This project is part of a joint collaboration with C6, C8 and C10 aiming at new magnetic shape memory Fe-Pd-X films for sensor applications. In this sub-project the microstructure is controlled by epitaxial growth on substrates and buffers with different misfits. Films are partly released from the substrate to analyze the magnetic shape memory effect. The goal is to develop preparation procedures for films with good extrinsic properties, especially a low switching field and a strain suitable for sensor applications.