Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTSTo support the scaling and industrialization of modern energy technologies, Fraunhofer IKTS offers a comprehensive portfolio of services ranging from the development of automated manufacturing solutions to techno-economic assessments. By combining technological expertise, application-oriented development, and supporting analysis, IKTS helps companies efficiently and cost-effectively translate innovative systems into industrial practice.
Manufacturing / training / techno-economics
Service portfolio
Cobots for the rapid implementation and validation of robotics and handling processes.
Robots for stack assembly.
Joining operations for stacks.
Service portfolio and infrastructure
- Development of an automated manufacturing process for electrolysers, fuel cell stacks, and batteries
- Production of SOEC/SOFC systems, including high-temperature joining
- Concepts for alkaline electrolysis, PEM/AEM systems, or redox flow batteries
- Active areas of up to 1 m2
- Development of logistics and IT systems for parts management
- Integration of inline, sideline, and stand-alone analytics
- Support for the automated assembly of stacks
- Training and consulting on technologies
- Techno-economic analyses, life-cycle assessments, and IP and patent analyses upon customer request