Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS
Abrasive, chemical, electrical, thermal, sensory, or mechanical tasks require different combinations of ceramic materials or ceramic-metal-plastic composites. In conjunction with soldering concepts, this results in suitable solutions for electrical contacts or system concepts that also deliver innovations for plasma technologies, electrical and electronic components, control and regulation components, sensors, thermoelectric applications, or catalytic processes.
Fraunhofer IKTS uses and modifies commercial solders and adhesives or develops special solder materials to find suitable solutions. Our work focuses on high-temperature-resistant soldered joints for temperatures > 1000 °C, low-stress active soldering techniques with soldering temperatures < 600 °C for ceramic-metal composites, or joints between different ceramic components and ceramic materials. This enables new concepts in mechanical engineering, chemical processes, measurement technology, automotive engineering, the pharmaceutical industry, energy technology, electrical engineering, and electronics.