Fraunhofer Kompetenzfeld Additive Fertigung

With 20 Fraunhofer Institutes throughout Germany, the Fraunhofer Competence Center Additive Manufacturing is Europe's largest player in AM research. This network covers the entire process chain - from the development of new materials and the creation of efficient production processes to ensuring product quality and the further development of simulation tools.

The expertise of the Fraunhofer competence field covers several areas:

• Engineering: the development of new products and suitable process chains.
• Materials: The adaptation and development of innovative materials.
• Technologies: Increasing cost efficiency in production.
• Quality: Ensuring reproducibility and product quality.
• Software & Simulation: The development of intelligent algorithms for better application.

With a focus on increasing productivity, improving quality and sustainability, the “Additive Manufacturing” field of expertise supports the industry in implementing innovative solutions through:

• Multi-material solutions
• Robust processes and standards
• Automation and user-friendly processes
• Extensive materials research

The Fraunhofer network drives innovation in additive manufacturing and invests in research and development.