Video Tip: 40 Years of Fraunhofer ILT
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.
Flexibility in Production and Logistics
Flexible production systems enable companies to respond quickly to changing market conditions and individual customer needs.
Event Tip: Competition 'Excellence in Production' 2025:
For the 22nd time this year, the best tool and mold making companies in the German-speaking region will be honored in the competition 'Excellence in Production'.
Event Tip: "16th Schmalkalden Tool Conference"
Under the motto "Resource-efficient and economical tool development, manufacturing, and usage", the "16th Schmalkalden Tool Conference" will take place on November 26 and 27, 2025, in Schmalkalden. The GFE Schmalkalden e.V., the Professional Association of Precision Tools in the VDMA, and the Schmalkalden University invite you to this event.
Event Tip: International Laser Technology Congress
The AKL'26 will take place in Aachen from April 22 to 24, 2026.
"Measuring Technology as a Driver of Innovation"
3D Metrology Conference (3DMC) celebrates its 10th anniversary
Utilizing production data securely in real-time
Fraunhofer CCIT presents innovative solutions for connected production in the metalworking industry at EMO Hannover 2025
Electric cars without range limitation
An example of how Germany can become independent from China is a project for the electrification of highways. With IPT technology, resource consumption can be significantly reduced.
Intelligent measuring and researching
Innovative research project to optimize multidimensional measurement strategies starts
Successful development project optimizes stator processing
NILES-SIMMONS and MAPAL jointly develop a series-ready solution for stator processing and set new standards
Solutions for safe and high-purity automation
At this year's trade fair Automatica, the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology and Automation IPA showcased numerous solutions that – also thanks to Artificial Intelligence (AI) – significantly simplify and accelerate the planning, programming, and training of robots.
AI helps in the search for alternatives
There are many reasons why companies need to replace certain raw or materials with others. A research team from Fraunhofer IPA has now developed an AI-supported tool for material substitution.
Knowledge exchange at the highest level
From June 1 to 6, hundreds of experts in refractory and hard metals from research, teaching, and industry will meet again in Reutte: at the 21st Plansee Seminar, one of the largest specialist conferences in the world in this field, the latest findings in the industry will be presented and discussed.
Digitalization promotes competitiveness
The competitiveness of the German and European industry was discussed at the WGP spring conference and what improvement potentials are available.