The Fraunhofer Institute for Surface Engineering and Thin Films IST in Braunschweig is an innovative partner for research and development in surface technology, with expertise in the associated product and production systems.
Hard-magnetic coatings for high-precision microscopy
Special microscopes, which enable scientists to view minute cell structures, are an indispensable tool in the development of vaccines and new therapies. Such equipment comprises not only a microscope with high optical resolution but also a high-precision microscope stage.
Plasma treatment reduces migration of plasticizers from blood bags
Medical products such as blood bags and tubing are often made from soft PVC, a plastic that contains phthalate plasticizers, which are suspected to be harmful to human health. A new method developed at the Fraunhofer IST prevents these harmful substances from migrating into the surrounding media.
Flexible and individual: Fraunhofer team develops groundbreaking vehicle concept
In a team with five other Fraunhofer Institutes, the Fraunhofer IST has developed the vehicle concept “Vision PI” that can be flexibly and individually designed and adapted depending on the application.
Facing the crisis together: Ideas and solution approaches
The Fraunhofer IST is contributing towards combating the corona pandemic by means of numerous projects, some of which are funded via the central action program of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, “Fraunhofer vs. Corona”.
Position paper on the future of automotive production
How will the German automobile industry have to change in the face of digitalization, new markets, philosophies, and technologies? In its whitepaper, the Fraunhofer AutoMOBILE Production Alliance proposes some options and a concrete solution space.
The Intern. Conference on Fundamentals and Industrial applications of HIPIMS will take place for the 11th time. The Fraunhofer IST is involved as part of the organizational team.
The Fraunhofer IST has also anchored sustainability in its mission statement. For the work at the institute, objectives 3, 6, 7, 9 and 12 are particularly relevant.
Fraunhofer Institute for Surface Engineering and Thin Films IST