Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS
The “Sustainable ULTCC Multilayer Ceramics NAT-ULTCC” project is developing ultra-low-temperature multilayer ceramics for sustainable electronics applications. Significantly reduced sintering temperatures enable a substantial reduction in energy consumption and CO₂ emissions. At the same time, recycled materials are incorporated and critical raw materials are replaced.
Fraunhofer IKTS contributes its deep expertise in multilayer ceramic manufacturing:
- Material Development: Characterizing innovative, lead-free ULTCC materials with sintering temperatures below 600 °C.
- Process Innovation: Pioneering advanced multilayer technologies that integrate 20% recycled material into high-performance components like microwave filters and hermetic housings.
- Digitalization: Establishing a Process Management Data (PMD) framework to create a "digital thread" across the value chain, enabling a "Digital Twin" for real-time optimization and a targeted ≥ 30% reduction in sintering energy.
Consortium and Funding
Led by Kerafol, the consortium unites academic leaders (TU Berlin, Fraunhofer IKTS) with industry partners (SCHOTT AG, IMST, VIA electronic, Kuraray-Europe, ImpulsTec). The project is funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMFTR) (Grant No: 03XPM022D) under the "MaterialDigital" program and is closely integrated with the MANTRA coordination project.
