Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials, Research institute in Technology Park Bremen, Germany
The Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials is a research organization operating across five locations in northern Germany. The different sites focus on adhesive bonding, composite materials, and functional material development to serve industrial sectors including aerospace, automotive, energy, and medical technology.
The institute was founded in 1968 and integrated into the Fraunhofer Society in 1974. Since then, it has grown into a leading European research center specializing in materials science and manufacturing technology.
The institute maintains strong connections with the University of Bremen, where institute directors hold professorships in Near Net Shape Technology and Polymeric Materials.
The facility operates accredited testing laboratories for materials, corrosion resistance, coating technology, and analytical services with international certifications. Visitors and industrial partners can access the research facilities and laboratories for specialized testing needs.
The testing laboratories hold recognition under the Nadcap aerospace conformity system, qualifying them for highly specialized inspections. This certification allows the institute to meet standards that only a few other facilities across Europe can fulfill.
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