Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS, Division Engineering of Adaptive Systems EAS
Happy Holidays and a wonderful New Year!
Our employees do everything they can to make Christmas a success. Find out, how they contribute to a wonderful holiday season.
I am Preethi and I work as an analog designer at Fraunhofer IIS.
I focus on analog design to keep all kinds of devices reliable, not just holiday lights. Whether it’s making sure LEDs twinkle flawlessly or circuits in everyday gadgets perform consistently, my work is all about precision and durability. During the holidays, we need everything to work smoothly - from the electronics in our decorations to the tech that keeps us connected with family. I help design the circuits that make sure everything runs without a hitch, bringing joy and reliability to every device, no matter the season.
I am Benjamin and I am the leader of the mixed-signal automation group.
Together with my colleagues and partners I am working on making the design of analog microchips more efficient. We are building software that automates time-consuming and error-prone design work.
We are surrounded by a lot of technology at and around Christmas. For example, if we want to visit our loved ones and use the navigation system on our smartphone to do so, or if we want to call them so that everyone gets together in time for Christmas, the analog chips in the smartphone also have to work well. Because without analog chips, there would be no digital communication - and who knows: maybe our research will help to ensure that the wish lists reach Santa Claus safely and reliably.
I am David and I work as a research assistant on the topic of Advanced Packaging.
I make sure that the presents arrive at your home on time. In my work, I research chips that are installed in cars. To ensure that they work reliably, I carry out measurements and research how the chip design can be optimized. This is how I make sure that the car with the presents doesn't break down on the way.
My name is Matthias and I work as a research assistant at the Application and Test Center for Artificial Intelligence.
We work on bringing AI into industrial applications and are therefore particularly interested in their reliability. To ensure that everything runs smoothly in the factory and that the machines don't break down unplanned just before Christmas, we monitor their condition using AI algorithms and make timely recommendations for maintenance work. In this way, we ensure that all presents are ready on time and are under the Christmas tree on Christmas Eve.
My name is Ron and I am a research assistant in the field of adaptive robotics.
I work on the training and safe integration of AI models into robotic systems, especially for industrial applications. These are either models for environment perception or for robot motion planning.
I brought a stereo camera with me today, as these are the eyes of our robots. We still have to teach them to see, but the camera is the most important interface for perceiving the real environment. It helps us to recognize and classify components, and detect faults or quality defects. The camera is therefore an example of our research and development in adaptive robotics, which helps to ensure that gifts are not only produced on time for Christmas, but are also rich in variety and, above all, error-free.
I am Sneha and I am part of the analog design team at Fraunhofer IIS.
I design circuits for transmitters and receivers that help data move super-fast - so everything stays connected, from holiday video calls to last-minute gift deliveries!
We make sure technology keeps up with the holiday excitement. Our work keeps the technology running smoothly, which means all your video calls to your beloved ones will perform reliably. Also your Christmas shopping apps won’t crash when you’re trying to find that last-minute gift! Plus, faster gadgets mean more time for hot cocoa and holiday movies!
I am Stefan and I work at the Application Center for Quantum Communication.
We research quantum communication systems and signal transmission over long distances. This is how we ensure that the digital wish lists to Santa Claus arrive reliably and confidentially in the far north.
I am Aline and I work in Purchasing.
I support Santa Claus with the smooth procurement of presents. I look through the wish lists and make sure that every child gets the present they want.
I am Daniel and I am a research assistant in the field of advanced control systems.
I brought a smart heating thermostat with me because I'm researching efficient energy management and anomaly detection in heating systems. For example, we record and analyze heating data to ensure that neither energy is wasted nor faults go unresolved. In this way, we ensure that it is comfortably warm in the home at Christmas.
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I am Vineeta and I am working in the field of wireless communication technologies, with a particular focus on 5G and beyond.
One part of my work involves data analysis for telecom operators to assist in network planning and management. On the other hand, I focus on enhancing the efficiency of 5G networks to meet the demands of Industry 4.0 applications. This includes implementing techniques like network slicing, which ensures applications receive sufficient resources to meet their quality of service requirements.
Since I am optimizing 5G network operations, I make sure that the Christmas gift production in smart factories runs smoothly and networks that connect machines are stable. In that way, you can rely on gift delivery on time.
We would like to thank you for the good cooperation and the trust you have placed in our work - we look forward to successful collaborations in 2025!
Prof. Dr. Peter Schneider and Dr. Wolfgang Felber
Heads of Division Engineering of Adaptive Systems