On 14 October 2026, the public final event of the European research project EcoReFibre will take place in Hamburg. IHD is participating as a project partner and co-organiser of the …
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The construction sector faces major challenges. Alongside the creation of urgently needed housing, the modernisation of existing buildings and resource-efficient construction methods are becoming increasingly important. As a renewable raw …
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Over the past few years, the EU-funded EcoReFibre research project has developed innovative solutions for the recycling of wood fibre boards and the use of waste wood. The key project …
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On May 20, 2026, the sponsoring association of the Dresden Institute of Wood Technology selected Marco Mäbert, Martin Hielscher, Martin Direske, and Prof. Dr. Detlef Krug from a pool of …
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Wood recycling for material use is a prime showcase of circularity in European industry, where panel producers leverage digital technology to boost new markets. The EU’s Bioeconomy Strategy and the …
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Patent rights in research – protecting knowledge, strengthening innovation Last week, our research assistants had the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of intellectual property law. As part of a training …
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The 12th European Conference on Wood Modification (ECWM12) will take place on 26 and 27 October 2026 in the conference building of the IHD in Dresden. Every two years, the …
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The EPH and the IHD will be participating in DOMOTEX 2026 in Hanover from 19 to 22 January. You will find us in Hall 20, Stand D56. At the fair, …
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In recent years, there has been an increase in building density, particularly in cities, due to factors such as a lack of housing and rising land prices. This is another …
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