Fraunhofer IAOFraunhofer IAO
The basis for all work undertaken at the Fraunhofer IAO is a deep conviction that business success in a globalised arena is contingent on an ability to profitably leverage new high-tech potentials. In order to optimally exploit these opportunities, companies must be capable of developing and implementing customer and employee-oriented technologies faster than their competitors. Work organisation concepts must be simultaneously innovative and anthropocentric. A systematic design, in other words, is the outcome of pooled management and technical expertise. This holistic perspective when it comes to project processing ensures that equal consideration is given to commercial success, employees' interests and social consequences. Through its close cooperation with the Institute for Human Factors and Technology Management (IAT) of the University of Stuttgart, Fraunhofer IAO unites basic university research with applied science and business practice.
Two IAO scientists awarded honorary titlesThe Technical University of Cluj-Napoca (UTC-N), has conferred an honorary doctorate upon Professor Dr. Dieter Spath, institute director of the Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering IAO. Dr. Carmen Constantinescu, scientist at Fraunhofer IAO and lecturer at UTC-N, was awarded an honorary professorship. more 
Managing development projects more productivelyAccording to a recently published study carried out by Fraunhofer IAO and Drees & Sommer Process Consulting GmbH, manufacturing companies could dramatically improve their development and design processes by considering them from a services point of view. more 
Understanding, measuring, and shaping service productivityWith the right services, companies can improve their performance and be more competitive. But is there a reliable way to measure how productive the services offered really are? The Productivity of Services Strategic Partnership has now published recommendations and guidelines. more 
Digital tools for the factory of the futureFraunhofer IAO and software company Dassault Systèmes will now be pooling their digital factory know-how. By combining a knowledge of scientific techniques with software expertise, they aim to communicate and build on the potential offered when integrating product and production development. more 
Putting research into praticeWithout research, progress and innovation would grind to a halt. But how research findings are put into practice is a subject that must be investigated in detail in its own right. This was the focus of work carried out by Fraunhofer IAO, together with Fraunhofer ISI, the Heinz Nixdorf Institute and the company Research and Innovation VFI. more 
Showcase for electromobilityThe Baden-Württemberg electromobility showcase initiative "LivingLab BWe mobil" kicked off in mid-March this year. With the goal of finding solutions for mobility in the future, Fraunhofer IAO is working on some ten projects in collaboration with its partner IAT at the University of Stuttgart and the Fraunhofer application center KEIM. more 
Embedding usability in mid-market businessesIntuitive operation is a key factor in the success of software development projects. Fraunhofer IAO is currently conducting a project entitled "Usability Inside" to investigate how middle-market software manufacturers can systematically involve future users in their product design process right from the conceptual design phase. more 
Making demographics work for youWe initiating a study designed to offer practical guidance to help medium-sized companies create work environments suitable for employees of all ages. Part of this “Age-appropriate Working Practices” study, which was commissioned by the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Finance and Economics, takes the form of an online assessment that is set to start in April. more 
Banks & Future 2012Based on the responses of banks from fifteen European countries, the European Trend Survey "Banks & Future 2012" identifies the challenges and key trends in the European payment market faced by European banks. mehr 
Professional Training Facts 2011Learning - Competence - Performance ; Proceedings of the Professional Training Facts Conference held at Stuttgart, Germany, 18-19 October 2011 (CD-ROM) Thinking of competence management limited to employees and optimisation of working processes, definitely underestimates its range of performance. mehr 
RESER 2011 ; Conference Proceedings (CD-ROM)»Productivity of Services NextGen - Beyond Output / Input«: has been the theme for the RESER 2011 conference. Researchers from different disciplines and countries have contributed their latest findings to the conference. more 
International Conference on Production Research (ICPR 21)The ICPR is regarded worldwide as one of the leading conferences promoting research in the fields of production research and industrial engineering. At the 21st ICPR, scientists from over 35 countries presented and discussed new and innovative ideas... more 
Market overview of tools for multicore software developmentThe goal of the MWare project is the research and development of methods, techniques and tools for the efficient design and implementation of parallel software for the multicore processors of the future. more (free download) 
The Innovation Potential of DiversityIn order to be innovative, an organisation has to utilise the skills of all its employees. Implementing the potential of women, older staff members as well as people with different backgrounds leads to more creative ideas.. more |
