Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics ITWM

Welcome to Fraunhofer ITWM!

We are one of the world's largest mathematical research institutes and our goal is to further develop mathematics as a key technology, give innovative impetus and implement it in practice together with industry partners. Methodologically, our research areas are based on modeling, simulation and optimization. Integral parts of our projects are consulting and implementation, support in the application of high-performance computer technology and providing tailor-made software solutions. We not only use simulation software, but also develop it ourselves, often in cooperation with leading software companies.
Nowadays, companies of all sizes use simulations on regular bases which gives them benefit in terms of product innovation and quality assurance. Our customers are mainly in the automotive, mechanical engineering, textile, computer industry and finance sectors.

News

 

Interview / 05.06.2025

Creating your Own Start-up with Fraunhofer AHEAD

Dr. Petra Gospodnetić, who has been working in our »Image Processing« department since her internship during her studies, is being supported by AHEAD, Fraunhofer's technology transfer program, in founding a start-up. In this interview, she tells us about the successes she has already achieved and how »AHEAD« is helping her to better understand the business world.

 

Press Release / 27.05.2025

More Efficient Development of Active Ingredients with Digital Twins

Together with the chemical and pharmaceutical company Lonza Group AG, we have developed the »Design2Optimize« platform. It uses digital twins and model-based methods to make chemical processes more efficient. This allows active ingredients to be developed faster and with fewer resources – even for complex reactions.

 

Podcast Streuspanne / 23.05.2024

Numbers, Signs and Biblical Coincidences?

In this episode, we explore the origins of numerology and the significance of numbers as symbols with energetic meanings. We look at how these numbers can provide insights into our potential and our future and take a scientific look at this mysterious subject.

[The podcast is only available in German]

 

Book Article »Female Researchers in Focus« / 16.05.2025

»Keep at it and Don't Be Intimidated!«

This article is taken from our book »Female Researchers in Focus – We Create Change«. Our institute director Prof. Dr. Anita Schöbel is involved in projects such as »LinTim« for optimized timetables in public transport and combines research and teaching with her passion for mathematics. Among other things, she talks about how she overcomes challenges.

 

Interview / 05.05.2025

Fraunhofer ITWM at Antenne Kaiserslautern

Ilka Blauth and Esther Packullat spoke in the breakfast format »Supp, Salat und Kaffee« at Antenne Kaiserslautern about our program at the upcoming »Nacht, die Wissen schafft«, which will take place on 09.05.2025. We from Fraunhofer ITWM will be represented with experiments, exhibits and hands-on activities at the »Marktplatz der Ideen« together with Fraunhofer IESE. 

 

New Project / 02.05.2025

For the Pension Provision Debeka and Us Develop Objective Assessment Frameworks for Its Customer Service

Pension products are complex and difficult to compare. Together with Debeka, we develop scientifically sound models and evaluation frameworks that enable transparent and comprehensible presentation.

 

Interview / 29.04.2025

Power Off – And No One Knows Why?

Our expert Mathias Dalheimer explains in an interview with Deutschlandfunk Nova possible reasons why regions such as Spain, Portugal and parts of southern France were unexpectedly without electricity. He also answers the question of whether a similar outcome is possible in Germany and explains how secure our electricity grids really are. 

 

Current issue »Qualität und Zuverlässigkeit« / 29.04.2025

Technical Article on Terahertz Measurement Technology Published

We have improved our terahertz measurement technology and offer new options for the inline inspection of batteries and wet coatings. Our article in the May issue of the magazine »Qualität und Zuverlässigkeit« explains the advantages and possible applications. You can download the article here [only available in German]:

Upcoming Events

 

Hamburg / Fair / 10.06.2025 – 13.06.2025

ISC High Performance 2025

The trade fair is an international forum and brings together experts from research, business and industry to discuss high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, data analysis and quantum computing. Our experts from the »Financial Mathematics« department and »High Performance Computing« division are on site.

 

Webinar / 11.06.2025

Accelerate Battery Design with Digimat

In the webinar, Hexagon presents its latest battery system »Digimat«, which is based on our simulation tool BEST.

Our expert Dr. Jochen Zausch gives a brief overview of our work in the field of »Battery Simulation«.

 

 

Etterbeek, Belgium / 16.06 – 18.06.2025

DPP4EU Conference

The DPP4EU conference provides a platform for publicly funded projects that deal with the digitalization and exchange of material and product information in order to promote sustainability and the circular economy. Our expert Dr. Peter Klein from the division »Optimization« gives an introductory lecture on a session that focuses on digital product passports (DPPs).

 

Mainz / Conference / 23.06.2025 – 26.06.2025

AABC Europe 2025

The »Advanced Automotive Battery Conference Europe« brings together experts in battery technology and suppliers. The event offers insights into development trends, technologies and market forecasts, particularly in the context of the electrification of vehicles and eMobility. Our experts from the »Flow and Material Simulation« department are on site with presentations on battery simulation.

 

Kaiserslautern / Workshop / 23.06. – 27.06.2025

MINT-EC-Girls-Camp: Math Talent School

Mathematics enthusiasts are given the opportunity to spend a whole week gaining an insight into the professional world of mathematicians.

Working on projects in groups, they learn how to solve industrial problems mathematically and gain their first programming experience.

 

Munich / Fair / 24.06 – 27.06.2025

automatica 2025

The fair for intelligent automation and robotics brings together all key technologies at the Munich technology hub and brings industry, research and politics together for a constructive and forward-looking exchange.

Our expert Dr. René Reinhard from the division of »Mathematics for Vehicle Engineering« represents the institute at the fair and presents our software package »IPS Cable Simulation«.

 

Kaiserslautern / Conference / 25.06. – 26.06.25

International IPS Cable Simulation User Conference 2025

The sixth International IPS Cable Simulation Conference takes place in Kaiserslautern, the hometown of fleXstructures. Many users of IPS Cable Simulation from all over the world have already taken the opportunity to attend our conferences to exchange information about software developments, new functions and their own experiences. 

 

Düsseldorf / Conference / 01.07. – 02.07.2025

VDI Conference: Driver Assistance Systems and Automated Driving

The conference offers a platform for the exchange of ideas on the development of assisted and automated driving systems. Our expert Tim Rothmann from the division »Mathematics for Vehicle Engineering« is on site to give a presentation.

 

Belgium / Conference / 06.07. – 09.07.2025

ESCAPE Conference

This year's symposium focuses on process system technologies that accelerate the transition to a sustainable circular economy.

Our expert Dr. Sebastian Blauth is on site with a poster on free-form shape optimization for separation efficiency in distillation columns, using a single-phase CFD model and our »cashocs« software.

 

Kaiserslautern / Conference / 10.09.2025 – 12.09.2025

EU/ME-Meeting x Quantum School

The conference on innovative optimization methods at the interface of metaheuristics and quantum-based approaches is taking place at our institute. It includes a Quantum and EUME Session as well as a summer academy for PhD students.

Registration is required. Abstracts can be submitted until June 15, 2025.

 

Kaiserslautern / Symposium / 25.03 - 26.03.2026

International Tyre Colloquium 2026

The fifth symposium on »Tyre Models for Vehicle Dynamics Analysis« is taking place on March 25 and 26, 2026 in Kaiserslautern and invites researchers and industry representatives to present the latest scientific innovations and findings.

Deadline for the submission of abstracts: August 31, 2025

 

Regular Seminars

Seminars of the Division »Mathematics for Vehicle Engineering«

In 2025, further training seminars of the division »Mathematics for Vehicle Engineering« will take place again!

We will keep you up to date here:

Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics ITWM

Fraunhofer-Platz 1

67663 Kaiserslautern

Deutschland

Phone +49 631 31600-0

Fax +49 631 31600-1099

 

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