Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, headquartered in Munich, Germany, is Europe's leading organization for applied research. With over 75 institutes and research units across Germany, each focusing on different fields of science and technology, Fraunhofer drives innovation in sectors such as health, security, communication, energy, and environment. The organization's commitment to applied research fosters collaborations with industry, service sectors, and public administration, translating scientific findings into practical applications and promoting technological advancement globally.
Through the Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation & Automation IFF, with Nordwestdeutsche Forstliche Versuchsanstalt, a digital automated pheromone trap could reduce complex manual monitoring for forest protection.
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for High-Speed Dynamics, Ernst-Mach-Institut, EMI, and start-up CAURUS Technologies GmbH are responding to the increasing global threat.