On 20th June 2026, the CiS Research Institute invited visitors to explore, participate, and marvel at interactive experiments and demonstrations as part of Ilmenau’s Science Night. Visitors of all ages were able to immerse themselves in the fascinating world of research and technology. We presented a diverse range of our silicon-based microsensors for visitors to learn about and try out [Read more]

The successfully completed ZIM collaboration project ApproxiSens resulted in the development of a novel measurement system for hardness testers that raises industrial hardness measurement to a new level of quality. The newly developed measurement system for industrial hardness testing increases throughput in batch measurements by using precise control to achieve high speeds as the indenter approaches the test surface [Read more]

At the 17th annual RUN Corporate Run, an 18-member team from the CiS Research Institute ran the five-kilometer course through Erfurt’s beautiful, historic old town for the first time. The team wore matching blue shirts emblazoned with the slogan “Micro-sensors, Macro-performance!” [Read more]

The new ReSpektIS research project focuses on the development of a novel, compact optical component for a measurement system designed to perform highly accurate relative measurements of the refractive index of gaseous media, or a refractometer based on an integrating sphere for highly sensitive refractive index measurements of gaseous media [Read more]

From 9th-11th June 2026, the CiS Research Institute will once again be exhibiting at the international gathering for sensor, measurement, and testing technology in Nuremberg. At SENSOR+TEST 2026, interested visitors can meet our experts again this year at Booth 501 in Hall 1 to discuss the latest research findings in silicon-based microsensor technology. At the 23rd ITG/GMA Symposium “Sensors and Measurement Systems 2026,” the accompanying scientific conference at the Nuremberg Convention Center West (NCC West), the CiS Research Institute will be represented with four scientific presentations [Read more]