Fraunhofer-Institut für Elektronische Mikrosysteme und Festkörper-Technologien EMFT

Fraunhofer EMFT conducts cutting-edge applied research on sensors and actuators for people and the environment. The round about 180 employees in the three locations in Munich, Oberpfaffenhofen and Regensburg possess impressive long-term experience and wide-ranging know-how in the fields of microelectronics and microsystem technology. The technology offering of the research institute ranges from semiconductor processes, MEMS technologies and 3D integration to foil electronics. These nano- and microtechnologies are the basis for the other competence areas at Fraunhofer EMFT: sensor solutions, circuit design, system solution with AI, Analysis and Test, and micropumps. The interdisciplinary interaction of these competencies enables the development of truly novel solutions to meet the current challenges facing our society.

Fraunhofer EMFT has pioneered the development of the world's smallest pump, underscoring its expertise in the field of micropump technology. The institute specializes in the nanoliter-precise dosing of gases and liquids, a crucial competence that spans a wide array of applications. Their portfolio boasts an impressive array of highly miniaturized micropumps made from silicon, stainless steel, and titanium, as well as comprehensive dosing system solutions. These innovations find applications in fields ranging from medical technology to industrial applications and consumer electronics.