With the establishment of the "Component and Material Characterization" department, the fem Research Institute consolidates its testing and analysis expertise for materials and components under one roof, creating an efficient structure for agile and focused industrial services. This move responds to the increasing challenges associated with the pressure of transformation in the economy, whether through new materials, shorter development cycles, sustainable processes, or rising demands for component performance and quality.
"The demand in the industry is noticeably changing. Companies need to be faster."
develop, ensure quality, and drive innovation. That is why we are shaping this
Actively participate in the change – through new solutions, collaborative partnerships, and measurable added value for the economy and the location. "We consistently align our structures, methods, and capacities with these industrial requirements," emphasizes Prof. Dr. Holger Kaßner, head of the fem institute.
Research oriented towards industrial specifications
Under the leadership of Dr. Andreas Richter, the new department focuses on serial production.
Testing and analysis methods – with the aim of serving industrial customers from medium-sized businesses.
To reliably and purposefully support companies up to large corporations. From the
State-of-the-art methods are available for atomic material analysis up to component evaluation:
including high-precision analytical methods (ICP-OES/MS, GDOES, WD-XRF, etc.),
X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and 3D-
Computed tomography (CT) as well as mechanical material testing and hardness or
Microstructural evaluations using microscopy.
The focus is on defined standards that enable reproducible results and can be directly integrated into quality assurance or product development. Through clear, individual specifications, even large series can be processed efficiently and continuously – always in line with customer requirements. "We deliver what industry and SMEs need: fast testing processes, reliable
Results and clear standards. Our measurement and analysis technology supports companies in shortening development cycles, reliably ensuring quality, meeting regulatory requirements, and driving innovations forward. In this regard, we are an efficient partner – flexible in implementation, precise in results," says Dr. Andreas Richter, Head of Component and Material Characterization at fem.
Agile, reliable, and future-proof
The new structure is part of an overarching transformation process at fem.
Research Institute: The goal is to consistently align its strengths with the needs of the
to align the economy. The combined diversity of methods and the interconnected and
Interdisciplinary expertise at the institute enables the addressing of complex issues.
to process efficiently and deliver results with direct added value for research and development, quality assurance, or approval.
Invitation to Politics and Business
The reorganization of the institute is a statement: For research with impact. For agile
Structures in the public research sector. And for a cooperative alignment of science, industry, and politics to anchor innovation where it is needed – in the broad spectrum, in small and medium-sized enterprises, in the regions.
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