[en] The major technical advances in the field of ion sources during the last years are summarized. Developments of ion sources are stimulated by the numerous applications like particle accelerator injection, ion implantation, lithography, surface processing, isotope separation, neutral beams for fusion plasma heating and thrusters for electric space propulsion. In this review paper emphasis is put on recent developments of ion sources for particle accelerator injection. The latest trends in development are also given. (R.P.) 40 refs.; 8 figs.; 6 tabs