Expertise »Gas and Process Technology«

We apply established and innovative technologies for measuring gases and liquids and for thermal management.

We have decades of experience in the field of measurement technology for gas and process technology. Our research and development covers all standard gas analysis methods and selected liquid analysis methods. We also conduct research into innovative technologies for heat dissipation and temperature control, as well as caloric heat pumps. In the field of spectroscopy, we cover the entire range of spectroscopic methods for the detection and analysis of gases with a focus on laser spectroscopy in the infrared spectral range. Another key research topic is energy-efficient, miniaturized gas sensors and sensor systems, which we manufacture using microsystem technology processes involving thin-film and thick-film technology.

In the development of sensors and sensor systems, we draw on our extensive expertise in material characterization and state-of-the-art technical infrastructure. The simulation of physical processes and the evaluation of measurement data are also playing an increasingly important role. We have extensive know-how in the field of optical and thermal simulations and work with various data evaluation methods.

We provide complete measurement and control systems, including sensors, electronics, housings and tools for interpreting measurement data.

 

 

Sensor technology

 

We use established and innovative techniques for measuring and analyzing gases, liquids and solids.

 

Spectroscopy

 

We use the entire range of spectroscopic methods to develop customized measurement systems.

 

Caloric materials & systems

 

Climate-friendly cooling systems without harmful refrigerants: we develop efficient caloric heat pumps and cooling systems as an alternative to compressor technology.

 

Thermal management

 

We develop thermal management solutions. We rely on heat pipes for highly effective heat dissipation, and we develop customized Peltier coolers for temperature control.

 

Magnetometry

Quantum-based optically pumped magnetometers measure very precisely and operate without elaborate cooling.

Cross-sectional expertise

 

Structural and materials analysis

 

We serve the entire process chain for the analysis of thermal, electrical and structural properties of materials and components – investigating conventional as well as functional materials.

 

Simulation and
algorithms

 

Fraunhofer IPM has many years of experience in the multivariate analysis of large amounts of data and develops mathematical models to determine the state of the product and to set process parameters, for example in quality control.

 

Microsystems Engineering

 

Fraunhofer IPM disposes of a 400 m² clean room with first class equipment. We model, coat and structure materials – from development to prototype production. Depending on your requirements, we advise you based on our long-time experience. With our procedures, we cover nearly the entire spectrum of microsystems engineering.