Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTSThe “Multifunctional Materials and Components” group develops functional ceramic materials and components for applications in sensor technology, actuator technology, ultrasonic technology, power electronics, and energy technology.
The group has particular expertise in complex perovskites, which, as high-performance dielectric, piezoelectric, or ferroelectric ceramics, serve as carriers of electrical, sensory, and actuator functions.
Current material developments focus on textured piezoelectric materials, power capacitors, electrocaloric materials, PTC heating resistors, and low-sintering piezoceramics. Thick-film, multilayer, micro-molding, fiber, and piezocomposite technologies are available as integrated technological chains. Combined with unique design and characterization tools, this enables us to drive innovative developments in electronics and microsystems, mechanical and automotive engineering, energy technology, and biomedical engineering.
Services offered
- Synthesis and characterization of functional ceramics for dielectric, piezoelectric, and ferroelectric applications
- Development and fabrication of sensors, actuators, ultrasonic transducers, capacitors, and PTC components based on thick-film, multilayer, micro-molding, fiber, and piezo-composite technologies
- Integration of components into systems for electronics and microsystems, mechanical and automotive engineering, energy technology, and biomedical engineering