Projects at a glance – Research and Development for Industry

In this overview, you will find detailed information about our research and development projects that we carry out together with industry or with partners from the scientific community.

We receive funding, for example, from the European Union, from various german federal ministries, as well as from state ministries in North Rhine-Westphalia. In this context, we work closely with major german research funding institutions. You can also find projects that we are working on within internal programs of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft or in the context of industrial cooperations.

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  • Wireframe style rendered airplane in a assembly line.
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    The aim of the CompSTLar project is to digitally transform the aviation industry using an integrated physical and digital infrastructure for high-performance thermoplastic composites. Rising CO2 emissions associated with the increase in air traffic give the 15 European project partners reason to strengthen the sustainability of European aviation and contribute to the EU targets for climate neutrality by 2050.

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  • The research project “Flexibilization of work time models and workforce planning in production (FlexPEP)” addresses these challenges with the aim of making manufacturing companies more resilient and adaptable. By developing flexible working time models, optimized workforce planning and adaptive training, operational requirements and the individual needs of employees are to be better reconciled.

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    The ISEGRIM research project is developing an additive repair process for tungsten components in fusion reactors. In addition, the project partners will develop a system concept that can be integrated into a fusion power plant. This new technology repairs defects caused by material erosion, extends the service life of components and, thus, improves the economic efficiency of fusion reactors.

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  • In the “DIAMETER” project, we at Fraunhofer IPT are developing hybrid manufacturing systems in metal processing to foster a circular economy. By integrating additive manufacturing with milling technology, we achieve enhanced material efficiency, thereby reducing the carbon footprint and supporting local production. This approach not only increases design flexibility but also enhances the sustainability of products.

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  • The “MemForm3D” research project is developing an innovative forming process for perforated, complex 3D-formed thin glass. The patented combination of vacuum-assisted process control and a flexible membrane enables the cost-effective production of high-precision glass components for the first time - without time-consuming post-processing.

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  • OTP2 – Optical Tamper Protection für PRS Security Module

    BMDV Project / Project start / October 01, 2024

    In the “OTP2” research project, a completely sealed 3D protective cover made of ultra-thin glass with integrated optical sensors for the security modules of satellite receivers is being developed. These sensor foils enable a tamper-proof, permanent seal.

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  • DigiGlas – Digitalization of glass optics production

    BMUV Project / Project start / October 01, 2024

    The "DigiGlas" research project aims to make optics production more efficient by means of molding: With the help of AI models and simulations, production processes are being optimized and manufacturing becomes significantly more resource-efficient and eco-nomical.

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  • The “FL4AI” project aims to automatically measure tool wear in the cutting industry directly in the machine. The ideal time for a tool change is to be determined using a high-resolution camera system and artificial intelligence (AI) in order to reduce costs and quality defects. To do this, the AI model is trained decentrally using federated learning to ensure that the companies maintain data sovereignty.

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