Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF

Politicians visited the quantum labs at Fraunhofer IOF on October 20, 2020 and received exciting insights into current projects in the field of quantum research.

The Mercury probe BepiColombo flew past Venus on October 15, 2020 at a distance of only 10,720 km. On board: a thermal infrared spectrometer developed by Fraunhofer IOF.

For the first time, Fraunhofer IOF offers an international high professional development program for managers in optics and photonics. The program teaches the latest technologies, their application potential and innovation opportunities.

The Fraunhofer IOF conducts application-oriented research in the field of optical systems engineering on behalf of its clients in industry and within publicly-funded collaborative projects.

The field of optical system engineering enables the step from specific optical, mechanical and electronic components to optical, opto-mechanical and opto-electronic modules and systems with complex functionalities. The objective is to control light, from its generation to its application. In this context, the sustainable energy-efficient use of light – "Green Photonics" – plays a special role for the Fraunhofer IOF, particularly with regard to the Fraunhofer innovation cluster.