Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology IWS

Michigan / USA

Fraunhofer Centers USA

Synergies via global networks

The main cooperation partners of the Fraunhofer IWS in the United States are the "Fraunhofer USA Center for Coatings and Diamond Technologies CCD" at the Michigan State University in East Lansing and the "Fraunhofer USA Center for Laser Applications CLA" in Plymouth, Michigan near Detroit.

Making innovation a reality

The two Fraunhofer Centers CLA and CCD mirror the main activities of Fraunhofer IWS in laser and coating technologies. With annual turnover of over $4.0 M, CLA & CCD are among the best performing Fraunhofer centers in the USA.

Fraunhofer USA Center for Laser Applications CLA

CLA conducts applications and system development work in the field of laser materials processing. Processes include welding, cladding, heat treatment, and additive manufacturing.

Fraunhofer CLA

Fraunhofer USA Center for Coatings and Diamond Technologies CCD

Coatings with amorphous diamond-like carbon for engine, gear and brake components as well as in tool manufacturing; synthesis of doped and undoped single crystalline diamond

Fraunhofer CCD