Since 1922, the fem is one of the leading independent institutes for the research, development and analysis of metallic materials and coatings. We are also the world's only independent precious metals institute. The aim of our work in materials science, metal chemistry and surface technology is to develop pioneering solutions for SMEs and industry.
200 ACCREDITED PROCEDURES ACCORDING TO DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018
2500
INDUSTRIAL ORDERS P.A.
25
Current RESEARCH PROJECTS
4,5
MIO € THIRD-PARTY FUNDS P.A.
SUSTAINABILITY
Advancing sustainability with research. But sustainably.
At fem, we focus on sustainable energy supply, intelligent building control and the careful use of all resources. This is what we are researching in our focus areas of energy technology, lightweight construction and raw material efficiency. And this also includes sustainable investment in our highly qualified employees. Almost all contracts are open-ended: this ensures continuity, knowledge building and high motivation.
35.000
KWH/A WITH PHOTOVOLTAICS (EQUIVALENT TO 3500 CM NATURAL GAS)
440
440 KW HEATING AND COOLING CAPACITY WITH GEOTHERMAL ENERGY (CO2-NEUTRAL)
100%
100% OF OUR R+D PROJECTS HAVE SUSTAINABILITY AS THEIR GOAL
95%
95% OF OUR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS ARE UNLIMITED
RESPONSIBILITY
Innovations: Good for small and medium-sized enterprises, good for the country.
Forward-looking solutions for SMEs and industry strengthen our economy, create new jobs and secure our prosperity. We see this as our social responsibility: for our almost 100 employees in Schwäbisch Gmünd, for our partners in business and science, and for the state of Baden-Württemberg, which actively supports our work.
1922
SINCE THEN ROOTED IN SCHWÄBISCH GMÜND AND THE OSTALBKREIS
1.300
CUSTOMERS AND COMPANY PARTNERS FROM BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG
We are exploring new material and layer concepts within the framework of publicly funded projects with partners from science and industry for the major focus areas of energy technology (hydrogen technology and battery technology), digitalised process technology, intelligent surfaces and raw material and resource efficiency, among others.
If you are looking for new materials, coatings or processes, fem is the right R&D partner for you. We develop intelligent, customised solutions on your behalf - competently, exclusively and confidentially. All research results belong to you, of course, without any ifs or buts.
Be it the development of new products, questions of quality assurance or damage to components: numerous test methods are available at fem for the investigation of material and layer properties. These include tensile and compression tests, tribological tests, hardness measurements, corrosion and weathering tests, chemical analyses, 3D X-ray computer tomography, scanning electron microscopy and much more.
Accredited testing laboratory according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018
Precision and reliability are of utmost importance in the micro- and nanometre range. That is why around 200 test and inspection procedures are accredited at fem in accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018. The independent confirmation of our competences is regularly carried out by the Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle GmbH (DAkkS-D-PL-14368-01-00) and has existed since 1996.
For the analysis of complex damage cases, our interdisciplinary and experienced team of experts has extensive testing procedures at its disposal. Damaged components are analysed quickly and reliably. And remedial action is provided by customised solutions that we develop for you on your behalf.
Grüner Wasserstoff für die Energieversorgung von Morgen.
Im Leuchtturmprojekt H2-Aspen wird das fem hochinnovative Werkstoffe und Schichtsysteme für Brennstoffzellen und Elektrolyse entwickeln. Zudem berät es KMU und der Industrie bei allen materialwissenschaftlichen Fragestellungen im Kontext der Wasserstofftechnologie.
Die Vielfalt unserer sieben Abteilungen und ihren Methoden ermöglicht interdisziplinäre Forschung in der Materialwissenschaft und die Betrachtung des gesamten Beschichtungsprozesses.
