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, April 24, 2025

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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.

 

Dresden, April 8, 2025

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Functional Coating of Battery Powders for Safe and Sustainable Batteries – BMWK Honors IKTS Research as Innovation Project of the Year 2025

 

Dresden, April 7, 2025

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Fraunhofer IKTS agrees to cooperate with Korean project management agency TIPA

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.

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