Engineering. Production. Multi-material solutions.

We are shaping the way into the future of efficient engineering, networked production, and intelligent multi-material solutions to ensure the sustainable competitiveness of Germany and Europe.

Fraunhofer IGCV stands for applied research. This means the transfer of basic knowledge into customer-specific solutions. Our unique selling proposition lies in interdisciplinary solutions from the fields of casting, composite, and processing technology. We facilitate integrated innovations from materials technology and component design to production technology and the supply chain.

Our work is characterized by the highest level of technical and organizational competence, the use of state-of-the-art infrastructure, and sustainable cooperation. We are a reliable partner for companies of all sizes and the first regional contact for questions in engineering, production, and multi-material solutions. Also, we promote the supraregional transfer of knowledge to strengthen business locations in Germany and Europe in the long term.

We use natural resources sparingly to leave a liveable environment for future generations and always ensure fair and respectful treatment. We catalyze our employees' further development and train talented people to become responsible, professionally excellent personalities. Through our work, we create added value for society.

In the field of composites we have excessive expertise in the manufacturing processes pultrusion, automated fiber placement, bending technology and wet-laying-technology among others.