Fraunhofer Institute
Fraunhofer Institute

Consortium

The “ORCHESTER” consortium comprises six leading Fraunhofer institutes along the entire value chain. The digital ecosystem developed in the project enables the integration of complementary activities, thereby strengthening the overall profile of Fraunhofer regarding sustainable and resilient material supply. The goal is to enable technological leadership in materials supply, particularly in the context of the energy transition and circular economy, through a holistic consideration of materials’ functionality, sustainability, and resilience.

The project consortium is coordinated by Fraunhofer IWM and consists of:
Fraunhofer IWM, Fraunhofer IWU, Fraunhofer IWS, Fraunhofer ISI, Fraunhofer IWKS, Fraunhofer IZFP

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Prof. Dr. Peter Gumbsch
Director, Fraunhofer IWM
Project leader "ORCHESTER"

 

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Fraunhofer IWM

The Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials IWM translates (material) scientific expertise into relevant and sought-after research and development results. We offer project partners and clients individual solutions and immediately realizable results for the development, production and use of functional materials, high-performance components and resource-efficient manufacturing processes.

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Fraunhofer IWU

The Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology IWU is investigating the formability of various stainless steel alloys using a bipolar plate-like geometry. Process data is generated by a sensorized tool, stored in a database and evaluated. Furthermore, solid forming of demonstrator components made of aluminum alloys with an increased content of secondary aluminum is carried out.

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Fraunhofer IWS

The Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology IWS develops complex system solutions in laser and materials technology. We at the Fraunhofer IWS see ourselves as idea drivers who develop solutions with laser applications, functionalized surfaces as well as material and process innovations - from easily integrated individual solutions to cost-efficient solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises to complete solutions suitable for industrial use.

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Fraunhofer ISI

The Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI sees itself as an independent thought leader for society, politics and business. In our work, we not only apply a broad spectrum of advanced scientific theories, models, methods and social science measurement instruments, but also continuously develop these further using the empirical findings from the research projects we carry out.

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Fraunhofer IWKS

The aim of the Fraunhofer Research Institution for Materials Recycling and Resource Strategies IWKS is to contribute to a sustainably healthy planet Earth. Our research focuses on establishing a closed-loop economy: today's waste is tomorrow's resource. Valuable raw materials can be recovered and recycled or replaced by sustainable, environmentally and socially acceptable alternatives.

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Fraunhofer IZFP

The Fraunhofer Institute for Nondestructive Testing IZFP is an internationally networked research institute that focuses on the development of "cognitive sensor and data systems" for the non-destructive monitoring of industrial processes and value chains. Our sensor and data systems make forward-looking, intelligent and autonomous decisions on how to generate, process, forward and archive valuable information from their data.

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