Projects

The Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML is considered the leading authority in holistic logistics research and works in all fields of internal and external logistics.

 

In line with the Fraunhofer concept, it develops solutions that can be used immediately by companies, while also conducting preliminary research with a time horizon of two to five years, or longer in individual cases. Founded in 1981, the institute currently employs around 450 scientific staff as well as administrative and workshop staff, supported by numerous student and scientific assistants.

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  • Symbolbild für einen 5g Mast
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    Plan & Play zeigt, wie 5G-Campusnetze für Intralogistik und Großveranstaltungen schnell geplant, aufgebaut und getestet werden können. KI-basierte Netzplanung, flexible 5G-Hardware und reale Demonstratoren bilden die Grundlage, um temporäre Campusnetze effizient und bedarfsgerecht einzusetzen.

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  • GreenHET is developing a digital energy twin for real-time sustainability, reducing energy consumption and emissions to create an energy-efficient hospital. This enables the identification of energy-efficiency opportunities, the digital simulation of optimization measures, and the monitoring of their impact during operation.

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  • Das Bild zum Projekt Hafenstrategie zeigt ein Containerschiff, sowie gestapelte Container im Binnenhafen Stuttgart.
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    The Baden-Württemberg port strategy strengthens the role of inland ports on the Rhine, Neckar, and Main rivers in climate-neutral freight transport and responds to declining transport volumes on waterways in the 2040 federal transport forecast. The topic page outlines the approach, work packages, freight flow analyses, and transformation paths for politics, the port industry, and logistics companies, and brings together in-depth information on the project.

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  • Auf dem Bild ist eine Tablett zu sehen auf dem eine händisch erstellte Skizze mit dem Warehouse-Designer umgewandelt wird.
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    With the WarehouseDesigner warehouse design software, you can transform warehouse layout sketches into compliant digital layouts in seconds. AI-based computer vision recognizes functional areas, capacities, and labels—for faster concept phases, reliable variant comparisons, and transparent, data-driven warehouse planning.

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  • Das Bild zum Thema DUH-IT Digitale Nachweise für die Wasserstoffwirtschaf zeigt mehrere weiße kugelförmige H2-Druckbehälter am Ufer mit Meer im Hintergrund; auf den Tanks steht H2
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    DUH-IT is working with H2-Trust to use open-source blockchain technology to digitally standardize the proof of origin of green hydrogen along the supply chain. For each batch, a digital product passport is created with information on origin, production conditions, and greenhouse gas balance; RED III criteria are checked. In addition to open-source tools, learning centers, and transfer circles, an interactive 3D demonstrator offers practical training and knowledge transfer as well as use cases and learning opportunities for direct knowledge transfer in companies.

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  • Person in Sicherheitsweste vor Solarmodulen in einem Solarpark bei Sonnenuntergang; Handwerk, KI und Umweltwirtschaft stehen für die Energiewende im Bereich erneuerbarer Energien.
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    GreenCraft combines AI and craftsmanship to create a digital service ecosystem for environmental projects in North Rhine-Westphalia. The platform coordinates multiple trades, funding agencies, and private and commercial clients. It strengthens the environmental economy, addresses skills shortages, and establishes binding quality standards.

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  • Datenexpert:innen am Fraunhofer IML entwickeln mithilfe von Echtzeit-Analysen, KI und dynamischen Preisstrategien innovative Dynamic-Pricing-Lösungen für effiziente Logistik- und Handelsprozesse.
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    SiMBA is an AI-based open-source solution developed by Fraunhofer IML. Through dynamic pricing, it enables the flexible and cost-efficient use of shared machine capacities. Elastic pricing is based on current demand and improves resource utilization and sustainability. This reduces energy costs, optimizes processes, and strengthens small and medium-sized enterprises.

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  • Digitale Produkt-Compliance am Fraunhofer IML: Eine Hand steuert ein futuristisches Interface mit KI-gestützter Datenanalyse, Prüfalgorithmen und Sicherheitskennzeichnungen zur effizienten Überwachung von Produkten und Lieferketten.
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    GreenComplAI is revolutionizing product compliance through AI-supported data validation and blockchain technology. The platform offers companies sustainable supply chain transparency, automated plausibility checks, and tamper-proof evidence. This makes compliance with EU regulations more efficient and easier.

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