➀ The APECS pilot line marks a significant step in strengthening Europe's semiconductor manufacturing and chiplet innovation. ➁ It aims to enhance technological resilience, cross-border collaboration, and global competitiveness. ➂ The line will provide advanced technology access to industry players, SMEs, and startups, establishing a strong foundation for European semiconductor supply chains. ➃ APECS focuses on bridging research with innovative developments in heterogeneous integration and advanced packaging.

➀ The Fraunhofer IMM is using microfluidics and single-cell technologies to print organ structures for personalized medicine. ➁ They have developed a method to selectively print individual cells in specific patterns. ➃ The goal is to create tissues for transplantation or whole organs.

The Fraunhofer Institute for Layer and Surface Technology IST and Feng Chia University (FCU) are developing surface and production technology for optical and electrical systems. The cooperation aims to develop cross-industry technological solutions in the field of surface and production technology, with a focus on optical and electrical systems. The official opening of FIP-SPE@FCU took place on October 28, 2024, in Taiwan.

➀ Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems has developed hardware and software to interface its OLED micro-displays to various input interfaces, named as 'Universal Display Data Converter' or UDDC. ➁ The micro-displays are designed for augmented and virtual reality headsets, serving as a development tool and design example. ➂ UDDC converts various standard video interfaces to a standard for driving different microdisplays, and can adapt to video sources already available in systems.

➀ The Fraunhofer Institutes IMS and FHR have qualified for the second competitive round of the Fraunhofer Society's performance centers with their work on 'Terahertz sensor technology'. The participation is associated with a 3 million Euro grant from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027. ➁ The need for bandwidth is the main driver for Terahertz (THz) technologies, as modern applications like cloud computing or artificial intelligence require ever higher data transmission rates. ➂ With the funding from the Fraunhofer Society, the two participating institutes can establish a center over the next three years that focuses on chip development and the transfer of all related manufacturing and evaluation steps to the finished MMIC.

➀ The Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems IWES has developed a mobile test platform called Mobil-Grid-CoP to conduct realistic full-load tests for offshore wind energy systems. ➁ This technology aids in the validation and certification of these systems, supporting the transition to renewable energy sources. ➂ The mobile test stand, housed in large containers, can be transported to the site of the wind energy prototypes, facilitating faster certification and deployment.

➀ Researchers at Fraunhofer IWU are developing next-generation battery cases for electric vehicles that are lighter and reduce CO2 emissions by 15%. ➁ The project, COOLBat, integrates multiple functions into smaller spaces using new lightweight materials and bio-based flame retardant coatings. ➂ Innovations include integrated cooling and load-bearing components, lightweight composite covers, and improved fire safety measures.

1. Fraunhofer IPMS is developing a portable cuff for detecting deep vein thrombosis (DVT) using MEMS ultrasonic transducers. 2. The project, ThrombUS+, is part of a €9.5m European Horizon Europe Innovation Action and involves 18 members from various countries. 3. The technology aims to integrate legal, regulatory, and safety requirements early in the development process to expedite the innovation's path to patients.