Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology

Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology

© Fraunhofer IPK

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.

more info

© Fraunhofer IPK

Artificial Intelligence

Read the current issue of our customer magazine FUTUR now! Our focus: the highly relevant topic of artificial intelligence in production.

more info

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.

more info

Your research partner for digitally integrated production

 

© Fraunhofer IPK

Industry Trends

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

 

© Fraunhofer IPK

Research Topics

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

© Fraunhofer IPK / Armin Okulla

Branch Solutions

We offer detail and system solutions for various industrial applications.

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

© Fraunhofer IPK

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

More news

3.12.2021

White Paper »RESYST« presents resilience solutions

How can value chains, companies and entire economies be made crisis-proof? In the white paper »RESYST«, 17 Fraunhofer institutes present factors and conditions for resilience and provide practical recommendations for action. In doing so, they demonstrate that sustainable resilience measures enable organizations to remain innovative and successful even in crisis situations.
Read more

30.11.2021

Virtual project launch of the INVITE program: Novel ideas for digital vocational training

With a digital kick-off event on November 29 and 30, 2021, the BMBF-funded INVITE program for vocational training innovations has started. Fraunhofer IPK is contributing a project on AI-supported learning path design.
Read more

27.10.2021

Fraunhofer IPK supports DIN SPEC Systematic knowledge management for SMEs

Guidelines for knowledge management specifically tailored to SMEs − that is the aim of DIN SPEC 91443 "Systematic knowledge management for SMEs − Tools and procedures". Fraunhofer IPK's scientific staff participated in drafting the document.
Read more

4.10.2021

Chile honors Dr. Bertram Nickolay with Strait of Magellan Award

The Fraunhofer scientist receives the award for his research on the virtual reconstruction of cultural assets.
Read more
 

© Fraunhofer IPK/Katharina Strohmeier

Professional Education at Fraunhofer IPK

Learn about our MEHR KÖNNEN program's numerous offers.

More about our trainings

*** NEW ***

Mastering Digital Twins

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

More Info

*** NEW ***

PLM Professional

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

More Info
 

© Fraunhofer IPK / Konstantin Heß

Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology

Contact

Information Service

Stay up to date – subscribe for regular customized information from Fraunhofer IPK [available in German only]

Subscribe

FUTUR

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

Customer Magazine FUTUR

How to find us

Pascalstr. 8 – 9
10587 Berlin, Germany

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

Directions (PDF)

Network

Information about our local partners TU Berlin and BAM, about Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft and our national and international network.

Partners