Press Kit

Research Awards 2015

During the annual conference of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft on June 9 2015 in Wiesbaden the following prizes were awarded: three Joseph von Fraunhofer prizes and the Technology Prize for Human-Centered Technology.

Press Releases and Videos

Plasma makes wounds heal quicker

(Research News June 8, 2015) Many people suffer from skin disorders. Open wounds are a particularly acute problem, especially among the elderly. PlasmaDerm, a new medical technology solution, uses plasma to facilitate faster healing of wounds.

Natural rubber from dandelions

(Research News June 8, 2015) Dandelions are modest plants that are an excellent alternative source for a raw material of high demand: natural rubber, the fundamental ingredient in rubber products. Fraunhofer researchers have established the basis for the large-scale production of high quality rubber with Russian dandelion.

Diamond-like coatings save fuel

(Research News June 8, 2015) Coating engine components with hard carbon reduces friction to almost zero – a development that could save billions of liters of fuel worldwide every year. Now researchers have developed a new laser method to apply the coating on the production line.

A concert hall for on the move

(Research News June 8, 2015) Researchers have developed new audio software that creates a natural three-dimensional sound. Whether you‘re listening on your smartphone or in the car, it feels like you’re right there in the concert hall.

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