Fraunhofer Institute

We are establishing the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft as the orchestrator of the interaction between industry, associations, politics and research — for a reliable supply of functionally safe materials for the energy transition.

What We Do: In our interdisciplinary consortium of six Fraunhofer institutes, we combine state-of-the-art technologies — from experimental approaches to simulations to digital solutions. Our goal? To create a digital ecosystem that provides integrated solutions for assessing functional safety as well as enabling informed recommendations for action.

Your Benefits: “ORCHESTER” opens up new horizons for the industry:

• Material specification and selection: We specifically explore and evaluate various materials to find optimal material solutions for innovative applications.
• Crisis-proof production chains: We develop strategies to create robust and crisis-proof production processes to ensure stability in supply chains.
• Reducing critical elements: We minimize the use of rare raw materials and develop sustainable alternatives that meet the production requirements of the industry.

Goals for measurable success: With impactful demonstrators, we set new benchmarks. With our approach:

• we increase flexibility by enhancing the selection of materials.
• we increase the recycling rate in processes by over 50 percent.
• we reduce the demand for rare earths by at least 25 percent.

Innovative technologies: We utilize specialized instruments for a seamless connection of material and process data.

• High-throughput screening: Accelerates material development and enables data-driven decisions through comprehensive datasets.
• Simulation techniques: Simulations to predict material properties and optimize process management.
• Data integration and semantic technologies: Creating a connected knowledge system based on extensive data analyses that facilitate access to critical information.

“ORCHESTER” – Shaping change together! Let us exchange experiences and explore perspectives for future collaborations in materials technology.