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.

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Research for Application

Water

Non-Destructive Testing and Monitoring

Materials and processes

Electronics and Microsystems

Materials and Process Analysis

Energy

Environmental and Process Engineering

Bio- and Medical Technology

Mechanical and Automotive Engineering

Dresden / Germany / October 7, 2022

Blog

Clever hardmetal developments address critical raw material dependency and CMR health requirements

Hardmetals will celebrate their 100th anniversary next year and have now been largely optimized. Nevertheless, there are current challenges that lead to novel developments and competitive advantages through higher wear resistance and lower costs, as well as to the efficient use of resources.

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Dresden / Germany / October 4, 2022

Press release

Industrial testing platform for clean water

If we look at all of the business sectors in Germany, industry requires the largest amount of water. This makes access to efficient technology for cleaning and recycling water all the more important for this sector in particular.

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Dresden / Germany / September 21, 2022

Press release

How fungi make lunar landscapes bloom

Using substrate waste from mushroom production and sewage sludge compost, the Fraunhofer IKTS and its partners have made a landfill site in the Leipzig area flourish. In the future, the researchers also want to use their new recultivation technology to vegetate open-cast mines and old mining dumps – and, as a welcome side-effect, significantly reduce energy consumption in German mushroom cultivation facilities.