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

 

Artikel / 29.10.2024

What Wastewater Tells Us About Infections

In Rhineland-Palatinate, the incidence of infection was investigated using wastewater analyses and the representative cohort study »SentiSurv«. The data obtained provides valuable insights for the early detection of waves of infection and the development of targeted health prevention measures.

 

 

Interview / 24.10.2024

Theses at the Fraunhofer ITWM

Felix Kreutz is in the fifth semester of his Master's degree in Business Mathematics at the University of Marburg and is now writing his Master's thesis with us at the Fraunhofer ITWM.

In this interview, he tells us how he became aware of the institute, what his day-to-day work looks like and what challenges he has encountered so far.

 

Short News / 23.10.2024

GOR Young Researchers Award

At the annual conference of the Society for Operations Research (GOR), Tristan Becker, Yannick Scherr, Philine Schiewe and Felix Weidinger were honored for their outstanding achievements in the field of Operations Research. Prof. Dr. Anita Schöbel represented our institute at the ceremony.

 

Press Release / 17.10.2024

Digital Twins for Filtration

At FILTECH 2024 in Cologne from November 12 to 14, 2024, Dr. Ralf Kirsch and his team will be presenting innovative approaches to the simulation-based improvement of filter technology.

The focus will be on the challenge of designing digital twins in separation technology more comprehensively by considering the entire process chain. 

 

Press Release / 10.10.2024

›Frau N. Hofer‹ – 42 Female Scientists in Book Portrait

The book »Forscherinnen im Fokus – Wir schaffen Veränderung« (Female Researchers in Focus – We Are Creating Change) showcases extraordinary female scientists and their personal success stories, with a focus on artificial intelligence. ›Frau N. Hofer‹, as it is abbreviated, inspires women to discover the possibilities in STEM research and to get excited about applied research.

 

Article / Konstruktionspraxis / 01.10.2024

Our Simulation Software in Focus

The current issue of »Konstruktionspraxis« reports on our »MESHFREE« software. The software makes it possible to map complex processes such as aquaplaning or metal cutting precisely and quickly. The article highlights the advantages of the software, which reacts flexibly to dynamic geometries and thus opens up new possibilities in product development.

 

Podcast Streuspanne / 01.10.2024

New Mini-Series: »Artificial Intelligence and Statistics«

In the first episode of our new mini-series, we examine whether AI is just »glorified statistics«. We explain the terms AI and Machine Learning using specific examples and offer our audience an interactive task: how does an AI recognize a rectangle on a checkered sheet of paper?

 

New Project / 18.09.2024

Simulations Optimize the Design of Actively Ventilated Face Visors

Our experts are supporting DesCap GmbH in optimizing the design of face shields with the help of simulations.

We report on this exciting collaboration on the project page.

Upcoming Events

 

Nuremberg / Annual Conference / 04.11. – 05.11.2024

Annual Conference of the German Society of Criminology 2024

Our expert Yannick Becker from the »Financial Mathematics« department is at the annual conference of the German Society of Criminology (DGFK) titled »Facets of White-Collar Crime« – Challenges for State and Private Investigators. He will be giving a lecture on »Pattern Recognition in Care Billing Fraud«.

 

Netherlands, Rotterdam / Fair / 04.11. – 07.11.2024

GET2024

The EAGE Global Energy Transition Conference focuses on the application of geoscientific and engineering knowledge for the energy transition. Our experts Dr. Norman Ettrich and Ammar Ghanim from the »High Perfomance Computing« division will be on site with the topics  »GRT«, »DLSeis« and »Diffraction Imaging« of seismics at the joint booth of Fraunhofer ITWM and Fraunhofer IWES. 

 

Rotterdam, Netherlands / Fair / 04.11. – 07.11.2024

EAGE Conference and Exhibition

EAGE is the largest geoscience event in the world. The conference and exhibition presents the latest developments in the fields of geophysics, geology and petroleum and natural gas engineering. Our experts in the field of »High Performance Computing« are on hand to present the latest developments in seismic data processing.

 

Hof (Bavaria) / Conference / 06.11. – 07.11.2024

Hofer Nonwovens Days 2024

As part of the Hof Nonwovens Days, the Department »Transport Processes« is presenting innovative developments. Dr. Walter Arne will give a lecture on »Simulation of spinning processes for improved crystallization control in nonwovens«. In addition, Dr. Dietmar Hietel and Dr. Walter Arne will be present at a booth to present current research results and promote exchange.

 

Kaiserslautern / Workshop / 07.11 - 08.11.2024

ToolIP Training Cours

A workshop on the image processing tool »ToolIP« will be held soon, in which the basics of image processing will be covered.

 

Kaiserslautern / Fair / 11.11. – 13.11.2024

Bonding Career Fair Kaiserslautern

Bonding – an initiative for students – is organizing a career fair on the campus of RPTU Kaiserslautern. Together with Fraunhofer IESE, we will be on site on November 12, 2024 to provide information about careers at Fraunhofer Kaiserslautern.

 

Köln / Fair / 12.11. – 14.11.2024

FILTECH 2024

FILTECH is the world's largest event for filtration and separation, where innovative technologies and research results are presented at a trade fair and an accompanying conference. As part of this community, our »Flow and Material Simulation«, »Transport Processes« and »Image Processing« departments contribute to innovations in this important field of application through modelling, simulation and digitalization and present their latest developments on site.

 

Kaiserslautern / Conference/ 18.11. – 20.11.2024

MaRDI Annual Meeting 2024

The annual MaRDI conference will take place at the Fraunhofer Center in Kaiserslautern in 2024 and provides a platform for the exchange of ideas and information on current developments within the initiative.

The aim of MaRDI is to make research data findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable. Registration is possible until November 6th, 2024. 

 

Atlanta, GA, USA / Fair / 18.11. – 22.11.2024

Supercomputing 2024

This international event focuses on the topics of high performance computing, networking, storage and analysis.

Our colleagues from the »High Performance Computing« division are on site at a booth with several exciting projects and various topics.

 

Baden-Baden / Congress / 19.11. – 20.11.2024

SIMVEC 2024

At the VDI Congress »SIMVEC«, our experts will be presenting innovative approaches to driving simulation and vehicle technology in various lectures and at our booth. They will show how virtual environments enable realistic vehicle interactions, how new drive concepts can be evaluated and how NVH investigations in battery-electric vehicles contribute to noise and vibration optimization.

 

Blick über den Tellerrand / Hybrid Talk / 21.11.2024

Decoding the Human Visual Perception of Objects With Artificial Intelligence

In her German lecture, Dr. Katharina Dobs explains how AI models are used in visual neuroscience to gain deep insights into human perceptual processes that are otherwise difficult to access.

 

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