Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS

Competence in ceramics

The Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS conducts applied research on high-performance ceramics. The institute‘s three sites in Dresden and Hermsdorf (Thuringia), Germany, collectively represent Europe‘s largest R&D institute dedicated to the study of ceramics.

As a research and technology service provider, the Fraunhofer IKTS develops advanced high-performance ceramic materials, industrial manufacturing processes as well as prototype components and systems in complete production lines up to the pilot-plant scale. In addition, the research portfolio also includes materials diagnostics and testing. The test procedures in the fields of acoustics, electromagnetics, optics and microscopy contribute substantially to the quality assurance of products and plants.

 

Dresden, June 24, 2025

News

Smart screeds thanks to continuous residual moisture determination

For many years, construction costs have been on the rise. One approach to reducing these costs is to optimize construction processes and techniques. This is where the EstriPass project comes in. In this project, Fraunhofer IKTS is working with partners to further develop a sensor system for continuous residual moisture measurement in gypsum and concrete building materials. This will prevent damage caused by insufficient drying and increase durability.

 

Arnstadt/Dortmund, May 27, 2025

Press release

thyssenkrupp nucera and Fraunhofer IKTS open first SOEC pilot production plant for stacks for the production of green hydrogen

thyssenkrupp nucera and Fraunhofer IKTS opened the first SOEC pilot production plant for electrolysis stacks on May 27 in Arnstadt, Thuringia, in the presence of high-ranking representatives from science, politics, and industry. 

 

Dresden, May 20, 2025

Blog

#diensttalk with Dipl.-Chem. Hans-Jürgen Friedrich: Mission mine water – the treasure underground

Annual Report 2024/25

The annual report of Fraunhofer IKTS provides information and reports about our latest results of research.

Certified

The Fraunhofer IKTS is certified in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001, DIN EN ISO 14001, EN ISO 13485 and DIN EN ISO / IEC 17025.

Sites of Fraunhofer IKTS

Germany: Dresden, Hermsdorf, Freiberg, Arnstadt, Forchheim, Rostock, Braunschweig, Leipzig, Cottbus, Schmalkalden, Berlin

Portugal: Porto