25 Years of Neue Materialien Fürth
Neue Materialien Fürth GmbH is celebrating its 25th anniversary together with its long-standing partners and customers.
Cutting-Edge Technology and Innovation
Find out what drives us, and why we’ve been a trusted partner to our clients for over 25 years.
Our Vision
NMF is a pioneer and catalyst for next-generation materials and manufacturing processes.
We bridge the gap between cutting-edge academic research and industry.
Our goal is to help partners industrialize innovative materials and processes efficiently and with minimal risk through comprehensive development work, securing decisive competitive advantages.
„The importance of materials science in manufacturing technology has increased across the board. This is due to the growing variety of materials used in technical products. Innovation in manufacturing and production technology is now driven by the use of new materials […].“
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Robert F. Singer - Founder of Neue Materialien Fürth GmbH 
Mission - Our Purpose
NMF’s mission is to be a strategic partner in industrializing innovative materials and manufacturing processes.
We help our clients reduce development risks and achieve significant savings in both time and cost.
End-to-end research and development
We stand by our clients as a reliable partner, offering the full range of R&D expertise under one roof through close collaboration with Friedrich-Alexander University – from research and development to prototype production. With support from the Free State of Bavaria, we minimize our clients’ investment risks in expensive equipment and enable secure, efficient project execution.
Passion for Technology
At NMF, our state-of-the-art equipment and over 3,000 m² of testing area provide the perfect environment to explore new ideas in materials and manufacturing processes. We leverage AI and digitalization to push the boundaries. We research. We analyze. We develop. NMF is a place where innovation isn’t just imagined, it’s actively created.
Interdisciplinary Knowledge – Strong Collaboration
Our flat hierarchies make collaboration faster and more effective, allowing ideas from different disciplines to flow freely. Interdisciplinary exchange happens directly and without detours or delays.
The Development of NMF
From the Bavarian High-Tech Initiative in 2000 to an established research institution with 3,000 m² of testing area spread across four technological laboratories, NMF has grown into a strong partner to its clients for over 25 years.
2025
Large-scale photovoltaic system
By installing photovoltaic systems on the roofs of Technology Laboratories 2, 3, and 4, Neue Materialien Fürth GmbH is taking an important step toward climate protection and sustainability.
2024
Opening of Laboratory 4
Opening of the fourth facility, focusing on quality-assured, digital additive manufacturing processes for powder- and granule-based metal and ceramic components.
2024
Transition in Management
Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Marion Merklein will assume the role of Scientific Director at Neue Materialien Fürth GmbH effective May 15, 2019.
2019
New conference area
Growth and expansion: Opening of the prestigious conference floor, featuring over 200 square meters of space and state-of-the-art conference technology.
2016
Technical Center, Laboratory 3
Opening of the third technical training laboratory, focusing on metal forming, funded by federal and state funds.
2011
Technical Center, Laboratory 2
Expanding expertise in the field of magnesium: Purchase of an injection molding machine with a clamping force of 650 tons and a cooperation agreement with the Diehl-Metall Foundation.
2008
Official founding
Founding of Neue Materialien Fürth GmbH under the leadership of materials science expert Prof. Dr.-Ing. Robert F. Singer. Headquarters: Uferstadt (Grundig site).
2001
Bavaria's High-Tech Initiative
Establishment of the Center of Excellence for New Materials in Northern Bavaria, with a focus in Fürth on lightweight construction—metals and plastics.
2000
Shape Your Future at NMF
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