Latest News at the Institute

Here we collect current press releases, impressions of recent events, publications such as professional articles, professional portraits or interviews in online media or other interesting news. Each department and each division bundles these news according to subject area and interests on the individual pages. There they also provide further exciting information such as job vacancies or upcoming events.

In addition to the latest news, you will find further press releases and publications in our archive.

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Short News / 10.02.2026

Notification of Decision on Project »Future«

How can production processes become more flexible, efficient, and sustainable, especially for medium-sized industrial companies? This is precisely what we are working on in the »Future« project together with Fraunhofer IMM. The project specifically strengthens medium-sized companies in the region and contributes to the establishment of Industry 4.0 in chemistry, biotechnology, and energy in Rhineland-Palatinate.

 

09.02.2026 / News

30 Years of Fraunhofer ITWM: People Do Math!

2026 marks our 30th anniversary. Over the past three decades, we have proven that mathematics is versatile and the solution to many challenges. It is the language of science and technology.  Mathematics makes many things possible. But it is people who make the difference. We want to bring this to life over the course of the year.

 

Short News / 06.02.2026

Mathematics in Healthcare

During a visit by State Secretary Nicole Steingaß from the Rhineland-Palatinate Ministry of Science and Health, we presented three new projects and demonstrated how mathematics and AI are advancing medicine – from better decision-making and more accurate surgical planning to the virtual development of new aids such as bandages and orthoses. Learn more about »Optimization in the Life Sciences« here:

 

Press Release / 05.02.2026

Rhineland-Palatinate Quantum Initiative Extended

New impetus for quantum research: QUIP enters its second phase thanks to state funding. The focus is on pooling research expertise, networking, and promoting young talent – supported by quantum technologies in computing, sensor technology, materials research and secure communication.

 

Research Article in »gwf Wasser | Abwasser« / 02.02.2026

Warning System Through Wastewater Testing

Wastewater testing has proven to be a helpful early warning system since the coronavirus pandemic. In an article, our experts highlight the opportunities, results, and challenges in relation to current diseases.

 

Short News / 27.01.2026

The 42kaiserslautern – Insights in the Video

At 42kaiserslautern, visitors can experience research up close: technologies, simulations, and software development come together to create an interactive experience space.

The video shows the highlights and explains how innovation becomes tangible on site: with practical exhibits, exciting lectures, and direct exchange.

 

Short News / 12.01.2026

More Computing Power, Less Complexity

In a presentation, our colleague Kai Plociennik explains how complex simulations can be performed faster without complicated programming. Using a multi-hierarchy offloading implementation with OpenMP, computing operations are offloaded across multiple levels of heterogeneous hardware without leaving the familiar OpenMP programming model.

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