Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS Employee Directory
Research ServicesSaxony, Germany201-500 Employees
Fraunhofer IPMS is a research institution within the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft that focuses on electronic and photonic microsystems. It serves markets including ICT, consumer electronics, automotive, semiconductors, measurement, and medical technology, supporting applications in smart industrial solutions, healthcare, and mobility, and operates facilities such as a 1,500 m² MEMS/MOEMS cleanroom for 200 mm wafer development to pilot production, a 300 m² microdisplay cleanroom for 200 mm wafers, and a 2,700 m² CMOS cleanroom for 300 mm wafers with extensive analytical tools. Based in Dresden, Saxony, IPMS collaborates with industry to accelerate innovation and strengthen technological sovereignty in Germany and Europe. The institute is certified to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 and employs a few hundred staff. Its work aims to develop independent, sustainable solutions that meet global market needs.