About Fraunhofer IPM

The Fraunhofer Institute for Physical Measurement Techniques IPM develops tailor-made measuring techniques, systems and components for industry. Many years of experience with optical technologies form the basis for high-tech solutions in the fields of Production Control, Object and Shape Detection, Gas and Process technology as well as Photonic Systems. We work at the interface between science, research and business to develop customized solutions ranging from measurement and inspection systems to high-end optical components for use in cutting-edge research.

This is how we work

Fraunhofer IPM has some 270 employees working in the fields of science, technology and administration. With scientific expertise, engineering creativity and a high level of commitment, each and every one of them works towards compelling solutions with partners from research and industry.

In the beginning there is an idea. After all, only really good ideas lead to convincing solutions. Fraunhofer IPM links the know-how and creativity of its employees to create something new – to the benefit of our customers and development partners.

Flexible and customer-focused

We develop technologies, measurement techniques, systems and components to meet customer requirements.

Creative and enjoy being unconventional

We help our customers from industry and development partners to achieve unique competitive advantages.

Experts with technical ambition

We boldly push the boundaries of what is technically possible.

Mission

We see our key task as lying in the development and deployment of measurement techniques and systems to design industrial processes more efficiently. In this way we enable our customers to minimize their use of energy and resources while at the same time maximizing quality and reliability. Fraunhofer IPM makes processes more ecological and at the same time more economical.