Fraunhofer IGCV
Provides application-driven research in indirect metal additive manufacturing and multi-material solutions for industrial production.
- CEO / Founder
- Prof. Dr.-Ing. Wolfram Volk
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $1.8M
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft; Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs; European Union (Horizon Europe)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Contract Research and Development; Process Chain Optimization; Multi-material AM Development; Indirect AM (Binder Jetting) Solutions; Material Characterization and Testing
Technological Advantage
Access to the global Fraunhofer network and state-of-the-art laboratory equipment for multi-material 3D printing, bridging the gap between academic research and industrial scale-up.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces time-to-market for complex industrial components by optimizing the entire AM process chain—from material development to post-processing—enabling high-performance multi-material parts.
How They Differentiate
Unique focus on 'indirect AM' (leveraging powder metallurgy and casting) and specialized expertise in integrating carbon fiber composites with additive processes.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers in automotive, aerospace, and mechanical engineering sectors.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Automotive; Mechanical Engineering; Medical Technology
Competitors
Fraunhofer IWS; Fraunhofer ILT; VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland; EWI (Edison Welding Institute)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Team grew from nearly 120 researchers at founding in 2016 to approximately 150 by 2023; admitted as a full Fraunhofer Institute in 2020.
Major Milestones
Founded as a Fraunhofer facility in 2016; Official admission as a full Fraunhofer Institute in 2020; Launch of the MULTIMATERIAL-Zentrum Augsburg; Spin-off of FIDENTIS for 3D-printed dental prosthetics in 2024
Notable Customers
BMW Group; Airbus; Premium AEROTEC