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

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.

Hollow forging on an industrial scale

Fraunhofer IWU presents flexROLLmax, a system for larger components and material thicknesses.

Solutions for safe and high-purity automation

At this year's trade fair Automatica, the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology and Automation IPA showcased numerous solutions that – also thanks to Artificial Intelligence (AI) – significantly simplify and accelerate the planning, programming, and training of robots.

Intelligent measuring and researching

Innovative research project to optimize multidimensional measurement strategies starts