Fraunhofer USA
Fraunhofer USA

2025 Automate

Fraunhofer USA, Inc., in collaboration with our global partner, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, partners with industry, universities, and state and federal governments to conduct contract research projects. We specialize in solving high-tech challenges by utilizing world-class scientific and engineering expertise. Our work includes designing and developing prototypes, establishing and validating manufacturing processes, and bridging the gap between fundamental research and market-driven innovations. Through these efforts, we advance new developments along the technology readiness spectrum.

Our applied research services have a significant societal impact by driving innovation, economic growth, and improved quality of life. Fraunhofer USA, Inc. and Fraunhofer -Gesellschaft are nonprofit Research & Development organizations. 

We look forward to connecting with you to discuss your specific requirements.

Products

  • Additive Manufacturing/3D Printing
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
  • End-of-Arm Tooling
  • Industrial IoT/IIoT/Industry 4.0
  • Lasers/Laser Equipment/Laser Systems
  • Material Handling Equip./Conveyors/Workholding
  • Metrology Equipment/Test/Quality Control
  • Robots - Industrial
  • Sensors & Sensor Integrated Systems
  • Vision Systems

Services

  • Design Services
  • Engineering Services
  • Research
  • System Integration - Automation
  • System Integration - Robotics
  • System Integration - Vision

 

 

 

 

 

Fraunhofer Technology

 

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Fraunhofer IWS

Laser Acoustic Test System LAwave

The LAwave measurement system developed by Fraunhofer IWS is used for fast and non-destructive characterization of coatings and surfaces. The underlying method is scientifically established and is increasingly gaining importance in the industrial sector for research, development and quality control.

 

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Fraunhofer USA

Fraunhofer USA

Competencies
  • Custom Bioengineering 
  • Energy & Industrial Engineering &  Automated Systems
  • High-power Laser Processing
  • Advanced Materials & Surface Engineering
  • AI-robustness 
  • Near-Edge AI capabilities in Industry 
 

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Fraunhofer IAPT

Additive Manufacturing

Fraunhofer IAPT provides end-to-end services, from factory design and process automation to virtualization and technology empowerment, to push forward the industrialization of advanced manufacturing:

  • Tailored automation solutions for optimized production
  • Process and material development,
  • Virtualization approaches to enable resilience and scalability
  • Expertise and experience from years of working with industry-leading partners
 

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Fraunhofer IWU

Digitalization in Forming Technology

Fraunhofer IWU is driving the future of manufacturing by integrating digital technologies into processes for sheet and bulk metal forming. We focuse on innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, precision, and sustainability in production.

  • Process-integrated material testing
  • Sensor and actuator technology in tools
  • Hybrid process models
 

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Fraunhofer IWU

Inline Inspection System

XEIDANA: The AI-driven software for 100% inline inspection across diverse components, handling unknown and varied defects effortlessly.

  • Inline quality monitoring based on anomaly detection
  • Easy to expand 
  • Inline belt speed up to 1 m/s possible
  • Augmented reality

and more

 

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Fraunhofer IWS

Thermal surface processes

Your partner in applied research, we develop innovative, resource-saving solutions in materials, lasers, and systems. Specializing in thermal surface treatment and coating, we focus on system and coating development, process monitoring, and intelligent evaluation for automated production. From feasibility studies to system integration, we ensure seamless implementation with over 20 years of industrial experience.