Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology IWS

We design advanced materials and coatings, including innovative tritium barrier layers for safe and efficient reactor operation. Our additive and hybrid manufacturing processes enable the production of large, high-performance, and multi-material components tailored to extreme thermal and radiation loads. Comprehensive material testing and lifetime assessment ensure long-term reliability under realistic fusion conditions.
With partners, we are currently establishing a strong regional and international ecosystem – SAXFUSION – to advance fusion as a clean, safe, and base-load capable energy source, to build strategic expertise, and to make the results available to industry and society.