Understanding quantum technologies – An introduction to the world of quantum
On 4th November 2025, the CiS Research Institute invited the public to an open dialogue in the historic ballroom of Erfurt City Hall under the motto “Understanding quantum technologies – popular rather than scientific.” Interested citizens enjoyed an informative introduction to the event with experiments and a welcome address from the city of Erfurt. Around 60 interested participants joined Prof. Thomas Ortlepp, Managing Director of the CiS Research Institute, on a journey into the quantum world and the development of quantum computers
Project launch SOS – Stray light suppression in optical sensor assemblies
The research project “SOS – Stray Light Suppression in Optical Sensor Assemblies” was launched with the aim of simulating and recording the occurrence and influence of stray light in miniaturized sensor assemblies and finding and evaluating methods for suppressing it. The figure shows a test vehicle consisting of a structured photodiode with a daylight filter and based on an assembly from a turbidity sensor
Four poster presentations at the MicroSystem Technology Congress 2025
Under the motto “Change through Progress,” the MicroSystem Technology Congress 2025 kicks off today in Duisburg. At the 11th edition of the congress, the CiS Research Institute is presenting a selection of its research results in four posters from the fields of simulation, strain gauges, and IR emitters
CiS MOEMS Workshop: Key Technologies for Photonic Quantum Systems
Under the motto Key Technologies for Photonic Quantum Systems, scientists and engineers from research and industry discussed the challenges and potential of photonic quantum technologies on 22nd October 2025. This year’s CiS MOEMS Workshop in Erfurt offered all participants an excellent platform to intensively discuss findings from projects and industry, exchange experiences, and generate new ideas
Project launch for the development of Si pressure transducers with glass-ceramic components (ADAM)
The ADAM research project aims to improve the properties of pressure sensors, such as chemical resistance and operating temperature, through the use of glass-ceramic components. This requires the optimization of joining techniques, which are being extensively tested
Project completion: Refractive index sensor – Method for content analysis and quality monitoring of various liquid media
In the completed research project, a new optical sensor was developed for high-precision determination of refractive index changes. The measuring principle is based on laser excitation and the correlation of speckle patterns, which are detected using image sensors
Project launch PaRiS – Polysilicon-based resonant microsensors
The new PaRiS research project focuses on the development of technological complexes for the production of resonator structures for resonant sensors based on polycrystalline silicon for use as pressure sensors
MOEMS workshop “Key Technologies for Photonic Quantum Systems” on October 22, 2025
In the International Year of Quantum Science and Technologies, this year’s MOEMS workshop will focus on the topic of “Key Technologies for Photonic Quantum Systems.” Experts from science, applied research, and industry will find a platform here for exchange and new collaborations
Silicon-based MEMS sensor technology: Trends and applications – the MEMS Workshop 2025
Experts from research and industry met in Erfurt on September 17, 2025, to discuss current topics and innovations in silicon-based MEMS technologies. The exciting contributions from industry and science provided inspiration for intensive discussions during breaks and new contacts. The workshop once again confirmed the importance of MEMS technologies for future industrial developments and demonstrated concrete applications
City cycling for a good climate
More than 100 teams set a new record at this year’s City Cycling event in Erfurt, covering 828,122 kilometers and saving a total of 136 tons of CO2. The 16-member team from the CiS Research Institute also took part, cycling around 3,000 kilometers during the campaign period
