Why does mechanical engineering need future-proof painting systems?
German mechanical engineering often operates completely outdated painting systems or relies on external contract coaters. To increase flexibility, efficiency, and resilience, the industry should invest in future-proof systems.
Ultrasonic Deep Drawing in Series
In the VibroDraw process, Fraunhofer IWU, together with MARK Metallwarenfabrik GmbH and DEVAD GmbH, has succeeded in effectively coupling ultrasonic vibrations into industrially relevant deep drawing processes with cycle rates of up to 500 strokes per minute.
Processes optimized for high-performance diode lasers
More efficient and brighter diode lasers thanks to fiber Bragg gratings
Three times VDWF in the capital
Milling Meeting, Eroding Meeting and Practical Forum 'Additive Manufacturing' in June 2025
Hybrid-Compound Bipolar Plates for Sustainable Heavy Transport
In the research project HyCoFC, industry and research partners are collaborating to develop bipolar plates for durable, cost-effective, and high-performance fuel cells specifically for heavy-duty applications.
Material research develops new composite material
With HoverLIGHT, Fraunhofer researchers have developed a composite material that can revolutionize the construction of machine tools.