FILK Freiberg Institute gGmbH

As an independent, non-university research institution and accredited testing laboratory under non-profit sponsorship, FILK is characterized by a particularly high level of industry proximity and application orientation. The versatile research activities feed an extensive knowledge base that is constantly being expanded and deepened. It forms the basis for solutions and developments for prospective applications in industry as well as a wide range of services. Small and medium-sized enterprises in particular are thus effectively supported in solving their daily challenges and their innovative strength is sustainably strengthened. The two material groups Leather and Plastic Sheeting represent unique material expertise for the entire spectrum of flexible synthetic and natural polymer materials. This includes materials such as leather, artificial leather, collagen products, coated textiles and other flexible, flat composite materials and material composites. The areas of application for these materials are as diverse as the combinations of materials, such as automotive and home interiors, protective clothing, industrial applications, medical and biomedical products or agricultural and construction technology. In addition to applied materials research and methodical materials and technology development, the services of materials testing and analysis in the accredited testing laboratory, consulting and assessment as well as training and further education form further pillars of the institute's business activities.