Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

INDUSTRY and
TECHNOLOGY

 

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

NEWS

 

4.9.2025

New types of the bioplastic PBS for industrial applications

Fraunhofer IAP at the K 2025 trade show

 

2.9.2025

Enabling the displays of tomorrow

Fraunhofer IAP at MicroLED Connect

 

7.8.2025

New materials for displays of the future

Fraunhofer IAP at IMID 2025

 

1.8.2025

From material development to system integration

Fraunhofer IAP is a new member of the Lightweight Construction research field.

 

24.7.2025

Newsletter #3/2025

In the latest edition of our newsletter, you can read about next-generation carbon fibers, electroactive polymers, and isocyanate-free polyurethanes.

 

23.7.2025

2024 Annual Report

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

 

18.7.2025

Next-generation sustainable carbon fibers

 versatile, high-performance and economical

Events and Fairs

MicroLED Connect | 24.-25.9.2025

Eindhoven, Netherlands

K 2025 | 8.-15.10.2025

Messe Düsseldorf

TechBlick | 22.-23.10.2025

Estrel Congress Center, Berlin

Further Events

CONTACT

Fraunhofer IAP

Potsdam Science Park

Geiselbergstraße 69
14476 Potsdam
Germany

Phone +49 331 568-1000
Fax +49 331 568-3000

Director

Prof. Dr. Alexander Böker

 

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