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Latest News at the Institute

Here we collect current press releases, impressions of recent events, publications such as professional articles, professional portraits or interviews in online media or other interesting news. Each department and each division bundles these news according to subject area and interests on the individual pages. There they also provide further exciting information such as job vacancies or upcoming events.

In addition to the latest news, you will find further press releases and publications in our archive.

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Book Article »Women Researchers in Focus« / 21.02.2025

A Question of Personality

Do women work differently to men and does the interaction of mixed teams have an impact on science? Dr. Isabel Michel and Dr. Jörg Kuhnert report on their day-to-day work in the book »Female Researchers in Focus«. They jointly develop the »MESHFREE« software and work with other researchers on grid-free simulation projects at the Fraunhofer ITWM.

News / 13.02.2025

RLP funds AI Project for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)

AI offers potential for optimization in production – the KI4KMU-RLP project helps SMEs to leverage and apply this potential. Experts from Fraunhofer ITWM, Fraunhofer IESE, RPTU and DFKI are collaborating on this initiative. The Minister of Economic Affairs, presented the grant amounting to 1.5 million euros.

RPTU press release [only in German]

News / 13.02.2025

EURO Board of Directors Discusses »Operational Research«

The board of the Association of European Operational Research Societies (EURO) meets at our institute. Scientists exchange views on various topics in the field of Operations Research (OR). Prof. Dr. Anita Schöbel, our Institute Director and President of EURO since 2022, hands over her office in rotation and becomes Vice President for one year.

Website of EURO

News / 12.02.2025

Funding for AI Pilots in Rhineland-Palatinate

In order to transfer knowledge about the possible applications of artificial intelligence into practice in a targeted manner, the state is providing funding totaling 160,000 euros over the next two years. These funds will support the work of the two AI pilots in Rhineland-Palatinate: Prof. Dr. Anita Schöbel and Prof. Dr. Stefan Kramer.

To the Press Release of the Ministry [only available in German]

Presse Release / 05.02.2025

Dynamic Electricity Prices and Flexibility Marketing for Schoonschip

Since January 2025, the floating energy community Schoonschip of 30 houses has been connected to energy and flexibility markets. Our solution makes it possible to forecast consumption and generation to optimize the use of electricity.

Podcast Streuspanne / 04.02.2025

Can Statistics Be Used to Predict the Next Federal Chancellor?

In the latest episode of the »Streuspanne« podcast, we take a look at election polls and their uncertainties. On the occasion of Donald Trump's surprising re-election, we take a look at how forecasts are made, what pitfalls they have and how we can assess their quality. Elections are also coming up in Germany – can we expect a similar surprise here?

Press Release / 28.01.2025

Ministry Funds New Quality Assurance Project

All companies want to produce as efficiently as possible, make optimum use of their machines and avoid wasting resources. In the new Re(Pro)³ project, we are researching how inline process and product monitoring can help companies achieve this. The Rhineland-Palatinate Ministry of Science and Health is funding the project.

News / 27.01.2025

Happy Birthday EURO!

Today, the Association of European Operational Research Societies (EURO) celebrates its 50th birthday! Half a century of innovation and collaboration in the field of operations research. This day also marks the start of the »Operational Research Awareness Day«, which will take place every year on January 27. Our institute director Prof. Dr. Anita Schöbel is President of the EURO. We develop mathematical models and algorithms to optimize complex decisions under the keyword »Operational Research«.

Website of EURO

Podcast Streuspanne / 24.01.2025

Mini Series »Artificial Intelligence and Statistics« – »Shallow Learning«

In the third episode of our mini series, we look at the topic of »Shallow Learning«. Listen in and join us as we answer the following questions: What exactly is it all about? What challenges does this form of AI entail and what does it have to do with the McDonald's ordering system and Microsoft's chatbot? [Our podcast is only available in German]

Press Release / 23.01.2025

E-world Energy and Water 2025

Saving energy and using it sensibly – this goal runs through many of our projects. That's why we will be at E-world Energy and Water 2025 in Essen from February 11 to 13 to present our latest developments in the context of »Using AI, Digital Twins and Smart Algorithms to Achieve a Resource-Efficient Energy Industry«.

News / 15.01.2025

»STANCE« Whitepaper

The new whitepaper is about neuromorphic technologies that enable efficient computing solutions inspired by the human brain. As part of the »STANCE« alliance, we are promoting this progress and facilitating access for companies and research. The STANCE Knowledge Hub serves as a central platform that pools knowledge, breaks down barriers and connects researchers with industry.

News / 14.01.2025

Quantum Computing in 2025

The United Nations has declared 2025 the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ). They are therefore honoring the 100th anniversary of the development of quantum mechanics.

As a place of quantum research, we at Fraunhofer ITWM are participating in the anniversary year with educational programs and other events.

Interview RHEINPFALZ Newspaper With the Head of the Institute / 08.01.2025

»We Are All Pulling Together in Research«

In the interview, Prof. Dr. Anita Schöbel talks about her everyday life as head of the institute and her research activities. Among other things, the interview covers mobility, the lack of young talent and current energy issues. She also provides insights into the ongoing projects at the Fraunhofer ITWM.