The Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology IWU is a leading research institution based in Chemnitz, Germany, specializing in advanced production technologies. With over 30 years of expertise, Fraunhofer IWU acts as an innovation driver for smart production, optimizing production systems for manufacturing enterprises of all industries and sizes. They conduct applied research to offer partners measurable added value for their competitiveness, working on future production systems in an increasingly digitized world. In the field of robotic 3D printing, the institute focuses on developing and printing parts using Fused Granulate Fabrication (FGF) processes. Their work in additive manufacturing includes automated adaptation of designs for economical production in low-volume series, ensuring continual component optimization.
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