartUpLab Jena serves as a collaborative hub offering technical expertise, networking, and infrastructure to accelerate innovation.
- Test track for inductive charging on the A6 starts
➀ The FAU-led E|MPOWER project launched a test track on Germany's A6 motorway to research inductive charging for electric heavy-duty vehicles, collaborating with government and industry partners;
➀ Bavarian ministers highlighted the technology's potential to eliminate range anxiety with over 90% efficiency, transforming future mobility;
➂ Testing with equipped vehicles begins in late 2025, focusing on system efficiency, coil integration, and safety compliance, using road-embedded coils to enable wireless charging during driving.
- Quantum Computers Improve Machine Learning Algorithms
➀ Researchers demonstrated that even small-scale quantum computers can enhance machine learning algorithms through a photonic quantum processor experiment;
➁ The study, involving the University of Vienna and international collaborators, showed quantum-enhanced kernel-based machine learning outperforming classical counterparts in specific tasks with fewer errors;
➂ Photonic quantum platforms also exhibited potential energy efficiency advantages, addressing rising energy demands in traditional machine learning workflows.
- Four Locations of the German Center for Future Mobility Present Jointly at UITP Summit 2025 in Hamburg
➀ Four innovation hubs of the German Center for Future Mobility (DZM) showcased their mobility projects at the UITP Summit 2025 in Hamburg, emphasizing digital infrastructure, rail automation, and sustainable transport.
➁ Key focuses included Hamburg's AI and 6G-enabled traffic systems, Annaberg-Buchholz's teleoperated rail interfaces, Minden's automated MONOCAB rail solution, and Karlsruhe's urban-rural mobility hubs with autonomous taxis.
➂ The event featured live demos, prototypes, and discussions on ethical AI, emergency routing, and public acceptance of automated transport.
June 5
- Alexander von Humboldt Professorship for Luisa Petti
➀ Luisa Petti, an expert in sustainable electronics, has been awarded Germany’s prestigious Alexander von Humboldt Professorship and will join RWTH Aachen to bridge neuromorphic computing and bioelectronics;
➁ Her research focuses on eco-friendly materials and printing technologies to develop recyclable sensors and reduce the carbon footprint of AI systems;
➂ Funded with up to €5 million, her work aims to advance flexible integrated circuits and promote environmental sustainability in applications like healthcare and precision agriculture.
- JPEG XS — Forward-Looking Standard for Professional All-IP Video Production
➀ Fraunhofer IIS developed JPEG XS, a low-latency, energy-efficient compression standard for high-quality video transmission, earning the 2025 Joseph von Fraunhofer Prize;
➁ The codec enables real-time 8K video transfer via IP networks, supporting professional media production, autonomous driving, and VR/AR applications with minimal quality loss;
➂ JPEG XS reduces hardware costs and infrastructure complexity, positioning it as a key technology for industries requiring real-time visual data processing.
- JPEG XS – A Pioneering Standard for Professional 'All-IP' Video Production
➀ Fraunhofer IIS researchers developed JPEG XS, an ISO-standard video codec enabling high-quality, low-latency video transmission with minimal resource usage, earning the 2025 Joseph von Fraunhofer Prize;
➁ JPEG XS addresses challenges in professional media production, automotive (e.g., autonomous driving), and VR/AR by reducing data rates without quality loss, while supporting 12-16-bit color depth and Ethernet integration;
➂ The codec’s efficiency, real-time processing, and compatibility provide economic and technological advantages for studios, machine vision, and future applications in All-IP workflows.
- Europe’s First Quantum Accelerator of Its Kind Now Operational
➀ Fraunhofer IAF has deployed Quantum Brilliance’s QB-QDK2.0 quantum accelerator, the first in Europe based on nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers in diamond, enabling hybrid quantum-classical computing without cryogenics;
➁ The compact system integrates quantum processors with classical co-processors (NVIDIA GPUs/CPUs) in a server rack, supporting real-world quantum applications like machine learning;
➂ Quantum Brilliance’s diamond-based technology offers long coherence times and environmental stability, positioning it as a key platform for industrial quantum advancements at room temperature.
- Fraunhofer IPMS and TSN Lab forge Partnership to promote TSN technology in South Korea
➀ Fraunhofer IPMS partners with TSN Lab to advance Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) technology in South Korea, enhancing real-time data communication and industrial applications;
➁ TSN enables high-precision synchronization for Ethernet-based networks, targeting industries like automotive, aerospace, and telecommunications;
➂ Collaboration leverages Fraunhofer’s TSN IP core expertise and TSN Lab’s regional experience to drive innovation and market adoption.
- Fraunhofer IPMS and TSN Lab Form Partnership to Promote TSN Technology in South Korea
➀ Fraunhofer IPMS partners with TSN Lab to advance Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) technology development and adoption in South Korea, enhancing its presence in the Asian market;
➁ The collaboration focuses on Ethernet-based TSN IP cores for high-precision time synchronization in industries like automotive, aerospace, and telecommunications;
➂ Leveraging Fraunhofer's TSN expertise and TSN Lab's industrial experience, the partnership aims to drive real-time data communication innovations across critical sectors.
- Fraunhofer IZFP Research Team Wins the 2025 Joseph von Fraunhofer Prize
➀ A Fraunhofer IZFP team developed the ultrasound-based system **AloX**, which detects impurities in aluminum melts to ensure material quality, addressing risks of component failure due to contaminants;
➁ Unlike costly or slow existing methods, AloX offers real-time, portable, and cost-effective monitoring in extreme foundry conditions, using ultrasonic signals akin to automotive parking sensors;
➂ The team is advancing **AloX 2.0** for broader industrial applications, including other metal melts and non-metallic production processes like adhesives and food manufacturing.
- Fraunhofer IZFP Research Team Receives the Joseph von Fraunhofer Prize 2025
➀ Fraunhofer IZFP won the 2025 Joseph von Fraunhofer Prize for developing AloX, an ultrasound-based system to detect contaminants in molten aluminum, ensuring material purity;
➁ Unlike existing methods, AloX offers fast, cost-effective, and reliable real-time quality control, critical for aluminum's role in sustainability and lightweight manufacturing;
➂ The portable system features patented cooling and titanium waveguides, with ongoing development (AloX 2.0) aimed at broader industrial applications beyond aluminum production.
June 4
- Dr. Costanza Lucia Manganelli Appointed to Lead New IHP Junior Research Group
➀ Dr. Costanza Lucia Manganelli has been appointed to lead IHP's new Junior Research Group 'Computational Materials Engineering,' focusing on the MODoMAT project to develop a modeling platform for semiconductor materials;
➁ The project integrates mechanical, optical, and electrical properties of materials to optimize device performance, reduce costs, and accelerate development for applications in power electronics, quantum computing, and autonomous driving;
➂ Supported by IHP's internal program for young researchers, the group aims to bridge experimental and theoretical research while transitioning to third-party funding in later stages.
- Dr. Costanza Lucia Manganelli Appointed Head of New IHP Junior Research Group
➀ Dr. Costanza Lucia Manganelli will lead IHP's new junior research group focused on Computational Materials Engineering, leveraging her expertise in material science and silicon photonics;
➁ The group's MODoMAT project aims to develop a comprehensive modeling platform integrating mechanical, optical, and electrical properties of semiconductor materials to optimize device performance and accelerate R&D for applications in power electronics, quantum computing, and autonomous driving;
➂ Funded internally for up to five years, the initiative supports young scientists in high-risk, strategy-aligned research, with plans to transition to third-party funding in later stages.
- TUM Ranked 7th for the Training of Digital Leaders
➀ The Technical University of Munich (TUM) ranks 7th globally and 1st in the EU for training digital leaders, per the Digital Leaders in Higher Education rankings;
➀ TUM secures 4th place in Computer Science and Digital Entrepreneurship, alongside top institutions like MIT and Oxford;
➂ TUM consistently excels in employability rankings and student satisfaction, holding 13th in the Global Employability Ranking and 4th for Munich as a study-abroad destination.
- TUM Ranks 7th in Educating 'Digital Leaders'
➀ TUM ranks 7th globally in the 2025 "Digital Leaders in Higher Education" ranking by Emerging, making it the only EU university in the top 10;
➁ TUM secures 4th place in Computer Science and Digital Entrepreneurship, sharing the spotlight with institutions like Cambridge and MIT;
➂ The university also excels in employability rankings, student satisfaction, and Munich's recognition as a top student city.
- Fraunhofer IPT Presents Technologies for Industrial Optics Production at LASER World of PHOTONICS
➀ Fraunhofer IPT showcases three key technologies at LASER World of PHOTONICS 2025: precision glass forming for complex optical components, scalable micro/nanostructuring for large-area surface functionalization, and non-destructive inline optical coherence tomography (OCT) for quality inspection.
➁ The glass-forming process leverages ultra-precision machining and automation to enable cost-efficient, high-volume production of micro-optics for semiconductor, medical, and laser industries.
➂ The OCT system allows real-time, contactless measurement of miniaturized optical parts during production, enhancing quality control and integration into existing manufacturing lines.
- Fraunhofer ILT Puts Quantum Internet Node into Operation - Starting Point for European Networking
➀ Fraunhofer ILT and TNO jointly developed and launched a quantum internet node to serve as a research platform for advancing secure quantum communication and network protocols;
➁ The system leverages NV centers in diamonds and entangled photons to enable tap-proof data transmission, with photonic components like quantum frequency converters ensuring efficient long-distance communication;
➂ The node aims to establish a European test network, fostering collaboration across academia and industry to optimize photonic technologies and develop heterogeneous quantum network interfaces.
- Fraunhofer ILT Launches Quantum Internet Node – Starting Point for European Networking
➀ Fraunhofer ILT initiated a quantum internet node developed with TNO, serving as a research platform to locally test and advance photonic components such as quantum frequency converters and single-photon sources.
➁ The quantum internet enables ultra-secure communication through entangled particles, with future applications like blind quantum computing and distributed quantum systems, though challenges remain in photon transmission stability and noise reduction.
➂ The node in Aachen is a cornerstone for Europe’s quantum network, emphasizing collaboration with industry and academia to optimize photonic technologies and establish compatibility for future quantum internet infrastructure.
June 3
- Interdisciplinary Learning for Sustainable Decision-Making
➀ Technische Universität Chemnitz launches a new interdisciplinary bachelor’s program, Mensch – Umwelt – Technik (MUT), starting in winter 2025/26, aimed at fostering holistic understanding of societal, environmental, and technological challenges;
➁ The program integrates perspectives from engineering, social sciences, economics, and natural sciences, emphasizing practical learning through case studies, projects, and industry collaboration;
➂ Graduates can pursue careers in sustainable product development, environmental management, or further specialize via master’s programs in fields like mechanical engineering or electrical engineering.
- Fewer Wound Infections After Surgery Thanks to Innovative Treatment System
➀ The COMS©Blue system, developed by Fraunhofer IZM and partners, combines near-UV light and pulsed magnetic fields to treat surgical wound infections, reducing reliance on antibiotics;
➁ The compact device employs advanced thermal management for LEDs to prevent overheating and integrates real-time software for monitoring bacterial load and treatment progress;
➂ Funded by Eurostars, this innovation aims to accelerate healing, lower hospitalization costs, and combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
- Fewer post-surgical infections with innovative therapeutic technology
➀ The COMS©Blue device, developed by Fraunhofer IZM, Piomic Medical, and reanmo, combines UV light and magnetic pulses to treat surgical site infections (SSIs), reducing reliance on antibiotics and enhancing healing.
➀ The compact device uses antibacterial UV light and stimulates microcirculation to combat resistant bacteria, while advanced thermal management ensures safe patient use.
➂ Supported by real-time data analytics software, this innovation aims to accelerate recovery and lower healthcare burdens, funded by Innosuisse and Germany’s Federal Ministry of Education and Research.
- Innovative thin-film sensor technology enables automated real-time quality control in plastic injection molding
➀ Fraunhofer IST developed thin-film sensors integrated into tool inserts to provide real-time temperature and pressure monitoring during plastic injection molding;
➁ Machine learning algorithms enable immediate process adjustments and quality assessment before mold opening, enhancing efficiency;
➂ The system supports sustainable material usage, including recyclates and glass fibers, aligning with circular economy goals.