Recent #Fraunhofer Institute news in the semiconductor industry

2 months ago

➀ The book 'Statistical Machine Learning for Engineering with Applications' is published by Prof. Dr. Anita Schöbel and Prof. Dr. Jürgen Franke, providing an accessible introduction to the concepts and methods of machine learning.

➁ The book aims to familiarize readers with basic topics like classification trees, Bayesian learning, neural networks, and deep learning, emphasizing practical applications and interpretation over mathematical details.

➂ It includes several detailed case studies based on real industrial projects, covering a wide range of technical applications from vehicle manufacturing to process and material technology, and process optimization through image analysis.

EngineeringFraunhofer Institutemachine learningsciencetechnology
6 months ago
➀ Dr. habil. Thomas Kämpfe has been appointed as a professor at the Technical University of Braunschweig's Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, and Physics, taking over the chair for Neuromorphic Computing. ➁ He has a diverse research background in nanoelectronics and ferroelectronics, and has made significant contributions to in-memory computing with his habilitation research on ferroelectric hafnium oxide. ➃ Kämpfe's research and teaching experience will enhance the development of energy-efficient AI transistors at the CMOS Design Institute.
Fraunhofer InstituteHPCMicroelectronicsNeuromorphic Computingeducation
7 months ago
➀ The study by Fraunhofer IEE and the University of Kassel examines the current status of renewable energy development in the region; ➁ It analyzes the development since 2000 and predicts the necessary regional expansion until 2045; ➂ The study highlights the need for ambitious steps to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2040 for mobility, power, and heat in North Hessen.
Fraunhofer InstituteSustainable Developmenteconomic growthrenewable energy
9 months ago
➀ The Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems IWES has developed a mobile test platform for offshore wind turbines to ensure they comply with grid stability requirements. ➁ The platform, funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, can test turbines up to 28 MVA and is designed for 66 kV offshore voltage levels. ➂ This technology aids in the certification process and supports the transition to renewable energy sources by enabling realistic, full-load tests on large turbines.
Fraunhofer InstituteOffshore Wind TurbinesWind Energy
9 months ago
➀ Researchers from Fraunhofer Institute and partners are developing lighter battery enclosures for EVs, aiming to reduce carbon emissions by 15%. ➁ The project involves integrating multiple functions into smaller spaces and using new materials like bio-based flame retardant coatings. ➂ The goal is to enhance energy efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of EV battery production.
EV BatteryFraunhofer Institutesustainability
9 months ago
➀ Prof. Dr. Andrés Fabián Lasagni has been elected as a member of the Wissenschaftliche Gesellschaft für Lasertechnik (WLT), recognizing his pioneering work in laser-based manufacturing and sustainable technologies. ➁ Lasagni is a professor at the Technical University of Dresden and the director of the Center for Applied Micro-Photonics at Fraunhofer IWS. ➂ His research focuses on developing functionalized surfaces using laser-based methods and creating optical devices for high-throughput laser structuring.
Fraunhofer InstituteLaser Technologyinnovation
9 months ago
➀ The QuNET Initiative, funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, is preparing a large-scale final experiment to connect multiple users securely within the Berlin metropolitan area using quantum technology. ➁ The experiment involves setting up a network of six nodes in Berlin, utilizing both fiber optic and free-space connections, to demonstrate the exchange of sensitive data between institutions using quantum cryptography. ➂ This experiment is a significant step towards realizing complex multi-user quantum communication networks, following previous successful demonstrations of quantum-secured connections and key exchanges.
Fraunhofer InstituteQuantum Communicationcybersecurity
9 months ago
➀ Researchers from the QuNET initiative are preparing to connect multiple users within the Berlin metropolitan region in a quantum-secure network. ➁ The experiment aims to demonstrate how authorities will exchange quantum-secure data in the future. ➂ A network of six quantum nodes is being set up in Berlin, combining various quantum cryptographic systems.
Fraunhofer InstituteQuantum Communicationcybersecurity