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FILK - The independent, non-university research institution with accredited testing laboratory. Competence in polymers.

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In our accredited testing laboratory (DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025), we offer you a comprehensive portfolio of physical-mechanical test methods for material characterization, chemical and thermo-chemical analysis methods for pollutant analysis as well as test methods for determining emission properties. In addition to the standard tests, we also carry out numerous special and customized test procedures for damage and error analysis. Whether leather, collagen materials, leather fibre materials, coated textiles (e.g. artificial leather), textiles, foils or plastics; whether as individual material or as a polymer composite or component - for the examination of your materials you can rely on competent and timely processing. As a certified and independent materials testing service provider, we are a reliable and flexible partner for both national and international clients in the automotive, living, protective clothing, food and medical device industries. Profit from our individual consulting. Our high level of interdisciplinary experience and expertise means that you will always receive a well-founded answer to your specific question.

Physical Testing

FILK Ident

Chemical Analysis

Emissions + Odour

OEKO-TEX®

Technical Service A for the Federal Motor Transport Authority

Special Analysis

Tests by publisher

Tests by industries

Standards / Specifications

Our engagement in national and international research networks

Active engagement in national and international research networks is of central importance for each research institution. In particular with regard to more complex social, economic and ecological challenges in future, strengths have to be pooled, synergies generated and interdisciplinary alliances forged. An important element is the close incorporation of companies from industry and economy. It is also our institute which is engaged in different technical and strategic networks, in order to advance main research areas or to achieve improved perception of industrial research institutions such as ours in the public sphere.

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BMWE SME Innovation Day 2026

SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISE INNOVATION DAY 2026 – FILK PRESENTS TWO RESEARCH PROJECTS IN BERLIN-PANKOW Innovations emerge where research, small and medium-sized…

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EMSF 2026

EMSF 2026 marks the 21st edition of the European Meeting on Supercritical Fluids, organized by the International Society for the Advancement of Supercritical Fluids (ISASF).…

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  • Poster
  • Lectures
  • Symposium/Conferences

ETCC 2026 - European Technical Coatings Congress

About our contributions to ETCC 2026 in Prague Presentation: Our colleague, Dr. Linda Köhler, will present two approaches to reducing organic solvents in PLA-based coatings…

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14th Freiberg Leather Days

The 14th Freiberg Leather Days on 1 and 2 July 2026 are planned as a purely face-to-face event. The VGCT and FILK Freiberg as co-organisers are looking forward to seeing you…

Your career at FILK Read More

The FILK Freiberg Institute gGmbH comprises more than 150 employees who feel committed to the more than one hundred years of institutional history and who, every day anew through their dedicated, imaginative and technically experienced work enhance the unique material competence of the institute and the comprehensive capacities of the accredited test lab belonging to the institute.
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Contact

FILK Freiberg Institute gGmbH
Meißner Ring 1-5
09599 Freiberg

GERMANY

Fon: +49-(0)3731-366-0
Fax: +49-(0)3731-366-130
E-Mail: mailbox@filkfreiberg.de