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thyssenkrupp nucera and Fraunhofer IKTS opened the first SOEC pilot production plant for electrolysis stacks on May 27 in Arnstadt, Thuringia, in the presence of high-ranking representatives from science, politics, and industry. The event was also attended by the Minister President of the State of Thuringia, Prof. Dr. Mario Voigt. With the commissioning of the pilot production plant, the strategic partnership between Fraunhofer IKTS and thyssenkrupp nucera for the development of high-temperature electrolysis (SOEC) is entering the next phase as planned.

Fraunhofer IKTS and the Altech Group founded the joint venture Altech Batteries GmbH in 2022 to commercialize the CERENERGY® solid-state battery. Construction of a battery plant in Saxony is now starting.

Electromobility is a crucial pillar in reducing CO₂ emissions. Currently, lithium-ion batteries are used in the vast majority of electric vehicles, but their lifespan is limited due to aging processes (degradation). Additionally, critical cobalt-containing active materials are often used. Improved and cobalt-free active materials can enhance the lifespan and sustainability of the batteries.

The Korea Technology and Information Promotion Agency for SMEs (TIPA) and Fraunhofer IKTS agree to set up a joint cooperation system to promote technology for South Korean SMEs. Fraunhofer IKTS is thus positioning itself as a central bridge builder between Fraunhofer and the Korean market.

The production of silicon carbide (SiC) single crystals as the basis for wide bandgap semiconductor substrates in modern power electronics is complex. The potential for error in the synthesis of these materials is correspondingly high. In the SaxCrystalPower project, Fraunhofer IKTS aims to optimize the production and characterization of SiC single crystals over the next two years, drawing on the institute's core competencies.

The Fraunhofer flagship project “Waste4Future” sets new standards in waste management and the circular economy for plastics.

Fraunhofer IKTS is expanding its research equipment in the additive and hybrid manufacturing of ceramic components with a new type of multi-material 3D printer from AMAREA Technology GmbH

Highly efficient new heat pumps without compressors – a Fraunhofer team demonstrates the potential of electrocaloric materials for heating and cooling technology.

In a groundbreaking development for Western Australia, Edith Cowan University (ECU) and Fraunhofer IKTS are set to establish a cutting-edge research and innovation lab. The focus will be on sustainable ceramic technologies for industrial water treatment and hydrogen generation as well as on non-destructive testing. This initiative aims to open doors for students, drive industry growth, and deliver practical business solutions across the region.

On February 5, 2025, Natalia Beshchasna was appointed adjunct professor at Universitas Gadjah Mada. At one of Indonesia's largest and most prestigious universities, she will conduct research, hold seminars and lectures, supervise doctoral students and expand the collaboration between the university and Fraunhofer IKTS. Her work will focus on polymer-based structures and nanomaterials in the dental field, as well as microfluidic-based organ-on-chip systems.