CiS Forschungsinstitut für Mikrosensorik GmbH is a non-profit, business-oriented research institute based in Erfurt, Germany, with a longstanding reputation as a key partner for industrial enterprises and academic institutions in the field of silicon-based micro sensors and microsystems. With more than 30 years of expertise in “competence in silicon,” CiS conducts application-oriented research and development that spans from initial simulation and design through wafer processing, assembly, packaging and analytics to prototyping and small series production. Its range of technologies includes highly specialized capabilities in MEMS and MOEMS development, process innovation, double-sided and three-dimensional wafer structuring, and advanced measurement and surface analytics. This comprehensive technological infrastructure enables the institute to deliver customized sensor solutions that meet demanding standards of precision, long-term stability and reliability.

CiS engages in numerous publicly funded research projects as well as collaborations with national and international partners to transfer research outcomes into industrial applications. In addition to core MEMS and MOEMS research, CiS supports small and medium-sized enterprises in product innovation and offers applied research services that bridge the gap between fundamental science and marketable products.

The institute’s contributions extend into areas such as pressure sensing, micro-optical systems, microsystem packaging, and analytical characterization, reinforcing its role as a technological leader. By fostering collaborative research, advancing sensor technologies and supporting education and industry partnerships, CiS plays a pivotal role in driving innovation within the global microsystems community. CiS also maintains strong networks with universities and research bodies to support continuous knowledge exchange and technological progress.