Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics ITWM

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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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

»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.

Press Release / 24.03.2026

Simulation Tool for Sustainable Plastic Surfaces

Together with Fraunhofer IMWS, we are developing a simulation tool that makes the development of functionalized, recyclable components faster, more cost-effective, and more resource-efficient. In doing so, we are contributing our expertise in cross-scale simulation software.

Press Release / 23.03.2026

New Spin-Off: VTT – Virtual Tire Technologies

Research gives way to a new company: With the launch of »VTT – Virtual Tire Technologies GmbH«, our institute has established another spin-off company that will market and further develop the internationally sought-after tire modeling software »CDTire« worldwide.

Short News / 20.03.2026

Who Is Advancing to the Final?

The Mathematics Olympiad is a four-stage competition for exceptionally gifted students: after the school, regional, and state rounds in Rhineland-Palatinate, the top participants were honored as finalists at a ceremony at the Fraunhofer ITWM in Kaiserslautern. Intensive preparation in the Math Camp supported them along the way – now the best will compete in the federal final in Hamburg.

News/ 13.03.2026

New Mathematics for Retirement Planning

The reform of pension provision is also placing greater focus on research. Our experts in the department »Financial Mathematics« develop models and simulations for more transparent pension products and better consumer protection. Their work includes capital market simulations, models for assessing opportunities and risks, and new approaches to pension provision for the future.

Press Release/ 04.03.2026

Agentic Artificial Intelligence Accelerates Embedded Development

At the Embedded World Exhibition and Conference in Nuremberg, we are presenting a system together with RPTU that fundamentally accelerates the development of embedded AI applications: »Neural Architecture Search Engine (NASE)« with Hardware in the Loop.

News / 05.03.2024

Kaiserslautern Is ECMI Node For Two Weeks

The European Consortium for Mathematics in Industry (ECMI) has its own blog about news from the European maths community. In terms of content, every fortnight a different place is the so-called »Featured ECMI Node« and is responsible for the news. As of this week, we are posting together with the Department of Mathematics at the University of Kaiserslautern-Landau (RPTU) until 15.03.2026.

to the ECMI Website and Blog

Press Release/ 25.02.2026

Digital Twin for Tire Wear »SUMERA«

Tire abrasion is one of the largest sources of microplastics in Europe – it pollutes the air, soil, and water. With the support of the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, we are developing a digital model as part of the »SUMERA« project that comprehensively simulates tire abrasion for the first time and makes emissions predictable. Katharina Heil from the Rhineland-Palatinate Ministry of Science and Health presented us with the funding approval.

Press Release / 23.02.2026

Cooperation between SuperQ and Fraunhofer ITWM

We have entered into a new strategic partnership with SuperQ to jointly investigate and further develop hybrid quantum and classical optimization solutions for industrial applications. The aim of the cooperation is to test innovative quantum approaches in practice and to tap into new potential for the European market.

to the SuperQ Press Release

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.

to the German Press Release from the Ministry of Science and Health in RLP

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:

to the department »Optimization in the Life Science«

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.

to the video

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.

to the lecture on YouTube

Archive: Latest News at the Institute

Here you can find all news teasers from previous years.

News of the Departments and Division

Current projects, articles and news of the individual departments and divisions at Fraunhofer ITWM

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Mathematics for Vehicles, Systems and Production

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