Fraunhofer Institute for Experimental Software Engineering IESE

The Fraunhofer Institute for Experimental Software Engineering IESE in Kaiserslautern has been one of the leading research institutions in the field of software and systems engineering for almost 30 years. With its applied research, the institute develops innovative digital solutions in the context of digital twins, virtual validation and simulation, digital ecosystems, interoperability of systems, cyber security and safety. The focus of research and solutions is always on increasing efficiency while ensuring high quality, for example by using AI support in software and systems engineering.

Fraunhofer IESE supports the overcoming of challenges in a wide range of application areas, such as health, agriculture and food, mobility, production, smart city and defense. In well over 2,000 customer projects, the institute has transferred cutting-edge research into sustainable business practices and innovative products, as well as increased the efficiency of its business partners' software and systems engineering.

Fraunhofer IESE is one of 76 institutes and facilities of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft. Together, they play a key role in shaping applied research in Europe as well as worldwide and contribute to Germany's international competitiveness.