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
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.



















