Hans-Jörg Bullinger

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Munichwww.fraunhofer.de

Nanotechnology as a Driving Force in Innovation

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Leading organization ofapplied research in Europe

58 Institutes in Germany

12 700 Employees

1 Billion € Budget

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Profile 2005

7 Alliances

MicroelectronicsProductionInformation and Comm. TechnologyMaterials and ComponentsLife Sciences

Surface Technology and Photonics

Defense and Security Research Fraunhofer Headquarterin Munich

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Fraunhofer Contract Research in Europe The Top Ten Countries by Revenues

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Opening of »Center for Nanoelectronic Technologies«(CNT) in Dresden

Joint research institution of Fraunhofer, AMD und Infineon

Opening: end of May 2005

Planned research projects of about €170 million within the next 5 years

Funded by BMBF, EU Commission and Free State of Saxony amounting to €85 million

Main research topics:Processing of selected process steps for the manufacturing of high-density memory components as well as high-performance transistors

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Kondratieff Cycles: Key InnovationsInitialise New Industrial and Social Phases of Development

Interconnected World

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Steel,Railway,Transport

Internet,MobileComm.

Cycles

EarlyIndustrialization

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Automotive,Petrol

MicrochipAutomation

Life SciencesRenewable EnergiesNanotechnologies

Steam Engine,Textile and

Clothing

Innovation

LateIndustrialization

Service BasedSociety

Knowledge Based Society

Electronics,Chemistry

HealthAge

R&D time scale1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050

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technical physics

chemistry

„new“markets

functionalization

biology

Nanotechnology needs multi-disciplinarity

Source: VDI

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Application fields in nanotechnologydiagnostics/therapycontrolled releasetissue engineering

nanorobots

drug searchsynthesissensors

process control

waste water treatmentpollution control

cosmetics, sun creamantimicrobial treatment

textilespackaging

batteriesfuel-/solar cells

aerogel insulationpower plants (HTC)

e-paperdisplays

LED, OLEDpolytronics

memory (GMR)biochips

passivationprinters

dyestuffsopthalmics,photonics

optical switcheswaveguideslithography

hardcoats, multifunctional coatingsweight reduction (foams)

corrosion protectionsensors, electronics

Nano-technology

automotive

environmentconsumer

energyaviation/space

optics,precision mechanics

electronicsIT, print

chemistry,catalysis

medical/health

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Nanotechnology for automotive applications (realized)

transparent glazing (PC)

catalyst

nanoparticles in tires

self-cleaning coatings

hardcoatssolar cells

colour switching

polymer nanocomposites

barrier layers for fuel tank

corrosion protection

electroceramics(fuel injection, sensors)

fuel cells/batteries

tribological coatings

heat shielding

antireflective displays

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Adopted form: Detecon 2004

Future market perspectives:Today‘s research with FRAUNHOFER for tomorrow‘s future

1. Internet of ThingsAutonomous packages!

2. Intelligent Products and EnvironmentsEver-ready, invisible helpers!

3. Microenergy TechnologyPower for the journey

4. AdaptronicsMaterials become active

5. Simulated Reality for Products and ProcessesThe future in the computer

6. Human-Machine InteractionNo need to press buttons ever again

Smart Materials

Nanofunctional Materials

Nanomaterials

Nanochemistry, Nanophysics

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Future market perspectives:Today‘s research with FRAUNHOFER for tomorrow‘s future

7. Grid Computing for CompaniesComputing power on tap

8. Integrated Lightweight SystemsSlimming diet for cars & co.

9. Industrial (white) BiotechnologyNature as a chemical factory

10. Tailored LightLight as a tool

11. PolytronicsPrinted electronics – luminous wallpaper

12. Safety technologies to avert dangerSaving lives through safety

Nanostructured Materials

Nano Biotechnology

Nanooptics

Nanoelectronics

Nanosensors

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Simulated Reality for Materials, Products and Processes

Simulated reality is based on the comprehension of scientific/technical simulation combined with modern visualisation and interaction methods.

Main R&D Topics:

Multi-Scale Modelling Computational und Reverse EngineeringVirtual Reality based interactive Tools

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Macro

Application Example: Functional Materials, Electroceramics and Coatings

Multi-Scale Modelling: Material-based optimisation of function and durability of thin films, fuel cells or piezoelectric devices

Computational determination of experimentally not accessible material data, limits of operation

Discovery and testing of novel materials under functional aspects (nanoscale wear-resistant coatings, photonic crystals, … )

Future world in the computer

Tailored Light

Light for the nanoworld

Example: Light in the Extreme Ultraviolet

High-power sources (5 - 50 nm) wavelengthMulti-Nanolayer Optics

Systems for controlled generation, transport and utilisation of light lead to new applications in material processing, sensing and microelectronics

Light sources in the dimensions wavelength, power and timeMerging of Photonic and Electronic Processes (Photonic Crystals, Optical System Technology)Controlled Photonic Processes

Next-generation lithographyMicroscopy and quality controlOptical writing in the nm range

Nature: Sea mouse (Aphrodita sp.)

Photonic crystal