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There is little commitment to growth in Germany’s policy sector. We need a mental paradigm shift for our country and for Europe as a whole: more carrot and less stick, more entry strategies than exit ones. Viewpoint from Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG.
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For Customers and Partners
Fraunhofer lead markets – our strategic customer segments
Applied research is the hallmark of Fraunhofer. Industry is our partner. In line with our research fields, Fraunhofer has defined strategic customer segments, which we call “lead markets”. By promoting innovation, Fraunhofer lead markets give Germany a global competitive edge, secure the technological sovereignty of Germany and Europe as well as deliver sustainable value creation for society.
These strategic customer segments provide industry customers with access to Fraunhofer’s industry-oriented services:
A voice from the business world
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Growth as part of change
Viewpoint: Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG.
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Harnessing AI for good
Viewpoint: Dr. Roland Busch, president and chief executive officer of Siemens AG
AI will unlock greater productivity, enabling more innovation and sustainability. It is the big opportunity of our time. To harness it, Germany needs a wise immigration policy — and a culture of openness.
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Pragmatism trumps the sledgehammer approach
Martin Brudermüller, CEO of BASF SE, offers his view
Everyone agrees on the goal: Europe will become the first climate-neutral continent by 2050. However, there is still debate around how to achieve the great task of this century. One thing is clear, though: It cannot happen without a strong and competitive chemical industry.
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Events and trade fairs
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Mannheim / November 25, 2024 - November 27, 2024
AIRBAG 2024: 16th International Symposium on Integral Car Safety Systems
The 16th AIRBAG symposium will be held at a demanding time for automotive manufacturers and suppliers, as they transition towards electrification, digitalization and the roll-out of autonomous driving functionalities. This transformation offers numerous challenges but at the same time significant opportunities for the development and implementation of innovative safety systems.
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Freiburg / November 27, 2024 - November 28, 2024
MoLaS – Mobile Laser Scanning Technology Workshop 2024
The 5th MoLaS workshop focuses on technological trends 3D mapping with LiDAR. Leading experts will present key technology drivers and future applications of LiDAR technology. This year's event will focus on infrastructure monitoring with mobile laser scanners.
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Munich, Germany / January 13, 2025 - January 17, 2025
Fraunhofer at the BAU
What does it look like, the building of tomorrow? How can the challenges associated with climate neutrality, resource availability, and affordability be overcome? At the BAU 2025 trade fair in Munich from January 13 to 17, Fraunhofer will be displaying promising concepts and innovative solutions for a sustainable and innovative construction industry of the future.
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Düsseldorf, Areal Böhler, Germany / March 12, 2025 - March 13, 2025, German Time CET
Circular Valley Convention
As an international convention, the Circular Valley Convention comprises high-calibre conferences, an expo and exclusive events. The new trade fair format covers the entire spectrum of the circular economy in all its dimensions and brings together decision-makers from companies, start-ups, research, politics and society in one place.
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Aachen, Germany / April 08, 2025 - April 09, 2025
8th UKP Workshop Ultrafast Laser Technology
The 8th UKP Workshop Ultrafast Laser Technology will focus on processes and systems that can help companies capitalize on the full range of laser performance, such as high speed scanning or suitable beam shaping. Interesting presentations will provide valuable know-how about selecting the right laser source or individually modifying the laser beam profile in time and space in order to have optimal process conditions. Furthermore, experts will discuss how to push the boundaries of today’s ultrafast laser process engineering.
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Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics ITWM, Kaiserslautern, Germany / May 06, 2025 - May 07, 2025
Data Analysis and Machine Learning in Vehicle Engineering
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Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics ITWM, Kaiserslautern, Germany / May 20, 2025 - May 22, 2025
Load data – analysis, design and simulation
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Fraunhofer-Institutszentrum Dresden / May 21, 2025 - May 23, 2025
ISAM 2025 – 6th International Symposium on Additive Manufacturing
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Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics ITWM, Kaiserslautern, Germany / June 03, 2025 - June 04, 2025
Statistical Methods for Verifying Component Reliability
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The conference will take place at the Kulturzentrum Kammgarn. / June 25, 2025 - June 26, 2025
International IPS Cable Simulation User Conference 2025
fleXstructures GmbH, IPS AB, the Fraunhofer-Chalmers Centre (FCC) and we are pleased to invite you to the sixth International IPS Cable Simulation Conference on June 25 and 26, 2025 in the hometown of fleXstructures Kaiserslautern. Many IPS Cable Simulation users from all over the world have already taken the opportunity to attend our conferences to learn more about the development of the software and new features and to share their own experiences with users from different fields and countries. With the sixth IPS Cable Simulation User Conference 2025, we want to continue this tradition and strengthen the international network of experts using cable simulation technology.
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