Agentic AI for industrial production

Agentic AI can take on demanding, complex tasks and propose tailored solutions.

Lightweight construction for cargo ships: Never has it been as valuable as today

Sandwich construction with aluminum foam for ship walls and decks

Toolmaking as a Driver of Sustainability

The research project SustainTool of WZL has been successfully completed. Methods and guidelines for sustainable tool manufacturing processes have been developed.

From remnants and old parts to high-performance materials

Fraunhofer IWU opens up new recycling pathways for aluminum foam

Foundation for the Humanoid Future

SCHUNK, Offenburg University and BURGER GROUP establish Foundation for Humanoid Robotics and AI

Support for sustainable and competitive production

The state of Baden-Württemberg is funding the expansion of the Center for Climate-Neutral Production and Holistic Accounting (ZKP) with two million euros.

Artificial Intelligence for Medium-Sized Businesses

WZL Research Project AKIMI Brings Agentic AI to Robotic Assembly

HTWK Leipzig opens new "3D Printing" laboratory

New "Additive Multimaterial Manufacturing" laboratory opened – with symposium, award ceremonies, and campus-wide laboratory tours

Creating Value through Cycles

Handbook on Circular Value Creation Published in Print

Avoid nickel, use copper

The research project 'GreenDentalGrind' brings innovative approaches for dental grinding tools

Bundled lightweight construction expertise

Fraunhofer Research Field Lightweight Construction bundles unique competencies from 16 institutes

Development cooperation for humanoid robotic systems

SCHUNK and Bosch start development cooperation for humanoid robot hands

Laser Processes for Quantum Technology

A consortium of industry and research has developed new laser-based approaches in the project 'HiPEQ' to realize miniaturized robust beam sources for quantum technology applications.

Two Callings for the Production of the Future

A new chapter begins at the Machine Tool Laboratory WZL of RWTH Aachen: With Prof. Dr.-Ing. Michael Riesener and Prof. Dr.-Ing. Wolfgang Boos, MBA, two personalities take on responsibilities that have shaped the institute for years and will now significantly shape its future.

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