New Sustainable Technology Hub Launches: Fraunhofer Research Centre RESET Debuts in Dresden
The Fraunhofer Institute for Electron Beam and Plasma Technology (FEP) has recently opened a new research center named RESsourcenschonende Energie-Technologien (RESET), located on an expanded campus in Dresden, Germany. The state-of-the-art facility was inaugurated in the presence of high-ranking guests from politics and industry, including Mayor Dirk Hilbert, State Secretary Prof. Thomas Popp, Institute Director Prof. Elizabeth von Hauff, and President of the Fraunhofer Society, Holger Hanselka.
Prof. von Hauff guided the guests through the new campus, showcasing its pioneering green innovations. One of the notable features is the energy-efficient supply of the entire building, achieved during the construction phase. Climate control on the new campus is accomplished through adiabatic exhaust air humidification, ensuring minimal energy waste.
The research focus at RESET includes electron beam technologies, biomedical applications, and sputtering epitaxy. Another research group at RESET is dedicated to the development of magnetrons and process technologies for depositing thin layers on 200-mm silicon wafers. The resulting semiconductors from this research can be used in light-emitting diodes (LEDs) or power electronics.
A significant portion of the research at RESET is centred around sustainability. One such research topic is metal recovery through biomineralization or the production of bio-based materials. New processes using electron-stimulated microorganisms are being tested for metal recovery and bio-based material production at RESET. Cold energy is extracted from groundwater on the new campus, and the generation, storage, and processing of hydrogen play a crucial role in innovative process technologies at RESET.
The new campus is equipped with laboratories for biomedical applications and a clean room for research in sputtering epitaxy. Guests were given a tour of the new campus and insights into concrete research projects. Prof. von Hauff expressed her satisfaction with the new campus, stating that it includes attractive spaces for creative and collaborative work for researchers.
In addition to the research facilities, the new campus also boasts a PV system that generates electricity, further contributing to its sustainability. The tour provided a comprehensive overview of the research projects at RESET, highlighting its commitment to advancing technology while prioritizing environmental responsibility.
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