Sep 17 2013
Fraunhofer USA is proud to announce that its research center, the Fraunhofer Center for Coatings and Laser Applications (CCL) and its research partner, Michigan State University (MSU), are celebrating their 10th year of collaboration.
CCL focuses its research on laser materials processing, and diamond materials and coatings. Its business is based on strong industry connections and collaborations. The collaboration with Michigan State began in 2002, under the direction of Prof. Jes Asmussen, an international expert in diamond coatings, plasma system technology and microwave processing of materials. Dr. Asmussen's research deals with applications of microwave discharges, plasma processing, the theory, modeling and development electron cyclotron resonance plasma, ion and free radical sources, plasma assisted thin film deposition and etching, plasma assisted CVD synthesis of diamond and diamond film applications, microwave sintering and curing of materials, development of industrial plasma and material processing machines.
Michigan State University has been advancing knowledge and transforming lives through innovative teaching, research and outreach for over 150 years. MSU is known internationally as a major public university with global reach and extraordinary impact. Its 19 degree-granting colleges attract scholars worldwide who are interested in combining education with practical problem solving.
This ten year collaboration with Michigan State University is just one of the partnerships Fraunhofer USA has with universities. The Fraunhofer Center for Manufacturing Innovation is located on the campus of Boston University. The Fraunhofer Center for Experimental Software Engineering is located on the campus of the University of Maryland, and our newest center, the Fraunhofer Center for Energy Innovation which is located on the campus of the University of Connecticut. Other important university partnerships include the University of Delaware, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of Michigan. These partnerships serve as a bridge between academic research and industrial needs.
Source: http://www.fraunhofer.org/