From powder to high-performance component in minutes – with precise, energy-efficient compaction of sensitive and innovative materials.





At IFW Dresden, we use state-of-the-art FAST/SPS (Field Assisted Sintering / Spark Plasma Sintering) technology to densify powder materials quickly and uniformly. We specialize in thermoelectric and topological nanopowders, as well as complex composites. Through simultaneous electric heating and uniaxial pressing force, we achieve homogeneous volume heating and densification without pre-pressing the powder. Our equipment allows for the safe processing of sensitive materials under inert gas or vacuum – ideal for prototypes, functional models, and small series.





Your benefits



• Extremely short processing times with high material quality

• Gentle densification of sensitive nanostructures

• High flexibility in powder types and geometries

• Processing under protective gas/vacuum for reactive materials

• Direct tool filling – no pre-compaction required



Methods



AGUS-PECS SPS-210Gx (with glove box); Press force: 0.5–20 kN; Temperature: up to 2500 °C

Atmospheres: Argon, vacuum, high vacuum

Graphite pressing tools up to 2200 °C/50 MPa or high-strength up to 2500 °C/90 MPa

Tool diameter: 4, 5, 10, 15 mm



CT Sintering Plant KCE-FCT H-HP D25-5D/FL : up to 250 kN, 100 kW hybrid heating, up to 2200 °C, Ar/N₂/vacuum, Ø 10–80 mm, up to 200 MPa





Fields of application



• Development of high-density functional and structural materials

• Thermoelectrics & energy conversion components

• Topological and magnetic high-performance materials

• Prototype production for demanding applications