Fraunhofer IFAM Dresden
Fraunhofer research institute focused on manufacturing technology, joining, and additive manufacturing
- CEO / Founder
- Dr.-Ing. Thomas Weißgärber
- Team Size
- 5001-10000
- Stage
- Active
Technology & Products
Key Products
Material development (metallic, polymer, hybrid, battery, smart materials), shaping, and additive manufacturing, including additive micro-part manufacturing using three-dimensional screen printing. They offer material solutions and parts for the automotive, electronics, power engineering, and mechanical engineering industries.
Technological Advantage
Proprietary expertise in powder metallurgy and sintering-based AM processes; institutional R&D infrastructure and equipment not available commercially; focus on functional materials and process optimization for industrial applications.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Advanced R&D in sintering-based additive manufacturing processes, functional materials characterization, rapid prototyping with accredited material testing; technology bridge from laboratory to industrial implementation.
How They Differentiate
Non-profit research institute within Fraunhofer Society; operates at technology frontier with focus on fundamental processes and materials rather than commercial equipment. Bridge between academic research and industrial implementation.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers, aerospace/defense contractors, automotive suppliers
Industry Verticals
Aerospace/Defense; Automotive; Industrial Manufacturing; Energy Technology
Competitors
Fraunhofer-Institut für Angewandte Polymerforschung (IAP), Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
~120 employees at Dresden location; part of Fraunhofer IFAM with multiple research divisions in powder metallurgy, additive manufacturing, and functional materials
Major Milestones
~120 employees at Dresden location specializing in functional materials and innovative manufacturing processes; member of Material Forschungsverbund Dresden (Material Research Consortium); member of Kompetenzzentrum Luft- und Raumfahrttechnik Sachsen/Thüringen (Aerospace Competence Center Saxony/Thuringia)
Notable Customers
Industrial and public partners in automotive, energy, aerospace, maritime technologies, medical technology, and life sciences sectors.