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  • Temperature sensors for warm forming

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    • UV bandpass filter for sun observation

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    • Modifications of membranes for wastewater treatment of heavy metals

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    • Reduction of particle pollution in coating processes

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    • EPMA-Analysis of thin films: Film thickness and composition

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    • Depth profile analysis on curved surfaces

    • How deeply does hydrogen penetrate surfaces?

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    • Automation of the Rockwell adhesion test

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  • Tactile profilometry

  • Focussed Ion Beam (FIB)

  • High-load and high-temperature tribometer

  • Impact test

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    • Palladium gas separation membranes

    • Magnetic layers with gas flow sputtering

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    • Nanomaterials for the energy revolution

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    • Heterostructure solar cells

    • Vertical integration of MEMS sensors on application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs)

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    • Model calculations for the degradation of nitrogen oxides by means of photocatalysis

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    • Atmospheric pressure plasma sources for additive manufacturing

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    • Innovative composite layers by PECVD

    • Adhesive-free joining of plastic-metal films

    • Investigation of VUV-radiation in dielectric barrier discharge processes

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    • Closed-loop electrochemical processes for the extraction of pure elements from lunar regolith

    • Galvanic aluminum deposition

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  • Optimizing electroplating processes by understanding the potential for hydrogen hazard

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• MuWeKa – Multi-sensory tools for cold forming

• Plant cultivation of the future

• PreCare

• AI-based inline measuring equipment for electroplating technology

• Automated monitoring for the production of optical coatings

• Sensor inserts for the monitoring of production processes

• MaNiTU

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• FutureCarProduction – Sustainable vehicle construction

• Transformation of the Wilhelmshaven region

• Economical production of metallic bipolar plates

• CO₂-saving lightweight-construction solutions for next-generation battery housings

• Biomimetic plasma polymers for the functionalization of paper

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We mourn the loss of Prof. Dr. Heinz Dimigen