Visit us at ILA Berlin 2026

May 28, 2026

See how Fraunhofer IPK is driving the digital transformation of the aerospace industry.

Data-driven Engineering for Sustainable Aerospace, Innovation, and Autonomy

Digital transformation is a key driver in the aerospace industry – and our experienced researchers are ideally positioned to help companies in this sector implement it. Our team offers SME-friendly development approaches featuring forward-looking solutions.

Visit us from June 10 to 14, 2026, at the ILA Berlin Air Show at the Fraunhofer booths in Hall B | 240 (Space) and Hall C | 280 (Aviation).

AVIATION | Hall C, Booth 280

Digital Engineering and Data Take Off for Sustainable Aviation, Innovation and Sovereignty

© Theresa Riedelsheimer
We are looking forward to ILA 2026

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Aircraft interior wall featuring a CE Assistant (CE = Circular Economy)

We present our innovative R&D solutions, including connected data ecosystems such as Aerospace-X, AI-powered knowledge integration using knowledge graphs, and intelligent software agents for the aviation industry. Discover our innovative concepts for XR training environments and industrial metaverse applications in aviation, as well as our SME-friendly development approaches. In addition, we are showcasing digital solutions as the key to realizing a circular economy – through digital support for components and materials in both the aerospace and space industries. Join us in shaping the industry’s sustainable, digital future!

Listen to our presentations at the Speakers Corner. The Speakers Corner is located at the SPACE booth of Fraunhofer AVIATION & SPACE (Hall B, Booth 240)

Wednesday, June 10: 2:15 p.m.: »Digital Product Passports in the Aviation Industry« | Joanna Steiner

Friday, June 12: 11:00 a.m.: »AeroMatPass-X: Digital Material Passports in Data Ecosystems as a Pathway to Innovative Products« | Marvin Manoury and Julian von Lautz, MTU

And at 2:45 p.m. on the ILA STAGE Aviation in Hall C: »Circular Economy and Digitalization in Aviation – High-volume, Low-risk, Short-term, Secure, and Insured.« | Dr. Kai Lindow

SPACE | Hall B, Booth 240

Researching Ultra- and High-Precision Manufacturing for the Aerospace Industry

© Fellipe Lavaqui
Off-axis parabolic mirror (OAP)

© Fraunhofer IPK / Gero Esser
Heat exchanger with unlimited thermal management

Whether you work in satellite technology, propulsion, space optics, or orbital robotics, we want to meet you in person!

We are showcasing ten exhibits from the field of precision engineering. From additive manufacturing and high-precision optics to space robotics and thermal management:

1️⃣ Mirror mount for warp-free precision in satellites

2️⃣ Heat exchanger with unlimited thermal management

3️⃣ Gas turbine burner head

4️⃣ Aircraft bracket for flying lighter with topology optimization

5️⃣ VLEO CubeSat telescope with a big view

6️⃣ Robotic arm housing for gripping in orbit

7️⃣ Microfluidics component with the smallest channels in stainless steel

8️⃣ High-performance plastic for the most extreme environments

9️⃣ Freeform mirror for tailored light

🔟 Off-axis parabolic mirror

News / May 28, 2026

Visit us at ILA Berlin 2026

Data-driven Engineering for Sustainable Aerospace, Innovation, and Autonomy

AVIATION | Hall C, Booth 280

SPACE | Hall B, Booth 240

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