Dr. Christof Steiner, DITABIS AG
IMMS can do much more than ‘just’ chip development – especially in the field of photonics and sensor technology. What we particularly liked: The IMMS team quickly and flexibly integrated itself into our network of DITABIS developers and external partners – with lots of ideas and a genuine team spirit.
“At DITABIS, we see ourselves as partners on equal footing – for our customers, we are the OEM contact for medical technology, diagnostics and life sciences. Our teams bring together expertise in mechanics, electronics, software and regulatory affairs – all under one roof. From the initial feasibility check to series production in accordance with ISO 13485, we support our customers as a true co-developer: agile, collaborative and with decades of experience.
I got to know IMMS as part of our joint BMBF project ‘FluoResYst’. While IMMS is developing the chip for direct DNA spotting with subsequent fluorescence detection, we at DITABIS are responsible for system integration into a complete device. Working with Benjamin Saft and Eric Schäfer, it quickly became clear that IMMS can do much more than ‘just’ chip development – especially in the field of photonics and sensor technology. This is evident both in the diverse range of employees and in the well-equipped laboratory and measurement technology.
With this impression in mind, it was an easy decision to bring IMMS on board to develop an optical assembly for one of our high-volume series devices. The result: 15 prototypes in which hardware, firmware, optics and mechanics work together perfectly – and which have even exceeded our high expectations.
What we particularly liked: The IMMS team quickly and flexibly integrated itself into our network of DITABIS developers and external partners – with lots of ideas and a genuine team spirit.
After this thoroughly positive experience, we would work with IMMS again anytime – even though we are over 300 kilometres apart.“
The reference is related to:
Core topic
CMOS-based biosensors
We are researching CMOS-integrated transducers and their interaction with biological receptors. They offer the potential for precise, digital and cost-effective point-of-care tests and allow properties to be recorded on a molecular scale.
Service for R&D
Integrated Circuits
We offer the design and realisation of application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) in CMOS, BiCMOS and SOI technologies. We achieve well-performing ASICs with our first runs (first-time right silicon).
Research field
Integrated sensor systems
Here we investigate miniaturised systems manufactured in semiconductor technology consisting of microelectronic components for sensors applications, as well as methods to design these highly complex systems efficiently and safely.
Lead application
Sensor systems for in-vitro diagnostics
Here we are developing sensor systems for in-vitro diagnostics that enable individual, decentralised health monitoring for all with electronic rapid tests.
Project
FluoResYst
The IMMS is developing a SPAD-based sensor for time-resolved readout of fluorescence-labelled DNA microarrays.
Press release
Silicon Science Award geht an Nachwuchsforscher von IMMS und TU Ilmenau
Arbeit zu zeitkorrelierter Einzelphotonenzählung für Messungen im Pikosekundenbereich ausgezeichnet
Press release
Rapid detection system for multi-resistances in tuberculosis infections
Eight partners from research and industry launch BMBF FluoResYst project
Contact
Contact
Eric Schäfer, M. Sc.
Head of Microelectronics / Branch Office Erfurt
eric.schaefer(at)imms.de+49 (0) 361 663 25 35
Eric Schäfer and his team research Integrated sensor systems, especially CMOS-based biosensors, ULP sensor systems and AI-based design and test automation. The results are being incorporated into research on the lead applications Sensor systems for in-vitro diagnostics and RFID sensor technology. It will assist you with services for the development of Integrated circuits and with IC design methods.