We wish you a happy New Year!

Our design features the profile of Joseph von Fraunhofer. In 2026, the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft will commemorate the 200th anniversary of his passing. His gravestone bore the inscription: Approximavit sidera (He brought the heavens closer). Fraunhofer is regarded as the founder of German precision optics and Fraunhofer is regarded as the founder of German precision optics and his spirit of research, his methodology, and his entrepreneurial mindset continue to be both an inspiration and a standard to this day!

A year full of challenges lies behind us. Thank you sincerely for your trust and collaboration. Together, we turned knowledge into solutions and helped strengthen our economy and society. We now look forward to new projects and wish you joyful holidays and a happy new year. 

Best regards to you,
from the entire team of Fraunhofer IGCV,
represented by the institute management.