IMS CHIPS at the cluster conference in Baden-Baden
IMS CHIPS at the cluster conference in Baden-Baden
Last Monday, IMS CHIPS was represented at the renowned microTEC Südwest cluster conference in Baden-Baden. Also on bord: a special invitation in the form of a specially made invitation wafer, which our Managing Director Mr. Quack personally presented to the Minister of State Krauss.
Prof. Dr. Niels Quack and Minister of State Jörg Krauss at the ceremonial handover of the invitation poster.
Presentation on germanium-on-silicon detectors
Our co-worker Lena Schad was invited as speaker and impressed the specialist audience with her presentation:
“Germanium-on-silicon near-infrared detector systems for micromedical sensor applications”
At the center of her contribution was our Ge-on-Si detector technology developed in collaboration with the Institute of Semiconductor Engineering at the University of Stuttgart (IHT). Various detector architectures were presented – from the classic photodiode to the single-photon detector.
Particular attention was paid to our Ge-on-Si on-chip spectrometer and the comprehensive microsystem integration – from the light source to the detector chip – for medical sensor applications in the near-infrared range (1000 – 1600 nm).
Relevance and results
- Ge-on-Si as a cost-efficient and scalable alternative to the conventional InGaAs technology
- Focus on miniaturization and system integration for innovative applications in medical technology
Lena Schad Clusterkonferenz Baden-Baden 2025
Further contributions from IMS CHIPS
Our co-worker Ulrike Passlack was also actively represented at the conference: As a specialist group spokesperson, she was available for an interview by microTEC Südwest – as was Niels Quack in his role as Managing Director of IMS CHIPS.
Ulrike Passlack Cluster Conference Interview microTec Südwest Baden-Baden 2025
An all-round successful event
Around 200 participants from industry and the scientific world attended this year´s cluster conference. In addition to exciting presentations and a high-quality poster session, the event offered a wide range of opportunities for networking and exchanging ideas.
Said Lena Schad –
“It was a successful two days with exciting presentations and great conversations, which may even lead to one or two new partnerships.”
We´re looking back on the event with great satisfaction – inspired by new contacts, professional exchange and fresh impetus for our future work.
Prof. Dr. Niels Quack Managing Director IMS CHIPS Cluster Conference Interview microTec Südwest Baden-Baden 2025