The Fraunhofer IOF conducts application-oriented research in the field of optical systems engineering on behalf of its clients in industry and within publicly-funded collaborative projects.

The objective is to develop innovative optical systems to control light, from its generation to its application in the cutting-edge fields of energy, environment, information, health and safety. In this context, the sustainable energy-efficient use of light – “green photonics” – plays a special role for the Fraunhofer IOF.