Dynamic Human Model EMMA: Software for Simulating Human Movements © Fraunhofer ITWM

Kaiserslautern. From Movement to Crash – How Mathematical Models Enable More Realistic Accident Simulations

In a traffic accident, it is not only the impact itself that determines possible injuries. The crash is often preceded by a highly dynamic situation: the vehicle brakes abruptly, occupants try to brace themselves or react reflexively to the acceleration. These movements change the posture and speed of the limbs and thus significantly influence the risk of injury at the moment of impact. This raises a key question for accident research: How can these movements be simulated realistically?

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Quantum Computing Workshops Fraunhofer ITWM

Kaiserslautern. Quantum Research at Fraunhofer ITWM: Making Future Technology Usable for Industry

Quantum technologies are one of the most promising future technologies and are receiving a great deal of attention in the research landscape. Fraunhofer ITWM in Kaiserslautern focuses on Quantum Computing with the aim of using quantum processes to solve complex problems in science, business, and administration more efficiently. To transfer knowledge to the industry, the institute offers seminars for companies.

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The FOR 5492 researchers and PIs at the recent project meeting at Hinterstoder, Austria (22. – 24.02.2026).

Kaiserslautern. From CAD to Computation: Advanced Shell Analysis with (SB-)Isogeometric Methods

From complex architectural roofs to lightweight engineering structures, thin shells are everywhere in modern design. This blog post explores how advanced isogeometric and scaled-boundary methods can improve the numerical analysis of such structures while enabling flexible and efficient mesh generation.

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Better Decisions in Production: The Power of Operations Research

Kaiserslautern. Better Decisions in Production: The Power of Operations Research

Operations Research (OR) helps make complex decisions by using mathematical models and methods to optimize processes. From production and logistics to investment decisions – Operations Research ensures that resources are used efficiently and overall operations are improved. In this way, OR enables companies and organizations to make faster, well-founded decisions that save time and money.

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Embedded World 2026

Kaiserslautern. Agentic Artificial Intelligence Accelerates Embedded Development

At the Embedded World Exhibition and Conference in Nuremberg, the Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics ITWM, together with the Rhineland-Palatinate Technical University Kaiserslautern-Landau (RPTU), is presenting a system that fundamentally accelerates the development of embedded AI applications: »Neural Architecture Search Engine (NASE)« with Hardware in the Loop.

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The Shape is Decisive – AI-Based Particle Separation in Computed Tomography Images of Rock Aggregates Project »KIBi«: 3D Image Analysis and AI Improve Quality Control of Aggregates in Building Materials © Fraunhofer ITWM, iStockphoto

Kaiserslautern. The Shape is Decisive – AI-Based Particle Separation in Computed Tomography Images of Rock Aggregates

In the »KIBi« project, we are working with our partners to develop an AI-supported process that automatically separates and characterizes aggregates in CT images, thereby simplifying and improving quality assurance and production control in the building materials industry. It is part of a special transfer program run by the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft and the German Research Foundation (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft DFG).

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 AI in Decision Making at NTNU

Snow Ploughing and AI: A Case Study in Decision-Making   In late January, the AiD – Center for AI in Decision Making at Norwegian University of Science and Technology(NTNU)

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Trondheim. The 2nd Ethiopian Study Group with Industry 

By Dietmar Hömberg  (NTNU/WIAS), Zerihun Kinfe Birhanu (Hawassa University) and Anne Kværnø (NTNU) The 2nd Ethiopian Study Group with Industry took place at Addis Ababa University of

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Trondheim. Midnight Sun Summit in Mathematics and Engineering

This conference will take place on June 15-19, 2026in Narvik, Norway with the following objectives: Confirmed speakers of this summit include: For more information see https://uit.no/tavla/artikkel/881164/midnight_sun_summit_in_mathematics_and_engineering

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Trondheim. The MaGIC and REMODEL Meetings in Norway

By Brynjulf Owren NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology In the week April 6-10, 2026, just after Easter, we are organizing the MagiC workshop

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