The so-called Biological Transformation of industrial value creation — convinced by many scientists at the Fraunhofer Society — could revolutionize the entire industry and society in the coming decades. What the framework conditions, opportunities, and milestones are on this path has been examined a…
The Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA is set to exhibit across a variety stands at this year’s Hannover Messe, showcasing innovations such as a partially automated assembly process of plastic elephants and using robots to manufacture a personalized pair of sandals…
To respond flexibly to economic changes, companies are increasingly relying on digital processes. Many small and medium-sized enterprises fall behind in this development. The Fraunhofer IPA presents in a study the current status and future needs as well as approaches to digitalization and Industry 4…
Formerly Clean!, now Reiner! The Fraunhofer Purity Technology Award was awarded for the first time under the name Reiner! at Lounge 2019 in Karlsruhe. The first innovation award went to F. Hoffmann-La Roche for the use of robotics in controlled environments and the design of a suitable drug product…
"Future is our product" is the motto of the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA. The institute produces innovations and solutions for industrial applications and bridges the gap between science and practice. This is to be celebrated in 2019: 60 years ago – on July 1…
Insights into the latest Big Data procedures and methods for machine learning in industrial production are provided by Fraunhofer experts together with industry partners in Stuttgart. Registration is still possible until January 20, 2019.
Today, machines and sensors in industry generate large amounts…
The European Commission invests 16 million euros in DIH-HERO. The project aims to advance innovations and the implementation of robotics in healthcare. The 17-partner project consortium is coordinated by the University of Twente and includes participants from 10 European countries.
Digital Innovation…
Contents of the New Guideline
The guideline VDI 2083 Sheet 21 provides overarching guidance on the topic of cleanliness of medical devices in the manufacturing process and thus forms a basis in the absence of product-specific regulations. The guideline describes the procedure for deciding the necessi…
Near the Czech capital Prague, the world's strongest laser center is currently being built with EU funds: "Extreme Light Infrastructure" (ELI). It is expected to be available to scientists from around the world in a few years for fundamental research.
What CERN means for particle physicists, ELI aims…
On Thursday evening, the Baden-Württemberg Minister of Economics, Dr. Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut, together with Professor Thomas Bauernhansl, the head of the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology and Automation IPA, and approximately 150 guests from industry, politics, and research, opened fi…
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