We are shaping the future—sustainably, personalized, and smart.

The Fraunhofer Project Group for Process Innovation is a branch of the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA in Bayreuth. In close cooperation with the Chair of Environmentally Friendly Production Engineering at the University of Bayreuth, we research and develop innovative processes, efficient value-added systems, and artificial intelligence for industrial production.

Industry is facing profound changes: rising demand for resources, a shortage of skilled workers, volatile supply chains, and new sustainability requirements. We support companies in making their production future-proof, resilient, and economically viable—from research through to industrial implementation.

 

Additive Manufacturing

Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, opens up new possibilities for the production of highly complex, functionally integrated, and customized components. We are specifically advancing additive manufacturing processes for industrial use, taking a holistic view of the entire process chain.

 

Remanufacturing and Circularity

Remanufacturing and circular value creation enable more efficient use of resources and keep products in the cycle sustainably. We develop technologies for circular business models and consider the entire process chain—from the return of products and components to their reuse.

 

Artificial Intelligence for Sustainably Optimized Value Creation (KI-noW)

KI-noW is a research and technology transfer center for artificial intelligence in industrial production. Its goal is to support Bavarian companies in the practical application of artificial intelligence. Companies benefit from application-oriented research, demonstrators, pilot projects, and technology transfer initiatives.

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Frank Döpper

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Prod. Dr.-Ing. Frank Döpper

Scientific Director for Manufacturing and Process Technology

Fraunhofer Project Group Process Innovation
Universitätsstraße 9
95447 Bayreuth, Germany

Phone +49 921 78516100

Fax +49 921 78516105

Johann Schorzmann

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M.Sc. Johann Schorzmann

Research Team Manager, Additive Processes for Innovative Materials

Fraunhofer Project Group Process Innovation
Universitätsstraße 9
95447 BAyreuth, Germany

Phone +49 921 55 7597

Fax +49 921 78516 105

Jan Koller

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Dr.-Ing. Jan Koller

Research Team Manager, Remanufacturing Operations and Management

Fraunhofer Project Group Process Innovation
Universitätsstraße 9
95447 BAyreuth, Germany

Phone +49 921 78516 434

Fax +49 921 78516 105

Lukas Koch

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Dr.-Ing. Lukas Koch

Site manager KI-noW, Research Team Signal and Time-Series Analysis

Fraunhofer Project Group Process Innovation
Alte Bahnhofstraße 2-4
97422 Bayreuth, Germany

Phone +49 9721 533264 1

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