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Shaping The Future: Applied Research And Development For Industrial

Production

Konstantinos Tigkos

konstantinos.tigkos@iis.fraunhofer.de

Fraunhofer EZRT, Dr.-Mack-Strasse 81, 90762 Fürth

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Presentation Outline

The Speaker

Research in Germany

Personal experiences

The Fraunhofer Gesellschaft

Fraunhofer IIS

Fraunhofer EZRT

Personal activity at Image Processing Group

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The Speaker

Konstantinos Tigkos

2007: B.Sc. EE Technical Educational Institute (TEI) of Crete, Greece

2011: M.Sc. EE Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

2011: Research Assistant at Fraunhofer IIS Development Center for X-ray Technology (EZRT) - Image Processing Group

2011: Research Assistant at DTU Informatics & Mathematical Modeling –Section for Scientific Computing

2012: Scientific employee at Fraunhofer IIS Development Center for X-ray Technology (EZRT) - Image Processing Group

Research interests:

Digital Signal Processing, Image Processing, Tomographic Imaging,

Scientific Computing

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Research in GermanyAt a Glance

Germany is Europe‟s no. 1 in patent registrations (157,000). Among the world‟s three most innovative countries (USA, Japan).

Since 1948, 16 Nobel prizes have been won by Max Planck Gesellschaft.

Other internationally renowned research institutes:

The Fraunhofer Gesellschaft for applied research.

The Helmholtz Association with 15 internationally leading large research institutions.

Fraunhofer IIS received the “Deutsche Zukunftspreis” (German award for future-relevant inventions) in the year 2000 for the development of MP3.

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Research in GermanyInternational Studies and Research

Almost 1/8 of students enrolled at German universities comes from abroad. Germany is now the most popular place to study after the United States and Britain.

Most popular study subject for international students: Engineering.

Germany‟s growing reputation as a centre of cutting-edge technology and innovation is increasingly attracting academics and researchers from abroad. Almost 26,000 are employed at German universities and a further 26,200 are funded by academic and research bodies.

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Research in GermanyEmployers

German Industries and Institutes are some of the world‟s most sought-after

employers.

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Research in GermanyPersonal Experience

The concept of “HiWi” (HilfsWissenschaftler – research assistant or student

assistant) is the link between academic studies and actual work.

Other important working experience / career openers:

Internships.

Final theses, dissertations.

PhD fellowships.

All of the above are offered in the various institutes of Fraunhofer Gesellschaft.

Knowledge of German is not always a requirement but certainly a big

advantage! (also for everyday life)

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The Fraunhofer GesellschaftThe largest organization for applied research in Europe

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft undertakes

applied research of direct service to private and

public enterprise and of wide benefit to society.

Our Customers:

Industry

Service sector

Public administration

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Joseph von

Fraunhofer

Director and partner

in a glassworks

Discovery of the

“Fraunhofer lines” in

the solar spectrum

New methods for

processing lenses

Research volume:

approx. €1.8 billion

annually

Research and

development on

behalf of industry

and state

mp3 music format,

white LED, high-

resolution thermal

camera

Researche

r

Inventor

Entrepreneur

The Fraunhofer-

Gesellschaft

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The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft

in Germany

München

Holzkirchen

Freiburg

Efringen-

Kirchen

FreisingStuttgart

PfinztalKarlsruheSaarbrücken

St. IngbertKaiserslautern

DarmstadtWürzburg

Erlangen

Nürnberg

Ilmenau

Schkopau

Teltow

Oberhausen

Duisburg

EuskirchenAachen

St. Augustin

Schmallenberg

Dortmund

PotsdamBerlin

Rostock

LübeckItzehoe

Braunschweig

Hannover

Bremen

Bremerhaven

Jena

Leipzig

Chemnitz

Dresden

Cottbus

Magdeburg

Halle

Fürth

Wachtberg

Ettlingen

Kandern

Oldenburg

Freiberg

Paderborn

Kassel

GießenErfurt

Augsburg

Oberpfaffenhofen

Garching

Straubing

Bayreuth

Bronnbach

Prien

Hamburg

Leuna

60 Institutes

More than 20,000 employees

Budget: €1.8 billion

70% of research revenue derives from

contracts with industry and from publicly

financed research projects.

Almost 30% is contributed by the

German federal and Länder

governments.

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Fraunhofer Worldwide

International collaboration through representative offices in Europe, the US, Asia and the Middle East

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60 Institutes with different

“Institute cultures”

Applied research as a

profession

Excellent research

Institutional and project funding

Management/rules of a public

institution

On the one hand

A single organization with a mission

More than 250 business fields and

core competencies

Strong applications orientation

Revenues from contract research

Entrepreneurial action

On the other hand

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft in a multi-dimensional field

of tension

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Scientific competence

Proven by the recognition

of the scientific community

Market success and

entrepreneurial

competence

Proven by contracts with

industry and government

Professional networking

With other Fraunhofer

Institutes and externals

Well-balanced financial

mix

Different independent

sources

Demands of a Fraunhofer Institute

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Fraunhofer IISWelcome to the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits

Founded in 1985

More than 700 staff

Budget aprox. € 90 million

Revenue sources:

> 75 % income from

projects

< 25 % public funding

Home of

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Fraunhofer IISHead Office Erlangen - Tennenlohe

Location of board of directors, administration, IT

services, PR, technical service.

11 departments doing research on Audio,

Communications Engineering, Integrated

Circuits, Imaging Systems.

Excellent technical equipment: Sound

laboratory, Digital Cinema, Anechoic Chamber,

Campus radio bit eXpress.

Strong presence within the metropolitan area of

Nuremberg.

Tight networking with the university of Erlangen.

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Fraunhofer IISDepartments

Audio

Communications

Communication Networks

Contactless Test and Measuring Systems

Development Center X-Ray Technology EZRT, Fürth

Electronic Imaging

IC-Design Digital

Image Processing & Medical Technology

Integrated Circuits and Systems

Integrated Digital Terminals

Locating & Communication Systems

Moving Picture Technologies

Multimedia Realtime Systems

RF and Microwave Design

Power Efficient Systems

Process Integrated Inspection

Systems

Supply Chain Services SCS,

Nuremberg

Technologies for Supply Chains

Wireless Distribution Systems,

Digital Broadcasting, Ilmenau

Dresden Division

Design Automation EAS

Heterogeneous Systems

Microelectronic Systems

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Fraunhofer IIS What do we expect from our employees?

Consistency in providing

performance for the Institute„s

undertakings, focus on long-term

objectives, reliability, protection of

the Institute„s properties.

Spirit of innovation, willingness to

learn, sensitivity for trends,

willingness to explore new paths.

Humanity, openness, honesty,

respect, politeness, confidence.

Joy, positive attitude, cohesion,

pride in the joint achievements,

celebrate success.

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Fraunhofer IISWhat sets us apart

Fraunhofer as “stepping stone” for your career, bridge between research and industry, further professional qualification at a high level.

Flat hierarchies, freedom for creativity.

A positive working environment with excellent technical equipment.

Space for personal development.

Work-life balance: Trust-based working hours, opportunity to telework, day nursery near the institute.

Joint activities: Works outing, summer festival, Christmas party.

Sporting opportunities: Spine gymnastics, fitness room, volleyball, soccer, mountain-bike.

Language courses: English and German language courses are available to all employees without cost.

Our aim is that the relationship between employee and institute is based on the symmetry between giving and taking.

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Fraunhofer IISQualification for science and industry

Gaining professional experience with Fraunhofer is advantageous.

Opportunity to become an entrepreneur.

Vicinity to universities

Taking over of responsible positions at universities and research facilities.

Exchange of highest-qualified staff from Fraunhofer to industry belongs to the mission of the Fraunhofer Gesellschaft.

Chance for young scientists

Knowledge transfer

Networking

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Interested in X-Ray Technology?Welcome to the Fraunhofer IIS Development Center for X-Ray

Technology (EZRT)

Facts and Figures:

1998: 11 employees in the two

locations Saarbrücken and

Erlangen.

2011: 70 employees – 70

Helpers in the departments

EZRT, BMP and PRP.

Locations: Fürth, Erlangen,

Saarbrücken.

Fraunhofer EZRT: Only 67

Employees (33 in Fürth,

turnover € 3,5 Mio. from

projects).

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Fraunhofer EZRTProcessing Chain

From XXL-CT to

CTportable

Beam Generation

• X-Ray Source

• Light Source

• etc.

Interaction

• Test Object

• Target

• etc.

Detection

• X-Ray Detector

• Optical Detector

• etc.

Recon-struction

• 3D Techniques

• 2D Techniques

• etc.

Image Processing

• Corrections

• Selection

• etc.

Evaluation

• Automatic

• Area Speciific

• etc.

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Fraunhofer EZRT Business Areas

X-Ray Systems

Lab Systems

Specialized Systems

Photovoltaics / Electronics

Components and Modules

X-Ray Components

Sorting

Image Processing

Volume Imaging of Large Objects

Security

XXL-CT

Automotive

Aerospace

Wind Energy

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Fraunhofer EZRT Home of the CTportable

CTportable is the smallest

CT system in the world!

Very compact and

lightweight (19 kg) for easy

transportation.

High precision metrology.

RoI Image of a Walnut

(M: 2.7): Resolution 18 µm

Complete Walnut

(M: 1.3): Resolution 36 µm

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Fraunhofer EZRT Home of XXL-CT

XXL-CT targets at volume imaging of large objects.

Applications lie in automotive, aerospace and wind energy industries.

A new test site for the Linear Accelerator is in operation since 2012.

Radiation energy is produced in a high frequency field. Thus a continuous increase in energy is possible. Radiation energy can be as high as 9 MeV.

Objects up to Ø 3 m and 3 t weight in standard CT.

Stage 2 - 2014

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Fraunhofer EZRTSpecialized Systems – Ice Core CT

Volume Size at Maximum Resolution: 2.2 TB

Continuous Testing for Several Days Possible

Resolutions:

1000 x 100 mm (Diameter) Complete Drill Core at 12.5 µm Voxel Size

1000 x 100 mm RoI CT up to 5 µm Voxel Size (MRA-CT)

Smaller Samples Down to 500 nm Voxel Size (Transmission Tube)

Helical CT for Samples up to 100 cm Length Possible

Operating Temperature: -15 ºC

Reconstruction and Image Processing

Reco-Cluster Having 10 x 42 GB RAM + GPU Reconstruction

Special Image Processing for Large Volumes

Ice Core

(-15 ºC)

X-Ray Source

(0 ºC)

Air Conditioning -

15 ºC

Air-cussioned Manipulator on Granite (-15

ºC)

1 m

Detector

(0 ºC)

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Fraunhofer EZRT Software Highlights

Scorpius XLab® - Realistic simulation sofware:

Generation of projection and reconstruction data

Mono- and polychromatic

simulation of spectra

Prefiltering (beam hardening)

Simulation of focal spot

Simulation of detector lag

Inclusion of detector modulation transfer function

Determination of scattered radiation

Simulation of system noise

Volume Player Plus – 3D Visualization, Image processing and

Evaluation:

Visualization of image and volume data layer by layer

Manual image analysis using histograms and gray values

Saving volume data as sequence of images

Generation of partial images and

volumes

Import / export of data

Contrast tool for HDR data

Measuring tool

2D/3D image processing

3D visualization

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Fraunhofer PRP ISAR – Intelligent System for Automatic X-Ray Inspection

Unsupervised automatic

inspection.

Efficient image processing

algorithms which are able to

detect discontinuities with a

size down to 1% of the

penetrated wall thickness.

Classification of defects

(pores, blowholes, oxides,

clusters, contaminations).

Determination of the depth of

defects.

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Personal Activity at Image Processing Group Volume Imaging of Large Containers – Security Project ECSIT

Innovative Development Target:

3D Imaging for Container Inspection

Evaluation, design and demonstration of

technical solutions for the volume imaging of

container contents.

Application:Inspection of containers in first stage high-

throughput scanners and identify potentially

dangerous contents. 3D Imaging of dangerous

cargo area.

Increasing Container Security by Contactless

Inspection in Port Terminals

Erhöhung der ContainerSicherheit durch berührungslose Inspektion im Hafen-

Terminal

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Thank You For Your Attention!

Photo: Fraunhofer EZRT Image Processing Group