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Kaiserslautern University of Applied Sciences has opened its new LeanFab on the Kaiserslautern campus. With this expanded learning factory, it is strengthening practical training in industrial engineering and promoting knowledge transfer in research and industry.

The RPTU is working with the University of Nairobi and other partners to research and reduce aflatoxins in Kenyan soils and crops. Through the »SolFOOD« project, it is strengthening food security in Kenya, improving soil health, and deepening scientific cooperation between the two universities.

With support from the EU and the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, Fraunhofer ITWM is constructing a new laboratory building for tire research. The aim is to further develop digital twins in order to optimize tires in terms of abrasion, wear, and noise as early as the development phase.

Kaiserslautern has appointed three new technology ambassadors: Fraunhofer ITWM Institute Director Prof. Dr. Anita Schöbel, Prof. Dr. Arnd Poetzsch-Heffter from University of Kaiserslautern-Landau, and Frank G. Froux, founder and CEO of matelso GmbH.

The University of Kaiserslautern-Landau (RPTU) is a new member of the »Hochschulnetzwerk Bildung durch Verantwortung e.V.« (HBdV) network. The aim of the network is to promote partnerships between civil society organizations and universities and to facilitate mutual knowledge transfer.

The Fraunhofer ITWM Activity Report 2024/2025 focuses on the topic of »Production and Innovation.«

In addition to facts and figures, the activity report also provides insights into exciting projects and everyday work at the institute.

Many companies are saving time and materials by using artificial intelligence. To ensure that small and medium-sized companies also benefit from sustainable AI innovations, the state of Rhineland-Palatinate is supporting them with the new »KI4KMU-RLP« program. Companies in Rhineland-Palatinate can now apply for the pilot phase.

An important change in leadership strengthens the innovative power of Kaiserslautern as a center of science: After ten years of successful leadership, Dr. Konrad Steiner is handing over his role as managing director of the Performance Center for Simulation and Software-based Innovation to Dr. Nicolas Fröhlich.