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

12. October 2020

In search of an environmentally friendly pulping process for wood residues

Lignocellulose (LC) from wood or annual plants is the most frequently occurring renewable raw material on earth.

21. September 2020

Doors of wood as flood protection?

Climate research predicts an increase in extreme weather events leading to floods and deluges.

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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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Arbeitsgemeinschaft industrieller Forschungsvereinigungen "Otto von Guericke" e.V. (AiF) Deutsche Forschungsgesellschaft für Oberflächenbehandlung e.V. (DFO) Europäische Gesellschaft für Lackiertechnik e.V. (EGL) Fachagentur für nachwachsende Rohstoffe e.V. (FNR) Forschungsgemeinschaft Werkzeuge und Werkstoffe e.V. (FGW)
Gesellschaft für Chemische Technik und Biotechnologie e.V. (DECHEMA) LignoSax Europäische Forschungsgesellschaft Dünne Schichten e.V. (EFDS) Fachverband Matratzen-Industrie e. V. Fogra Forschungsgesellschaft Druck e.V. (Fogra)
Forschungskuratorium Textil e.V. (FKT) Fördergemeinschaft für das Süddeutsche Kunststoff-Zentrum e.V. (SKZ) Gesellschaft zur Förderung angewandter Informatik e.V. (GFaI) Internationaler Verein für Technische Holzfragen e.V. (iVTH) Papiertechnische Stiftung (PTS)
Deutsche Industrieforschungsgemeinschaft Konrad Zuse e.V.