Production technology and materials technology are the center of the research activities of the Günter Köhler Institute for Joining Technology and Materials Testing, in short ifw Jena . Our scientists, engineers and technicians work with partners from industry, commerce and universities as well as other research institutes to develop innovative products and technology solutions in the areas of

#Welding
#Ultra short pulse laser processing
#Additive manufacturing
#Diffusion bonding
#Material Science
#CO2 laser processing
#Simulation and Design
#Soldering and brazing
#Adhesive bonding

As a non-university, non-profit industrial research institution, we conduct precompetitive, application-oriented research and development for production technology solutions. We work on publicly funded research projects and on direct order of the industry.