Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics ITWM

Latest News

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

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]:

Article in »Qualität und Zuverlässigkeit« [ PDF 0.98 MB ]

Press Release / 02.04.2025

Getting More Out of the Battery with Simulations

At the Battery Show from June 3 to 5, our scientists present innovations for electromobility: their research focuses on battery behavior during charging and discharging, the optimization of battery production and the aging of batteries.

Book Article »Female Researchers in Focus« / 28.02.2025

If It’s Difficult, It’s a Case for Dovilė

In our series from the book »Female Researchers in Focus – We Create Change«, we present Dr. phil. Dovilė Čibiraitė-Lukenskienė. After studying physics and completing her doctorate, she worked for three years as a research assistant at the Fraunhofer ITWM. In the article, she talks about her career and her research in the field of terahertz technology.

News / 03.12.2024

Funding »Optical Quantum Metrology«

We are extending our terahertz expertise to the mid-infrared range. Together with the Fraunhofer IOF, we are investigating non-linear crystals for the optical frequency conversion of ultrashort laser pulses from the near to the mid-infrared range. The Fraunhofer Cluster of Excellence Advanced Photon Sources CAPS is funding the project with a total of 250,000 euros.

Upcoming Events

An important point in our work is the exchange with colleagues about the latest developments in research and the sharing of our results. For this reason, we regularly travel to trade fairs and conferences and present our institute at a booth or in a lecture.

Kaiserslautern / Industry Workshop / 05.11.2025

Coating Thickness Measurement – Precise Measurement, Better Coating

The workshop focuses on the precise measurement of coating thicknesses on materials. Our experts are presenting the latest measurement technology. Additionally, participants have the opportunity to bring their own samples and analyze them with our measuring system.

Düsseldorf / Fair / 08.10. – 15.10.2025

K – The International Trade Fair for Innovations in the Plastics and Rubber Industry 2025

Our experts from the »Flow and Material Simulation«, »Materials Characterization and Testing« and »Transport Processes« present their research on site.

Hamburg / Fair / 01.09. – 04.09.2026

SMM 2025

The »Shipbuilding, Machinery and Marine Technology« is the leading trade fair for the maritime industry. Experts from the »Materials Characterization and Testing« department present terahertz measurement technology for the non-destructive testing of composites. Experts from the »Transport Processes« department present the »MESHFREE« simulation software, which works without a rigid computing grid and is also suitable for maritime applications.

Vienna, Austria / Conference / 13.07. – 17.07.2025

MIOMD 2025

The conference focuses on advances in mid-infrared optoelectronics and provides a platform for researchers to discuss applications in the mid-infrared spectrum. Prof. Dr. Ioachim Pupeza from the »Materials Characterization and Testing« department gives a plenary lecture entitled »High-Sensitivity and High-Dynamic-Range Field-Resolved Infrared Spectroscopy for Biology and Medicine«.

Niagara Falls, Canada / Conference / 09.06. – 12.06.2025

PANNDT Conference

The PANNDT conference offers a platform for experts and researchers to exchange information on NDT techniques (non-destructive testing techniques). Our expert Dr. Joachim Jonuscheit, deputy head of the »Materials Characterization and Testing« department, presents an exhibit entitled »Inline Thickness Measurement of Coatings on Battery Foils« at the joint booth with Fraunhofer FHR.

Stuttgart / Fair / 03.06.2025 – 05.06.2025

Battery Show Europe 2025

The event offers the opportunity to discover the latest products and solutions in the battery industry.

Our experts from the »Material Characterization and Testing« and »Flow and Material Simulation« departments are on site with simulation solutions for inline thickness measurement for battery films, cell development and production processes.

Stuttgart / Fair / 06.05. – 09.05.2025

Control 2025

Control is a conference and fair for industrial quality assurance. Our experts from the »Materials Characterization and Testing« and »Image Processing« departments are on site to present the main topics of »Inline Surface Inspection Systems and Virtual Inspection Planning« and »Non-destructive and Non-Contact Layer Thickness Measurement«.

Long Beach, USA / Conference / 04.05. – 09.05.2025

CLEO – Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics

»CLEO« is the global conference for scientific and technical optics in the laser technology sector. Our experts from the »Materials Characterization and Testing« department give presentations on terahertz quantum sensing and highly dynamic electro-optical scanning for biomedical applications.

Assistant Scientist

We are always looking for student assistants to work on projects in industry and research.

Master Students

Do you have your own idea for a thesis? That is also possible with us. Present your proposed topic to us in an unsolicited application so that we can assess whether it reflects our core competencies.