Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation
Cutting-Edge Technology for the Mittelstand
Our teams of research scientists have been researching cutting-edge issues, such as the energy transition, climate change, augmented and virtual reality, safe robot use, digital twins and artificial intelligence, for many years long before they became mainstream. Our clients now come to us to prepare themselves for future challenges and to develop efficient, humane and sustainable solutions together with us. We use custom and scalable technologies to bring every business, whether they be major corporations or Mittelstand companies, on board wherever they are in their transition to Industry 4.0. We jointly analyze existing structures, find the right technology, develop the right software and combine everything into integrated, intelligent solutions, thus making cutting-edge technology available to Mittelstand businesses too.
In the process, we look at technologies and processes through our clients’ eyes and envision developments ten or more years in advance. Our broad expertise in hardware is the foundation of our outstanding software and digitalization solutions. We analyze the entire product life cycle from ideation to development and maintenance processes through the end of a product's life and its recycling. Our technological fields complement each other optimally and are modified dynamically in response to market demands.
We create value together with and in businesses and for their locations rapidly, flexibly and always with an eye on the return on investment. Technology may be a means to an end for our clients. It is our passion.