Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS

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.

 

Dresden, March 19, 2025

News

Successful Spin-Off Culture: Fraunhofer IKTS and AMAREA Set New Standards in 3D Printing

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

 

Dresden, March 13, 2025

News

Fraunhofer wants to revolutionize heat pump technology

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

 

February 25, 2025

Interview

ECU and Fraunhofer IKTS to launch Western Australia’s first research and innovation lab

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.

Annual Report 2023/24

The annual report of Fraunhofer IKTS provides information and reports about our latest results of research.

Certified

The Fraunhofer IKTS is certified in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001, DIN EN ISO 14001, EN ISO 13485 and DIN EN ISO / IEC 17025.

Sites of Fraunhofer IKTS

Germany: Dresden, Hermsdorf, Freiberg, Arnstadt, Forchheim, Rostock, Braunschweig, Leipzig, Cottbus, Schmalkalden, Berlin

Portugal: Porto