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ILA Berlin 2026

Fraunhofer at the ILA Berlin

June 10-14, 2026 | Berlin

 

Hall C (Aviation), Booth 280

Halle B (Space), Booth 240

 

Fraunhofer Press Tour:

Friday, June 12,  2026, 11 am
Start: Hall C, Booth 280

Press Releases

 

© Fraunhofer IFAM

Sustainable Lift-Off: Fraunhofer is Shaping the Future of Aerospace

Which technologies are making aerospace safer and more competitive? And how can new propulsion systems, sustainable materials and satellite technologies be produced economically? Under the direction of Fraunhofer AVIATION & SPACE, researchers will be presenting answers to these questions at ILA 2026.

Press Release
 

© Fraunhofer HHI

Efficiently Cooling Satellite Components in Space

The vacuum of space makes cooling extremely challenging. The Fraunhofer HHI is developing technologies for thermal management in aerospace applications. The research team is using femtosecond and nanosecond lasers to treat the outer surfaces of satellite components and rocket nozzles to improve their heat dissipation. 

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© Manuel Schrauth, Fraunhofer IIS

Innovation From Above: How Mesh Networks Help Control Drone Swarms

When multiple drones are deployed, they generally are controlled centrally by mobile communications up to now. Researchers at the Fraunhofer IIS are working on a decentralized solution that is less susceptible to interference while at the same time ensuring greater flexibility. 

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© Fraunhofer IOF

ESA CO2M Mission: Optics for Greenhouse Gas Monitoring

ESA's CO2M space mission aims to find out exactly how many CO₂ -greenhouse gas in Earth's atmosphere is caused by human activity. Researchers from Jena have developed and manufactured what is probably the most important optical assembly for the spectrometers on board the satellites: the disperser. 

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© Fraunhofer IMWS

EcoRudder

Thermoplastic honeycomb core sandwich structures can be processed efficiently and are recyclable. In the future, these advantages will also be utilized in the manufacture of highly stressed components in aircraft construction. The "EcoRudder" research project has now demonstrated the potential of thermoplastic sandwich constructions for control surfaces such as the rudder of short- and medium-range aircraft. 

PRESS RELEASE
 

© Fraunhofer IOF

Compact space spectrometer for sustainable agriculture

Researchers at Fraunhofer IOF in collaboration with Airbus have developed a hyperspectral spectrometer as part of the “Rainbow” project, funded by the European Space Agency (ESA). The technology enables the creation of digital field maps that can be used in agriculture as precise application maps for location-specific measures.

PRESS RELEASE
 

© Thomas Schriefer / Fraunhofer IISB

Towards hybrid electric flying

The 750 kW permanent-magnet traction motor is a prime example of our expertise in electromagnetic design, thermal management, mechanical design, and system integration.

PRESS RELEASE
 

© Theresa Riedelsheimer

Data-Driven Engineering for Sustainable Aviation, Innovation and Sovereignty

Fraunhofer IPK presents SME-friendly development approaches with forward-looking solutions: From connected data ecosystems exemplified by Aerospace-X to AI-driven knowledge integration using knowledge graphs, to intelligent software agents for aviation. 

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© Fraunhofer IFAM

Surface pre-treatment, barrier layer, automated machining and assembly of cryogenic CFRP hydrogen tanks

At ILA 2026, Fraunhofer IFAM presents “HYTANK” project results on the efficient production of lightweight hydrogen tanks for zero-emission aviation.

Press Release