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- Cell cultures from a machine
Cell cultures form the basis of day-to-day research work in applications that range from the development of drugs and vaccines to the decoding of functions of individual genes. Up until now, cell c... - Fraunhofer opens Center for Systems Biotechnology in Chile
On September 1, 2011 the Chilean Minister of the Economy, Mr Pablo Longueira and Professor Bullinger officially opened Fraunhofer's first research center in South America. The new 'Fraunhofer Cente... - Lightning-fast materials testing using ultrasound
For years, ultrasound has proven to be a valuable tool in non-destructive materials testing. However, the demands of modern production conditions are increasing all the time. Researchers at Fraunho... - Impregnating plastics with carbon dioxide
Everyone has heard that carbon dioxide is responsible for global warming. But the gas also has some positive characteristics. Researchers are now impregnating plastics with compressed CO2 in a proc...
- New luggage inspection methods identify liquid explosives
Liquid explosives are easy to produce. As a result, terrorists can use the chemicals for attacks - on aircraft, for instance. In the future, new detection systems at airport security checkpoints wi... - Nanopores make sterile filtration more reliable
Irregular pores, low flow rates: The plastic membrane filters used in sterile filtration do not always ensure that conditions are really sterile. Filter membranes of aluminum oxide are more reliabl... - Detecting tumors faster
To diagnose cancer reliably, doctors usually conduct a biopsy including tissue analysis - which is a time-consuming process. A microscopic image sensor, fitted in an endoscope, is being developed f... - Energy-autonomous sensors in logistics: continuous control of perishable goods
For over 20 years, Fraunhofer IPM has been researching in the field of gas and fluid measurement techniques. Semiconductor sensors, spectrometers as well as components from the Institute are used i... - Terahertz technology is gaining ground: Opening of the "TeraTec" application center in Kaiserslautern
Terahertz beams have established themselves as a tool for diagnostics in addition to instrumentation and test engineering. Early in March, the Fraunhofer Institute for Physical Measurement Techniqu... - A mini-laboratory for all cases
Many illnesses can be reliably diagnosed through laboratory tests, but these in vitro analyses often use up valuable time. A system developed by Fraunhofer research scientists, which can carry out ... - Accredited Analysis Laboratory for Micro and Nanotechnology at Fraunhofer IISB
The Analysis Laboratory for Micro- and Nanotechnology at the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Systems and Device Technology IISB in Erlangen was accredited by the 'Deutsche Gesellschaft für Akkr...
- Safe journey for works of art
Valuable paintings travel long distances when they are shipped from one place to another. To minimize damage, they are packed in special picture cases. In future, these will be equipped with sensor... - Proteins in gel
Biochips carrying thousands of DNA fragments are widely used for examining genetic material. Experts would also like to have biochips on which proteins are anchored. This requires a gel layer which... - Lactate test made easy
The lactate value indicates levels of fitness. At present, athletes have to visit a doctor to have it measured. A new analytical device will make things easier in future: athletes can wear it and c...
- Particulate emissions from laser printers
Do laser printers emit pathogenic toner particles into the air? Some people are convinced that they do. As a result, this topic is the subject of public controversy. Researchers have now investigat... - Production line for artificial skin
A fully automated process is set to improve the production of artificial tissue: medical scientists can perform transplants with skin produced in the laboratory. This tissue is also suitable for te... - Bad-tasting mineral water
If bottled mineral water is left out in the sun, it often develops an unpleasant taste. Until recently, nobody quite knew why. Now there is evidence of what actually causes the bad flavor and what ... - Pocket-sized magnetic resonance imaging
The term "MRI scan" brings to mind the gigantic, expensive machines that are installed in hospitals. But research scientists have now developed small portable MRI scanners that perform their servic... - Soldered lenses
Lenses in optical devices are kept in place by adhesives. This can cause problems when the microscopes and cameras are employed inside a vacuum, as the adhesives may release gases that contaminate ... - Laboratory Robot LISA helps
Assistant robots really suited for everyday routines, which take over burdensome or monotonous work for humans, are still virtually unavailable commercially. Such systems are usually either not abs...