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  • Oceanology International 2024 / 2024

    Geomapping maritime surfaces: Finnish research institute uses measurement systems developed by Fraunhofer IPM

    Press release / February 05, 2024

    Underwater LiDAR system: infrastructure inspection in 3D
    © Montage: Fraunhofer IPM

    The renowned Finnish Geospatial Research Institute (FGI) will use LiDAR systems developed by the Fraunhofer Institute for Physical Measurement Techniques IPM to survey maritime surfaces in the future. The state-run research unit expects this technology to deliver higher-quality geographical data and more efficient field measurements than ever before.

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  • MultiLambdaChip project gets underway / 2024

    New lasers for digital holography

    Press release / January 31, 2024

    MultiLambdaChip project gets underway: A new laser for digital holography
    © Fraunhofer IPM

    As part of the MultiLambdaChip research project, Fraunhofer IPM is developing highly integrated, cost-effective laser light sources for use in digital holography, working in collaboration with HÜBNER Photonics, Carl Zeiss AG, cyberTECHNOLOGIES GmbH and the Laboratory for Optical Systems at the University of Freiburg.

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  • Optical impact hammer test / 2024

    Laser replaces hammer: new method for testing the structural integrity of buildings

    Press release / January 25, 2024

    Optical impact hammer test: a new method for testing  the structural integrity of buildings
    © Jannis Gangelhoff / Fraunhofer IPM

    Building inspection benefits from laser-based measuring systems providing quick and accurate digital measurement data. In the future, lasers will help detect subsurface damage, too. Up until now, the only way of detecting hidden defects was the so-called impact hammer test.

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  • Quantum sensors for brain research

    Press release / December 15, 2023

    © K.-U. Wudtke / Fraunhofer IPM

    Brain researchers have high hopes for quantum sensors to provide deeper insights into the brain one day. This is also a research focus of Fraunhofer IPM. Two events in December provided an insight into the topic: Professor Svenja Knappe delivered a public Carl-Zeiss-Humboldt Lecture to show how quantum sensor technology could advance brain diagnostics and therapy, and an experts’ workshop explored the topic of optically pumped magnetometers for magnetoencephalography.

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  • DiGeBaSt research project / 2023

    Proof of origin through marker-free tracing of logs

    Press release / December 05, 2023

    Track & Trace Fingerprint: Markierungsfreie Rückverfolgung von Baumstämmen
    © Christoph Eberz / Fraunhofer IPM

    Researchers at Fraunhofer IPM and their partners have now shown that logs and trunk sections can be identified based on the structure of the cut surfaces. As part of the DiGeBaSt research project, the team developed a marker-free and tamper-proof optical method that allows up to 100 percent recognition – even under the rough environment conditions of the timber industry.

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  • Summer School Fraunhofer Photonica / 2023

    Traveling through the World of Photonics

    Press release / October 10, 2023

    © Fraunhofer IPM

    Twenty young scientists were thrilled to spend two weeks traveling across Germany as participants of the Fraunhofer Photonica Summer School and dive into photonics, light and lasers. Fraunhofer Photonica was organized by the Fraunhofer Group for Light & Surfaces chaired by Fraunhofer IPM.

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  • Fraunhofer IPM spin-off / 2023

    Smart building: Building plans automatically from 3D data

    Press release / October 04, 2023

    © Fraunhofer IPM

    Converting digital building data into 2D plans or 3D models quickly and easily – that is the business model of bimeto GmbH. The Freiburg-based start-up, which was spun off from Fraunhofer IPM, offers solutions to digitize and automate construction planning and thus make it more efficient. A few months after entering the market, the company employs four people and is already cooperating closely with partners from industry.

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  • Project completion “HoloMotion“ / 2023

    Digital holography in motion

    Press release / August 25, 2023

    Digital-holographischer Sensor für die Verzahnungsmessung
    © Fraunhofer IPM

    In the recently completed “HoloMotion” research project, Fraunhofer IPM has greatly enhanced the established 3D measurement method of digital multiwavelength holography in two directions: On the one hand, components in motion can now be measured with high precision for the first time. Secondly, optical gear measurement using digital holography has been raised to a new level.

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  • Fraunhofer IPM turns 50 / 2023

    50 years of cutting-edge research for greater efficiency and safety

    Press release / July 11, 2023

    Fraunhofer IPM 50 Jahre Jubiläum
    © K.-U. Wudtke / Fraunhofer IPM

    Measurement systems ensure the quality of industrial products, optimize processes and provide safety. Over the past five decades, the Fraunhofer Institute for Physical Measurement Techniques IPM in Freiburg has impressively demonstrated the enormous contribution to efficiency, sustainability and safety that measurement technology can make. This was recognized by representatives from politics and research at an anniversary event. In a panel discussion, the participants discussed how measurement technology can contribute to sustainable and affordable building and housing in the future.

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  • Structuring without masks / 2023

    New fabrication technique for periodically-poled lithium niobate

    Press release / June 23, 2023

    © Fraunhofer IPM

    Periodically-poled lithium niobate (PPLN) is a nonlinear-optical crystal with specific photonic properties. It is suitable for example for the frequency conversion of laser light. Researchers at Fraunhofer IPM in collaboration with the University of Freiburg have developed a new technique that allows them to structure PPLN with full flexibility and without masks. They will present the new technique at the LASER World of Photonics trade fair in Munich.

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