FGK
Provides research, development, testing, and process engineering services for advanced ceramics and glass materials, supporting industrial applications with high-quality requirements.
- CEO / Founder
- Dr.-Ing. Frank O. R. Fischer
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Established
- Total Funding
- €5.3M
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- State of Rheinland-Pfalz
Technology & Products
Key Products
Materials testing services; Research and development for ceramics/glass; Process engineering support; Quality management consulting
Technological Advantage
Accredited quality management system (DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025) and extensive expertise in ceramic/glass materials science, providing defensible advantage through regulatory compliance and deep industry knowledge.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Accredited testing laboratory (DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025) and comprehensive expertise in oxide/nonoxide ceramic systems and novel composites, enabling customers to develop and implement innovative ceramic products and processes with reduced risk and improved quality.
How They Differentiate
Focus on traditional ceramic/glass materials research and testing rather than additive manufacturing-specific processes, with accredited laboratory services and broad industry applications.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Ceramics and glass industry, raw materials industry, user sectors requiring high-performance inorganic materials
Industry Verticals
Ceramics; Glass; Raw Materials; Construction; Surface Technology
Competitors
Fraunhofer IKTS; Keramikinstitut
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Received €5.3 million funding for establishing a 3D printing ceramics competence center at WesterWaldCampus, serves customers worldwide including small and medium-sized enterprises in the ceramics and glass industry
Major Milestones
Leadership transition with Dr.-Ing. Frank O. R. Fischer as Managing Director (2019); Accreditation to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 for quality management; Membership in industry associations like DGM and ZVO
Notable Customers
Winning Plastics (surface technology customer)