Fraunhofer IFAM

We develop and industrialize sustainable powder‑ and particelbased solutions — from material selection and component design to quality‑assured series readiness. Using injection molding, extrusion, additive manufacturing, and printing technologies, we deliver functionally integrated, resource‑efficient metal components from both primary and recycled powders. Digital process monitoring and simulation secure quality, cost efficiency, and time‑to‑market.

Offerings

• Materials and component design with tailored properties (hardness, toughness, Young’s modulus, wear, thermal expansion)

• Process development, scale‑up, and digital quality assurance (in‑/post‑process)

• Prototyping to pilot series; technology transfer into production

• Simulation and data‑driven optimization (process windows, quality, economics)

Technologies

• Powder injection molding (PIM), extrusion, additive manufacturing, and printing

• Functional integration: assembly injection molding, melt‑out cores, porous/dense segment combinations

Sustainability

• Use of recycled feedstocks and by‑products (e.g., metal dust)

• Minimal waste and high material utilization

• Reduced dependency on primary raw materials

Who We Partner With

• OEMs, tier suppliers, powder and equipment manufacturers

• Partners for joint R&D, piloting, and market launch

Value

• Shorter development cycles and lower costs/CO2 footprint

• Higher functional density and performance via targeted property profiles

• Lower risk through simulation and digital QA

Let’s discuss your use cases—from material selection to production‑ready implementation. Fraunhofer IFAM, Bremen: your partner for Sustainable Powder‑based Technologies.