Production quality and metrology

Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology

Produktionsqualität und Messtechnik

The highest possible levels of quality, resulting in correspondingly high levels of efficiency of structure and workflow organization – this is, in the view of the Fraunhofer IPT, the key to competitiveness and innovative strength. The aim of the Fraunhofer IPT is to support its customers by implementing excellent results of applied research for a head start. We design and industrialize processes through effective measuring technology and an entrepreneurial understanding of quality.

The area of Production quality and metrology is divided into the following departments:

Production quality

Enterprises in all industries are faced with the challenge of developing a distinctive and unmistakeable profile. Unique products that are capable of captivating customers and flawless, efficiently working processes are essential distinguishing marks on the global market. This is why the development of a comprehensive quality management system has become one of the most vital tasks for today’s executives. They can only attain their operative and strategic targets once such a system is in place and are well aware that it has a major impact on corporate success. We view the efficient use of the correct methods, tools, processes and technologies to develop human capital resources, structural resources and technology are determining.

Production metrology

The department "Production metrology" of the Fraunhofer IPT dedicates its attention to all issues of production-related metrology and all quality management tasks of manufacturing companies that involve inspections and measuring, developing solutions for high-tech industries such as automotive manufacturers and companies in engineering, the aerospace industry, medical technology and biotechnology. For these purposes, a comprehensive range of sophisticated measuring equipment has been made available to the working group which is not only used for the provision of measuring services but also optimized and developed in close coordination with our partners and technology suppliers.