Fraunhofer IKTS
Research ServicesSaxony, Germany201-500 Employees
Fraunhofer IKTS conducts applied research focused on high-performance ceramics. The institute operates across three sites located in Dresden (Saxony) and Hermsdorf (Thuringia), Germany, making it one of Europe’s largest centers dedicated to ceramic studies. With expertise in materials science, manufacturing technologies, systems integration, and process analysis, IKTS develops customized solutions that bridge multiple technical domains. Its work serves sectors including mechanical and automotive engineering, energy, environmental and process engineering, bio- and medical technology, optics, electronics, and microsystems. The organization emphasizes quality assurance in products and manufacturing technologies, aiming to deliver economic benefits to customers through reliable quality, optimized yields, and shortened innovation cycles.