Fraunhofer IPMS and TSN Lab forge Partnership to promote TSN technology in South Korea

June 05, 2025 -- Fraunhofer IPMS has signed a partnership agreement with TSN Lab to advance the development and dissemination of Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) technology in South Korea. This partnership will enhance Fraunhofer IPMS‘ presence in the Asian market and strengthen its position as a leader in innovative networking solutions. TSN Lab is a leader in Korea in the field of Integrated Real-Time Solutions. Together with Fraunhofer IPMS‘ expertise in TSN IP Cores, they aim to drive innovation and efficiency in the rapidly evolving field of real-time data communication.

The goal of this cooperation is to promote Ethernet-based TSN IP cores as a new technology for high-precision time synchronization in networks in South Korea. TSN represents a significant technological advancement that is increasingly being applied in various industries and products. It enables fast and secure data communication and is based on established standards that are continuously evolving to unlock broader application areas.

Target industries for TSN include automotive, aerospace, railway, space, and telecommunications. TSN Lab brings extensive experience in research and industrial projects and will serve as a key partner in the implementation and dissemination of this technology. The collaboration underlines the long-standing economic connection between Fraunhofer IPMS and Korean research organizations and the industry.

"We see great potential for our TSN technology across many industries and countries. TSN Lab will help us make this technology better known in South Korea and transition it into the industry." says Dr. Alexander Noack, Division Director Data Communication & Computing at Fraunhofer IPMS.

With over two decades of experience in cutting-edge research and development, Fraunhofer IPMS has pioneered numerous technologies in the field of real-time data communication, contributing to significant advancements in industrial automation and telecommunications.

"We are proud to collaborate with Fraunhofer IPMS, one of the leading technology partners in the field of TSN, to bring this new technology into many industrial applications from automotive to space. We see TSN as an innovative future technology in Ethernet-based data communication and rely on the expertise and experience of Fraunhofer IPMS," adds Sungmin Kim, CEO of TSN Lab.

About Fraunhofer IPMS

The Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS stands for applied research and development in the fields of Smart Industrial Solutions, Bio and Health, Mobility as well as Green and Sustainable Microelectronics. Research focuses on electronic, mechanical and optical components and their integration into miniaturized devices and systems. The range of services extends from design and product development to pilot production in its own laboratories and clean rooms.

As an expert in secure data communication solutions, the Business Unit of Data Communication and Computing (DCC) develops innovative technologies in the future-oriented fields of IP cores, Li-Fi (light-based data transmission) and quantum technologies. These developments pave the way for new and secure communication solutions in key industries such as mobility, telecommunications, industrial automation and energy supply.