High Performance Center Simulation and Software Based Innovation

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft uses High-Performance Centers to pursue the goal of sustainable location development. The Fraunhofer concept is based on existing cooperation with relevant players from the world of science and regional networking with industry. All dimensions are included: Research and teaching, promotion of young talent, overarching infrastructures, innovation and transfer in SMEs and large companies.

Cooperation between companies, universities and research institutions in Kaiserslautern has been institutionalized in the Simulation and Software-based Innovation Performance Center since 2016 and has significantly expanded existing collaborations and transfer measures. The science city of Kaiserslautern offers a unique infrastructure in Germany in the field of applied IT research and, in particular, hardware, software and network-based digital technologies, which is demonstrated by a wide range of coordinated activities and the joint presence of regional companies and institutions under the umbrella of SIAK e.V. (Science and Innovation Alliance Kaiserslautern). The concept sees itself as an instrument for securing innovation and exploitation-oriented excellence in key topics for selected regions.

Our Research

Our work is divided into different modules. In our research and development labs (R&D-Labs), we pursue a methodical approach and develop new concepts and algorithms. We then make these basic technologies available to our transfer centers. The centers are actively involved in projects in collaboration with business partners from various sectors. Finally, we pool the expertise and technologies acquired from the transfer centers and R&D-Labs in our strategic transfer fields. There we address socially and economically relevant future topics together with our partners.

Upcoming Events

 

On site and online

Further Training for Young Scientists

In german and english.

 

Ideenwald / Course / Starting January 2025

Exist-Women, the Scholarship Exclusively for Women!

An individual scholarship with coaching funds and a female community awaits you, along with a nationwide networking event in Berlin. There, you will be supported by female mentors in a peer-to-peer approach and have the opportunity to grow personally through exchanges with mentors and mentees.

 

Kaiserslautern / Fraunhofer ITWM / Course / 20.02.2025 – 21.02.2025

Solving Real-Life Challenges With ToolIP

In the Fraunhofer ITWM course, you learn about modern image processing workflows for industrial solutions. We show you how to use ToolIP to find the optimal solution for your specific image processing problems and how to use image data for AI training.

 

Fraunhofer ITWM / Kaiserslautern / Seminar / May 6–7, 2025

Data Analysis and Machine Learning in Vehicle Development

The aim of this seminar is to teach basic methods, procedures and techniques in the fields of data analysis and machine learning and to use selected examples to show how these can improve the vehicle development process. Participants will learn not only the basics but also about various application scenarios.

 

Fraunhofer ITWM / Kaiserslautern / Seminar / May 20-22, 2025

Load Data – Analysis and Simulation

When developing mechanically stressed systems, the dynamic loads that occur in the field play a central role. In this seminar, participants learn not only the basics of load data analysis but also data analysis methods, the creation of test scenarios and the evaluation of measurement campaigns.

 

Fraunhofer ITWM / Kaiserslautern / Seminar / June 3-4, 2025

Statistical Methods for Verifying the Reliability of Components

In this two-day seminar, participants learn how to statistically verify the reliability of components. In addition to the necessary basic concepts, participants also learn more about the use of machine learning and various statistical learning methods.

 

Conference / 25.06 – 26.06.2025

IPS Cable Simulation User Conference 2025

This time, the International IPS Cable Simulation Conference takes place in the hometown of fleXstructures in Kaiserslautern and invites users and experts in cable simulation technology to exchange ideas. The development of the innovative software, which is used among other things as a tool for virtual assembly and the DMU of flexible parts, will be presented, as well as new functions.

All Events 2025

All Seminars for Research and Science 2025

Latest News From Our Research

 

Fraunhofer ITWM / Press Release / 05.02.2025

Dynamic Electricity Prices and Flexibility Marketing for Schoonship

The Schoonschip floating energy community in the Netherlands has been linking 30 houses with energy and flexibility markets since January 2025. The ITWM solution optimizes the forecast of consumption and generation.

 

Fraunhofer ITWM / News / 31.01.2025

School Internship at the Fraunhofer ITWM

What might an internship at the Fraunhofer ITWM look like? Marie Krol, an 11th grade student at Gymnasium am Rittersberg, is completing an internship in the »Image Processing« department and is using artificial intelligence to create images for the visual inspection of carrots.

 

Fraunhofer ITWM / Press Release / 28.01.2025

Ministry Funds New Quality Assurance Project

All companies want to produce as efficiently as possible, make optimum use of their machines and avoid wasting resources. The Re(Pro)³ project is researching how inline process and product monitoring can help companies achieve this. 

 

Fraunhofer ITWM / Podcast Streuspanne / 24.01.2025

Mini-Series »Artificial Intelligence and Statistics« – »Shallow Learning«

In the third episode of the mini-series, the topic of »Shallow Learning« is discussed. But what exactly does the term mean? What challenges does this AI entail and what does it have to do with McDonald's ordering system?  

 

Fraunhofer ITWM / Press Release / 23.01.2025

E-world Energy and Water 2025

Discover innovative approaches to saving and using energy at E-world Energy and Water 2025 in Essen, which takes place from February 11 to 13. Find out more about the latest developments in the field of resource-saving energy management with AI, digital twins and smart algorithms.

 

Fraunhofer ITWM / News / 15.01.2025

»STANCE« Whitepaper

The new white paper is about neuromorphic technologies that enable efficient computer solutions inspired by the human brain. As part of the »STANCE« alliance, the Fraunhofer ITWM promotes this progress and facilitates access for companies and research. The STANCE Knowledge Hub serves as a central platform that pools knowledge, breaks down barriers and connects researchers with industry.

 

Leibniz IVW / Press Release / 13.11.2024

Pioneering Work for Lightweight Hydrogen Storage Solutions of the Future

ConnectH2Australia is a project advancing hydrogen storage for future mobility. In partnership with Swinburne University of Technology and funded by the BMBF, Leibniz IVW is developing storage solutions for aviation and unmanned systems.

 

Fraunhofer ITWM / Press Release / 12.11.2024

Digital Twin Optimizes Extrusion Processes

Researchers at the Fraunhofer ITWM have developed a machine learning tool for the plastics industry that uses a digital twin to determine the optimal process settings. The tool calculates the required extruder settings based on the desired product properties.

Entrepreneurship

 

From the Idea to the Start-Up – The Foundation Office of RPTU & HS Kaiserslautern is at Your Side!

The Foundation Office is a central point of contact for all students, employees, founders and alumni of University of Kaiserslautern-Landau and the University of Applied Sciences as well as the surrounding research institutes. If you want to develop or expand an idea or would like more knowledge on the topic of start-ups, the Foundation Office offers you free support in the form of coaching, workshops, network meetings and much more. Click here and get to know them!

 

IDEENWALD Pathfinder: The Digital Course Offering Helps You Find Your Path in the Start-up Network

The digital courses on the »Pfadfinder« e-learning platform will help you by providing you with essential foundation knowledge and practical know-how from the network and start-ups. From brainstorming and business plans to registration, every stage of the start-up process is covered. In addition to offers for general idea generation, there are also special courses for doctoral students and internationals. Take a look at the topics of the e-learning courses here and find your own path.