Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT
Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT

Modular Production Machines

"The 'Modular Production Machines' department develops special machines and integration modules for production environments. Our solutions are future-proof: they are characterized by energy efficiency, adaptability and high process and product quality. We consider the process chain and its interactions.

Using digital methods, such as a database connection and process and machine images, we optimize the potential of our machines and process data.

Thanks to their expertise in laser system and heating technology, metal processing and forming technology, our interdisciplinary teams develop innovative production systems and associated products such as components for batteries, fuel cells and electrolyzers."

 

Florian Hüsing, Head of department

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Developing solutions

For system and process developments in the aerospace, automotive, energy and semiconductor industries, we draw on many years of experience with laser and heating systems as well as tool and forming technology for processing of high-performance materials.

Laser and heating system technology

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"Tailored heat comprises thermal laser processes that are ideally adapted to the customer's application. Our goal is the energy-efficient production and processing of high-performance materials, such as high-strength steels or coated films and membranes."

Jan-Hendrik Koch, Group leader

With laser radiation through hard rocks

When water-jets and high-power lasers interact, mountains can be moved!

High power laser

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Highlight-Projekte

FESt 

EcoHybridPro 

 

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Laser modules in Production machines

From localized heating, drying, or hardening to cutting and welding of delicate sheet metal components – we show how lasers can improve manufacturing processes.

Laser modules

Interlinked production machines

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“We develop machines and process chains – such as those needed to manufacture bipolar plates or electrolyzers – for new decentralized systems that can generate, convert and store energy in large quantities. In this way, we support the industry in scaling up for large-scale production.”

 

Dennis Albers, Group leader

Production technology for the energy market

At Fraunhofer IPT we are developing production systems that will ensure the country has enough renewable energy sources to supply energy nationwide.

 

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Large-scale fuel cell project

In the joint research project "H2GO," Fraunhofer IPT is working together with 18 other Fraunhofer institutes on developing production technology for system components required for the hydrogen sector.

Project H2Go

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Dr. Tom Dietrich, Project Manager bei ZEISS Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology
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»To continue pushing the boundaries of what is technologically possible in the future, the business success of ZEISS SMT depends on its innovation network and the development partners.

With Fraunhofer IPT, ZEISS SMT is engaged in highly intense and remarkably successful research and industrial projects.

ZEISS SMT is a global technology and market leader in lithography optics, mask repair and metrology. It develops, manufactures, and services advanced technology for high-tech lithography, metrology and software solutions for the semiconductor industry. With its technology solutions, the company constantly advances the world of optics and shapes the technological progress.

Looking forward, ZEISS SMT is confident that the future collaboration will continue to thrive and yield positive outcome.«

Dr. Tom Dietrich, Project Manager, ZEISS Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology

Current research projects

Publicly funded projects allow us to forge new technological paths. This selection of our ongoing projects will give you an idea of the paths we are pursuing.