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.

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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Dr.-Ing. Tim Mayer

Head of business unit

Machining manufacturing, additive manufacturing and lightweight design

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We are your partner for high-precision machining technology, future-oriented additive manufacturing methods or lightweight concepts for the industries of tomorrow.