Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology

System solutions for the sustainable, resilient and digitalized production of tomorrow

The Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT develops system solutions for the sustainable, resilient and digitized production of resource-conserving products and the associated services.

We optimize new and existing methods, technologies and processes for efficient, crisis-proof and ecological production of the future, which includes climate protection and environmental compatibility in its calculations. As a partner of the manufacturing industry, we make significant contributions to the establishment of new manufacturing processes, production systems and business models through our research work.

Let us take you along on the path to "Next Generation Production" - a more climate-, environmentally- and resource-friendly production!

Next Generation Production - go with us!

Our vision of "Next Generation Production" is sustainable, resilient and digitized production that secures prosperity in society while protecting valuable resources of our planet.

Our focus: sustainability in production

Production is the enabler for making products sustainable – that's why we keep both in mind: ecological and economic criteria.

Sustainable production

Resilient into the future

Resilience is the ability to weather the storms of the business world as unscathed as possible. We are researching what companies can do to ensure that yours always finds a safe haven in projects with our industry partners.

Resilience

Digitization: enabler of green production

The benefits of digitization run through almost all value-adding processes. We use it as a toolbox for the green production of the future.

Our digitization topics

Success through scientific excellence and technological expertise

Production technology thrives on its diversity: Together with companies from different industries, we research and develop strategic approaches, organizational structures, technological processes and complex products at the limits of what is technically feasible - always with a view to feasibility in industrial implementation. We see our employees as the mainstay of our institute: with a high level of professionalism and commitment, they create the basis for leading your ideas and tasks to success.

Our offer for partners and customers

More than research and development: Find out what services you can expect from the Fraunhofer IPT for the strategic and organizational development of your company. We will be happy to inform you about how we can make your production scientifically sound and sustainably fit for the future!

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Industries in focus

Knowledge and experience for our partners:

Research and development for industry

Production lives through technology: The Fraunhofer IPT not only conducts research on almost all current production technologies and manufacturing processes, but is also considered a pioneer in the development of completely new production methods and digitized processes. Explore here which topics we are currently working on particularly intensively!

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The recipe for success: Our employees

We regard the promotion and education of young scientists as one of our main tasks.

Jobs and career

15.11.2024

Formnext 2024: Innovations for the post-processing of additively manufactured parts

At Formnext 2024, the Fraunhofer Group for Production will present its comprehensive range of solutions for post-processing additively manufactured parts. Under the title "Additive Manufacturing - Finishing and Refinement Solutions", the Fraunhofer Institutes will be demonstrating numerous processes for surface finishing and functionalization. A haptic exhibit in the form of a turtle will illustrate these technologies and bring them to life for visitors.

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16.10.2024

Deep learning for real-time quality control: Aachen-based Fraunhofer Institutes improve defect detection in weld seams

The International Center for Networked, Adaptive Production (ICNAP) of the three Aachen-based Fraunhofer Institutes will be presenting an AI-supported analysis system for visual quality control at the SPS trade fair in Nuremberg from November 12 to 14, 2024. In hall 6, booth 6-357, ICNAP will be demonstrating how deep learning can be used to check weld seams on battery cell mod-ules for defects in real time.

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25.7.2024

Life cycle assessment for energy-efficient and climate-friendly optics production

The Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT in Aachen, Germany, has developed a process that reduces CO2 emissions in glass and optics production by up to 90 percent. The focus is on conducting a life cycle assessment (LCA), which systematically records the energy requirements and CO2 emissions of the manufacturing processes. This data is used to develop and implement optimization potential. Fraunhofer IPT is the only research institute in Europe to offer comprehensive analyses and research on the subject of LCA in optics production.

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22.4.2024

Hannover Messe 2024: Fraunhofer IPT shows how production technology can save lives

At the Hannover Messe from April 22 to 26, the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT will present the diverse applications of laser technologies in production at two booths: An "animal" exhibit at the joint Fraunhofer booth will show how the com-bination of additive and subtractive processes makes production more efficient and products of higher quality. In the "Bioeconomy Showcase", the Bio4MatPro competence center will present the "Heart 2.0" research project. In this project, Fraunhofer IPT and its partners have developed complex micro- and nanostructures to prevent dangerous blood clots. Lasers were used to apply these structures to the inside of artificial hearts.

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Community Meeting / December 4, 2024

ACOP - Annual Meeting

Discover whats new in optics manufacturing! Be our guest at this year's Annual Meeting of the Aachen Center for Optics Production ACOP.

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Conference / March 12-13, 2025

7th ICTM Conference

At the ICTM Conference, top-class keynote speakers will provide insights, discuss market challenges and solution approaches for the manufacturing of turbomachinery. Register now!

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Further events and dates

We offer interested parties from science and industry the opportunity to get to know us and our research work at trade fairs, conferences, seminars and workshops.

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