Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft - 弗劳恩霍夫协会
"Research for the benefit of society"
Europe's largest applied research organization with 76 institutes across Germany driving industrial innovation.
Founded in 1949 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is Europe's largest applied research organization. It operates 76 institutes and research units throughout Germany, employing nearly 32,000 scientists and engineers with an annual business volume of approximately 3.4 billion euros. Fraunhofer bridges fundamental science and industrial application across fields including manufacturing automation, robotics, artificial intelligence, photonics, and information technology.
Its institutes develop practical solutions that strengthen Germany as an industrial hub and support societal advancement. Key robotics-related institutes include Fraunhofer IPA and Fraunhofer IOSB, which address manufacturing engineering, autonomous systems, and intelligent automation for industry and society.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
Fraunhofer Applied Research Services
Contract R&D, technology transfer, and innovation consulting across 76 Fraunhofer institutes.
Industrial and Service Robot Systems
Custom industrial and service robot solutions including hardware, control software, and sensor integration.
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Germany
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Founded
1949
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Research Institute
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Europe
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