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WZL and Ford develop the automobile factory of the future
Under the motto "Green Factory of the Future", the development of a maturity model for sustainability transformation at Ford has been advanced.
Battery housing made of aluminum foam
The Fraunhofer IWU and the automotive supplier Amsted Automotive presented an integrally constructed battery housing with aluminum foam sandwiches.
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.
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.
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...
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
One life is not enough
Circular economy for electric motors and batteries
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.