Fraunhofer USA CMW Events

• Date: Wednesday, 4-5 November 2026
• Time: 10:00 AM - Nov 5, 1:00 PM EST
• Location: Interdisciplinary Science Technology building, Michigan State University, 766 Service Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823, USA

Where do coatings make a difference? This 1.5‑day lunch‑to‑lunch workshop explores diamond‑like carbon (DLC) as a versatile, tailorable coating material. Exploring how DLC properties can be precisely adjusted for specific application needs while preserving low‑temperature processing and industrial scalability.

This workshop is hosted by Fraunhofer USA in partnership with the journal Coatings (MDPI), covering the Biomedial, Optical, Industrial and Energy Conversion fields.

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• Date: 5th November 2026
• Time: 1:00-5:00 p.m. EST
• Location: 1449 Engineering Research Ct, East Lansing, MI 48824

Come explore the research happening at Fraunhofer USA Center Midwest during our upcoming open house. Located on Michigan State University's campus, our center specializes in applied research that transforms scientific innovation into practical solutions for industry.

​During the open house, visitors will be welcomed into our laboratories to explore the technologies and projects that define our work. This includes:

• ​Diamond materials and devices: how we grow, process, and polish custom diamonds for electronics, optics, quantum sensing, and space applications
• ​Thin film and advanced coatings: protective and functional surfaces for cutting tools, biomedical devices, packaging, and more
• Water treatment innovations: electrochemical oxidation, plasma, and photocatalysis addressing pollutants like PFAS, pesticides, and disinfection byproducts
• Additive manufacturing and materials processing: our 3D printing lab, working with high-performance plastics, metals, and ceramics
• ​Electrochemical sensing and analysis: custom electrodes and sensing systems for environmental monitoring, biomedical diagnostics, and neurotransmitter detection

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