Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics ITWM

Divisions and Departments

At our institute, departments and divisions conduct research on exciting projects and develop customized products and services for our clients from numerous industries. Divisions comprise several departments.

The focus is always on applied mathematics. Cross-cutting topics at Fraunhofer ITWM include machine learning, artificial intelligence, renewable energies, and sustainability. In addition, next-generation computing and quantum computing are future-oriented issues that our researchers are addressing.

Optimization

The core competence of our division »Optimization« is finding individual solutions to planning and decision problems in logistics, engineering, medicine and health.

Analytics and Computing

The division »Analytics and Computing« combines the strengths of the departments »Financial Mathematics« and »High Performance Computing« to drive innovation in the digital economy.

Flow and Material Simulation

Our SMS department provides expert research and development support in modeling, simulating and optimizing flows and materials.

Mathematics for Vehicle Engineering

Our MF division is divided into two departments: »Dynamics, Loads and Environmental Data« and »Mathematics for the Digital Factory«. In addition, a team takes care of the simulation of tires.

System Analysis, Prognosis and Control

The focus of our SYS department is on real-time plant operation, drive technology and control for production and power generation. Predictive maintenance is also a major topic here.

Transport Processes

The core competence of our TV department is the mathematical modeling of complex industrial problems and the development of efficient algorithms for their numerical solution (simulation).

Image Processing

In our BV department, we develop mathematical models as well as image analysis algorithms and convert them into software suitable for industrial use, mainly in production.

Materials Characterization and Testing

In our MC department, we develop application-specific measurement systems for material characterization and testing. Especially non-destructive terahertz technology is a major focus.