The execution was carried out as a Fast-Track project, taking into account international GMP requirements, including the application of modern aspects of integrated qualification and the use of the latest automation and IT tools.

Honestly — do you know of such a project? Would you like to read this h…

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…

More exhibitors and more visitors than last year, this is a very positive development that has been evident since the move to Karlsruhe.

250 contributions, divided into lectures, activities, and product shows, provided visitors with many opportunities to gather information.

Activities and product show…

Numerous national and international market leaders have already signed up for Cleanzone 2019 and will be presenting their product innovations on 19 and 20 November. Visitors’ high level of decision-making authority, international make-up and readiness to invest highlight this platform’s status as 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…

Safety through Cleanliness

Often, barely visible particles are the cause of system failures in the production chain of the automotive, mechanical engineering, and medical industries. More and more companies are therefore dealing with Technical Cleanliness.

The 10th Specialist Congress on Technical Cle…

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…

Ulrich Rothgerber, an expert and highly influential figure in the German cleanroom industry, has joined Messe Frankfurt as a consultant with effect from 1 January 2019. He will be using his experience and network to continue strengthening Cleanzone’s position as the leading platform for high-tech cl…