Fraunhofer-Institut für Experimentelles Software Engineering - IESE

Fraunhofer IESE in Kaiserslautern is one of the worldwide leading research institutes in the area of software and systems engineering.

The Fraunhofer Institute for Experimental Software Engineering IESE in Kaiserslautern has been one of the leading research institutes in the area of software and systems engineering as well as innovation engineering for 25 years. With its applied research, the institute develops innovative solutions for the design of dependable digital ecosystems, thereby accelerating the economic and social benefits for its customers.

Fraunhofer IESE supports companies in mastering challenges in the areas of “Autonomous Systems”, “Industrie 4.0”, “Smart Farming”, and “Digital Healthcare”, and offers digital solutions for rural and urban areas. In over 2,000 customer projects, the institute has already transferred cutting-edge research into sustainable business practices, with the current focus topics being “Dependable AI”, “Digital Ecosystems”, “Virtual Engineering”, and “System Modernization”.

Fraunhofer IESE is one of 75 institutes and research units of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft. Together they have a major impact on shaping applied research in Europe and worldwide, and contribute to Germany’s competitiveness in international markets.

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