Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA

Machining Manufacturing, Additive Manufacturing and Lightweight Design

Discover our innovative solutions in machining manufacturing, additive manufacturing, and lightweight design. We provide comprehensive solutions in additive manufacturing, cutting and sawing technology, joining technology, lightweight construction, cutting technology, and smart manufacturing processes. We develop customized solutions by combining our expertise with the extensive industry know-how of Fraunhofer IPA.

Our team will support you in implementing complex processes, including automation, sustainability, and digitalization. We ensure the highest quality and efficiency in every project, tailored to your specific requirements.

Current references

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Our solutions in the business unit

How we work with our customers

Additive Manufacturing

Process development and optimization for transfer into series applications, material testing and development of components for innovative 3D printing methods

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Cutting and sawing technology

Process development for cutting processes, reworking processes, production planning, development of tools and mechanical engineering

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Joining technology and lightweight constructions

Joining technology for a wide range of material combinations and lightweight solutions for machine components and e-mobility

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Cutting technology

Cutting tools, extraction concepts, cooling and lubrication systems, robot machining, data-optimized cutting and process optimization

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Smart manufacturing processes

Digital solutions for production and manufacturing, intuitive human-machine interfaces (HMIs) and frugal manufacturing systems

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Learn more about the business unit

Dr.-Ing. Tim Mayer

Head of business unit

Machining manufacturing, additive manufacturing and lightweight design

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Interdisciplinary Collaboration

In our business unit, we work closely with various research units to address a wide range of topics and issues in a tailored manner. Discover the research units:

→ Additive Manufacturing

→ Lightweight Construction Technologies

→ Cyber Cognitive Intelligence (CCI)

→ Automation and Robotics

Contact us today!

Do the solutions offered by our business unit meet your requirements? Then feel free to contact us at any time for an initial consultation with no obligation.

Whether you need high-precision machining techniques, pioneering additive manufacturing processes, or lightweight construction concepts for the industry of tomorrow, we would be glad to be your partner in these areas.