Fraunhofer FHR-Newsletter 03/2025

Ladies and gentlemen, dear readers interested in the work of Fraunhofer FHR,

In our fifth newsletter, we would like to introduce you to three exciting projects from Fraunhofer FHR. These include the highly accurate synchronization of clocks on moving platforms and the intelligent skin for more precise communication and near-field sensing in robotics. Another highlight was the NATO measurement campaign in Switzerland, where Fraunhofer FHR systems were tested in a real-world environment.

We wish you an interesting read and a wonderful Advent season!

Best regards

Prof. Peter Knott  Prof. Dirk Heberling

Current Research Projects at Fraunhofer FHR

 

Material characterization of coatings

How do paint layers on plastic components affect radar waves? This question is fundamental for radar sensors installed in cars behind bumpers or other body parts. Fraunhofer FHR provides answers.

 

The Future of Radar Space Observation in Europe – Major Upgrade of the Tracking and Imaging Radar (TIRA)

The Fraunhofer FHR is working on a significant upgrade of the Tracking and Imaging Radar (TIRA) that will revolutionize space observation with radar in Europe. TIRA is one of the largest and most powerful systems for observing near-Earth space and plays a crucial role in measuring and analyzing satellites and space debris.

 

Waste4Future

Polyamide is expected to be recycled to a large extent in the future. However, it is difficult to separate polyamides from other plastics in black plastics. A new sorting demonstrator can now achieve this.