The 21st century is characterized by the emergence of knowledge-based industrial development, a service-oriented business culture and converging technologies.

The ability to adapt also implies the ability to recognize new opportunities and embrace them as a means of improving performance. Application-oriented research � the key focus of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft � is taking on an increasingly crucial role in this process.

To promote project-based applied research and strategic networking activities with local companies, research Institutes and governments in Indonesia and ASEAN Countries, Fraunhofer maintains Representative Offices in Indonesia. Find out more about the spectrum of Fraunhofer activities in Indonesia and ASEAN Countries.

PRESS INFORMATION, Freising, December 1, 2011

German Resource Efficiency Award 2011 for a project consortium led by Fraunhofer IVV

Software for safe bridges. There are roughly 120,000 bridges in Germany, in order for motorist, cuclist and pedestrian to cross them safely they must be regularly inspected for damage. An image processing progra, automatically detects irregularities in the bridge material. More info

Drinking water from air humidity. The research scientists have found a way of obtaining drinking water from air humidity. The system is based completely on renewable energy and is therefore autonomous. More info