Fraunhofer USA
Fraunhofer USA is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization (est. 1994) performing applied research, development and technology transfer for industry, state governments and federal agencies. Operating through multiple U.S. research centers in partnership with universities and linked to an international applied-research network, the organization focuses on advanced and precision manufacturing, materials and surface technologies, energy and battery research, AI and software systems, microfluidics and health-related R&D and pilot-scale production. The organization maintains published data-protection and privacy practices governing web analytics, third-party processing, cross-border transfers and data-subject rights.
Industries
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Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Fraunhofer USA
44792 Helm Street, Plymouth MI 48170, USA
Patents
Apparatus and method for detecting trace metals with electrically conductive diamond electrodes
US-12061162-B2
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Apparatus and method for detecting trace metals with electrically conductive diamond electrodes
US-12061162-B2
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Automated fiber-optic coil winding system
Computer-controlled coil winder with coordinated servo axes, image-based placement and tension control for micron-level placement of long optical fiber coils used in precision gyroscopes and sensors.
Tensioned bioreactor and scaffold systems for cultivated tissue research
Wet-spinning and braided fiber scaffolds and a tension bioreactor for growth and differentiation of muscle cells on plant-based scaffolds to support cultivated tissue research and scale-up.
Disposable pathogen biosensor cartridge and portable reader
Disposable cartridges with functionalized electrode arrays and matrix-embedded amplification reagents paired with a low-cost portable reader and algorithms for automated interpretation.
Automated fiber-optic coil winding system
Computer-controlled coil winder with coordinated servo axes, image-based placement and tension control for micron-level placement of long optical fiber coils used in precision gyroscopes and sensors.
Tensioned bioreactor and scaffold systems for cultivated tissue research
Wet-spinning and braided fiber scaffolds and a tension bioreactor for growth and differentiation of muscle cells on plant-based scaffolds to support cultivated tissue research and scale-up.
Disposable pathogen biosensor cartridge and portable reader
Disposable cartridges with functionalized electrode arrays and matrix-embedded amplification reagents paired with a low-cost portable reader and algorithms for automated interpretation.
Services
Phased, milestone-based R&D engagements for industry and government with defined deliverables, confidentiality and flexible IP arrangements.
Participation in government proposals, SBIRs and publicly funded programs as prime or subcontractor and provision of letters of support.
Targeted technical searches, validation and demonstration work to de-risk early-stage technologies and prepare them for industry or investor adoption.
Laboratory testing, material and component characterization, prototype assembly and demonstration to reproducibly show functionality, safety and reliability.
Design and implementation of automation systems, tooling and short-run production processes to move prototypes toward manufacturable products.
Phased, milestone-based R&D engagements for industry and government with defined deliverables, confidentiality and flexible IP arrangements.
Participation in government proposals, SBIRs and publicly funded programs as prime or subcontractor and provision of letters of support.
Targeted technical searches, validation and demonstration work to de-risk early-stage technologies and prepare them for industry or investor adoption.
Laboratory testing, material and component characterization, prototype assembly and demonstration to reproducibly show functionality, safety and reliability.
Design and implementation of automation systems, tooling and short-run production processes to move prototypes toward manufacturable products.
Expertise Areas
- Applied research and technology transfer
- Advanced and precision manufacturing
- Materials science and surface engineering
- AI and machine learning for industrial systems
Key Technologies
- Explainable AI and machine learning
- Federated learning
- Edge computing and IIoT
- Digital twins
News & Updates
Participation in industry trade shows, seminars and conferences across topics such as batteries, advanced manufacturing and energy.
Research article on AI methods applied to model single-crystal diamond growth.
Discussion of failure modes in AI projects and recommended approaches for success.
Annual report summarizing center activities, projects and impact for 2024.
Media article linked from organization news releases on energy management and grid integration.
Press coverage of a carbontech accelerator program associated with technology and startup support initiatives.
Participation in industry trade shows, seminars and conferences across topics such as batteries, advanced manufacturing and energy.
Research article on AI methods applied to model single-crystal diamond growth.
Discussion of failure modes in AI projects and recommended approaches for success.
Annual report summarizing center activities, projects and impact for 2024.
Media article linked from organization news releases on energy management and grid integration.
Press coverage of a carbontech accelerator program associated with technology and startup support initiatives.