Video Tip: 40 Years of Fraunhofer ILT
In a humorous way, this video shows how the laser has evolved from a 'solution in search of a problem' to an indispensable tool in industries such as automotive engineering, aerospace, energy, medical technology, microelectronics, and quantum technology.
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
Utilizing production data securely in real-time
Fraunhofer CCIT presents innovative solutions for connected production in the metalworking industry at EMO Hannover 2025