The Manfred Fuchs Prize 2025 awarded to Prof. Dr. Pascal Friederich
Pascal Friederich, our Cluster PI from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), has been awarded the Manfred Fuchs Prize 2025 by the Heidelberg Academy of Sciences. The €10,000 prize recognizes early-career researchers in Baden-Württemberg who bridge disciplines and drive scientific innovation. Friederich’s research combines artificial intelligence with materials science to accelerate the discovery and simulation […]
From science fiction to state-of-the-art research – how is 3D printing reshaping science?
What was once a science fiction concept is now transforming modern research: 3D printing. In a recent Cluster article, Jonathan Schmidt, alumnus Christoph A. Spiegel, and principal investigators (PIs) Eva Blasco and Christine Selhuber-Unkel explore how light-based 3D printing enables groundbreaking advances, from cancer research to smart materials that adapt and self-heal. The article, published […]
The exciting future of 3D printing
Science in School
by Jonathan Schmidt, Christoph A. Spiegel, Eva Blasco, Christine Selhuber-Unkel
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Advancing 3D Nanoprinting: Compact, Cost-Effective, and Scalable
In a new Cluster publication, Doctoral Researchers Pascal Rietz, Sebastian Kalt, Jonathan Ludwig Günter Schneider, Postdoctoral Researcher Paul Somers, Alumnus Pascal Kiefer, and PI Martin Wegener have developed a groundbreaking approach for 3D laser nanoprinting. They combined two-step absorption with dynamic multi-focus control, enabling high-resolution printing with up to 31 simultaneous laser foci. This method […]
Recap of our Future3DAM Conference 2025
The 3DMM2O Conference 2025 at Schöntal Monastery brought together leading experts to explore the latest advances in Additive Nano- and Micro-Fabrication in Optics, Electronics and Bioengineering. Over three days, participants engaged in insightful talks, poster sessions, and flash talks, fostering discussions and knowledge exchange. Beyond the scientific program, participants enjoyed valuable networking opportunities and a […]
Leibniz Prize awarded for groundbreaking research in photonics
Our Cluster Principal Investigator, Prof. Dr. Wolfram Pernice from the Heidelberg University, was officially awarded the prestigious Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize of the German Research Foundation (DFG). The award ceremony took place in Berlin on March 19 in the presence of German Federal Research Minister Cem Özdemir. In a festive setting, ten outstanding researchers were […]
RNA origami: Artificial cytoskeletons to build synthetic cells
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Chiral metamaterials revolutionize energy storage
A recent Nature study co-authored by Cluster Principal Investigator Peter Gumbsch explores how chiral metamaterials can revolutionize mechanical energy storage. By using twist buckling instead of traditional bending, these materials achieve higher stiffness, greater recoverable strain, and up to 160 times greater energy storage capacity. Their innovative design allows for controlled torsional deformation, improving performance […]
We’re now on Bluesky!
We are excited to announce that Cluster of Excellence 3DMM2O is now on Bluesky. Follow us at @cluster3dmm2o.bsky.social to stay updated on our work in scalable digital 3D Additive Manufacturing, advancing research from molecular to macroscopic levels. We will share insights into cutting-edge technologies in 3D printing, functional materials, hybrid systems, and biomanufacturing, as well […]
New video for International Women’s Day: Meet Prof. Dr. Stefanie Dehnen
In celebration of International Women’s Day, we are pleased to present a new episode of our Women in Science series featuring Cluster Principal Investigator Stefanie Dehnen. As a leading expert in molecular nanotechnology and cluster chemistry, she explores the design of atomically precise molecular clusters with potential applications in sustainable materials and energy storage. In […]
