Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology

Your research partner for digitally integrated production

 

Research Topics

We develop methods and technologies for flexible, digitally networked companies.

Branch Solutions

We offer detail and system solutions for various industrial applications.

  • Mechanical and plant engineering
  • Tool and mould making
  • Automotive engineering
  • Aviation
 

International Cooperations

We have access to international expertise and a worldwide network to open up new markets for production know-how made in Germany.

News & Events

24.9.2025

Completely Clean Without Chemicals: CO2-Based Cleaning at parts2clean 2025

Cleaning with carbon dioxide (CO2) is a promising approach to clean components dry and residue-free without the use of harmful chemicals or energy-intensive downstream processes. At parts2clean from October 7 to 9 in Stuttgart, Fraunhofer IPK will present various CO2-based cleaning processes.
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19.9.2025

What is the economic value of innovation?

Trying to assess the effects of research and innovation is a recurring topic in science worldwide. A macroeconomic impact study by Fraunhofer IPK and Fraunhofer ISI now confirms that a national research network in Brazil contributes to 0.66 percent of the country‘s gross domestic product (GDP).
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18.8.2025

We Live Sustainability: Energy Monitoring and Digital Product Assistance

Wherever the machine tool music plays, we are there: From September 22 to 26, 2025, Fraunhofer IPK will be presenting solutions at EMO in Hannover together with the IWF of the Technische Universität Berlin. In the Sustainability Area of the VDW – Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken e.V. (German Machine Tool Builders' Association), we will be showcasing energy monitoring and digital assistance for production personnel.
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8.8.2025

Fraunhofer IPK goes Wacken

Wacken, space, and science – how does that fit together? With Wacken Space Camp! At this year's Wacken Open Air music festival, numerous partners from industry, science, and space organizations came together to provide information about astronomy, space travel, and space technology directly on the festival grounds. Right in the middle of it all: Fraunhofer AVIATION & SPACE and our extended reality expert Kathrin Konkol.
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Professional Education at Fraunhofer IPK

Learn about our MEHR KÖNNEN program's numerous offers.

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Mastering Digital Twins

Discover our English language certificate program and become a Certified Digital Twins Business Consultant.

Inhouse Seminar / Date by Arrangement

Basics of Benchmarking

Get familiar with the 5-phase model of the Information Center Benchmarking (IZB) at Fraunhofer IPK and learn how to carry out your own benchmarking projects.

 

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