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Discover the fascinating world of vacuum technology with VIP - Vacuum in Practice and Research. Our magazine is dedicated to the latest developments in the fields of PVD and CVD coatings, vacuum research and current applications. Whether in microelectronics, optics, medical technology or aerospace: vacuum technologies are the key to precision and efficiency in the high-tech industry.

With exclusive technical articles, interviews and reports on the regularly impressive advances in science and industry, VIP offers in-depth insights into the world of vacuum technology. Stay informed about current trends, revolutionary applications and pioneering research that is shaping the future.

News from the world of vacuum

  • A ta-C coating reduces friction losses even under high loads and protects components from wear.
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    A New Generation of Smooth Carbon Layers

    High mechanical and abrasive stresses shorten the service life of tools and components. Coatings made of tetrahedral amorphous carbon (ta-C) reduce friction and protect surfaces. The Fraunhofer Institute for Materials and Beam Technology IWS has now achieved two breakthroughs that could expand the… Read more

  • Organic, semi-transparent photovoltaics are particularly interesting for applications in building-integrated photovoltaics and agri-photovoltaics.
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    Production of Organic PV Modules Scaled Up Significantly

    Organic solar modules stand out for their flexibility, transparency, and favorable environmental footprint. Researchers at the University of Freiburg and the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) have now succeeded in develop 14.5 × 14.5 cm organic PV modules with an average… Read more

  • If the platinum layer on bipolar plates is too thin, damage occurs during PEM electrolysis.
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    Thin layers of platinum are sufficient for electrolysis

    Until now, hydrogen electrolysis has relied heavily on expensive platinum. However, as new findings from the Vienna University of Technology show, significantly less is actually needed. The required layer thickness is in the nanometer range. Read more

  • Button cells like these serve as a test format in the “Limac” project to investigate amorphous carbon layers between the lithium-metal anode and the electrolyte.
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    Carbon layers are expected to extend battery life

    Demand for more powerful and lighter battery systems is growing. The Fraunhofer Institute for Thin Film and Surface Technology (IST) is therefore collaborating with the Fraunhofer USA Center Midwest (CMW) to explore new approaches for improving the performance and lifespan of future battery systems.… Read more

Technical articles on vacuum technology

From the Wind Tunnel to Space

From the Wind Tunnel to Space

At the German Aerospace Center in Göttingen, scientists are conducting research in Europe’s largest and most powerful wind tunnel. Through their studies of the phenomena of compressible fluid mechanics, they aim to make tomorrow’s aviation and aerospace industries safer and more efficient.

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