Keyword: Research
Electrochemical Process for Tungsten Coatings
A research consortium from the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics (IPP) and the specialty electrolyte manufacturer IoLiTec, led by the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology and Automation IPA, is developing a globally novel technology for the electrochemical deposition of pure tungsten coatings.
Future Market Fusion on the Rise
Fraunhofer ILT develops key technologies for the future market of fusion
Research: Continuous Gear Grinding of Carbide Cutters
The Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Machine Tools (IFW) of Leibniz University Hannover has successfully transferred the continuous gear grinding process to the production of carbide end mills.
Laser-based manufacturing of complex glass optics
The Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT presents its laser-based process chain for glass optics manufacturing at Optatec from May 5-7, 2026, in Frankfurt am Main in Hall 3 at Stand 219.
Final Conference "Driving Innovations"
Consortium Benchmarking: WZL selects companies with excellent implementation of systematic innovation management
Significant savings in forming
Rollers can reshape as precisely as a press, at a fraction of the cost: Fraunhofer IWU and partners demonstrate how it works
Magnesium Implants in Focus
The Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Machine Tools (IFW) at Leibniz University Hannover is expanding its research in medical technology.
WEILER supports Formula Student Team
High-Voltage Motorsports of FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg achieves first autonomous drive with FAUmax Sigma at Formula Student Germany
Project 'FLUORBEST' of Fraunhofer LBF seeks industry partners
Systematic exploration of substitution potentials for fluoropolymers in technical applications through research and industry cooperation
Funding notification for 3D printed hydrogen reactors
Secretary of State Matthias Hauer presents a funding notification for the InnoWaerm project at Fraunhofer ILT. The project, funded by the Federal Ministry for Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) with around 1.5 million euros, develops high-temperature resistant lightweight reactors made of titanium aluminide, which can be produced using additive manufacturing.
Strategy Days 2026 of the FDWF
On January 27 and 28, 2026, around 30 members of the FDWF gathered at AHP Merkle in Gottenheim to reflect on current research activities and to set impulses for future projects.














