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Kathleen Schuelke SPHR, Director of Human Resources and Central Services at Fraunhofer USA, has retired after 27 years of dedicated service. We would like to express our heartfelt thanks for her remarkable journey with Fraunhofer USA. Kathleen has been a cornerstone of strength, innovation, and dedication, profoundly shaping our organization and supporting our team. From leading transformative HR initiatives to overseeing seamless central services operations, her contributions have been invaluable. Her leadership has played a crucial role in driving our success and cultivating a culture of excellence. We offer our deepest gratitude to Kathleen for her steadfast commitment and wish her a joyful and well-deserved retirement. Please join us in celebrating her incredible career and sending her our best wishes for a fulfilling future.

Our upcoming #SerdpEstcpWebinar will focus on developing systems that analyze building operations data to improve performance and #energy savings at #military installations. Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4gu82Mk Brian Clark at U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) and Bryan Urban at Fraunhofer USA Inc. will discuss fault detection and diagnostics technologies and their potential to provide cost savings and efficiency gains, as well as automated fault detection and diagnostics for centralizing and streamlining mechanical faults in buildings.

🎉 Celebrating 30 Years of Innovation! The 2024 Fraunhofer USA Focus is here! As we mark our 30th anniversary, this year's Focus showcases groundbreaking research across critical technology domains: 🤖 AI-Powered Manufacturing: Revolutionizing weld quality verification 🦠 Next-Gen Healthcare: Rapid pathogen detection biosensors 💎 Advanced Materials: Diamond membranes for future semiconductors ⚡️ Clean Energy: Innovative fuel cell components 🥩 Sustainable Food: Flexible bioreactors for cultured meat 🌀 Precision Engineering: Automated fiber optic gyroscope production Download the full report to explore how our transatlantic partnerships and applied research are shaping innovation: https://lnkd.in/gjbprGwq

Fraunhofer USA is celebrating three decades of groundbreaking research, technological advancements, and unwavering commitment to innovation and technology transfer with our partners! 🎉 Since our inception in 1994, Fraunhofer USA has stood at the forefront of applied research, bridging the gap between academic discovery and industrial application. 🥼🌉 A special thank you to our founding organization Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft and our university partners Boston University, University of Maryland, and Michigan State University! 🤝 Read more about our mission and impact over the past 30 years below.   Follow us on our social media channels and website www.fraunhofer.org for updates on projects, events and initiatives. Here‘s to the next chapter of innovation at Fraunhofer USA!

Fraunhofer USA will be in Washington DC tomorrow for the symposium “Germany – Science Powerhouse: Cutting-Edge Research and Innovation in Turbulent Times”. Dr. Thomas Schuelke, president of Fraunhofer USA, will present "Fraunhofer's Approach to Transatlantic Cooperation in Applied Research“ offering a behind-the-scenes look at how Fraunhofer USA is driving global innovation through strategic partnerships. The event, organized the Embassy of Germany in Washington, D.C., Science and Technology Section, and the German Center for Research and Innovation (DWIH) New York, presents and discusses the strengths of and prospects for German research and innovation system in the current geopolitical environment. Representatives of the German science community and research-oriented German companies in the United States will present their approaches and strategies to increase excellence in research and innovation and discuss them with event participants in a moderated expert panel. To learn more about how you can work with Fraunhofer USA please reach out to us at https://lnkd.in/gcJiQYsR

🌍 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮'𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆? At the 3rd annual SUSTAINability Symposium in Columbia, Johanna Jacobi and Matthias Freitag introduced the Circularity Capability Assessment, developed by Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT and Fraunhofer USA Inc. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀: 🚀 Companies across various sectors are initiating their journey toward circularity. 🌱 New circularity capabilities are crucial for achieving a circular economy. 🔎 The Circularity Capability Assessment provides valuable insights into your organization's circularity maturity. Following this, a panel discussion featuring Siemens Infrastructure, Rolls-Royce Solutions America and Benore Logistic Systems, Inc. - moderated by Deputy Secretary Ashely Teasdel from the South Carolina Department of Commerce and Suzanne Dickerson from the South Carolina Fraunhofer USA Alliance - highlighted successful practices for realizing circularity capabilities. ♻️ Want to assess where you stand in your circularity transformation? Join our current benchmarking study!

Fraunhofer USA Showcases Innovation at The Battery Show 2024!🔋 We were excited to be in Detroit to host our cutting-edge seminar showcasing how we're transforming the battery industry through rapid development, innovative processing, and sustainable manufacturing practices. From automatization to advanced recycling, we're pushing the boundaries of what's possible. A highlight was sharing our vision for US battery cell production with Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer at the German Pavilion. As a proud Michigan-headquartered organization for 30 years, this moment perfectly captured our commitment to strengthening Michigan-Germany economic ties. 🔗 Missed our talks? Catch up on the session abstracts here: https://lnkd.in/gTfNsRvm Thank you to our brilliant speakers, engaged attendees, and everyone who made this event a success. Your energy was truly electrifying! ⚡ Ready to innovate? Let's connect and explore how Fraunhofer USA can be your battery technology partner. Fraunhofer Battery Alliance Fraunhofer Institute for Silicon Technology ISIT Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT Fraunhofer IGCV Fraunhofer ILT Fraunhofer IKTS Fraunhofer IWS Fraunhofer IPA Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research ISC Fraunhofer IFAM GACC Midwest - German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, Inc. GACC South - German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern U.S., Inc. German American Business Council of Michigan German American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.

Our Senior Research Scientist and SCFA Senior Program Coordinator, Marcel Schäfer, recently shared insights on the importance of AI in manufacturing. Here are the key takeaways: 📊 AI is transforming manufacturing by: -Automating repetitive tasks -Enabling faster production and predictive maintenance -Improving product quality and inventory management -Providing a competitive edge through process optimization 🚀 AI isn't just a trend—it's a game-changer that will soon be essential for staying competitive in the manufacturing sector. ⚠️ However, manufacturers should be aware of potential roadblocks: -Workforce resistance due to job security concerns -Legacy machinery not designed for data extraction -Unrealistic expectations and one-size-fits-all solutions -Communication challenges during implementation -Risks associated with flawed AI models 🤝 At Fraunhofer USA, we're proud to partner with the US Center for Advanced Manufacturing to help businesses navigate the AI landscape in manufacturing. Read the full article to learn more about how AI is reshaping the manufacturing industry and how to overcome common implementation challenges. #AIinManufacturing #IndustryInnovation #FraunhoferUSA #AdvancedManufacturing

Don’t miss out on Fraunhofer USA’s full day seminar at The Battery Show this Wednesday! ⚡Energizing the Future: Fraunhofer’s Holistic Approach to Battery Technology! 🔋 Engage with our battery experts to learn how your company can develop, manufacture, and recycle batteries—and so much more! Fraunhofer can be your partner at every step of the battery value chain, keeping you at the forefront of innovation and breakthroughs. 🚀 🗓️ October 9th, 2024 | 10 am-4 pm 📍 Detroit Battery Show 2024, Huntington Place, Conference Room 353 ➡️ Visit Fraunhofer USA’s Event Website for up to-date information: https://lnkd.in/gTfNsRvm Fraunhofer Battery Alliance Fraunhofer Institute for Silicon Technology ISIT Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT Fraunhofer IGCV Fraunhofer ILT Fraunhofer IKTS Fraunhofer IWS Fraunhofer IPA Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research ISC Fraunhofer IFAM GACC Midwest - German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, Inc. GACC South - German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern U.S., Inc. German American Business Council of Michigan German American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.

Scale Up Your Innovation with Fraunhofer! 🚀 With our flexible and modular pilot lines, companies can effectively test and optimize their technologies while integrating automation and digitalization to enhance efficiency and precision in battery manufacturing. ⚙️🔋 Learn more at our 3 PM session at The Battery Show on How Pilot Lines Drive Battery Technology Advancements. Energizing the Future: Fraunhofer’s Holistic Approach to Battery Technology! 🗓️ October 9th, 2024 | 10 am-4 pm 📍 Detroit Battery Show 2024, Huntington Place, Conference Room 353 ➡️ Visit Fraunhofer USA’s Event Website for up to-date information: https://lnkd.in/gTfNsRvm Fraunhofer Battery Alliance Fraunhofer Institute for Silicon Technology ISIT Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT Fraunhofer IGCV Fraunhofer ILT Fraunhofer IKTS Fraunhofer IWS Fraunhofer IPA Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research ISC Fraunhofer IFAM GACC Midwest - German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, Inc. GACC South - German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern U.S., Inc. German American Business Council of Michigan German American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Fraunhofer Research Institution for Battery Cell Production FFB