Fraunhofer Institute for
Applied Polymer Research IAP

Fraunhofer Institute for
Applied Polymer Research IAP

New Stent With The Potential To Lower Thrombosis Risk

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From Residual Material to Raw Material: Particle Boards Made from 100 Percent Waste Wood

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K 2025: New types of the bioplastic PBS for industrial applications

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Next-generation sustainable carbon fibers: versatile, high-performance and economical

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WE MAKE MATERIALS FIT FOR THE FUTURE!

Creative solutions are the key to overcoming the challenges of the present and the future - whether they be climate change, pandemics, the energy transition, structural change or new mobility concepts.

Fraunhofer IAP tackles these challenges through innovative materials, processes and technologies, targeting the entire value chain - from the idea to the customized prototype.

 

BIOECONOMY and
SUSTAINABILITY

 

We tap sustainable raw materials and enable a circular economy to reduce dependency on fossil energy sources.

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ENERGY TRANSITION
and MOBILITY

 

The integration of innovative materials into components and products is a key to the energy transition and the evolution of new mobility concepts.

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HEALTH and
QUALITY of LIFE

 

From arteries to wrist: For new active ingredients, products and processes for medicine, medical technology and cosmetics, we offer individual solutions from a single source.

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INDUSTRY and
TECHNOLOGY

 

We are your competent partner along the value chain: from innovative materials to market-relevant prototypes.

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NEWS

 

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2.10.2025

Newsletter #4/2025

In the latest edition of our newsletter, you read about a novel stent that significantly reduces the risk of thrombosis, a solution that enables the complete recycling of particle boards, and Fraunhofer IAP at K 2025.

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1.10.2025

New Stent With The Potential To Lower Thrombosis Risk

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1.10.2025

Better, Faster, Bio-Based: Functional New Plastic Alternatives

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© System 180 GmbH / Clemens Richter

30.9.2025

From Residual Material to Raw Material

Particle Boards Made from 100 Percent Waste Wood

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© Fraunhofer IAP / Till Budde

12.9.2025

From natural product to future technology

World Rubber Day

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4.9.2025

New types of the bioplastic PBS for industrial applications

Fraunhofer IAP at the K 2025 trade show

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23.7.2025

2024 Annual Report

Read more about current research projects, important events, economic indicators and personnel developments!

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Events and Fairs

K 2025 | 8.-15.10.2025

Messe Düsseldorf

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TechBlick | 22.-23.10.2025

Estrel Congress Center, Berlin

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Prof. Dr. Alexander Böker

 

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