Toolmaking as a Driver of Sustainability
The research project SustainTool of WZL has been successfully completed. Methods and guidelines for sustainable tool manufacturing processes have been developed.
Artificial Intelligence for Medium-Sized Businesses
WZL Research Project AKIMI Brings Agentic AI to Robotic Assembly
Foundation for the Humanoid Future
SCHUNK, Offenburg University and BURGER GROUP establish Foundation for Humanoid Robotics and AI
Optimizes energy management in the production environment
Optimize self-consumption of renewable energy in factories with the ESiP Analyzer and ensure grid stability
HTWK Leipzig opens new "3D Printing" laboratory
New "Additive Multimaterial Manufacturing" laboratory opened – with symposium, award ceremonies, and campus-wide laboratory tours
Bundled lightweight construction expertise
Fraunhofer Research Field Lightweight Construction bundles unique competencies from 16 institutes
Laser Processes for Quantum Technology
A consortium of industry and research has developed new laser-based approaches in the project 'HiPEQ' to realize miniaturized robust beam sources for quantum technology applications.
Two Callings for the Production of the Future
A new chapter begins at the Machine Tool Laboratory WZL of RWTH Aachen: With Prof. Dr.-Ing. Michael Riesener and Prof. Dr.-Ing. Wolfgang Boos, MBA, two personalities take on responsibilities that have shaped the institute for years and will now significantly shape its future.
Stainless steel slows down fine dust
Brake discs made of stainless steel significantly reduce fine dust emissions and are particularly durable
Early error detection in the manufacturing process
More efficient quality assurance for 3D-printed components in aviation















