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WZL / IPT
The Laboratory for Maschine Tools and Production Engineering, WZL at RWTH Aachen University has become generally known for its organisational and technical solutions within the framework of production engineering throughout Germany and Europe. WZL develops the competitiveness and innovation of global industry partners in fields of activity like fundamental researches, applied research, consultancy- and implementation projects. Especially the interaction of corperate implementation competence and the focus on institutional technologies, creates an ideal platform for discussion and exchange of innovative solutions.

Founded in the year 1906, the Laboratory for Maschine Tools and Production Engineering has risen up to one of the largest technology institutions of a university in Europe. Today, the number of employees amounts to 600 at the four chairs of Manufacturing Technology, Maschine Tools, Production Engineering, Metrology and Quality Management.
System Solutions from one source – that is what Fraunhofer IPT develops for manufacturing industries. Major focuses are development and upgrading of manufacturing processes, optical testing methods as well as concepts of machine building. However, innovation, technology and quality management are also part of the wide range of services Fraunhofer IPT has to offer.

The main goal is to enhance the enterprises competitiveness due to advanced processes. Customers and co-operation partners within the fields of business activities like aerospace industry, automotive engineering and its subcontractors, but as well the optical industry appreciates the high quality solutions made by Fraunhofer IPT.

About 300 employees currently work with numerous engagement and creative urges for entire high-quality business solutions and projects.
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