Latest News

Here we will inform you about the latest research topics, upcoming events and other news of the department.

News from the Department

 

Press Release / 29.07.2025

»KI4KMU«– State Promotes the Use of AI in Rhineland-Palatinate Businesses

The rapid progress of AI offers new opportunities for manufacturing companies. With the »KI4KMU-RLP« program, the state government of Rhineland-Palatinate is supporting companies in using AI methods to make their business processes more efficient. Companies can now apply for the pilot phase.

 

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.

 

Book Article »Female Researchers in Focus« / 25.04.2025

»Puzzles Are the Best Medicine: Xiaoyin Wants to Save Lives with Pictures«

This article is taken from our book »Female Researchers in Focus – We Create Change«. Dr. Xiaoyin Cheng combines research with the desire to do good. After completing her studies, she worked at the Fraunhofer ITWM on algorithms for image processing and AI solutions for the »PflegeForensik« project.

 

New project / 19.03.2025

»KI4KMU-RLP«: AI for Manufacturing SME in Rhineland-Palatinate

The state of Rhineland-Palatinate supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) with the »KI4KMU-RLP« program in order to benefit from sustainable AI innovations. We help to identify use cases and submit funding applications. Companies in Rhineland-Palatinate can apply now until June 15, 2025

 

Press Release / 28.01.2025

Ministry Funds New Quality Assurance Project

All companies want to produce as efficiently as possible, make optimum use of their machines and avoid wasting resources. In the new Re(Pro)³ project, we are researching how inline process and product monitoring can help companies achieve this. The Rhineland-Palatinate Ministry of Science and Health is funding the project.

 

News / 14.01.2025

Quantum Computing in 2025

The United Nations has declared 2025 the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ). They are therefore honoring the 100th anniversary of the development of quantum mechanics.

As a place of quantum research, we at Fraunhofer ITWM are participating in the anniversary year with educational programs and other events.

 

Book Article »Forscherinnen im Fokus« / 13.12.2024

AI Instead of 007: The Exciting Cases Await in Mathematics

This article is taken from our book »Female Researchers in Focus – We Create Change«. We introduce Dr. Henrike Stephani and her career path to the Fraunhofer ITWM. In the article, she describes her reasons for studying mathematics and talks about her research in disaster relief using Deep Learning.

Current Events

 

Karlsruhe / Seminar with internship / 03.12.2025 – 04.12.2025

Inspection and Characterization of Surfaces

In this seminar, participants learn about modern 3D analysis methods and the challenges they pose. Our experts Dr. Henrike Stephani and Markus Rauhut provide insights into algorithms and innovative approaches to support investment decisions.

 

Kaiserslautern / Training / 13.11. – 14.11.2025

High-Level Quantum Computing Training for Decision Makers

The Training gives an overview of the key concepts, technologies, and business applications of quantum computing, along with insights into the current state of the development of quantum software and quantum hardware and future trends.

Registration deadline: October 30, 2025

 

Berlin / Schulung / 22.09. – 25.09.2025

Certified Quantum Computing Professional – Basic Level

Fraunhofer ITWM, in collaboration with Fraunhofer FOKUS, offers training on the fundamentals of quantum computing. Participants acquire basic knowledge about quantum computers and their algorithms, as well as the development of simple quantum programs. The training comprises four learning units that combine theory and practical exercises.

 

Braunschweig / Conference / 17.09. – 18.09.2025

KIDA-KON 2025

KIDA-KON 2025 is a specialist conference focusing on the use of Artificial Intelligence in research related to food, agriculture, and the environment.

Our expert Dr. Henrike Stephani, deputy head of the »Image Processing« department, is on site and is presenting a poster on the topic »How Can an AI System Be Trained to Distinguish Between Softwoods with Very Similar Characteristics«.

Vacancies

For working at industrial and research projects, the department Image Processing is always looking for

Interns

  • We offer internships to students and apprentices in technical or natural scientific area
  • As your work requires a period of vocational adjustment, we can only offer internships of one month or longer

 

BSc/MSc and Diploma Students

  • in mathematically motivated image processing, stochastical geometry and spatial statistic
  • Your field of study is not restricted to mathematics or computer science, but students of physics, engineering or related areas are also invited to apply. We supervise your thesis in cooperation with your university or university of applied sciences (German "Hochschule")

 

PhD Students

  • We are permanently looking for PhD students. PhD students will gain scholarships according to the DFG guidance.