Keyword: Research

In the next three years, the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT, together with regional partners, will develop new technologies to reduce the costly use of precious metals in proton exchange membrane electrolyzers.

A process developed by Fraunhofer ILT structures and polishes hard material components with a femtosecond laser in a single setup.

Fraunhofer IWU and ESA roll out innovative sensor technologies to all manufacturing facilities

A follow-up project of the Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Machine Tools at Leibniz University Hannover (IFW) with OPEN MIND Technologies AG advances the idea of energy savings through demand-oriented coolant supply.

fem, a research institute for the development and analysis of metallic materials and coatings in Schwäbisch Gmünd, creates a central department for material characterization and component testing.

The Fraunhofer IWU and the automotive supplier Amsted Automotive presented an integrally constructed battery housing with aluminum foam sandwiches.

Fraunhofer IWU presents flexROLLmax, a system for larger components and material thicknesses.

WGP awards the prestigious Otto Kienzle Memorial Medal to Dr. Monika Kipp

Laser beam welding for high-performance steel-aluminum connections

Under the motto "Green Factory of the Future", the development of a maturity model for sustainability transformation at Ford has been advanced.

In a humorous way, this video shows how the laser has evolved from a 'solution in search of a problem' to an indispensable tool in industries such as automotive engineering, aerospace, energy, medical technology, microelectronics, and quantum technology.

Flexible production systems enable companies to respond quickly to changing market conditions and individual customer needs.

Circular economy for electric motors and batteries

Fraunhofer IWU and Fraunhofer IIS present the new generation of the ingenious tool holder smartTOOL