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The Fraunhofer IPA solves organizational and technological challenges in production and its research focuses on the economical, climate-neutral production of sustainable products.
The design of resource-efficient, climate-neutral factories and energy systems and the implementation of effective, compliant climate and recycling strategies are among the institute's areas of expertise.
The experts at Fraunhofer IPA work closely with companies from the automotive, mechanical engineering, energy, medical, biotechnology and process industries.
These partnerships promote innovative solutions for sustainable production and support companies in implementing climate strategies and energy and resource efficiency measures.
Services
Effective and compliant climate strategies to fulfill reporting obligations
We make you fit for the CSRD and other requirements sustainable production:
- pCF and CCF ecological accounting
- individual Savings measures
- Climate strategy with achievable targets and roadmap
Potential analyses for circular strategies and negative emission technologies
Introduction and optimization of remanufacturing in your company
Remanufacturing enables circular economy at product level.
- Business case Creation for products
- Feasibility studies and best practices in the RemanLab
- Analysis and optimization of production processes
Ultra-efficiency analysis and development of recommendations for action
The aim is an emission-free, climate and environmentally neutral Factory in an urban environment.
Development and optimization of material compliance systems
- Support with the fulfillment of requirements in global supply chains
- Monitoring and clarification of legal requirements
- Analysis and improvement of processes, Data management, organizational structure
Transformation plan for a climate-friendly energy supply
Avoid cost risks from fossil fuels. We support you with well-founded analyses, a broad knowledge of possible solutions and the simulation of scenarios. learn more
Not all electricity is the same - supplying the factory more efficiently with DC
Direct current can supply your machines, systems, lighting or ventilation systems around 12 % more efficiently . At the same time, it reduces the connected load by up to 60 % and saves copper.
Track and rectify efficiency losses online
With coordinated digitalization and intelligent, AI-based services , we can detect anomalies in energy consumption. Energy losses can be rectified immediately, saving money.
Project formats
- Inventory (initial assessment, audits, potential analyses)
- Process and system design and optimization
- Modeling, risk assessment and avoidance
- Recommendations for action and roadmapping
Projects
S-TEC Center for Climate Neutral Production and Holistic Balancing
Offer for companies in BW (especially SMEs) to master the transformation to climate neutrality. Funded project formats for competence building and knowledge transfer.
Industry forum "Global Environmental Compliance Expert Forum"
The expert forum as an information and exchange platform for companies in the field of material compliance.
REASSERT - Value retention strategies for electric traction motors
The REASSERT project is developing methods for reconditioning electric motors so that they can be reused in vehicles:
- Reuse
- Repair
- Remanufacturing
- material recycling.
Evaluation of measures for low-emission factory operation
For a new production site of Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH, the energy supply was analyzed, emission reduction technologies evaluated and CO2-reducing measures identified. More
Innovative direct current grid for site expansion
A scalable DC grid concept was developed for Lapp Holding SE for a production site expansion. This increases efficiency and enables the integration of PV systems. More
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Fraunhofer IPA
Fraunhofer IPA
Nobelstr. 12
70569 Stuttgart
Germany
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