Fraunhofer IPA

Website

www.ipa.fraunhofer.de

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Fraunhofer-Institut für Produktionstechnik und Automatisierung IPA (Fraunhofer IPA) stands as a leading research institution within the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, distinguished by its substantial workforce of over 1200 employees and a significant annual budget of €95 million. The institute's core expertise lies in the organizational and technological dimensions of production, focusing on the comprehensive development, rigorous testing, and seamless implementation of components, devices, methods, and entire manufacturing plants. Its operations are decentralized across 19 specialized departments, coordinated by six business units, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across critical industries such as automotive, machinery and equipment, electronics and microsystems, energy, medical engineering, biotechnology, and the process industry.

Fraunhofer IPA is at the forefront of driving economic production of sustainable and personalized products, particularly within the energy and power systems landscape. The institute conducts pivotal research in advanced energy storage solutions, including battery and hydrogen technologies. A notable initiative involves leveraging quantum computing to accelerate the discovery of key components like advanced redox materials, crucial for next-generation energy storage systems, as exemplified by the QCMineral | QUADRANT project in collaboration with Fraunhofer IAO. Furthermore, Fraunhofer IPA contributes significantly to establishing a circular economy for electric vehicle drives, focusing on sophisticated robotic-based disassembly techniques within the ReDriveS project.

Beyond foundational research, Fraunhofer IPA offers specialized support for industrial decarbonization efforts. This includes comprehensive energy system planning designed to help companies optimize costs, secure vital electricity price compensation, and develop robust transformation concepts. The institute is also a foundational partner in the Stuttgart Climate Tech Hub, an innovative multi-project platform dedicated to fostering climate-friendly technologies, benefiting from significant public funding.

The institute's capabilities extend to highly specialized production environments, such as clean and dry rooms, which are indispensable for advanced battery cell manufacturing. Here, Fraunhofer IPA researchers investigate critical factors, including the influence of cleaning activities on dew points, ensuring optimal conditions for high-performance energy components. Through these multifaceted endeavors, Fraunhofer IPA plays a crucial role in shaping the future of manufacturing by integrating cutting-edge automation, digitalization, artificial intelligence, and sustainable practices across diverse industrial applications.

Locations

• Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg