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We are also pleased that, with the completion of the pilot plant building, it will be possible to handle the projects more rapidly and that our “Organ-on-a-chip“ Attract Group, which was set up in spring 2016, can develop in a suitable laboratory environment. Being able to use the new building also means an easing of the situation in the existing laboratory, to which special safety guidelines apply, such as for S2 and GLP laboratories. At the end of the year we began with a further innovation. To make even better use of our experts’ know-how in our core competences, we are supporting the creation of interdepart- mental specialized groups. Up till now different aspects of our key topics such as “Water” or “Biomaterials“ were worked on in different departments. Now, due to the more intensive cooperation, we can give more weight and better visibility to these topics. Also, we are especially pleased that the irst of our four planned spin-off companies has already been established – the Noscendo GmbH. Currently the conditions for the further development of the company and cooperation between Fraunhofer and the irm are being negotiated. Finally we would like to inform you that the appointment for the successor of Professor Hirth, the former director of our institute, is progressing and that the search committee will probably agree on a candidate this spring. We would now like to thank all our customers and partners for the trust you have placed in us. We look forward to successfully completing the projects that we have begun together and also of course to tackling new projects with you. We hope you will ind this report fascinating read- ing and trust that the present annual report that you have in your hands provides new impulses for further cooperation. We look forward to working with you and to a lively exchange of views. Katja Schenke-Layland Christian Oehr 7