Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials IFAM
Fraunhofer IFAM – Research shaping the future
Fraunhofer IFAM is one of Europe's leading independent research institutions in the fields of adhesive bonding technology, surfaces, shaping, and functional materials. Our mission: We develop innovative solutions for key future topics such as sustainable mobility, the energy transition, the digitalization of production, and resource efficiency – and bring them to industrial application.
With about 700 employees at locations in Bremen, Dresden, Stade, Wolfsburg Braunschweig, Helgoland and Cuxhaven
we offer a wide range of expertise:
- Material development & functional materials: From metallic, polymer, and hybrid materials to battery materials and smart materials.
- Shaping & additive manufacturing: Technologies such as powder metallurgy, 3D printing, and sintering processes enable innovative component designs and high-precision applications.
- Adhesive bonding & surface technology: Solutions for secure, durable joining and the targeted functionalization of surfaces – essential in aviation, automotive engineering, and medical technology.
- Automation & digitalization: Development of intelligent manufacturing processes, robot-assisted application systems, and automated quality assurance solutions.
- Qualification & technology transfer: We impart expertise to specialists and decision-makers from industry and research through a wide range of training courses.
Discover our projects, technologies, and expertise – and find out how we can shape the industry of tomorrow together.