Throughput shot peening system scores in Spain
Spanish foundry Funosa is advancing its modernization course with Rösler blasting system and is focusing on modern and high-quality plant technology with an emphasis on sustainability
Strategy Days 2026 of the FDWF
On January 27 and 28, 2026, around 30 members of the FDWF gathered at AHP Merkle in Gottenheim to reflect on current research activities and to set impulses for future projects.
For a more sustainable aircraft cabin
Research project ORAM reaches an important milestone: RWTH Aachen recognized as the first university with a P21G-certified production facility for polymer-based additive manufacturing in aviation
Highest cleanliness – not just a cleaning process
Ecoclean determines the suitable system concept and the optimal cleaning process for each application in its own High Purity Test Center
Production of electrolyzers and fuel cells
The reference factory H2 is completed
Laserhub returns to NORTEC
Automated procurement platform for machine and plant manufacturers in response to increasing efficiency pressure
Power from the Wheel
Donut Lab and WATT Electric Vehicles are working on a lightweight electric vehicle platform with wheel motors. By combining wheel motor technology with an ultra-lightweight aluminum platform, performance, flexibility, and driving pleasure are achieved.
Resource-efficient electrolyzer production
In the next three years, the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT, together with regional partners, will develop new technologies to reduce the costly use of precious metals in proton exchange membrane electrolyzers.
ECM Deburring with Integrated Ultrasonic Cleaning
VULIC ECM GmbH integrates ultrasonic cleaning modules from Weber Ultrasonics AG into its custom-made systems
Precise components for Ariane 6
Fraunhofer IWU and ESA roll out innovative sensor technologies to all manufacturing facilities