Spading for the future: Expansion of the Fraunhofer IAPT in Hamburg-Bergedorf!

Spading for the future: Expansion of the Fraunhofer IAPT in Hamburg-Bergedorf!

An important step in the world of research and development was taken today in Hamburg-Bergedorf when the groundbreaking ceremony for the extension of the Fraunhofer facility for additive production technologies (IAPT) was celebrated. In a joint project, the federal government, the state of Hamburg and the Fraunhofer Society invest in the expansion of this innovative research institution, which specializes in additive production processes, including its application in the areas of medicine, mobility, energy and defense.

Additive production, also known as 3D printing, offers a variety of advantages that not only revolutionize industry, but can also contribute to improving social challenges. Scientists of the Fraunhofer IAPT work on the development of patient -specific implants, energy -efficient components and even special components for satellites, which underlines the relevance of these research technologies.

Access to innovative infrastructure

The new extension building will cover the entire process chain of additive manufacturing on around 1100 square meters. Companies are given the opportunity to realize their product ideas together with experts from Fraunhofer Iapt. This includes everything from design to production to quality testing, the goal of using costs and material efficiently. Access to such an infrastructure is particularly important for companies in the Hamburg metropolitan region because it can significantly increase innovative strength.

The vision of the science senator Katharina Fegebank, which the Fraunhofer IAPT describes as a "bridge between science and business", is particularly noteworthy. The new building should not only promote sustainable products, but also create jobs and strengthen the region's competitiveness at an international level. These goals are particularly relevant in the current global economic situation in which technology transfer is essential.

Additive production is crucial when it comes to combining ecological sustainability with industrial efficiency. This technology can not only reduce waste, but also offer resource -saving alternatives to conventional production methods. This makes it a key technology for a sustainable industry.

Those responsible welcome the planned new building as the basis for intensifying partnerships between different institutions. Prof. Dr. Axel Müller-Groeling from the Fraunhofer Society emphasizes that Hamburg is both a research and innovation stroke, which significantly increases the potential for future-oriented projects and the technology transfer to industry.

The head of the Fraunhofer Iapt, Prof. Dr. Ingomar Kelbassa, expresses that the extension will not only benefit the institute itself, but also small and medium -sized companies in the region. The creation of a digital infrastructure opens up far-reaching opportunities to promote public-private partnerships.

The Technical University of Hamburg (TU Hamburg) also plays a key role in this network, with President Prof. Dr. Andreas Timm-Giel describes additive manufacturing as a future technology that opens up a new dimension in production. This technology enables unprecedented design freedom and promotes a resource -saving mode of production.

The construction of the expansion building is estimated at around 42 million euros, with half the financing being taken over by the Federal Government and the State of Hamburg. Another feature of the new construction project is to emphasize sustainable construction methods: The use of renewable energies and environmentally friendly building materials such as wood is planned to minimize the environmental impact.