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.
Thuringian Minister Tiefensee visits Fraunhofer IKTS in Hermsdorf
On his summer tour through „digital Thuringia“ Wolfgang Tiefensee, Thuringian minister for economy, science, and digital society, visited the Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS.
New membrane reactors supply “green“ raw materials for chemical industry
In the future, closed carbon loops play an important role to drastically reduce carbon dioxide emissions and ensure safe and cost-effective access to carbon sources as the basis for products of the chemical industry.
As research and technology service provider the Fraunhofer IKTS develops solutions for highly stressed components in mechanical and plant engineering as well as medical, energy and environmental technology.
When oil and gas was discovered in the North Sea, the need for a global meeting place for the companies in this new industry emerged. Founded in 1974, ONS connects international suppliers, operating companies and decision makers.
Limited resources and the desire to protect the environment are causing companies and whole industries to rethink. The use of alternative energy sources, environmentally friendly resources, and the development of modern recycling processes will pose a challenge for many industries – calling for the expertise of green-tech companies.
Non-Destructive Testing and Evaluation (NDT, NDE) is one of the major requirements in aerospace structural design and subject of this conference series.
Hybrid materials and additive manufacturing processes
The 1st HyMaPro workshop provides information on additive manufacturing technologies for metallic and ceramic components, material hybrids and gives insight into hybrid processes.
Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS
