Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung Email Format
Government AdministrationBerlin, Germany501-1000 Employees
The Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM) is a German government scientific-technical authority under the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action. Based in Berlin, it conducts research, testing, and advisory work focused on protecting people, the environment, and assets, contributing to safety in technology and chemistry. The organization operates as a federal research institution with a mandate to provide independent technical assessments and quality assurance across its remit. Its activities encompass collaboration with partner institutions and participation in initiatives that advance materials research, testing methods, and safety standards. Recent developments illustrate BAM’s role in cross-institutional projects and innovation. For example, it has expanded facilities in Berlin and collaborated on joint efforts with universities and other research bodies to support quality control, analysis, and safety for additively manufactured components used in electrified aviation propulsion. These steps reflect BAM’s position within the government science and technology landscape as a provider of technical expertise and independent evaluation.