Awards

Fraunhofer IWS

Scientists of the Fraunhofer IWS have been presented with several awards for their excellent scientific research.

Joseph von Fraunhofer Prize

2012, 2006, 2000, 1998, 1997

Fraunhofer Prize 2006
Fraunhofer Prize 2006
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X-ray optics with nanometer layers
X-ray optics with nanometer layers
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2012

Performance boost for microchips - next-generation lithography with EUV radiation

2006

Hardening of the surface near region through localized nanoscale precipitation

2000

Laser acoustic process for measuring nanometer-thin films (LAwave®)

1998

PLD process for the manufacture of x-ray mirrors

1997

Laser induction for crack-free welding

Arthur L. Schawlow Award

2008

Prof. Beyer receives the Schawlow Award 2008 at the annual meeting of LIA during the ICALEO 2008 
Prof. Beyer receives the Schawlow Award 2008 at the annual meeting of LIA during the ICALEO 2008
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Laser technology

On October 22nd 2008 the Laser Institute of America (LIA) presented Professor Eckhard Beyer with the Arthur L. Schawlow award. The award is named after the Nobel Prize laureate and is the most prestigious recognition in the field of laser technology. The Schawlow award recognizes the accomplishments of individuals who provided extraordinary contributions to the field of laser applications in science, industry and education.

German High Tech Champions (GHTC) Award

2011

German High Tech Champions (GHTC) - awards show 
German High Tech Champions (GHTC) - awards show
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Photovoltaics

Dr. Andrés F. Lasagni, Dr. Lars Müller-Messkamp and their team will receive the award German High Tech Champion in the field Solar/PV for his Business Case: Rapid Fabrication of Nano-Structures for highly efficient Photovoltaics.

WLT-Prize

2012

From the left: Professor Schmidt (Chair of Photonic Technologies), Professor Vollertsen (treasure of WLT), Dr. Lütke (lauderate), Professor Zäh (president of WLT) 
From the left: Professor Schmidt (Chair of Photonic Technologies), Professor Vollertsen (treasure of WLT), Dr. Lütke (lauderate), Professor Zäh (president of WLT)
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WLT-Preis für außerordentliche Leistungen auf dem  Gebiet der Lasertechnik

Dr. Matthias Lütke vom Fraunhofer IWS Dresden erhielt den diesjährigen Preis der Wissenschaftlichen Gesellschaft für Lasertechnik e. V. (WLT). Ausgezeichnet wurde Herr Dr. Lütke für die Entwicklung des Remote-Laserstrahlschneidens.  Seine Arbeiten hatten weltweit für Aufsehen und Anerkennung gesorgt.

Fraunhofer-Medaille

2012

Within the framework of the 20 th anniversary of Fraunhofer at Dresden, Hans-Jörg Bullinger presented the Fraunhofer-Medaille to Eckhard Beyer. 
Within the framework of the 20 th anniversary of Fraunhofer at Dresden, Hans-Jörg Bullinger presented the Fraunhofer-Medaille to Eckhard Beyer.
© Michael Schmidt, Dresden

Fraunhofer-Medaille for outstanding benefits for the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft

Eckhard Beyer, executive director of the Fraunhofer-Institut für Werkstoff- und Strahltechnik IWS has been awarded with the Fraunhofer-Medaille. Hans-Jörg Bullinger, the president of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, presented the prize within the framework of the 20 th anniversary of Fraunhofer at Dresden.