Fraunhofer News

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, headquartered in Munich, Germany, is Europe's leading organization for applied research. With over 75 institutes and research units across Germany, each focusing on different fields of science and technology, Fraunhofer drives innovation in sectors such as health, security, communication, energy, and environment. The organization's commitment to applied research fosters collaborations with industry, service sectors, and public administration, translating scientific findings into practical applications and promoting technological advancement globally.

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08 APR '25

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Fraunhofer CML and HHLA successfully deploy mobile robotics in rail operations

The objective of the “Pin handling mR” research project was to develop and demonstrate the handling of folding pins on container wagons using an autonomous mobile robotics system.

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11 APR '23

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LASERS JOIN LIGHTWEIGHT SANDWICH STRUCTURES

Fraunhofer IWS has developed a process to produce lightweight panels and profiles significantly faster as well as cheaper than with conventional methods.

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07 JUL '20

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Multi-sensor system for the precise and efficient inspection of roads, railways and similar assets

Critical infrastructure such as transport networks are the lifelines of modern society. Extreme weather events may cause damage to railway tracks, roads, tunnels and bridges.

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