Fraunhofer Group Materials

The Fraunhofer Group for Materials and Components brings together expertise from 21 institutes, ranging from fundamental materials science to materials-based system solutions across the entire industrial value chain.

Discover our expertise and learn how we use advanced materials and technologies to drive innovation and shape sustainable progress.

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Fraunhofer IMWS / 15.10.2026

Quality assurance for granulate-based 3D printing

Manufacturing large-format plastic components via 3D printing using granules offers numerous advantages. As part of the “AddiQ” project, the Fraunhofer IMWS has developed quality assurance solutions that are implemented during the manufacturing process. Sensors, automated nozzle evaluation, and test specimen concepts link process data with component properties.

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Fraunhofer IMM / 15.10.2026

Diesel reformer for maritime power generation

At Hydrogen Technology World Expo, taking place October 20–22, 2026, in Hamburg, Germany, the Fraunhofer IMM will present a diesel reformer and demonstrate how diesel fuel can be converted into a hydrogen-containing gas directly at the point of use for power generation.

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Fraunhofer WKI / 13.10.2026

“Fungi in a new light”

How can works of art made from fungal mycelium change our perceptions of sustainability, conservation, and identity? From November 6 to 8, 2026, the Fraunhofer WKI and the Fraunhofer Network “Science, Art, and Design” will be presenting sculptures from the “LuminousNetworks” project at the Haus der Kulturen der Welt in Berlin, within the framework of Berlin Science Week.

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Fraunhofer IAP / 7.10.2026

Material Solutions for a Circular Plastics Industry

How can fossil-based raw materials be replaced, plastic waste be used as a feedstock, property profiles be expanded, and new material systems be reliably integrated into existing production processes? At Fakuma 2026, the Fraunhofer IAP will showcase developments in recyclable and bio-based plastics, chemical recycling, functional polymers, and bio-based carbon fibers.

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Fraunhofer IFAM / 1.10.2026

Green hydrogen from seawater

In the SeaEly project, the Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems IWES and the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials IFAM investigated how suitable seawater and brackish water are for hydrogen production and what testing and evaluation infrastructure is needed.

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Fraunhofer EMI / 30.8.2026

Driving function mitigate the severity of collisions

Smart vehicle technology aims to reduce injury risks for pedestrians and cyclists.

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Fraunhofer IIS / 29.9.2026

Detecting Diseases Through Body Odor?

New Laser Technology Shows Potential for Non-Invasive Diagnostics -Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS and the Technical University of Dresden have tested a new approach for investigating disease-related changes in body odor.