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#CIC2025 ?? Join us at the 4th Coatings and Interfaces Online Conference, where innovation meets expertise! ?? Thrilled to announce Dr. Nina Baule from Fraunhofer USA Inc. Center Midwest (CMW) as our esteemed Invited Speaker for Session: Plasma Coatings, Surfaces & Interfaces. Her work focuses on optimizing thin film materials synthesized via physical vapor deposition to meet the demands of advanced applications, with a particular focus on amorphous carbon coatings. ?? This virtual conference is a golden opportunity for researchers and professionals to present, discuss, and network within the coatings technology community. CIC2025 promises to be at the forefront of innovation. ?? Free Registration: https://lnkd.in/dr8H8mw4 ?? More details: https://lnkd.in/dRE9Bgyv If you would like to be a speaker, please contact the conference here: [email protected]. Mark your calendars and register freely for this amazing event! Let's drive the future of coatings technology together! See you there! ?? #Innovation #VirtualConference

Join Fraunhofer USA at MX.0 Southeast 2025!? ?? When: April 22 - 24, 2025? ?? Where: Hyatt Regency, Greenville, SC We’re excited to be part of the 4th MX.0 Southeast, where manufacturing leaders come together to share insights, strategies, and real-world experiences on digital transformation and automation. This year’s event is bigger than ever, featuring two full days of conference sessions and a dedicated factory tour day! Attendees from South Carolina can learn how they can work with Fraunhofer USA through the SC-Fraunhofer USA Alliance to turn research excellence into economic opportunities. Don’t Miss Our Session! ? April 23, 2025 | 11:00 AM? ?? Panel Discussion: How to Start, Scale & Survey the Success of AI & ML Initiatives to Take Advantage of the Hype!? ?? Featuring Marcel Sch?fer ?? REGISTER NOW and use code VIPFH for exclusive access!?https://lnkd.in/gF7VwTnq Learn More about the South Carolina Fraunhofer USA alliance at: https://lnkd.in/gRBvQemD MX.0 Media

?? Join us at the GACC South - German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern U.S., Inc. Houston Stammtisch on April 3! We are looking forward to sharing insights on Fraunhofer USA’s cutting-edge research and how the #GACC supports industry innovation—all while enjoying great conversations with the transatlantic business community. Come grab a beer with us at Saint Arnold Beer Garden and let’s talk about the future of technology, research, and collaboration! ?? April 3 | 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM CST? ?? Saint Arnold Beer Garden | Houston, TX? Register today:? https://bit.ly/4iBBIsb

???????? ???? ???? ?????? ???? ?????????????????? ???????? ?? ???? ?????? ???????????? ???? ?????????? ????????????????????. Connect with leading #carbontech startups, hear from industry #experts, and network with government, nonprofit, and corporate #leaders from the Carbontech Leadership Council. ?? Date: April 3, 2025 | Thursday ? Time: 4 - 7pm ?? Location: Dock 72, New York ??? RSVP here: https://lu.ma/xum7c90z Meet the C2V Initiative’s Year 4 #innovators as they each present their unique solutions, the progress they’ve made throughout the past six months of the C2V program, and where they are headed next: ?? Ardent Process Technology is a process technology company that is developing membrane-based solutions for point-source carbon capture and other chemical separations. ?? CarbonBlue develops a chemical process that mineralizes and extracts CO? from water, which then reabsorbs more atmospheric CO?. ?? MacroCycle Technologies develops a chemical recycling process to turn polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polyester-fiber waste into “virgin-grade” plastics. ? Maple Materials develops an electrolysis process to convert CO? into graphite and oxygen. ?? Oxylus Energy develops a direct electrochemical process to convert CO? into fuels and chemical feedstocks, such as methanol. ??? Phlair develops a renewable-energy-powered Direct Air Capture (DAC) system using an electrochemical process for acid and base generation. ?? RenewCO? is developing an electrochemical process to convert CO? into fuels and chemicals, such as sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) or propylene glycol. ?? Seabound builds carbon-capture equipment for new and existing ships. ?? Secant Fuel develops a one-step electrocatalytic process that converts flue gas into syngas. Greentown Labs Urban Future Lab NYU Tandon School of Engineering

Join Dr. Nina Baule and other industry leaders driving innovation at the webinar "What We Do: Women In The Vacuum Industry” ?????? On March 12 at 12 PM EST, Women in SVC is hosting a free live webinar featuring women who are shaping the future of the vacuum coating industry. Dr. Nina Baule, Materials Research Scientist at Fraunhofer USA Center Midwest, specializes in developing functional thin films using physical vapor deposition with a focus on scalable, economic processes. Dr. Baule plays a key role in driving innovation through applied research, collaborating daily with industry clients, academic institutions, national laboratories, and a multicultural team of students, engineers, technicians, and scientists. Her work supports vital industries such as health, environment, semiconductors, and aerospace, with a particular emphasis on vacuum technologies and advanced material synthesis. Don’t miss this chance to hear from women leading the way in scientific and engineering innovation! Register here: https://lnkd.in/efrCg7KW Lara Maroto Diaz | Anna Wiktoria Oniszczuk | Liz Josephson | Society of Vacuum Coaters (SVC)?

Join us at the South Carolina Automotive Summit tomorrow to discover "Why So Many AI Projects Fail" Marcel Sch?fer will be presenting at the SC Automotive Summit, the premier gathering for automotive industry leaders and innovators in South Carolina. Dr. Schaefer will be putting AI on trial in his thought-provoking session, revealing why many AI initiatives fall short and providing practical insights on implementing successful AI solutions in manufacturing environments. In this must-attend presentation, you'll learn: ?? Why so many AI projects fail to deliver on their promises ?? A real-world use case of AI transforming manufacturing operations ?? How to test and validate AI systems to maintain process control ?? Ways the SC Fraunhofer USA Alliance can support your company Whether you're an executive, supplier, educator, or service provider in the automotive sector, don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights that could transform your approach to AI implementation. Connect with us at the event to discuss how Fraunhofer USA can help navigate your AI journey with confidence and expertise. Learn more about the event: https://lnkd.in/debAXcb8

Kathleen Schuelke SPHR, Director of Human Resources and Central Services at Fraunhofer USA, has retired after 27 years of dedicated service. We would like to express our heartfelt thanks for her remarkable journey with Fraunhofer USA. Kathleen has been a cornerstone of strength, innovation, and dedication, profoundly shaping our organization and supporting our team. From leading transformative HR initiatives to overseeing seamless central services operations, her contributions have been invaluable. Her leadership has played a crucial role in driving our success and cultivating a culture of excellence. We offer our deepest gratitude to Kathleen for her steadfast commitment and wish her a joyful and well-deserved retirement. Please join us in celebrating her incredible career and sending her our best wishes for a fulfilling future.

Our upcoming #SerdpEstcpWebinar will focus on developing systems that analyze building operations data to improve performance and #energy savings at #military installations. Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4gu82Mk Brian Clark at U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) and Bryan Urban at Fraunhofer USA Inc. will discuss fault detection and diagnostics technologies and their potential to provide cost savings and efficiency gains, as well as automated fault detection and diagnostics for centralizing and?streamlining mechanical faults in buildings.

?? Celebrating 30 Years of Innovation! The 2024 Fraunhofer USA Focus is here! As we mark our 30th anniversary, this year's Focus showcases groundbreaking research across critical technology domains: ?? AI-Powered Manufacturing: Revolutionizing weld quality verification ?? Next-Gen Healthcare: Rapid pathogen detection biosensors ?? Advanced Materials: Diamond membranes for future semiconductors ?? Clean Energy: Innovative fuel cell components ?? Sustainable Food: Flexible bioreactors for cultured meat ?? Precision Engineering: Automated fiber optic gyroscope production Download the full report to explore how our transatlantic partnerships and applied research are shaping innovation: https://lnkd.in/gjbprGwq

Fraunhofer USA is celebrating three decades of groundbreaking research, technological advancements, and unwavering commitment to innovation and technology transfer with our partners! ?? Since our inception in 1994, Fraunhofer USA has stood at the forefront of applied research, bridging the gap between academic discovery and industrial application. ???? A special thank you to our founding organization Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft and our university partners Boston University, University of Maryland, and Michigan State University! ?? Read more about our mission and impact over the past 30 years below. ? Follow us on our social media channels and website www.fraunhofer.org for updates on projects, events and initiatives. Here‘s to the next chapter of innovation at Fraunhofer USA!