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Why do we need hydrogen? The answer is simple: For a climate-neutral economy. Wherever direct electrification is not possible, hydrogen can replace fossil fuels - directly or in bonded form for example as powerfuel Where can I get hydrogen and how can I use it? Green hydrogen is produced by splitting water with the help of renewable energies. In our program, you will learn how to produce, transport and use green hydrogen. In the process we share with you the latest research knowledge from the Fraunhofer IST and show you how hydrogen is already being used by our associate companies. You will have the opportunity to exchange ideas with scientists and entrepreneurs, but you will also get an introduction to the components of tomorrow's hydrogen economy. You don't need any prior knowledge. We will start from where you are now. We look forward to meeting you!

The SVC Technical Conference, one of the most important conferences in the field of coatings, thin films and surface technology, is taking place for the 68th time. From May 19 – 22, 2025, the event will once again open its doors in Nashville to researchers, industry representatives, decision-makers and newcomers, creating a space for the exchange of ideas on the importance of coating and surface technology in products and services in our daily lives, but also on the influence of artificial intelligence on the industry. This year, the Fraunhofer IST is represented at a joint booth together with the Fraunhofer IWS and FEP as well as Fraunhofer USA. The Fraunhofer IST contributes to the SVC program with its expertise in the fields of “Optical Systems and Applications” and “Diamond-Based Systems and CleanTech”.

As versatile as possible, consistently precise and reproducible but, at the same time, increasingly complex: The requirements for future coating and production systems are constantly increasing. The Fraunhofer Institute for Surface Engineering and Thin Films IST and Feng Chia University (FCU) are collaborating on the “Fraunhofer Innovation Platform for Surface and Production Engineering for Optical and Electrical Systems at Feng Chia University FIP-SPE@FCU” to fulfill this demand. The aim of the cooperation is the development of cross-sectoral technological solutions in the field of surface and production engineering, whereby the focus is being placed on optical and electrical systems. The official opening of FIP-SPE@FCU took place on 28th October 2024 in Taiwan.

This year, the focus of the Future Automotive Production Conference lies on Circular Economy and and Sustainable Materials. The topics of the conference include Production & Processes, Resource Efficiency through Digitalisation & Automation, and Materials & Applications.

This year marks the 67th edition of SVC TechCon. The conference has both a technical program and an educational program and thus offers participants a comprehensive insight into vacuum coating technologies. The Fraunhofer IST is participating in the scientific program with contributions in the scientific and education program.

SPIE Optical Systems Design is an interdisciplinary forum for technicians, engineers, researchers, and managers who are involved in instrumental optics at all levels: design, specification, production, and testing. It will be co-located with SPIE Photonics Europe in Strasbourg. The event provides insights into new research findings trough more than a hundred of international presentations. World-class speakers in the filed are sharing their research and vision of the future. Furthermore, the participants can connect with colleagues and engage with leading companies by attending technical and networking events as well as exhibitions. The Fraunhofer IST is participating in the event with a presentation.

The Batterieforum Deutschland provides a platform for battery research and development in Germany, because battery research and production - contrary to what is often assumed - does not only take place in Asia and the USA. With the support of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), the Kompetenznetzwerk Lithium-Ionen-Batterien (KLiB) (engl. competence network for lithium-ion batteries) is organizing the Batterieforum Deutschland. The aim of the congress is to promote an interdisciplinary and cross-industry scientific and technical dialog. Through this dialog, scientists from various research institutions and industry will come together to discuss various key topics and develop a common understanding of batteries. This systemic approach enables a deeper understanding and promotes interdisciplinary exchange. Fraunhofer IST is represented by Svenja Weber and Kira Patzke who present their research results.