Research Updates

2026

 

Smart Wearables Instead of Cable Spaghetti

More than nine million people worldwide die each year as a result of heart disease. In Germany, it is responsible for a third of all deaths. An AI-supported sensor system can detect warning signs at an early stage, saving lives.

 

 

A Secure Energy Future

The power grids are old but the energy sources are new – not an ideal mix. Fraunhofer researchers have developed innovative solutions for keeping the lights on in Germany.

 

Circular Economy

How Fraunhofer institutes use circular design, digital materials expertise and bio-based materials to keep raw materials in continuous circulation.

 

Science Year 2026: Medicine of the Future