Projects

The Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUV) supports the pilot project »ForestGuard«. In collaboration with the REWE Group, Schirmer Kaffee GmbH, and other partners, the Fraunhofer IML is developing an open-source solution for the traceability of deforestation-free supply chains.

🗣 Roman Koller, M.Sc.

✆ +49 (0) 231 9743 390

✉ roman.koller@iml.fraunhofer.de

In collaboration with stakeholders from the agriculture and food domain, a strategic research agenda for implementing blockchain technology is being developed at the European level. This initiative aims to shed light on the fragmented understanding of the potential uses of blockchain and jointly explores and demonstrates the benefits and possibilities of the technology through dialogue with stakeholders. Within the project, the Fraunhofer IML focuses on climate change and agriculture by highlighting the contribution that blockchain can make to shape the sustainable food chains of the future.

🗣 Thuy Tien Nguyen Thi, M.Sc.

✉ thuy.tien.nguyen.thi@iml.fraunhofer.de

To ensure efficient customs processing in the highly regulated area of foreign trade, trustworthy data is essential. In the BORDER project, customs and logistics processes are not only mapped, but customs-related data is also stored and distributed digitally and tamper-proof using blockchain-techhology. The Goods Passport ID project deals with key information that is regularly required by authorities. This leads to a blockchain-based “passport” for the flow of goods. These and other subject-related open-source developments are jointly tested and implemented via the Open Logistics Foundation.

🗣 Roman Koller, M.Sc.

✆ +49 (0) 231 9743 390

✉ roman.koller@iml.fraunhofer.de

The project, funded by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Protection, and Energy of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), aims to establish a European Blockchain Institute in NRW (Blockchain Europe). The goal is to develop open-source solutions, e.g.,  software, hardware, and business models related to blockchain and smart contracts. The research focuses on open and holistic solutions that can be used by all market participants in order to connect whole supply chains in a digital and seamless manner. 

🗣 Dr.-Ing. Maximilian Austerjost

✆ +49 (0) 231 9743 331

✉ maximilian.austerjost@iml.fraunhofer.de

The blockchain-based collaboration platform aims to improve the exchange of documents and order priorities in the supply chain. The platform enables capturing and overseeing all manufacturing and subcontractor orders, thereby reducing coordination efforts. Payroll service providers were involved in the development process as they are an integral part of the supply chain. The platform serves as an information source for all participants, making the entire process more efficient.

🗣 Dr. Axel T. Schulte

✆ +49 231 9743-298

✉ axel.t.schulte@iml.fraunhofer.de 

Machines are capable to communicate with each other and make autonomous decisions. However, this new dimension of autonomy raises highly complex legal questions. Therefore, the pilot project "Industrie 4.0 Recht-Testbed" (Law Testbed) is being developed as a digital sandbox for automated business processes. The Law Testbed aims to provide policymakers and companies with recommendations for new legal standards.

🗣 Dipl.-Inf. Timucin Korkmaz

✆ +49(0)231 9743-304

✉ timucin.korkmaz@iml.fraunhofer.de