Consortium

The “ORCHESTER” consortium brings together the leading Fraunhofer Institutes in their respective sub-disciplines along the value chain. The digital ecosystem enables the integration of further complementary Fraunhofer activities of other Fraunhofer Institutes. This significantly strengthens the overall Fraunhofer profile in this important segment, giving Fraunhofer lasting visibility and enhancing its reputation. This is linked to technological leadership in securing the supply of materials by taking a holistic view of material function, sustainability and resilience through the creation of a digital knowledge base in a digital ecosystem. We will expand our technology leadership by initiating joint accompanying projects during the term of the project and after its completion. The interdisciplinary linking of information and generation of knowledge along the value chain for flexible material flows, resilient products and processes as well as rapid release and market readiness offers this potential. The planned marketing model for the information technology platform created, together with the initial data and data sources, guarantees long-term success.

The project consortium is coordinated by Fraunhofer IWM and consists of:

Fraunhofer IWM, Fraunhofer IWU, Fraunhofer IWS, Fraunhofer ISI, Fraunhofer IWKS, Fraunhofer IZFP

© Fraunhofer IWM, Photo: Kai-Uwe Wudtke

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.