Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability LBF
Dear customers and partners of Fraunhofer LBF!
2020 was an incredibly strenuous year for us all. Many people faced major challenges in their professional and private lives. This revealed the deep interactions and interdependencies that shape the modern world in which we live, in a truly profound way. At the same time, it underscored the importance of a change of perspective and course in the context of resilience, sustainability and climate protection, as well as mobility and digitization, and clearly emphasized the significance of our common task and responsibility. However, alongside all the difficulties and challenges, exciting opportunities are being revealed.
I have been impressed by the ideas for change and options, both large and small, that have emerged in a short time, how thoughtfully and responsibly people have worked together, and the committed and pragmatic way in which innovative solutions have been implemented in so many places – all while balancing the need to protect health and deal with economic implications. In this context, not only have established relationships stood the test of time, but exciting new partnerships have emerged ...
With best regards,
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Tobias Melz,
Institute Director