The Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology (IPK) is one of the institutes of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, the largest organization for applied research in Europe. The IPK is based in Berlin and works at the interface of production, digitalization and artificial intelligence.
Fraunhofer IPK focuses on:
Production systems and manufacturing technology: Development and optimization of manufacturing processes and systems.
Virtual product development: Supporting the entire product development process using digital methods.
Industry 4.0 and digitalization: Development of intelligent systems for smart factories.
Artificial intelligence and automation: integration of AI technologies in production environments.
Safety and quality management: e.g. solutions for monitoring and improving product quality.
Cooperation:
The IPK works closely with the Technical University of Berlin, in particular with the Institute of Mechanical Engineering. It also maintains close links with industrial partners and state institutions.
Areas of application:
The IPK’s technologies and developments are used in the following areas, among others:
Automotive and aviation industry
Mechanical engineering
