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

 

Book Article »Forscherinnen im Fokus« / 13.12.2024

AI Instead of 007: The Exciting Cases Await in Mathematics

This article is taken from our book »Female Researchers in Focus – We Create Change«. We introduce Dr. Henrike Stephani and her career path to the Fraunhofer ITWM. In the article, she describes her reasons for studying mathematics and talks about her research in disaster relief using Deep Learning.

 

Portrait Victor Adeyemi / 11.12.2024

International Young Talent at the Fraunhofer ITWM

Victor Adeyemi from Nigeria completed an internship at Fraunhofer ITWM during the last three months. His main focus: quantum computing. From the challenges of obtaining a visa to culinary and climatic differences – Victor overcame many hurdles to pursue his professional goals.

 

News / 09.12.2024

Rhineland-Palatinate Funds Project on Ageing Research and Resilience

The Mainz University Medical Center, the Leibniz Institute for Resilience Research and the Fraunhofer ITWM have received funding of 417,000 euros from the state of RLP for their project »Digital Resilience Support for Relatives of People With Dementia (Dream)«.

 

News / 03.12.2024

Funding »Optical Quantum Metrology«

We are extending our terahertz expertise to the mid-infrared range. Together with the Fraunhofer IOF, we are investigating non-linear crystals for the optical frequency conversion of ultrashort laser pulses from the near to the mid-infrared range. The Fraunhofer Cluster of Excellence Advanced Photon Sources CAPS is funding the project with a total of 250,000 euros. 

 

Interview / 26.11.2024

Innovative Simulation Tools for Optimizing Foam Production

Dr. Konrad Steiner, Head of the »Flow and Material Simulation« department, talks about our FOAM simulation tool in an interview. The department will be at Foam Expo Europe from December 3 to 5, 2024, presenting our products and research into foam production for lightweight construction.

 

Review Math Talent School / 22.11.2024

Young Mathematicians in the Professional World

Four groups with pupils from very different parts of Germany, bit they all have one thing in common: they love mathematics, physics and computer science. We introduce you to a young talent from each team.

 

News / 19.11.2024

Funding for the Project »DIGICHEM«

Fraunhofer IMM and Fraunhofer ITWM receive 599,511 euros for their project »DIGICHEM«. The aim is to optimize the production of important intermediates for drug development in order to produce them faster and in a more environmentally friendly way.

 

News / 18.11.2024

New Simulation Solution for Batteries

Hexagon has launched a new battery cell design solution that combines our battery simulation tool (BEST) with Hexagon's multiphysics material simulation and measurement software. This virtual solution has considerable cost and productivity advantages. 

Upcoming Events

 

Kaiserslautern / Fair / 07.12.2024

Day of Physics 2024

Experience the fascination of physics up close! The Department of Physics at RPTU Kaiserslautern invites you to Physics Day 2024. The event offers students the opportunity to get to know the diversity and wonders of physics in exciting program items and to become active. A team from our »Materials Characterization and Testing« department will be on site with a stand in Building 46.

 

Kaiserslautern / Lecture / 16.01.2025

»QPerfect« visits Fraunhofer ITWM – Expert Exchange on Quantum Computing

Experts from »QPerfect« visit our institute in January.

They will give a lecture on the latest developments in the field of Quantum Computing and demonstrate a quantum simulator.

 

San Francisco / USA / Conference / 25.01.2025 – 30.01.2025

SPIE Photonics West 2025

SPIE Photonics West is an international event focusing on research into photonics technologies. In addition to plenary lectures, interested parties can also take part in intensive courses and exhibitions. Our experts Prof. Dr. Georg von Freymann and Dr. Erik Waller from the »Materials Characterization and Testing« department are on site with presentations.

 

Kaiserslautern / Fraunhofer ITWM / Workshop / 20.02.2025 – 21.02.2025

Practical Challenges – ToolIP Solves

The workshop on our image processing software ToolIP offers interested parties the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of typical modern image processing workflows. At the end of the course, you will have a solid knowledge of image processing and will be able to use ToolIP to develop creative solutions in industry and research.

 

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.

 

Kaiserslautern / Fraunhofer ITWM / Conference / 06.10 – 08.10.2025

KLAIM 2025

The KLAIM takes place from October 6 to 8, 2025 and offers a platform for mathematicians to exchange ideas and present current results on the main topic »Coupled Problems«. We look forward to exciting discussions and inspiring contributions!

 

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:

 

Kaiserslautern / Conference / 25.06. – 26.06.25

International IPS Cable Simulation User Conference 2025

Deadline for the call for contributions is
december 15, 2024.

Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics ITWM

Fraunhofer-Platz 1

67663 Kaiserslautern

Deutschland

Phone +49 631 31600-0

Fax +49 631 31600-1099