Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA
We combine sustainability with cost-effectiveness.
Fraunhofer IPA is a partner to coating businesses and manufacturers of coating materials and surface treatment systems. Around 100 experts at the institute specialize in the development and optimization of surface-treatment methods, surface technology and coating materials. Their special fields of research include organic coatings, electroplating and paint technology. The individual projects aim to develop custom coating solutions that combine sustainability, cost-effectiveness and coating quality. The business unit’s overarching goal is to secure the long-term future viability of coating businesses and system manufacturers.
