Research at FIR
Exploring and Shaping the Future
For more than 70 years, the FIR an der RWTH Aachen (FIR) has been committed to advancing industrial value creation. Founded as Forschungsinstitut für Rationalisierung in 1953, FIR has since evolved into a leading force in driving digital transformation of the manufacturing industry.
Our primary focus is transforming the core industrial areas of production and services to strengthen companies’ long-term competitiveness. Central to this mission is promoting an upgrade circular economy as the foundation for both profitable and sustainable business operations. We develop forward-looking strategies for the manufacturing sector and harness the potential of both proven and emerging technologies.
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