Latest News

Here we will inform you about the latest research topics, upcoming events and other news of the department.

 

Press Release / 29.10.2025

Kickoff for EU Project »STELLAR«

Efficient battery technologies are crucial for achieving national and European climate targets.

In the EU-funded project »STELLAR«, we are working together with 16 European partners to develop a cost-effective test facility for the safe and sustainable production of lithium metal anode foils.

 

Press Release / 28.08.2025

Digital Solutions for the Plastics and Rubber Industry

We present our technologies and software solutions for the plastics and rubber industry at K 2025 in Düsseldorf from October 8 to 15, 2025. At the joint Fraunhofer booth, the researchers showcase their latest developments in digital material simulation, quality assurance and process optimization.

 

Current issue »Qualität und Zuverlässigkeit« / 29.04.2025

Technical Article on Terahertz Measurement Technology Published

We have improved our terahertz measurement technology and offer new options for the inline inspection of batteries and wet coatings. Our article in the May issue of the magazine »Qualität und Zuverlässigkeit« explains the advantages and possible applications. You can download the article here [only available in German]:

 

Press Release / 02.04.2025

Getting More Out of the Battery with Simulations

At the Battery Show from June 3 to 5, our scientists present innovations for electromobility: their research focuses on battery behavior during charging and discharging, the optimization of battery production and the aging of batteries.

Upcoming Events

An important point in our work is the exchange with colleagues about the latest developments in research and the sharing of our results. For this reason, we regularly travel to trade fairs and conferences and present our institute at a booth or in a lecture.

 

Hamburg / Fair / 01.09. – 04.09.2026

SMM 2026

The »Shipbuilding, Machinery and Marine Technology« is the leading trade fair for the maritime industry. Experts from the »Materials Characterization and Testing« department present terahertz measurement technology for the non-destructive testing of composites. Experts from the »Transport Processes« department present the »MESHFREE« simulation software, which works without a rigid computing grid and is also suitable for maritime applications.

 

Kaiserslautern / Workshop / 03.03. – 04.03.2026

International Workshop Terahertz Technology and Applications 2026

The workshop brings together renowned experts who present current scientific findings and industrial applications of Terahertz Technologies. 

The deadline for submitting papers is December 19, 2025.

 

Kaiserslautern / Industry Workshop / 05.11.2025

Coating Thickness Measurement – Precise Measurement, Better Coating

The workshop focuses on the precise measurement of coating thicknesses on materials. Our experts are presenting the latest measurement technology. Additionally, participants have the opportunity to bring their own samples and analyze them with our measuring system.

 

Fürth / Conference / 16.10. – 17.10.2025

European Machine Vision Forum 2025

The European Machine Vision Forum provides a platform for the exchange of the latest findings from the image processing industry and academic research.

Our colleague Dr. Erik Waller is on site with a presentation on our terahertz imaging projects.

 

Düsseldorf / Fair / 08.10. – 15.10.2025

K – The International Trade Fair for Innovations in the Plastics and Rubber Industry 2025

Our experts from the »Flow and Material Simulation«, »Materials Characterization and Testing« and »Transport Processes« present their research on site.

 

Espoo, Finnland / Conference / 17.08. – 22.08.2025

IRMMW-THz 2025

The International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves provides a platform for researchers to exchange ideas.

Our experts from the department »Material Characterization and Testing«  present exciting topics related to non-destructive material testing, charge carrier analysis in semiconductors, and optical terahertz technologies in two lectures and a poster presentation.

 

 

Conference / 13.08 – 15.08.2025

Terahertz Young Scientists Meeting 2025

The Terahertz Young Scientists Meeting 2025 for master students and PhD students in the field of terahertz research, offers young researchers from the terahertz community the opportunity to present their work in a welcoming international environment.

Our expert Joshua Hennig from the »Material Characterization and Testing« department is on site with a presentation.

 

Vienna, Austria / Summer School / 14.07 – 18.07.2025

ITSS-TSaT 2025

The Summer School offers all participants the opportunity to exchange ideas and network with leading experts in the field of terahertz technology.

Our expert Dr. Maris Bauer from the »Material Characterization and Testing« department gives a lecture on »Terahertz Technology and Measurement Techniques in Industrial Position« as part of the Summer School.

Vacancies

Assistant Scientist

We are always looking for student assistants to work on projects in industry and research.

Master Students

Do you have your own idea for a thesis? That is also possible with us. Present your proposed topic to us in an unsolicited application so that we can assess whether it reflects our core competencies.