Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT 3.52

The aim of the Fraunhofer IPT is to develop new and optimize existing solutions through practice-oriented research and development for clients in modern production industries. The Fraunhofer IPT transfers the results of this R&D directly into practice in client companies, which come from a wide range of industries – the automotive industries and its suppliers, especially tool and die making, as well as fine-mechanics and optical industries, aerospace industries and machine tool manufacturers. The Fraunhofer IPT also assists international clients via the Fraunhofer Center for Manufacturing Innovation CMI in Boston, USA.

The Fraunhofer IPT employs a staff of approximately 350, currently working on projects in 6000 sqm facilities, 3500 sqm of which are used as laboratories and machining workshops.