We are the institute for research, testing and certification in Europe for interior building products. With our developments, we shape the future and enable manufacturers of building and furnishing products to produce responsibly and sustainably - for the living and working of tomorrow. 

Industry-oriented research that gets through.

We conduct research to develop future-proof technical solutions for our industry and to design interiors in the best possible way. To do this, we focus on issues of sustainability and the circular economy, health, safety, comfort and design.

We use our specialist knowledge, our experience, our modern infrastructure and draw on our large interdisciplinary network. In cooperative research projects, we develop new materials and products, innovative production techniques and technologies as well as testing methods.

Key topics:

Sustainability and circular economy – Health – Safety – Comfort – Design

Technologies:

Yarn development – tufting - shearing – coating – calendering – thermobonding – laminating – press forming – testing technology

Competencies:

We achieve excellent research results and ensure the transfer of innovations and new findings from science to industry. This enables us to identify future challenges and develop innovative solutions for our industry and thus for the interior of the future.

Machine technology – We analyze technologies and production processes, develop them further in a targeted manner and combine them with each other. We develop new production technologies and innovative machine elements. New and adapted manufacturing processes and value chains are created for innovative, functional, sustainable and therefore future-oriented products.

Digitalization – One of our tasks is to record and digitalize all material and process variables. This is how we create the conditions for greater productivity, sustainability and flexibility.

Simulation – The virtual, data-supported image of materials and processes created by simulation helps to significantly reduce previously empirical or experience-based adjustment and development efforts.

Measuring and testing technology – Based on a specific requirements profile, we define the product properties or measured variables that need to be recorded. We determine or develop application-specific measuring and testing methods and sensors.

Building physics – In the field of building physics, we address the topics of acoustics and heat. For research into acoustically and thermally effective system solutions, the TFI has extensive measuring and testing technology in addition to laboratory and pilot plant facilities. This includes, for example, the building acoustics laboratory and an acoustic and infrared camera for localizing and visualizing sound and heat sources.

Application technology – We transfer scientific findings safely and in line with requirements into practical applications. This enables us to offer competitive solutions and services that are highly valued in the industry.