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  • Mittels seismischer Messungen können die Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler Seekabel im Meeresboden hochgenau lokalisieren.
    © Frank S. Bauer

    A cornerstone of the energy transition, offshore wind energy supplies millions of consumers with green electricity. Export cables connect offshore wind farms to the grid onshore. The cable routes need to be surveyed regularly to ensure that the cable positions are precisely known — but the acoustic and magnetic methods that are currently used to do this are time-consuming, incur high costs and lack reliability. For this reason, researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems IWES are working with partners to develop a novel measuring system for cable localization as part of the SASACD project. It overcomes the hurdles that existing systems present and not only allows cables to be located over extensive areas but can also penetrate to sufficient depths in sediment.

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  • Expanded institute management / 2024

    New Joint Leadership at Fraunhofer IZM: Prof. Ulrike Ganesh and Prof. Martin Schneider-Ramelow

    Press Release / August 01, 2024

    Die zukünftige Doppelspitze des Fraunhofer IZM: Prof. Ulrike Ganesh und Prof. Martin Schneider-Ramelow
    © Fraunhofer IZM

    A second institute director is joining the Fraunhofer Institute for Reliability and Microintegration IZM in Berlin: Starting in August 2024, Prof. Ulrike Ganesh will work with Prof. Martin Schneider-Ramelow. The two of them will jointly further develop and shape the microelectronics institute’s strategic alignment.

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  • Hybrid data networks / 2024

    Fast, Tap-Proof Data Networks with Light

    Research News / August 01, 2024

    Eine LED an der Oberfläche sendet die Daten durch moduliertes Licht an die Endgeräte im Raum.
    © Fraunhofer HHI

    The digital transformation means that more and more devices such as X-ray and ultrasound machines are being connected to networks in hospital settings, for example. These kinds of equipment have to be movable as needed. In the LINCNET project, Fraunhofer researchers are using light to transmit data to machines and robots in clinical settings and industrial production environments. Combining electrical networks with the ultra-fast 5G mobile network creates powerful and low-cost wireless networks for buildings. When deployed in hospitals, this solution means devices connect wirelessly to the network — with lower electromagnetic emissions. It also makes industrial production significantly more flexible.

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