The drivers of innovation are new technologies, services and societal changes. In the near future, these innovations will be needed in particular for coping with global challenges in the areas of energy, health, mobility, security and communication.The goal of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, its alliances and institutes is making Germany a pioneer in solving these challenges.

The Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Solid State Physics (IAF) understands itself as an important building block in the development and realization of innovations which are of high importance in our society: They make the lives of many people easier and more enjoyable, they enhance the value creation potential of the economy and generate qualified jobs.