Fraunhofer IWU

The Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology IWU is your innovative partner for applied research and development in production technology. With around 670 highly qualified employees, we are located in Chemnitz, Cottbus, Dresden, Leipzig, Wolfsburg and Zittau. We develop potential for competitive manufacturing in areas such as automotive and mechanical engineering, aerospace, electrical engineering, precision engineering and microtechnology. Science and contract research focus on components, procedures and processes as well as the associated complex machine systems and the interaction with people - the entire factory.