Modern high-performance cutting in the digital age

Fraunhofer IPT develops technologies and application-oriented solutions for cutting along the entire process chain – from process design and real-time data acquisition during production to consulting and prototype production. We handle research and development projects comprehensively and purposefully with technological knowledge, system expertise and our modern machinery; in doing so, we use the possibilities of digitalization to deepen process understanding and ensure competitiveness.

Our topics are in particular simultaneous multi-axis milling and the turning of geometrically demanding components made of superalloys, high-hardness steels, lightweight and composite materials as well as special materials. Typical applications come from turbomachinery, aircraft and tool making as well as medical technology.

Our wide range of solutions for your cutting processes

Technology and tool development

We optimize industrial cutting processes by examining and improving processes, tools and machine tools.

 

CAD/CAM systems

We develop and optimize systems for virtual product and process planning in order to make your production more sustainable and cost-effective.

 

Modeling and digital twin

We are further developing the concept of the digital twin in production in order to make it usable for many different products and industries.

Machine data acquisition and sensors

Take a look inside the black box of production with us. We use sensors to record all relevant data in the machine and analyze it thoroughly.

Life Cycle Assessment

We create Life Cycle Assessments for the cutting of your components and identify optimization potential for sustainable and cost-effective production.

 

Process design and prototype manufacturing

Whether rotating components or structural components: We are the one-stop shop for the production of sophisticated prototypes in line with requirements.

 

Industry 4.0 – Digitalization of production

We develop digitalization concepts for your production to make existing processes more efficient and sustainable.

Product Lifecycle Management

Manufacturing is a central component of the product life cycle. With our PLM, product development can be made more efficient and product quality can be improved.