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Underwater communication without data cables

Kyocera achieves the world's fastest optical underwater communication (UWOC) at 750 Mbit/s over short distances in offshore trials. Transformation in the transmission of marine data and an underwater IoT through blue laser innovation.

Research project 'FOLAMI' sets standards in shipbuilding

Laser beam welding for high-performance steel-aluminum connections

Structures for Change

fem, a research institute for the development and analysis of metallic materials and coatings in Schwäbisch Gmünd, creates a central department for material characterization and component testing.

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'.

Precise, smart, highly productive

Fraunhofer ILT will showcase innovations for the additive manufacturing of robust tungsten components to intelligent sensor parts at Formnext 2025.

Print tools efficiently and in the highest quality

Additive manufacturing, especially the Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) process, opens up new avenues in toolmaking thanks to great design freedom. The Fraunhofer IWU is exploring this...

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

Additive manufacturing of complex die-casting tools

Scalable process for large aluminum components successfully demonstrated

IPT technology reduces resource consumption of electric cars

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.