Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics ITWM

Welcome to Fraunhofer ITWM!

We are one of the world's largest mathematical research institutes and our goal is to further develop mathematics as a key technology, give innovative impetus and implement it in practice together with industry partners. Methodologically, our research areas are based on modeling, simulation and optimization. Integral parts of our projects are consulting and implementation, support in the application of high-performance computer technology and providing tailor-made software solutions. We not only use simulation software, but also develop it ourselves, often in cooperation with leading software companies.
Nowadays, companies of all sizes use simulations on regular bases which gives them benefit in terms of product innovation and quality assurance. Our customers are mainly in the automotive, mechanical engineering, textile, computer industry and finance sectors.

News

 

Press Release / 02.04.2025

Getting More Out of the Battery with Simulations

At the Battery Show from June 3 to 5, our scientists present innovations for electromobility: their research focuses on battery behavior during charging and discharging, the optimization of battery production and the aging of batteries.

 

Interview / 01.04.2025

»Mobility Is Important for Living and Working in Rhineland-Palatinate«

Artificial Intelligence can help companies save costs, simplify everyday life and improve quality of life. In this interview, our Institute Director Prof. Dr. Anita Schöbel – AI Pilot in the Mobility focus area since 2020 – and her scientific consultant Dr Henrike Stephani talk about the plans for the next five years in the »AI Pilot« project:

 

Press Release / 27.03.2025

Introduction to the Concepts of Machine Learning

Our head of institute, Prof. Dr. Anita Schöbel, and Prof. Dr. Jürgen Franke from RPTU have published the book »Statistical Machine Learning for Engineering with Applications«, which provides a comprehensible introduction to the concepts of machine learning. In the interview, Prof. Dr. Jürgen Franke summarizes the special aspects of the book. 

 

German Podcast Streuspanne / 26.03.2025

The Curse of Simple Static Measures in Pivotal Studies

Can a single metric turn the coronavirus vaccine debate around? This time the focus of the new podcast episode: the new key figure Harm to Benefit Ratio suggests that the damage benefit ratio of vaccines can be better measured. But how reliable is this value really? We take a closer look and express doubts about the scientific methods.

 

Interview / 21.03.2025

From Internship to Head of Department

From internship to doctorate to head of department – Dr Stefanie Grimm talks about her exciting career at the Fraunhofer ITWM.

She shows how diverse the career opportunities at our institute can be and emphasises the importance of flexibility, both in research and in everyday working life.

 

New project / 19.03.2025

»KI4KMU-RLP«: AI for Manufacturing Smes in Rhineland-Palatinate

The state of Rhineland-Palatinate supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the »KI4KMU-RLP« program in order to benefit from sustainable AI innovations. We help to identify use cases and submit funding applications. Companies in Rhineland-Palatinate can apply now until June 15, 2025

 

News / 13.03.2025

Artificial Intelligence meets Nanomedicine in our »Smart-Form« Project

The aim of the project is to use Artificial Intelligence to develop a platform to better predict and optimize how nanotherapeutics are produced. Together with the Fraunhofer IMM, we are pooling our expertise. Yesterday was the official handover of the funding decision from the Ministry of Science and Health of the state of Rhineland-Palatinate. 

 

Introducing – Quirin Hoesch

From Aviation Pioneers to Curved Tubes

Quirin Hoesch, PhD student in the »Mathematics for the Digital Factory« department, has reached the halfway point of his doctorate after completing his Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering and a Master's degree in Computational Engineering. He introduces us to his research, which focuses on the mathematical analysis and simulation of fiber-reinforced hoses under internal pressure.

Upcoming Events

 

Edinburgh, Scotland / Conference / 24.03 – 26.03.2025

EAGE Digital 2025

EAGE Digital 2025 brings together industry and experts from geosciences, engineering and data science to exchange ideas on digital topics and present innovative technologies in the energy sector.

Mario Fernandez from the division »High Performance Computing« is presenting the lecture »Residual Moveout Correction with Deep Learning Models«.

 

Digital Seminar / 25.03. – 27.03.2025

MESHFREE – Beginners

»MESHFREE« can be used to simulate a variety of situations as it efficiently adapts to moving geometry elements. In the training course, we provide an overview of the tool and show how the software can best support your requirements. In addition, practical examples will be presented to illustrate the versatile application possibilities and advantages.

 

Hannover / Fair / 31.03. – 04.04.2025

Hannover Messe 2025

Hannover Messe is the leading industrial trade fair. Dr. Petra Gospodnetić from department »Image Processing« presents software for creating synthetic photorealistic images together with the start-up »Medabsy«. Dr. Henrike Stephani presents the project »KI4KMU-RLP«, and Dr. Jens Krüger gives a lecture on »Next-Generation Computing at Fraunhofer«.

 

 

Dresden / Conference / 01.04 – 04.04.2025

RailDresden 2025

The conference is dedicated to the detailed modeling and analysis of rail operations and offers a platform for the exchange of information on current developments and challenges.

Our head of institute, Prof. Dr. Anita Schöbel, is on site as a keynote speaker with a presentation on the topic »Sustainable Passenger Rail Transportation«.

 

Fraunhofer ITWM / Career Event / 03.04.2025

Girls'Day 2025

On Girls' Day, we open our doors to girls who want to discover exciting career opportunities in male-dominated fields. Our experts present interesting projects and insights into the everyday life of female mathematicians. A rally also offers the chance to win something and find out more about the institute.

The registration deadline is 31.03.2025.

 

Kaiserslautern / Conference / 22.09. – 26.09.2025

International Conference on Highly Flexible Slender Structures

The international conference on HFSS is taking place for the second time. Experts are invited to address the challenges of theoretical and numerical analysis. Deadline for the submission of abstracts: April 04, 2025. 

 

Poznań, Poland / Conference / 07.04. – 11.04.2025

GAMM Annual Meeting 2025

The Society for Applied Mathematics and Mechanics (GAMM) promotes scientific work in various fields. Our experts Quirin Hösch and Muhannad Hawwash from our »Mathematics for Vehicle Engineering« division will be on site with the presentation on the simulation of cables and hoses.

 

Hanau / Conference / 08.04. – 09.04.2025

Automotive CAE Grand Challenge

The conference focuses on key challenges in virtual vehicle engineering. In this context, our experts present their latest research in the fields of »Data-based Mathematics«, »CDTire – Scalable Tire Model« and »Cables, Hoses and Flexible Structures«.

In addition, another expert is present at the stand of our partner scapos AG with our simulation tool »MESHFREE«.

 

Ismaning / Conference / 10.04.2025

DGZfP Conference

The conference of the German Society for Non-Destructive Testing offers a platform for the exchange of specialist knowledge and current developments in the field of NDT. Our expert Dr. Joachim Jonuscheit, deputy head of the department »Material Characterization and Testing«, gives a presentation on »Possibilities of Industrial Use of Microwave and Terahertz Testing Technology«.

 

Long Beach, USA / Conference / 04.05. – 09.05.2025

CLEO – Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics

»CLEO« is the global conference for scientific and technical optics in the laser technology sector. Our experts from the »Materials Characterization and Testing« department give presentations on terahertz quantum sensing and highly dynamic electro-optical scanning for biomedical applications.

 

Stuttgart / Fair / 06.05. – 09.05.2025

Control 2025

Control is a conference and fair for industrial quality assurance. Our experts from the »Materials Characterization and Testing« and »Image Processing« departments are on site to present the main topics of »Inline Surface Inspection Systems and Virtual Inspection Planning« and »Non-destructive and Non-Contact Layer Thickness Measurement«.

 

Kaiserslautern/ Public event / 09.05.2025

»Night of Science«

At the »Night of Science«, interactive exhibitions and experiments show the fascinating world of science and technology in Kaiserslautern. 

We from Fraunhofer ITWM offer exciting experiments, hands-on activities and group tours at the »Marketplace of Ideas» in the Fraunhofer Center Kaiserlautern.

 

Blick über den Tellerrand / Hybrid Talk / 13.05.2025

Forest Under Climate Stress

In his lecture, Dr. Ulrich Matthes, forest scientist, talks about the challenges that climate change poses for our forests and presents innovative strategies for the future. He also introduces exciting projects from Trippstadt that show how we can meet these challenges.

 

Udine, Italy / Conference / 13.05.2025 - 15.05.2025

VI-GRADE ZERO PROTOTYPES Summit 2025

The two-day VI-Grade ZERO PROTOTYPES SUMMIT is aimed at leading researchers and employees from design practice in automotive and transportation companies, suppliers, motorsport teams, universities and research centers worldwide. Our colleagues Dr.-Ing. Christoph Burkhart, Francesco Calabrese and Axel Gallrein are on site with a booth.

 

Kaiserslautern / Symposium / 25.03 - 26.03.2026

International Tyre Colloquium 2026

The fifth symposium on »Tyre Models for Vehicle Dynamics Analysis« is taking place on March 25 and 26, 2026 in Kaiserslautern and invites researchers and industry representatives to present the latest scientific innovations and findings.

Deadline for the submission of abstracts: August 31, 2025

 

Regular Seminars

Seminars of the Division »Mathematics for Vehicle Engineering«

In 2025, further training seminars of the division »Mathematics for Vehicle Engineering« will take place again!

We will keep you up to date here:

Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics ITWM

Fraunhofer-Platz 1

67663 Kaiserslautern

Deutschland

Phone +49 631 31600-0

Fax +49 631 31600-1099

 

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