MEMS CMOS Pilot IPMS runs large MEMS/MOEMS and CMOS cleanrooms (1,500 m2, 300 m2, and 2,700 m2 respectively) that support process development to pilot production on 200 mm and 300 mm wafers. The facility enables TRL 3–8, making it suitable for joint development and pilot manufacturing with customers in automotive, ICT, consumer electronics, semiconductor, and medical technology.

Quality Certification The facility is ISO 9001:2015 certified, signaling mature quality management and reliability for regulated industries such as medical technology and automotive. This positions IPMS well for long-term partnerships and streamlined procurement with risk reduction for customers.

Market Focus Fraunhofer IPMS concentrates on Smart Industrial Solutions, Medical & Health, and Mobility, servicing ICT, consumer electronics, automotive, semiconductor, measurement, and medical markets. This alignment supports targeted cross-selling and multi-market collaborations with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.

European Sovereignty The institute emphasizes independent, sustainable solutions and strengthening technological sovereignty in Germany and Europe, offering opportunities to participate in EU-funded programs and local value chain development through industry collaborations.

Tech Capabilities IPMS leverages modern software and tooling including GitHub, Docker, NoSQL, Keycloak, Video.js, Microsoft, Bootstrap, and Apache HTTP Server, enabling rapid prototyping, secure collaboration, data management, and potential software-enabled services such as digital twins, process analytics, and IT/OT integration for microsystems development.