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.
The KIKERP project develops an AI system that evaluates end-of-life appliances for repair or recycling, supporting resale via a cloud-based image recognition platform.
Fraunhofer IZFP developed "AloX," an ultrasound-based system that detects aluminum impurities quickly and cost-effectively – awarded the Joseph von Fraunhofer Prize 2025.
The technology is assisting in the process of validating and certifying turbines and is supporting the transformation of the energy supply with a view to using more renewable energy sources.
In a new project at the Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS, sensitive silicon-based photodiodes, which are more cost-efficient in production, are now being developed for the first time.