The European Ceramic Society

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Germany

Fraunhofer-Center for High Temperature Materials and Design

Development of High Temperature Materials and Processes

Director : Prof. Dr. Friedrich Raether

Email : friedrich.raether@isc.fraunhofer.de

Phone : +49 921 78510-002

Address : Gottlieb-Keim-Straße 62 95448 Bayreuth

Website : www.htl.fraunhofer.de

Research topics :

Exceptional facilities :

  • Thermooptical measuring devices for high temperature material and process characterization
  • Process chain for ceramic and composite manufacturing
  • Textile techniques for weaving, breading, knitting etc.
  • Pilot plant for manufacture of ceramic reinforcing fibers
  • µ-computed tomography for non-destructive materials testing
  • In-house and commercial 3D-printers

Financial support programmes :

  • European funding: FUDIPO
  • Regional fundings: various
  • National fundings : mainly BMBF, BMWi

Latest news

YCN Newsletter 27 - YCN Committee member - Welcome to Aleksandra Milojkovic

It is a true honor to introduce myself as the new Committee Member of the Young Ceramists Network.

Jun 26, 2025
YCN Newsletter 27 - Expert opinion - Nicola Döbelin, PhD

Why Crystal Structure Matters: Decoding the Performance of Calcium Phosphate Biomaterials

In the world of calcium phosphate biomaterials, crystal structure is often the silent driver behind a material’s success—or failure. Whether we are developing bone graft substitutes or studying bioceramic interactions at the tissue interface, understanding the underlying crystal lattice isn’t just helpful—it’s essential.

Jun 24, 2025

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