We conduct applied research on high-performance ceramics. The institute‘s three sites in Dresden and Hermsdorf (Thuringia), Germany, collectively represent Europe‘s largest R&D institute dedicated to the study of ceramics. Profound know-how in materials sciences, manufacturing technologies, systems integration as well as materials and process analysis positions Fraunhofer IKTS to link different technological worlds for developing customized solutions. These solutions are used in the fields of mechanical and automotive engineering, energy, environmental and process engineering, materials and process analysis, materials and processes, bio- and medical technology, optics as well as electronics and microsystems.   Fraunhofer IKTS as a technology leader and innovation driver contributes to the quality assurance of products and manufacturing technologies. For customers, our offers generate economic advantages by guaranteed quality, optimum yield and short innovation cycles.