Trade fairs

Trade fair / September 24, 2026 - September 25, 2026

W3+ Fair

The W3+ Fair Jena has further strengthened its position as one of Thuringia’s leading technology events. On September 23 and 24, 2026 the Sparkassen-Arena Jena will be transformed into a vibrant marketplace for professionals in photonics, optics, electronics and precision engineering. You will find Fraunhofer IKTS at

Booth B8b in Hall 1

Event details

Location

Sparkassen Arena Jena

Date

September 24, 2026 - September 25, 2026

Robust optics made of transparent ceramics

In many applications, optical components must withstand extreme conditions—such as high temperatures, abrasive media, or chemically aggressive environments. At the W3+ Fair in Jena, Fraunhofer IKTS will showcase transparent ceramics developed specifically to meet these challenges. Visit us and learn how robust optics made of transparent ceramics can increase the reliability and service life of systems in medical technology, the chemical industry, and the security applications sector.

Transparent ceramics with high hardness and excellent wear and scratch resistance.

Resistant to high temperatures, chemically aggressive media, and mechanical stress.

Solutions for medical technology, the chemical industry, and security applications.

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Contact

Contact Press / Media

Dr.-Ing. Martin Drüe

Group manager: Transparent Ceramics

Fraunhofer Insitute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS
Michael-Faraday-Str. 1
07629 Hermsdorf, Germany

Phone +49 36601 9301-3980

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Annegret Kolarow

Press and Public Relations

Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS
Michael-Faraday-Str. 1
07629 Hermsdorf, Germany

Phone +49 36601 9301-5011

Fax +49 351 2554-381

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