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

 

Impressions Math Talent School / 15.06.2026

MINT-EC-Girls-Camp

At the Math Talent School 2026, 18 female students explored fascinating topics in probability, data analysis, and optimization. At the same time, they gained valuable insights into studying mathematics, mathematical research, and career opportunities in the field.

In teams, they developed their own approaches to solving real-world problems and experienced how versatile and application-oriented mathematics can be beyond the classroom.

 

Research News / 02.06.2026

Accelerating the Production of Higher-Performance Batteries

The battery factory of the future operates digitally: simulations guide the development of new cells, and sensors monitor production in real time. Researchers at Fraunhofer ITWM are developing methods to virtually model manufacturing processes and measure parameters during production. The team presents its solutions for processes and batteries at Battery Show Europe 2026.

 

Article / 28.05.2026

Mathematicians Reveal the Best Strategy for a Small Stake

Does a clever strategy in the lottery really provide an advantage – or is it ultimately just chance that decides? Our podcasters Dr. Sascha Feth and Dr. Jochen Fiedler explain in the Hamburger Abendblatt what influence playing style, motivation, and mathematics actually have. Only available in German.

 

Press Release / 20.05.2026

WISER and Fraunhofer ITWM Advance Quantum AI for Industrial Applications

WISER and the Fraunhofer ITWM have successfully completed a joint research project as part of WISER’s Quantum and AI program, advancing the understanding of Quantum Machine Learning for real-world industrial use cases.

 

Article / 11.05.2026

Tailored AI on Demand

The development of AI models for embedded and edge platforms is challenging, as freely available models often do not run efficiently on the target hardware. Our software Neural Architecture Search with Hardware in the Loop (NASE-HiL) automatically optimizes AI models directly for the respective hardware instead of manually adapting them. The inVision technical article describes the functionality and possible use cases in detail.

 

New Project / 24.04.2026

Make Retirement More Flexible

The focus is increasingly shifting to the payout phase of retirement planning. Our experts in the »Retirement Provision and Life Insurance« practice area are examining pension models – from lump-sum payments to flexible options. Using model calculations and simulations, they highlight opportunities, risks, and implications, and develop approaches to ensure more transparent advice, greater clarity, and better consumer protection.

 

Press Release / 08.04.2026

Virtual Textile Processes: Fraunhofer ITWM at Techtextil 2026

At Techtextil in Frankfurt am Main, starting April 21, 2026, Fraunhofer ITWM will demonstrate how its software solutions support the textile industry with powerful simulation capabilities. The goal is to shorten development times, optimize material usage, and reliably predict the behavior of textile structures virtually. 

 

Review and Portraits / 26.03.2026

»THREAD«: More Than a Research Project

As Fraunhofer ITWM, we were a key partner in the European doctoral network »THREAD«, in which doctoral students from eight countries conducted research on models for highly flexible structures.

In five profiles, early-career researchers who now work at our institute or at the ITWM spin-off fleXstructures GmbH share how »THREAD« shaped their careers.

Upcoming Events

 

Verona, Italy / Conference / 15.06.2026 – 19.06.2026

ECNDT 2026

ECNDT is an international conference on non-destructive testing that brings together experts from science and industry and is accompanied by a trade exhibition.

Our experts Dr. Joachim Jonuscheidt, Dr. Shiva Mohammadzadeh and Raphael Hussung are there with an exhibit on terahertz and millimeter measurement systems for non-destructive testing, as well as two presentations on terahertz measurement methods.

 

Sevilla, Spain / Conference / 16.06.2026 – 19.06.2026

IMSD 2026

The IMSD Conference is a biennial event that serves as a meeting place for the international multibody community.

Our colleague Dr. Joachim Linn from the »Mathematics for Vehicles, Systems, and Production« division delivers a presentation titled »On the Kinetic Properties of Helicoidal Shape Functions« at the conference.

 

Hamburg / Fair / 22.06. – 25.06.2026

ISC High Performance 2026

The ISC High Performance Conference and Exhibition 2026 is an international forum focused on high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing.

Our experts from the »High Performance Computing« department present their work on AI, quantum computing, and scalable storage and file systems, together with our spin-off ThinkParQ.

 

Trondheim, Norway / Conference / 24.06.2026 – 26.06.2026

International Conference on Information Fusion 2026

The conference provides a forum for discussing current developments in sensor, data, information, and knowledge fusion.

Our expert Tobias Wolf presents new approaches to information-theoretic regularization in high-dimensional vine models.

 

Bern, Switzerland / Conference / 24.06.2026 – 26.06.2026

WQCES 2026

The World Quantum Computing and Engineering Summit is dedicated to the latest developments and future trends in the fields of quantum computing, quantum engineering, and quantum-based technologies.

Our colleague Dr. Arcesio Castaneda Medina from the »High Performance Computing« department is giving a presentation entitled »Modular Compiler Architectures for Scalable Quantum Computing.«

 

Cologne / Conference / 30.06.2026 – 02.07.2026

FILTECH 2026

FILTECH 2026 is an international platform for the filtration industry, showcasing the latest developments in filtration and separation.

Our experts, Dr. Ralf Kirsch and Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christian Mercier from the division »Processes and Materials«, are on site with specialist presentations and a booth. The focus is on simulation-based approaches for optimizing filter media and manufacturing processes.

 

Linz, Austria / Conference / 08.07. – 10.07.2026

EUROPT 2026

The European Working Group on Continuous Optimization (EUROPT) brings together researchers from mathematics, computer science, and related disciplines to discuss the latest advances in continuous optimization.

Our colleague Yannick Becker from the »Financial Mathematics« department will be present and give a talk on »Minimax Regret Optimization with Benchmarks«.

 

Vienna, Austria / Conference / 12.07.2026 – 17.7.2026

IFORS 2026

IFORS 2026 brings together researchers from around the world to promote exchange and further development in operations research.

Our experts, Dr. Pascal Halffmann and Yannick Becker attend the event and provide insights into portfolio optimization and multi-criteria optimization using variational quantum algorithms.

 

Regular Seminars

Seminars of the Division »Mathematics for Vehicle Engineering«

In 2026, 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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