Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems IMWSWithin the “Biological and Macromolecular Materials” business area, Fraunhofer IMWS offers a comprehensive portfolio of research and development services tailored to the needs of industry and academia.
Our expertise covers a broad spectrum of material systems, including biopolymers, bio-based macromaterials, functional polymers, nanocomposites, surface-engineered materials, and advanced composite systems.
We drive application-oriented innovation across key fields such as biomedicine, medical technology, sustainable packaging, sensor technologies, and environmental and food safety, spanning the entire value chain from prototyping to pilot-scale production.
Our commitment to excellence is reflected in high-quality material characterization, biocompatibility and performance testing, and the development of compelling demonstrators that make innovation tangible.
This overview of current projects highlights how we accelerate the translation of forward-looking ideas into real-world applications through close and effective collaboration with industry partners.