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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
    © PRASANNAPIX - stock.adobe.com

    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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  • Sensing Puck zur präzisen Erfassung von Umgebungsdaten in der Robotik-Forschung
    © Fraunhofer IML

    The Sensing Puck makes cold chains transparent: The robust IoT device measures temperature, humidity, and position, logs events, and simplifies quality control. Ideal for the chemical industry and other sectors that must maintain a temperature of 15–25 °C. For fewer complaints and greater process reliability.

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  • Symbolbild für AULIS, ein Forschungsprojekt für ein herstellerunabhägiges Flottenmanagement am Fraunhofer IML
    © Fraunhofer IML

    Aulis ist ein agentenbasiertes, modulares Betriebssystem für die Intralogistik, das den innerbetrieblichen Transport von Gütern mit Fahrerlosen Transportfahrzeugen (FTF) und autonomen mobilen Robotern (AMR) effizient organisiert. Durch die konsequente Verwendung offener De-facto Standards wie der VDA 5050 und M2X bleibt Aulis herstellerunabhängig und flexibel. Dies ermöglicht eine einfache und nahtlose Integration in bestehende IT-Landschaften – ganz im Sinne eines echten Plug'n'Play-Ansatzes.

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  • Panel mit temp2net IoT-Blockchain-Device an Thermobox zur Echtzeit-Überwachung temperatursensibler Impfstoffe via Sensoren
    © Fraunhofer IML

    Temp2Net makes cold chains transparent: The modular IoT shipping label measures temperature, vibration, and location in real time and records events tamper-proof via blockchain – from order picking to delivery. Lower risk, paperless, auditable, and scalable for thermologistics.

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  • evoBOT® tarnsportiert in der Frachtabfertigung auf einem Flughafen ein Paket.
    © Vinzenz Neugebauer - Fraunhofer IML

    evoBOT® represents the new generation of autonomous mobile robots that support logistics processes in warehouses and production facilities. The highly dynamic, balanced robot combines high speed, variable load capacity, and simulation-based development, and leverages its modularity to serve as a versatile, open, and scalable platform.

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  • Bild des hochdynamischer Outdoor-Roboters O³dyn
    © Fraunhofer IML - Michael Neuhaus

    As an outdoor AGV, O³dyn represents a new class of autonomous transport robots in logistics. The system combines high performance, dynamics, and flexibility in a hybrid vehicle for indoor and outdoor use. It transports pallet loads omnidirectionally at speeds of up to 36 km/h and leaves the protected environment of warehouses to operate autonomously on company premises. Simulation-based artificial intelligence forms a digital continuum that supports the vehicle’s development, testing, and safety.

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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.
    © greenbutterfly - stock.adobe.com

    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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  • Auf dem Bild ist eine Tablett zu sehen auf dem eine händisch erstellte Skizze mit dem Warehouse-Designer umgewandelt wird.
    © Fraunhofer IML

    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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  • 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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