Surface technology for future-oriented products and systems
Our research encompasses plant engineering, entire process chains of process engineering, process technology and manufacturing technology all the way through to the consideration of entire factories. Taking the requirements of sustainability as a starting point, we maintain an overview of the entire product life cycle – from the material, through the process of creating the component and product, and on to recycling.
Tailor-made and sustainable: Our sector-based solutions
In interdisciplinary teams and based on our technology and competence fields, we offer our customers from industry and research tailored and sustainable solutions for various sectors, e. g. plant and mechanical engineering, tools, vehicle construction, aerospace, energy, optics, medical and pharmaceutical process engineering, environmental technology, agricultural and food industry, chemistry, and the digital economy. Drawing on a broad spectrum of expertise, technologies, processes and coating materials, we design the optimum process chain for the respective task, right through to the digital design of the entire factory.
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Defence & Security Production Technologies
Defense Manufacturing and Industrialization TechnologiesDual-Use Defense and Security Technologies
Automation, Smart Manufacturing & Digitalization
Automation Systems & ComponentsRobotics, Cobots & Assembly AutomationSmart Manufacturing Systems & Digital Factories
Artificial Intelligence & Data‑Driven Industry
AI - Manufacturing, Automation & RoboticsAI - Supply Chain & Production LogisticsAI - Energy Efficiancy & SustainabilityIndustry-Specific AI Solutions
Energy Systems & Sustainable Production
Renewable Energy IntegrationEnergy Infrastructure & Storage TechnologiesHydrogen and Power-to-X TechnologiesCarbon Footprint ReductionCircular Manufacturing
For the widest variety of applications of optical components, thin-film technologies provide an important contribution towards the development of innovative solutions.
Technical Services
Research and Development
IT, Software and AI Services
Production and Manufacturing Services
Research and development (Research & Technology)
Integrated processes and IT solutions (Digital Factory)
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Business development and innovation management at Fraunhofer Institute for Surface Engineering and Thin Films IST
The development of durable, high-performance and resistant tribological systems with the aid of surface refinements is a key factor in saving costs and reducing environmental pollution therefore forms a focus at the Fraunhofer IST.
Technical Services
Consulting and Strategy
Research and Development
Training and Capacity Building
Sustainability and Circular Economy
Production and Manufacturing Services
Research and development (Research & Technology)
Integrated processes and IT solutions (Digital Factory)
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Business development and innovation management at Fraunhofer Institute for Surface Engineering and Thin Films IST
The measurement of force, pressure, temperature, wear and other variables directly in main load zones or on tool active surfaces provides valuable data by means of thin-film sensor technology.
Technical Services
Consulting and Strategy
Research and Development
Sustainability and Circular Economy
Production and Manufacturing Services
Integrated Automation, Motion & Drive solutions
Integrated energy systems and mobility (Energy)
Research and development (Research & Technology)
Integrated processes and IT solutions (Digital Factory)
Author
Business development and innovation management at Fraunhofer Institute for Surface Engineering and Thin Films IST
Materials have to fulfill extreme requirements. Diamond – the hardest material in the world – combines these properties and enables the creation of unique products and innovations.
Author
Business development and innovation management at Fraunhofer Institute for Surface Engineering and Thin Films IST