Overview

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is a nonprofit applied research organization headquartered in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, founded in 1949. It employs roughly 10,000 to 50,000 people and has an estimated annual revenue of $1 to 5 billion. Its institutes serve automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, medical, military-defense, and renewable-energy clients, and its work includes sensor, semiconductor, and battery development. A recent development reported by fraunhofer.de is a joint project with NGK on new material technologies for 6G and radar applications, announced in September 2025.

At a glance

What Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft makes

The organization lists ISO 9001 certification and develops products across electronics, sensors, semiconductors, glass, batteries, welding, adhesives, and actuators.

Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Semiconductor, Glass, Battery, Sensor, Assembly, Electronics, Welding, Adhesive, Actuator (source: fraunhofer.de).

Certifications

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:

• ISO 9001 — fraunhofer.de

Latest developments

• 2026-10-05 — From energy research to the global market - Fraunhofer IZM (fraunhofer.de)

• 2026-02-06 — SUPREME consortium - Fraunhofer IZM (fraunhofer.de)

• 2025-11-14 — Next-generation edge AI for Europe: The PREVAIL consortium makes future technology accessible - Fraunhofer IZM (fraunhofer.de)

• 2025-11-12 — Catching Heart Disease Early with AI-based Sensor System - Fraunhofer IZM (fraunhofer.de)

• 2025-09-01 — Fraunhofer and NGK Advance New Material Technologies for 6G and Radar Applications - Fraunhofer IZM (fraunhofer.de)

• 2025-07-17 — Drug-free autoimmune therapy: Fraunhofer drives ahead with selective nerve stimulation - Fraunhofer IZM (fraunhofer.de)

Company details

Fraunhofer is privately structured as a nonprofit, not publicly traded, and conducts contract research primarily for small and medium enterprises in Germany. Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft was founded in 1949, has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, and is headquartered in Muenchen, Bayern. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 77 years in operation (founded 1949). Holds ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft make?

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is a nonprofit applied research organization headquartered in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, founded in 1949. It employs roughly 10,000 to 50,000 people and has an estimated annual revenue of $1 to 5 billion. Its institutes serve automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, medical, military-defense, and renewable-energy clients, and its work includes sensor, semiconductor, and battery development. A recent development reported by fraunhofer.de is a joint project with NGK on new material technologies for 6G and radar applications, announced in September 2025.

Where is Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft headquartered?

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is headquartered in Muenchen, Bayern (27C Hansastrasse, Muenchen, Bayern, 80686).

When was Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft founded?

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft was founded in 1949.

How big is Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft?

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, with revenue in the $1-5B range (estimated).

What certifications does Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft hold?

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft lists ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

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