Materials at Bayern Innovativ

Materials as a driver of innovation - materials for the future

Innovative materials are the key to technological progress and sustainable change. They form the foundation for new products, processes and business models - across all industries. Whether lightweight construction, energy efficiency, digitalization or the circular economy: these challenges can only be mastered and new potential tapped through targeted material developments.

Materials development in the interplay between research, application and market

The development of new materials is a highly complex, interdisciplinary process. It requires a deep understanding of physical and chemical relationships as well as a feel for industrial requirements and future market needs. Bayern Innovativ specifically promotes cooperation between research institutions, materials manufacturers, processors and users - along the entire value chain. This results in materials with tailor-made properties that are optimally adapted to specific applications and production processes.

Conventional materials rethought

Conventional materials such as steel, aluminum and plastics also offer enormous potential for innovation through targeted further development. Their properties can be specifically improved through microstructural optimization, alloy adjustments or new coating technologies - for example in terms of strength, corrosion resistance or processability. Bayern Innovativ supports projects that adapt existing materials to new requirements and thus expand their range of applications. This results in sustainable solutions that harmonize proven materials with the latest requirements.

New manufacturing technologies as a driving force for materials development

Modern manufacturing technologies not only change production processes, but also set new standards in material development. Processes such as additive manufacturing enable the processing of customized material systems with complex geometries and integrated functions. These technologies place special demands on the materials used: they must be mechanically resilient, thermally stable and at the same time process-compatible. Bayern Innovativ supports companies in identifying or developing suitable materials for new production technologies and transferring them to industrial applications - from metallic powders and high-performance polymers to hybrid material solutions.

Sustainability starts with the material

Sustainable product design begins with the selection of the right material. Resource conservation, recyclability and carbon footprint are already taken into account during material development. New materials enable more durable products, reduce energy consumption in production and open up paths to the circular economy. Bayern Innovativ supports companies in developing and implementing sustainable material strategies - from the initial idea to industrial scaling.

Networks for material innovation

Small and medium-sized companies in particular have in-depth specialist knowledge and creative approaches in materials technology. Targeted networking with universities, research institutions and industrial partners can result in marketable innovations. With its platforms, events and projects, Bayern Innovativ offers the ideal framework for this exchange - cross-industry, practical and future-oriented.

Would you like to develop new materials, optimize existing materials or establish sustainable material strategies? Then talk to our experts - we will bring you together with the right partners.

Our network offer for material & production

New Materials Cluster

The network for the Bavarian materials industry.

Textile Innovation Network

The leading network for the textile and clothing industry in Bavaria.

Additive Manufacturing Coordination Center

The coordination center is the central contact for knowledge and technology transfer in Bavaria and stands for a holistic view of additive manufacturing.

Additive Manufacturing Coordination Center

The coordination center is the central contact for knowledge and technology transfer in Bavaria and stands for a holistic view of additive manufacturing.