Competence in ceramics

The Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS conducts applied research on high-performance ceramics. The institute‘s three sites in Dresden and Hermsdorf (Thuringia), Germany, collectively represent Europe‘s largest R&D institute dedicated to the study of ceramics.

As a research and technology service provider, the Fraunhofer IKTS develops advanced high-performance ceramic materials, industrial manufacturing processes as well as prototype components and systems in complete production lines up to the pilot-plant scale. In addition, the research portfolio also includes materials diagnostics and testing. The test procedures in the fields of acoustics, electromagnetics, optics and microscopy contribute substantially to the quality assurance of products and plants.

Business Divisions

Research for Application

Water

Non-Destructive Testing and Monitoring

Materials and processes

Electronics and Microsystems

Materials and Process Analysis

Energy

Environmental and Process Engineering

Bio- and Medical Technology

Mechanical and Automotive Engineering

Dresden, July 8, 2024

News

Detecting faults in plants and processes with the help of AI

What was previously based more on intuition and experience is now objectively verifiable: The OpenZfP AI portal for non-destructive testing uses artificial intelligence to evaluate noises from machines, plants and processes and thus detects anomalies that could lead to malfunctions or downtimes.

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Dresden, July 2, 2024

Press release

Center for Economics and Management of Technologies CEM becomes part of Fraunhofer IKTS

On January 1, 2025, the Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS will integrate the Center for Economics and Management of Technologies CEM in Halle (Saale), thus ensuring the operational continuity of the previous branch of the Fraunhofer Center for International Management and Knowledge Economy IMW. For Fraunhofer IKTS, the move marks the expansion of its competence portfolio towards techno-economic analyses, particularly in process engineering.

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Dresden, July 1, 2024

Press release

Bio-concrete and biogenic construction materials with cyanobacteria

Fraunhofer researchers have developed a method of creating biogenic construction materials based on cyanobacteria. The bacteria multiply in a nutrient solution, driven by photosynthesis. When aggregates and fillers such as sand, basalt, or renewable raw materials are added, rock-like solid structures are produced. Unlike traditional concrete production, this process does not emit any carbon dioxide, which is harmful to the environment. Instead, the carbon dioxide is bound inside the material itself.