Dresden

Cutting-edge Technology in Dresden

© Martin Förster

The Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology IWS develops complex system solutions in materials and laser technology. We define ourselves as idea drivers developing customized solutions based on laser applications, functionalized surfaces as well as material and process innovations – from easy-to-integrate custom solutions to cost-efficient solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises to industry-ready one-stop solutions.

Our research focuses on aerospace, energy and environmental technology, automotive, medical and mechanical engineering, toolmaking, electrical engineering and microelectronics, and photonics and optics sectors. In our five future and innovation fields of battery technology, hydrogen technology, surface functionalization, photonic production systems and additive manufacturing, we are already creating the basis today for the technological answers of tomorrow.

How to Find Us in Dresden

Arrival by Car (from Autobahn/Highway)

  • Take Autobahn A4 or A13 to intersection Dresden-West, follow new Autobahn A17 to exit Südvorstadt / Zentrum
  • Follow road B170 in direction Stadtzentrum (city center) to Pirnaischer Platz (about 6 km)
  • At Pirnaischer Platz turn right towards "Gruna / VW-Manufaktur"
  • Continue straight until the end of the "Grosser Garten" (Great Garden) and then turn right onto Karcherallee
  • At the next traffic light turn left onto Winterbergstrasse and continue straight until IWS
     

Arrival by Railway and Tram

  • From Dresden main railway station take line 10 to Straßburger Platz
  • Change to line 1 or 2 heading out from the city (toward Prohlis or Kleinzschachwitz); exit at Zwinglistrasse stop
  • 10 minutes to walk from there (in the direction of Grunaer Weg) or one station by bus nr. 61 (in the direction Löbtau)
     

Arrival by Air Plane

  • From Airport Dresden-Klotzsche with a taxi to Winterbergstraße 28 (distance is approximately 7 miles or 10 km)
  • Or with public transportation (shuttle train) to the main railway station (Hauptbahnhof), and continue with the tram

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Technologies and Competencies

The bandwidth of our technologies allows us to develop system solutions along the process chain from materials to system technology and digitalization in the interest of our partners.

 

Industry Solutions

We research and develop for your industry. From the automotive industry to power and environmental engineering, we are a reliable partner.

 

Future and Innovation Fields

In future and innovation fields, we promote technological progress for you in order to meet existing and future requirements.