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Whether you need advanced characterization, imaging, analytical support, or lab automation, INM’s core facilities offer cutting-edge technologies combined with expert guidance. Explore our specialized facilities and discover how they can accelerate your innovation projects.

Our expertise

Dr.-Ing. Christoph Kaiser
Head of Innovation & Business Development
Phone: +49 (0)681-9300-287

Accelerated Research Foundry

Harness the power of automation, artificial intelligence, and high-throughput experimentation to accelerate materials discovery. The Accelerated Research Foundry combines expertise in synthetic biology, materials science, and data-driven research. Enabled by a highly integrated, automated laboratory environment, faster and more efficient innovation cycles are enabled.

Dr. Alvaro Banderas
Head of Accelerated Research Foundry
Phone: +49 (0)681-9300-276

Chemical Analytics

Make informed development and quality decisions based on precise chemical analyses. INM’s Chemical Analytics facility provides tailored analytical solutions, from trace element detection and composition analysis to the identification and quantification of complex compounds, supporting product development, quality control, and troubleshooting.

Dr. Claudia Fink-Straube
Head of Chemical Analytics
Phone: +49 (0)681-9300-392

Electron Microscopy

Gain deep insights into the structure, composition, and quality of your materials and products at the micro- and nanoscale. INM’s electron microscopy facility provides high-resolution imaging and advanced analytical capabilities to support failure analysis, product development, quality assurance, and materials characterization.

Dr. Iurii Ivanov
Leiter Elektronenmikroskopie
Phone: +49 (0)681-9300-144

Fluorescence Microscopy

Visualize biological, chemical, and material systems with exceptional sensitivity and resolution using INM’s advanced fluorescence imaging technologies. From confocal and light-sheet microscopy to high-throughput imaging and quantitative image analysis, our facility provides both cutting-edge instrumentation and expert support for demanding research and development projects.

Dr. Cao Nguyen Duong
Head of Fluorescence Microscopy
Phone: +49 (0)681-9300-316

Mechanical and Thermal Characterization

Accelerate materials development with quantitative insights into strength, stiffness, deformation, flow behavior, and thermal stability. Combining advanced testing capabilities with expert consultation, we help industrial partners select, optimize, and validate materials for demanding applications and operating environments.

Jun.-Prof. Dr. Lola González-García
Head of Mechanical & Thermal Characterization
Phone: +49 (0)681-9300-269