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Industry & Research Cooperations

German and European Technology Development Projects

nanoplus values cooperation and exchanging know-how with German and European partners from industry and research. These collaborations aim to develop groundbreaking products and technologies for laser-based gas sensor technology.

We regularly participate in projects of the European Union, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi), and the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs and Media, Energy and Technology (StMWi).

European Union

Eurostars

Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space

Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs and Media, Energy and Technology

European Regional Development Fund

European Union

The following projects have received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme:

PROTEMIC	Integrated Spectroscopy for Protein Analysis Using Metasurfaces and Interband/Quantum Cascade Devices (grant agreement no. 101168899)
BROMEDIR	Broadband MEMS-based InfraRed spectrometers: The core of a multipurpose spectral sensing photonic platform (grant agreement no. 101092697 )
PHOTONFOOD	Flexible mid-infrared photonic solutions for rapid farm-to-fork sensing of food contaminants (grant agreement no. 101016444)
PASSEPARTOUT	Photonic accurate and portable sensor systems exploiting photo-acoustic and photo-thermal based spectroscopy for real-time outdoor air pollution monitoring (grant agreement no. 101016956)
MirPhab	Infrared photonics devices fabrication for chemical sensing and spectroscopic applications (grant agreement no. 688265), watch the interview with Dr. Johannes Koeth for more information
MIRACLE	Mid-infrared arthroscopy innovative imaging system for real-time clinical in depth examination and diagnosis of degenerative joint diseases (grant agreement no. 780598) [Paper #190]
iCspec	In-line cascade laser spectrometer for process control (grant agreement no. 636930)

The following projects have received funding from the European Union's FP7 research and innovation programme:

Widelase	Monolithic widely tunable interband cascade lasers for safety and security (grant agreement no. 318798)
Charming	Components for highly advanced time-resolved fluorescence microscopy based on nonlinear glass fibres (grant agreement no. 288786)
SensHy	Photonic sensing of hydrocarbons based on innovative mid infrared lasers (grant agreement no. 223998)

Eurostars

GAINFUL	Gas analyzer with intelligent interface for high volume applications (grant agreement no. 114858)
Neo-Lung	Development of neonate bedside lung monitoring sensor based on diode laser spectroscopy (grant agreement no. 01QE1534)

Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space

MoReNat-Q	Monitoring and research of peatland restoration measures using greenhouse gas laser sensors and modeling (MoReNat-Q)
HISens	Highly sensitive infrared sensors on the basis of cascaded type II semiconductor superlattices
HIRT	Highly sensitive infrared detectors on the basis of resonance tunnel diodes with semiconductors of small band gap (grant agreement no. 13XP5003A)
µPASII	Miniaturized photo acoustics gas sensors for applications to increase the efficiency of combustion pocesses and for energy transport processes (grant agreement no. 03ET1317C)
LASELO	Laser spectroscopic sensor systems for the analysis of air pollution and optimization of combustion processes (grant agreement no. 13N13772)
APOSEMA	Advanced photonic sensor materials (grant agreement no. 13N13083)
GESNAPHOTO	Nano-Structured GeSn Coatings for Photonics (grant agreement no. 13N14160)
Atmo-Sense	Novel portable, ultra-sensitive, fast and rugged trace gas sensor for atmospheric research based on photothermal interferometry (grant agreement no. 13N14702)
ILLIAS	Injection locked (mutually coupled) Mid-infrared Interband Cascade Laser based gas sensor (grant agreement no. 13N14730)
BreathSens	Breath gas analytics for metabolism anomalies (grant agreement no. 13GW0325B)

Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy

Inspired	InSb-photodiodes as infrared electro-optical detectors (grant agreement no. KF3256001AB3)
EXTRALASE	Extremely low-noise infrared laser modules for gas sensing applications (grant agreement no. EP140528)
O₂Ergo	Oxygen measurement for ergospirometry (grant agreement no. ZU4367203TS8)
MARS	Molded Anti-Reflex Structures (grant agreement no. ZF4367202GM7)

Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs and Media, Energy and Technology

OptiFlow	Flow sensor for performance diagnosis with optical respiratory monitoring of CO₂ and O₂ (grant agreement no. BAY185/002)
InSitu-LAS	System for in-situ control of combustion processes via laser based detection of water vapour and oxygen (grant agreement no. ESB-1508-0004)

European Regional Development Fund

The following project has received funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF-OP 2014-2020)

qBios	Integrated quantum magnetometers for the detection of fast biomagnetic signals; Sub-topic: Development of compact DFB laser diodes with long lifetime for high temperature operation (grant agreement no. 2021 FE 9090) Optically pumped magnetometers (OPM) are highly sensitive, quantum-based magnetic field sensors capable of achieving resolution comparable to that of the most advanced superconducting sensors, all without the need for cryogenic cooling. Over the past two decades, several technological and physical breakthroughs have led to the development of significantly smaller and more flexible OPMs. This evolution has opened up entirely new application areas, including biomedical measurements. Building on preliminary work involving the spin exchange relaxation-free (SERF) mode, this project aims to investigate new cesium OPMs. The goal is to transform laboratory setups into compact, modular sensors for the detection of fast neurosignals within magnetic shielding. The individual OPM assemblies will be jointly researched and developed by the project partners. A key component of this initiative is a new type of specialized laser diode with tailored properties, which is currently being developed by nanoplus GmbH and will be integrated into the OPM structure.

qBios

Integrated quantum magnetometers for the detection of fast biomagnetic signals;
Sub-topic: Development of compact DFB laser diodes with long lifetime for high temperature operation
(grant agreement no. 2021 FE 9090)

Optically pumped magnetometers (OPM) are highly sensitive, quantum-based magnetic field sensors capable of achieving resolution comparable to that of the most advanced superconducting sensors, all without the need for cryogenic cooling. Over the past two decades, several technological and physical breakthroughs have led to the development of significantly smaller and more flexible OPMs. This evolution has opened up entirely new application areas, including biomedical measurements. Building on preliminary work involving the spin exchange relaxation-free (SERF) mode, this project aims to investigate new cesium OPMs. The goal is to transform laboratory setups into compact, modular sensors for the detection of fast neurosignals within magnetic shielding. The individual OPM assemblies will be jointly researched and developed by the project partners. A key component of this initiative is a new type of specialized laser diode with tailored properties, which is currently being developed by nanoplus GmbH and will be integrated into the OPM structure.

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Protemic

Protemic is an EU MSCA joint doctoral training network on integrated spectroscopy for protein analysis using metasurfaces and interband/quantum cascade devices. We are pleased to offer three exciting PhD positions within this framework at nanoplus. Discover what your future could look like with us and apply here: www.protemic.eu/apply/

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Photonfood - Flexible mid-infrared photonic solutions for rapid farm-to-fork sensing of food contaminants

PHOTONFOOD aims to provide a portable solution for flexible farm-to-fork sensing of microbial and chemical contamination in food products and along the food production chain. The EU-funded project will develop an integrated solution that combines innovations in mid-infrared (MIR) sensing with smart paper-based sample treatment, and advanced data analysis. Being validated and demonstrated in real scenarios along the food value chain, this new food safety scanner will ensure that food is free from fungi, pesticides, and other substances detrimental to people’s health.

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Bromedir - Broadband MEMS-based InfraRed spectrometer

The Bromedir project aims to enhance the multi-sensing analysis of chemicals and biochemicals in both liquid and solid forms, as well as to enable the highly sensitive detection of trace markers present in small amounts of gas. This will be accomplished through the development of a new generation of MEMS FTIR spectrometers and photothermal spectrometers (PTS). nanoplus is proud to contribute our expertise in laser technology, particularly in the development of laser diodes and interband cascade lasers, to this ambitious project.

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Passepartout - Photonic Sensors for Pollution Monitoring

As a member of the EU PASSEPARTOUT project nanoplus Nanosystems and Technologies GmbH proudly contributes its expertise in designing mid-infrared lasers to the realization of new smart photonic sensors for pollution monitoring.

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