Fraunhofer ISC, Center for High Temperature Materials and Design HTL, Bayreuth

Materials with precisely tailored properties are the foundation of technological progress. The performance, functionality, and cost-effectiveness of a product are largely determined during the development and selection of the right material. 

This is where the Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research ISC in Würzburg applies its extensive expertise: With outstanding materials science capabilities and many years of experience in the processing, application, and analysis of materials, the institute supports companies in successfully transferring innovative materials and technologies into practical applications. 

Scarcity of raw materials, competitive pressure, and a shortage of skilled workers are just some of the many challenges facing the manufacturing industry. Researchers at the ISC focus on industrially applicable solutions, including affordable healthcare and regenerative therapies, resource and energy efficiency, as well as sustainability and the circular economy.

Particular emphasis is placed on the use of bio-based and economically viable raw materials, reducing the use of critical raw materials, and developing intelligent and sustainable processing technologies.

In addition to contract research and development, the ISC also offers production-related analytics and characterization, process optimization, equipment development, and the upscaling of manufacturing and processing technologies to pilot scale.

Whether through a direct contract (regardless of company size) or a collaborative research project – together, we will find the right solution.