Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology IWS

Fraunhofer IWS develops complex system solutions in materials and laser technology.

We define ourselves as idea drivers developing customized solutions based on laser applications, functionalized surfaces and material and process innovations – from easy-to-integrate custom solutions to cost-efficient solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises to industry-ready one-stop solutions.

Our sector research focuses on aerospace, energy and environmental technology, automotive, medical and mechanical engineering, toolmaking, electrical engineering and microelectronics, and photonics and optics.

In our five future and innovation fields of battery technology, hydrogen technology, surface functionalization, photonic production systems and additive manufacturing, we are already creating the basis today for the technological answers of tomorrow.

One of our activities concerning filtration technology is the characterization of (novel) porous materials for gas, vapor and liquid adsorption and analysis of airborne particles.