ACCIÓ

ELN Conference 2026

7 – 15 Oct 2026 | Barcelona, Spain

Fraunhofer IWU Chemnitz

R&D Institution

www.iwu.fraunhofer.de/Chemnitz, Germany
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About

At Fraunhofer IWU in Chemnitz, we are committed to pioneering research and development in the fields of production technology and lightweight construction. Our multidisciplinary team collaborates with industry partners to transform innovative ideas into practical solutions, enhancing efficiency and sustainability in manufacturing processes. We pride ourselves on our state-of-the-art laboratories and cutting-edge expertise, enabling us to tackle complex challenges and drive progress in various sectors. Together, we aim to foster knowledge exchange and support the growth of technologies that shape the future of industrial production.

Areas of activity

Topic(s) of interest

Development and testing of lightweighting design and manufacturing conceptsDevelopment and use of novel or alternative advanced lightweight materials including optimized manufacturing processesSubstitution of conventional (raw-)materials with sustainable and lightweighting alternatives with a lower ecological footprintInnovative approaches in the areas of ease of disassembly, reparability, recyclability, and reuse of lightweighting components

Representatives

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head of division light weight design and circular economy

Fraunhofer IWU Chemnitz