Fraunhofer USA
Fraunhofer USA

2025 SVC TechCon

In collaboration with Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Europe’s largest applied research and development organization, Fraunhofer USA is able to leverage both domestic and international resources to expand its R&D services. With an extensive global network, we are uniquely positioned to play a key role in addressing regional and global challenges, identifying new research opportunities, and fostering economic growth. In the context of international competition, and alongside Fraunhofer institutes in Germany and strategic partners, we aim to strengthen transatlantic cooperation in education, applied research, and innovation. 

Through our network of research institutes, we cover the entire spectrum of vacuum coating technologies and competencies to provide application development for thin films and surface engineering. 

Find us at the booth# 210 and at the following events:

Expert presentations:

Date: TBD

Location Topic Speaker
TBD Amorphous Carbon Interlayers: Surface Engineering toward Stable Next Generation Lithium Batteries Nina Baule, Fraunhofer USA 

Date: 18 May 2025

Location Topic Speaker
M-240 Basics and Applications of Electron Beam Technology for Manufacturing Processes Stefan Saager, Fraunhofer FEP
TBD- Invited Speaker Flash lamp Annealing – A New Approach to Surface Engineering Challenges Joerg Neidhardt, Fraunhofer FEP

Date: 21 May 2025

Location Topic Speaker
Tutorial (Education Program) C-320 Diamond-like Carbon Coatings - From Basics to Industrial Realization Lars Haubold, Fraunhofer USA
     

Fraunhofer Technology

 

© Fraunhofer IST

Fraunhofer IST

At Fraunhofer IST, we unlock surface technology for future-oriented products and scalable production systems. Our research spans plant engineering, process chains, manufacturing technology, and factory-level considerations. With sustainability at the core, we oversee the entire product life cycle—from materials and production to recycling.

 

© Fraunhofer USA

Fraunhofer USA

Fraunhofer USA CMW specializes in PVD coatings, delivering high-quality tribological and functional layers. Our advanced technologies include high-rate evaporation, plasma processes, and arc discharges for energetic vapor jets. As leaders in thin film coatings, we develop high-performance wear coatings and provide expert services.

  • Diamor® / tetrahedral amorphous carbon
  • Plasma sources and processing
  • Coating development
 

© Fraunhofer FEP, Jürgen Lösel

Fraunhofer FEP

Fraunhofer FEP develops innovative solutions for vacuum coating and surface treatment of materials, liquids, and gases.

With expertise in:

  • Electron beam technology
  • Magnetron sputtering
  • Plasma-assisted processes

We create resource-efficient technologies for energy, sustainability, life sciences, and digitalization

 

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Fraunhofer IWS

Fraunhofer IWS offers insights into PVD coatings and technologies for electrolysis and fuel cells. Development goals include the advancement of functions such as Corrosion resistance, Scratch resistance, Electrical conductivity and Cleaning properties. Additionally, our research extends into arc evaporator technology and roll-to-roll processes.