Measuring, Monitoring, Optimizing

Fraunhofer Institute for Physical Measurement Techniques IPM

 

Measurement: the key to optimization

The Fraunhofer Institute for Physical Measurement Techniques IPM develops tailor-made measuring techniques, systems and materials for industry. Many years of experience with optical technologies and functional materials form the basis for high-tech solutions in a wide variety of fields: from laser imaging technology, via optical measuring techniques, spectroscopy and terahertz measuring technology, to thermoelectrics and integrated sensor systems.

Current news

  • Innotrans 2012: Fraunhofer IPM presents new category of device

    Fraunhofer IPM is showcasing numerous improvements and additional functions on its diverse rail measurement systems at the InnoTrans 2012 (Hall 4.1 Stand 225). The measuring systems for determining overhead line position and wear in particular offer substantially improved performance. The system portfolio of the rail measurement system specialist has been supplemented with a stationary profile scanner for measuring the geometry of trains on the move, a completely new category of device.

  • Joseph-von-Fraunhofer prize goes to Fraunhofer IPM for its 3D laser scanner

    Is a contact wire missing or is it faulty? What‘s the situation in front of the entrance to a railway station or a tunnel? A 3D laser scanner can increase the train‘s safety and reliability. Dr. Heinrich Höfler and Dipl.-Ing. Harald Wölfelschneider from the Fraunhofer IPM have worked with their team to develop a 3D laser scanner that is extremely fast, precise and safe for the human eye.

  • Outstanding young scientist

    Measuring emissions precisely and on the go: Sven Rademacher will receive the first Hugo-Geiger prize for his infrared optical filter photometer. Unlike commercially available systems, it detects several gases at the same time.

  • Technology Oscar for ARRI and Fraunhofer IPM

    The Munich-based manufacturer of motion picture technology ARRI and the Fraunhofer Institute for Physical Measurement Techniques IPM in Freiburg are to receive the “Academy Award of Merit” from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for their jointly developed ARRILASER cine film recorder. The Oscar statuettes are to be presented on 11 February in Beverly Hills.

  • Detecting letter bombs with terahertz waves

    The current discovery of letter bombs at Deutsche Bank shows how acute the danger of letter and parcel bombs is. A terahertz letter scanner developed by Fraunhofer IPM together with its partners from industry identifies explosives concealed in letters or parcels. Unlike the X-ray scanners occasionally employed today, the terahertz scanner is not harmful to humans and therefore causes fewer problems in use.

  • Rapid detection of blood poisoning

    Biochipsystem for Bioarrays

    Speed can save lives – one example is in the case of blood poisoning. The faster and more selectively medical practitioners can detect and treat septicemia the greater the chances of survival for the patient will be. A new biochip now enables doctors to examine the blood directly in their surgeries.

  • No spectacles needed: digital outdoor advertising in 3D format

    Imagine you’re crossing Times Square in New York when suddenly a young man steps out of a giant display and presents the latest jogging shoes – right in front of your nose. Four Fraunhofer institutes are aiming to make this possible and are jointly developing a three-dimensional display for large image formats that manages without the customary 3D spectacles.