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 LBF / 4.11.2026

Circular Plastic Economy for Elastomers

Used gaskets from household appliances or car doors may soon serve once again as a high-quality raw material for new products. As part of the “MoRE” project, the Fraunhofer Cluster of Excellence Circular Plastics Econ-omy CCPE is developing processes for recycling ethylene-propylene-diene rubber (EPDM).

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Fraunhofer IWS / 28.10.2026

“An Undertaking on the Scale of the Apollo Mission”

On the Road to Nuclear Fusion – Interview with Anne-Katrin Leopold and Dr. Jens Möller.

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Fraunhofer ITWM / 29.10.2026

Fraunhofer ITWM Supports the Quantum Competence Laboratory at BNT Trier

Fraunhofer ITWM, in collaboration with Fraunhofer FOKUS, provided continuing education to three teachers from the Balthasar-Neumann-Technikum (BNT) on working with quantum computers. On October 22, 2026, the BNT in Trier opened its quantum competence lab, which features a 3-qubit quantum computer.

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Fraunhofer IWM / 22.10.2026

Material Data Twin Revolutionizes the Automotive Supply Chain

The EDCar research project demonstrates how the seamless exchange of standardized material data within an automotive supply chain enables faster development decisions, reduced material usage, and new business models.

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Fraunhofer ITWM / 16.10.2026

The Young Researchers Symposium Inspires with Its Diversity of Ideas

At the 2026 Young Researchers Symposium more than 40 doctoral students presented their results. The event, organized by REaCh and the High Performance Center »Simulation- and Software-Based Innovation« fostered interdisciplinary exchange. A Transfer Award was presented for the first time.

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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.