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Erlangen, Germany: The nanoSPECTRAL chip is a chip-size spectrometer based on the nanoSPECTRAL technology developed at the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS. This chip offers an innovative solution for spectral analyses, making it possible to measure the optical spectrum of a wide variety of objects quickly and precisely – both in transmission and in reflection. What’s new is that the technology is compact, affordable, and easy to integrate into existing systems. This opens the door to new potential applications – from agriculture and the food industry to medical applications. The nanoSPECTRAL chip will be presented at electronica in Munich from November 12 to 15, 2024.

Erlangen, Germany: Radiation, vacuum, and substantial temperature fluctuations: extreme conditions prevail in space, presenting a tough challenge for satellite communications. With the Fraunhofer On-Board Processor (FOBP), experiments can be conducted in space to explore whether new technologies are operational under real conditions. The FOBP passed its final tests last week and has begun its service on board the Heinrich Hertz satellite of the German Space Agency at the German Aerospace Center (DLR).

At the beginning of 2024, Bernhard Niemann took over from his predecessor Michael Schlicht as Director of the Communication Systems division at the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS. Niemann has been working at Fraunhofer IIS for more than 20 years. He moved from the position of Head of the Broadband and Broadcast department to the role of division director.

The Fraunhofer Development Center X-ray Technology EZRT, a division of the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS, has developed a novel testing method for electric-vehicle batteries. In collaboration with Hochschule München University of Applied Sciences, the scientists have now showcased the AIR research project (a German acronym for traction battery inspection using X-rays), presented measurement results from preliminary studies, and classified the possibilities that could open up for private users once the research project has been completed.

GRENOBLE, France – Feb. 27, 2024 – A new European Union consortium created to accelerate the development of next-generation, edge-AI technologies is installing cleanroom tools and gearing up to design, evaluate, test and fabricate new circuits from across Europe.

For thirteen years, Prof. Peter Schneider has been the head of the Engineering of Adaptive Systems EAS division, part of the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS. On January 1, 2024, he was joined by electrical engineer Dr. Wolfgang Felber.

On January 18, 2024, the Bavarian Chip Design Center (BCDC) reached an important milestone on its path toward making Bavaria a leading location for innovation and excellence in chip design. As part of the Symposium on Chip Development – Greater Innovation through Chip Design, held at Fraunhofer IIS, Bavaria’s Minister of Economic Affairs Hubert Aiwanger presented the Center with a grant of 50 million euros.

Hearing damages caused by accidents, illnesses, or simply aging – the listening pleasure of many people is impaired. Fraunhofer IIS develops innovative audio technologies that can provide an improved audio experience to people with hearing deficiencies. To tailor solutions to the needs of the affected individuals, Fraunhofer IIS is looking for test listeners.

Leaning back in a comfortable seat, following an exciting story on the screen, letting the enveloping sound draw you into the action – that's cinema! Now, what if you could transport this exact feeling into your car without disturbing the driver? Well, you can: The new BMW 7 Series can be ordered with the "BMW Theatre Screen" and Fraunhofer Cingo technology for realistic headphone playback, turning the car into your very personal rolling cinema.

More than 270 international experts met at the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS in Nuremberg specialized on indoor positioning and navigation to exchange and discuss the latest developments for resilient technologies and scalable solutions for robust indoor positioning. This will make indoor navigation fit for future applications where smooth transitions, accurate positioning and ubiquitous availability will be the important key factors.