Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT
Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT

High-performance materials

Our competencies in the field of production machines include the development of special-purpose machines for high-performance materials. We develop production machines for composite engineering and advance the automation of fiber-reinforced plastics processing. With our expertise we develop special purpose machinery for various composite processes such as Automated Fiber Placement (AFP), winding, manufacturing of semi-finished goods as well as innovative endless fiber recycling technologies. 

 

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Sustainable series production with FRP

We bring the processing of FRP into series production.

Fiber composite technology

Hydrogen pressure tanks for aviation

In the “H2-StrukTank” research project, we are developing and testing high-strength pressurized tanks for use in aircraft. 

Project "H2-StrukTank"

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Current research projects

Publicly funded projects allow us to forge new technological paths. This selection of our ongoing projects will give you an idea of the paths we are pursuing.

Finished projects

A selection of projects we have completed illustrates the development of the technological subject areas we are addressing now and going forward.