Fraunhofer IPA

Fraunhofer IPA – one of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft’s largest institutes– was founded in 1959 and employs nearly 1000 workers.
We develop, test and implement methods, components and equipment right up to complete machines and plants.
In the field of medical engineering and biotechnology, expertise ranges from analyzing the technical risks involved in product development, through automating complex laboratory processes, Pharma 4.0, right up to manufacturing personalized medicine, such as cell therapy medicinal products.
Besides offering consulting services and developing instruments, devices and systems, we also develop and modify technologies and processes.