Collaborations

Collaborations

The Institute for Photovoltaics focuses on research and teaching in the production, characterization, and application of materials, components, and systems in the field of semiconductor electronics and electrical energy storage, particularly for their use in renewable energies. Additional activities include defect-free laser processing of semiconductors and sensor technology.

The Institute for Energy Efficiency in Production conducts research on topics aimed at reducing energy consumption in manufacturing, such as the application of energy-efficient technologies and intelligent control of energy usage.

The Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) picks up new research topics and introduces new instruments for promoting innovation.

Fraunhofer IPA focuses on economically producing sustainable and personalized products. Additionally, Fraunhofer IPA collaborates interdisciplinary with industrial companies in the automotive, machinery and plant engineering, electronics and microsystems technology, energy, medical and biotechnology, as well as process industries.