Advanced System Technology branch AST of Fraunhofer IOSB

Cutting-edge technology for complex systems

We develop key technologies for sustainable energy, water and industrial systems. Drawing on excellent, application-oriented research and development, we implement practical system solutions in collaboration with companies and public clients. Our systems engineering approach ensures the efficient, resilient and sustainable transfer of our solutions to industrial and public applications.

We focus on social benefits, our customers' competitiveness, and user satisfaction.

Solutions to your challenges

Fraunhofer IOSB-AST profile

We develop customised system engineering solutions for complex, dynamic and time-varying processes in collaboration with our customers. These solutions are used in the fields of energy and water supply, cybersecurity, land and underwater robotics, data rooms, ICT ecosystems and disinfection.

 

We digitize and optimize energy systems

E-mobility and charging infrastructure, neighborhood energy concepts, grid operation, digital twins, data rooms, and cybersecurity for an efficient, secure, and climate-neutral energy supply

 

We build autonomous mobile systems for machines and robotics

Automation, condition monitoring, and UV technologies—from concept to proven prototype

 

We develop underwater robots and digital solutions for water management

Exploration, inspection, maintenance, as well as twins, leak detection, and optimization for efficient, resilient networks

Focus projects

 

EMS-EDM PROPHET®:
Energy management made simple

Forecasts. Market processes. Optimization. Transformation.

 

Autonomous work machines

Reducing the workload on staff and improving process quality through the use of autonomous mobile machines.

 

Data spaces for the energy industry

Innovative data room technologies for future-proof energy solutions.

 

Underwater inspection

Innovative robotic solution for underwater inspection of offshore infrastructure

Our locations

 

Ilmenau

Institutsteil für angewandte Systemtechnik AST des Fraunhofer IOSB

Am Vogelherd 90
98693 Ilmenau

 

Görlitz

Institutsteil für angewandte Systemtechnik AST des Fraunhofer IOSB

Wilhelmsplatz 11
02826 Görlitz

 

 

Rostock

Institutsteil für angewandte Systemtechnik AST des Fraunhofer IOSB

Alter Hafen Süd 6
18069 Rostock

 

Thuringia: Open to the world

We support the “Weltoffenes Thüringen” (Cosmopolitan Thuringia) initiative for cultural diversity, tolerance, and cosmopolitanism.

 

Diversity Charter

Fraunhofer sends a clear signal for fair participation with its diversity management. We stand for equal opportunities for all people—regardless of ethnic origin, gender, religion, ideology, disability, age, or sexual identity.