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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

10. October 2023

Test method for the suitability of plywood-based concrete formwork panels for exposed concrete surfaces

Exposed concrete is the term used to describe concrete surfaces that remain visible after the concreting process and for which increased demands are placed on their appearance.

27. September 2023

Surface-bonded polymers for improved bonding

In the context of climate change, environmental pollution and with the decline of fossil energies and raw materials, the development of new hybrid materials or the combination of plastics with natural fiber materials should achieve positive effects.

21. September 2023

Development of functionalized chitosans for use in coating formulations

The use of bio-based polymers is now no longer just a trend, but is becoming a necessity in times of dwindling petroleum-based resources and the drive to achieve climate neutrality.

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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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