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Biology

Our key tasks centre mainly in the Mycobiology and Molecular Biology departments but also in Wood Sciences/Wood Anatomy, Wood Preservation and Wood Modification.

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Materials

We also deal with the manufacture and further development of wood-based materials on a laboratory scale and the testing of bonding agents for low-emission wood-based materials and special products.

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Chemistry

Our focus is on analysing pollutant emissions and ingredients in products of the wood-processing industry and on the development and modification of adhesives and coating materials.

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Physics

We deal with the development of physical test methods and products for the benefit of the wood industry.

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Surface

Innovative surfaces are generated by applying solid, flexible or liquid coating and get tested for their applicability by subjecting them to newly developed or proven test methods.

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Furniture

The Furniture department develops basics, especially with relevance to the living environment, within the scope of research projects and services.

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Failure Analysis

IHD experts conduct analyzes for you to clarify the type and cause of material or product damage.

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IHD - a strong partner for research and development.

A warm welcome to the Institut für Holztechnologie Dresden gemeinnützige GmbH (IHD). As a private state-of-the-art research facility that operates worldwide, we support the wood industry and associated sectors in their drive for innovation with industry-oriented and application-focused R&D activities.

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News

31. May 2023

Cyclic carbonates as crosslinkers for biobased feedstocks

For a successful and competitive application of bio-based adhesive systems in the wood-based panel industry, reactive, preferably water-soluble crosslinkers are required, which also cure thermally with more complex raw materials and without splitting off by-products.

27. February 2023

Survey Test Method HotSpot

In the following short survey, we would like to inform you at the outset about the result of a test method development for the thermal material behaviour of floor coverings.

19. January 2023

11th European TMT Workshop update

For the TMT workshop to be held in Dresden on 2 and 3 March 2023, the early bird discount has been extended until 25 January.

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Benefit from the services provided by our subsidiary EPH

The Entwicklungs- und Prüflabor Holztechnologie GmbH (EPH) is an internationally operating service provider offering testing, monitoring and certification services for products and businesses and their suppliers that are mainly at home in the wood and furniture industries, but also beyond.

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