Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology

Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology

We optimize production

Fraunhofer IPK in Berlin offers system solutions with a strong digital focus for the entire spectrum of industrial tasks – from production management, product development and manufacturing to maintenance of capital goods.

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Hannover Messe 2021

Smart maintenance for machine tools, from intelligent condition monitoring and failure forecasts to maintenance support for service technicians – Fraunhofer IPK’s exhibit at Hannover Messe 2021 comprises all these aspects.

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Resilient Production

The current issue of our customer magazine FUTUR is answering the question: How can companies position themselves to be crisis-proof?

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Manufacturing in Times of Corona

Fraunhofer IPK supports the manufacturing industry in quickly and efficiently adapting to the changed framework conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Your research partner for digitally integrated production

 

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Industry Trends

We set an agenda of current topics in business and industry and treat them in an interdisciplinary manner.

 

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Research Topics

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

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Branch Solutions

We offer detail and system solutions for various industrial applications.

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

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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

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24.3.2021

Smart ­Maintenance for Machine Tools – A Holistic Approach

Smart maintenance for machine tools, from intelligent condition monitoring and failure forecasts to maintenance support for service technicians – Fraunhofer IPK’s exhibit at Hannover Messe 2021 comprises all these aspects.
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17.12.2020

Can Open-Source Hardware Save Lives?

Right at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the open-source hardware community took action to help manufacture much-needed medical equipment. In a recent study, Fraunhofer IPK researchers explore how ventilators can be manufactured quickly, safely and in a decentralized manner.
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1.12.2020

All Scalpels to the OR, Please!

Fraunhofer IPK and Charité CFM Facility Management GmbH are developing an AI-based system to automatically check trays of surgical instruments for completeness.
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1.12.2020

New Study on Industrial Parts Cleaning

Fraunhofer Reinigung conducts a new market and trend analysis of cleaning processes in production.
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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.

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PLM Professional

Our two-level program teaches you how to successfully implement Product Lifecycle Management solutions and manage PLM projects.  

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Vision – Innovation – Realization: the customer magazine of the Production Technology Center Berlin

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Pascalstr. 8 – 9
10587 Berlin, Germany

Phone: +49 30 39006-0
Mail: info(at)ipk.fraunhofer.de

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