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Research and development

Our fields of expertise

We are happy to support you in your projects with the practical introduction and implementation of innovative products and processes. Our work is competent, goal-oriented and flexible. Our fields of activity extend to the ceramics and glass industry as well as its user sectors, such as the raw materials industry, the automotive and mechanical engineering industries, the optical and lighting industry, medicine and environmental technology.

Public research and contract research

Together with partners from industry and science, we conduct application-oriented research in publicly funded cooperation projects or as part of bilateral contract research.

Our services:

  • Public R&D cooperation projects:
    Together with you, we drive innovation in the raw materials, glass and ceramics industry!
  • Bilateral contract research:
    We work closely with you to understand your specific requirements and develop innovative solutions to meet your needs.
  • Funding opportunities:
    We actively support you in seeking funding opportunities for your projects, including innovation vouchers and other funding options.
  • Focus on results:
    We always strive for excellent results and use our expertise to develop innovative solutions that offer real added value.

Funding for SMEs plays a major role for us. We are happy to support you in applying for R&D projects.
Contact us to find out more about our services.

Technology transfer and consulting

We share our technological knowledge with you.

The FGK cooperates closely with industrial partners to develop practical solutions. Through this cooperation, we ensure that our research results can be transferred directly into industrial applications. This helps to strengthen the competitiveness of companies and drive forward innovative technologies.

Process optimization (OAP)


The FGK has developed the methodical OAP (Output Accepted Process) concept to optimize production processes and utilize internal company experience. It enables the reduction of the reject rate, the creation of a reliable inspection concept and the optimization of communication. OAP identifies potential along the process chain and implements targeted measures, including comprehensive inventories and the use of statistical methods such as SPC.


For more information on how the OAP concept can support your company, contact us today. Let’s work together to optimize your production processes and increase your efficiency.

Competence Center Additive Manufacturing

Funded by the Rhineland-Palatinate Ministry of Economic Affairs and the European Regional Development Fund, the 3DCeramics Competence Center is the first of its kind in Rhineland-Palatinate for the additive manufacturing of inorganic materials. It offers innovative solutions for various industries through customized additive manufacturing. With its outstanding expertise in dealing with ceramic materials and its main location at the CeraTechCenter in Höhr-Grenzhausen, the 3D printing competence center stands for advanced technologies and individual product solutions.


Contact us for further information.

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