The Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology (IPT) is a leading scientific institution dedicated to advancing production research, putting the "Hightech_Agenda_Deutschland" into practice by translating basic research into industry-ready solutions. Focusing on production technology, Fraunhofer IPT promotes competitiveness, value creation, and technological sovereignty within the German economy. Their cutting-edge research includes extensive work in robotic 3D printing technologies such as robot-integrated Laser Metal Deposition with Wire (LMD-w) and Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) for creating large-scale metal components. Furthermore, Fraunhofer IPT is involved in research on Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) to produce complex geometries. By developing customized additive manufacturing processes and implementing them into existing process chains, they offer comprehensive services from feasibility studies and prototype development to small series testing for industrial partners.
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