Projects at a glance

The object of the OPTICS48 research project is to develop a new technology chain that will significantly accelerate the manufacture of complex optics made of glass: Our goal: optics production within 48 hours!

The aim of the project is to develop an "active interface system" on the inside of artificial hearts and heart support systems in order to increase the biocompatibility of these systems. As a partner of the Machine Tool Laboratory WZL at RWTH Aachen University, the Fraunhofer IPT is producing thrombophobic surfaces to prevent clots. For this purpose, periodic micro- and nanostructures are introduced into the titanium surfaces of the interfacial system by means of laser processing.

As part of 5G NAMICO, the Fraunhofer IPT is developing a 5G network that can cope with the adverse conditions in construction and mining and in-crease occupational safety.

The aim of the "DATARAMP" research project is to develop a comprehensive digital process chain for 5-axis milling of thin-walled components based on manufacturing and quality data.

The HyInnoCells project is part of the Future Cluster Hydrogen and researches the flexible production of electrochemical cells. The aim of the project is to research a process route for the production and coating of and coating of porous transport structures, which requirements during electrolysis and thus ensure high activity and long-term stability. high activity and long-term stability.

The aim of the "dynaTWIN" research project is to develop a data-driven simulation module in which the variable dynamic properties of the manufacturing system are taken into account so that a highly productive milling process for engine components is enabled.

The aim of the BMWK-funded consortium project "value chAIn" is to develop a cross-value chain error management based on intelligent data-based decision support systems. The system is intended to enable manufacturing companies, in the project group focused on the commercial vehicle industry, to improve development and production processes and to optimize the performance and availability of their products.

The aim of the FQS-funded research project "reQenrol" is to enable manufacturing companies to systematically improve the flexibility of their employees. In the course of the project, an assistance system is developed that supports competence-based workforce scheduling and work-based training in production. For workforce scheduling, the system provides recommendations for a competence- and quality-based allocation of employees to different activities.

The goal in the project is to enable enterprises to use high-performance services operating at the network edge. The technologies around network edges can be used in applications for smart cities, robotics, public safety, sensors and manufacturing. The research project "AI-NET-ANIARA" focuses on application areas around sensors and manufacturing technologies.

In a design study, concepts for additively manufactured grinding wheels were developed and implemented that enable the targeted supply of cooling lubricant through the grinding wheel body into the contact zone between tool and workpiece. Effective supply of the coolant prevents the thermal damage to the material known as "grinding burn". The design concept has been successfully manufactured in initial tests.