Using modern forming processes, we manufacture precisely fitting chest armor plates from high-performance ceramics and open up new protection concepts. The design freedom allows for multi-layer structures (bulkhead construction) in a single process as well as the integration of additional materials and functions directly into the component.

Fraunhofer IKTS covers the entire process chain: state-of-the-art shaping, customized material development, and reliable characterization—for a safe, fast path from prototype to series production.