Electron beam technologies

The core competence of electron beam technologies is based on many years of expertise and the ability to make accelerated electrons in the energy range from 10 to 300 keV technologically usable in a wide range of applications. We utilize the thermal effects of accelerated electrons as well as their chemical and biological effects. Our strength lies in making electron beam technologies suitable for industrial production. A unique selling point is the combination of technological and technical process developments as well as the development of special electron beam sources from a single source.

Electron beam technologies

• Utilization of accelerated electrons in the energy range of 10-300 keV
• Application of electron beam technology in industrial production
• Utilization of the thermal, chemical and biological effects of accelerated electrons
• Technological, technical development of special processes and electron beam sources

Fraunhofer FEP offers comprehensive expertise in process and technology development for coating technologies and layer systems according to your application along the entire value chain:

• Feasibility studies
• Development of the coating technology and coating system for your product
• Sample coatings
• Development of key assemblies
• Technology transfer to production
• Support with system realization for our customers
• Licensing

This development work is supplemented and supported by

• Acquisition and coordination of projects subsidized by the state, the federal government and the European Union
• Economic feasibility studies
• Studies on the state of the art, e.g. literature and patent research

Our electron beam technologies are used in:

• Welding of metals with minimal heat input
• Hardening and modification of surfaces
• Micro structuring and joining processes
• Evaporation of materials for the deposition of diverse functional layers with very high coating rates on sheets, strips and components
• Curing of polymers and lacquers
• Functionalization of materials with new chemical groups
• Sterilization and disinfection of medical products, packaging, food and animal feed
• Seed treatment with accelerated electrons to eliminate pathogens and pests
• Stimulation of microbiological processes, e.g. for material extraction