About us

The Institute for Frontier Materials on Earth and in Space is active in the areas of aeronautics, space, energy and transport, as well as in security. This is strongly reflected in our diverse and extensive laboratory and test environments. On the next few pages, delve deeper into our research areas, departments and infrastructure.

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The Institute

The Institute's research activities are systematically focussed on the four main stages of the materials development chain, namely design, discovery, demonstration and deployment. Our unique expertise and laboratories for research on earth and under space conditions form a strong foundation for the development of innovative applications.

Departments

Discover our research departments and immerse yourself in the world of frontier materials!

Location & Arrival

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