The Fraunhofer Institute

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e. V.
(Fraunhofer) employs currently 23000 employees.

It is the biggest organisation for applied research and development services in whole Europe.
In Germany it operates at the moment more than 80 research facilities, 67 institutes at more than 40 locations countrywide.
It is the aime oft he Fraunhofer Gesellschaft to realise applied research for immediate benefit to companies and for the good of the society.
The institute was founded in 1949.
The test series for the structured surface of the “nanos” was executed by the
"Zentrum für Tribologische Schichten - Neue Beschichtungen und Systeme"
This research unit is located in the Fraunhofer Institut für Schicht- und Oberflächentechnik in Braunschweig

The conclusion of the scientists of the Fraunhofer Institute in Braunschweig:
The structured surface of the “nanos” let
“significant differences in the adhesion factor and in the wear and tear behavior clearly appear.”
The trails were finished in June 2015.

Fraunhofer Institut für Schicht- und Oberflächentechnik, Bienroder Weg 54E, D-38108 Braunschweig