We protect

Civilian infrastructure

Airports, buildings, residential areas and public facilities

Critical infrastructure

Energy supply, bridges and communication networks

Military infrastructure

Barracks, vehicles and command centers

Human life

Soldiers, civilians and emergency services

We protect against

Bombardment

Ballistic protection – tested against calibers 7.62×51 and 7.62×54 R (test report available on request)

Splitter

Resistance to fragments and secondary projectiles

Explosion

Blast and fragmentation protection in the event of detonations

Sabotage

Physical security barriers against intruders

Terrorism

Preventive protection of critical infrastructure

History

International Metal Foam AG (IMF) and its predecessor companies can look back on many years of experience in the development of innovative metal foam technologies. Metal foam has been continuously researched and further developed by research institutes since 1978. In 2014, production began in a predecessor company of IMF in Germany. Today, International Metal Foam AG and its partners stand for expertise in the production, application and licensing of environmentally friendly, resource-saving metal foam solutions.

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Management

Led by an experienced Board of Directors, including Frank Schiffer and Dirk Zielke, IMF's management is characterized by strategic vision and comprehensive industry expertise. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, the management team works continuously to ensure that IMF remains a global technology leader.

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Team

Our international team brings together dedicated employees from all over the world. Together, we drive innovation and sustainable solutions and enable fast and efficient market supply through our global licensing system. Diversity, expertise, and a spirit of innovation characterize our corporate culture.

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Career

IMF offers attractive career opportunities in a highly innovative and future-oriented environment. Become part of a dynamic, international team that takes up the challenge of sustainably protecting the environment with revolutionary technology. Our corporate culture embodies growth, continuous development, and a strong sense of responsibility.

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Partners

Our strategic partnerships, particularly with the world-renowned Fraunhofer Institute, secure our technological lead and support our extensive research and product development. Other international partnerships complement our network and strengthen our global market position.

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Countries

Through its licensing model, the IMF is building an international network of production and distribution partners. Discussions are currently taking place, among others, in Europe, Asia, and North America. Our presence extends across Europe, Asia, America, and other international markets, allowing us to remain close to our customers and provide innovative metal foam solutions quickly and efficiently.

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International Metal Foam AG (IMF) is a technology company for metal foam with headquarters in Zurich, specializing in the licensing and marketing of innovative metal foam technologies that provide sustainable protection for people, infrastructure, and the environment. Through continuous research and an effective licensing system, IMF enables global solutions to the highest safety and environmental standards.

Protection for life.

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Certified according to ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 27001 – valid for licensing and marketing

Our technology supports the protection of:

Machines

Vehicles

Devices

Critical infrastructure

Military infrastructure

Buildings

Bunkering

People

Before:

Bombardment

Splitter

Explosion

Lighter. Stronger. Safer.

Where Protectionefficiency and sustainability become one.

International Metal Foam AG (IMF) is shaping the future of lightweight construction with a technology that takes protection to a new level. The developed metal foam combines low weight with outstanding mechanical properties and offers a wide range of applications - especially in the protection of vehicles, machinery, equipment, critical infrastructure and above all: people.

IMF metal foam reduces the weight of protective systems and has been tested in impact, splinter and blast tests (for details on testing methods and limits, see the data sheet). Thanks to its unique energy absorption and buoyancy properties, the material is also ideal for applications in shipbuilding and the protection of vital infrastructure against natural hazards and military threats.

Our licensing model makes it possible to establish efficient and scalable production structures, accelerate the market launch of new products through the interaction of research, production and sales, and promote regional value creation and the sustainable use of resources.
The continuous development of our technology takes place in close collaboration with international research partners.

At IMF, we develop solutions that not only protect technology, but also preserve lives.
Protection for life.

Diversity with a system. Effect with precision.

Our Metal foam solutions adapt to the requirements - not the other way around. Every application starts with the right Material mixwhich can be precisely adjusted to the function, environment and load. As Semi-finished product designed, the Metal foam the basis for modular combinable Protection solutionswhich can be combined with other materials, carrier plates or components as required.


This creates hybrid structures that provide mechanical protection or ballistic protection. Security unite in a targeted manner - for example in Armor plating, Protective equipment or sensitive Infrastructure systems. Through this Versatility turns a material into a functional system element that can be adapted precisely to the challenge at hand.

Instead of supplying standard solutions, IMF develops Semi-finished productsthat integrate where Protection and Lightweight construction have to act.

Innovative. reliable. versatile.

Innovative Solutions for the highest Demands

Metal foam technology opens up completely new possibilities for numerous industries by combining robust protection with resource-saving lightness. Our innovative material significantly reduces the weight of critical components while improving stability and safety - ideal for applications where every weight saving counts, such as vehicle construction, aviation or shipbuilding.

Metal foam solutions offer reliable protection against natural disasters and threats, especially in the area of critical infrastructure. Armouring for military vehicles and personal protection systems benefit from the high energy absorption.

In the area of disaster protection, mobile, floatable elements enable quick and flexible deployment. At the same time, the outstanding sound insulation performance opens up new possibilities in urban architecture, such as noise barriers or innovative facade constructions.

By using sustainable, recyclable materials, we not only offer innovative technical solutions but also make a valuable contribution to sustainable resource use and environmental protection. Our continuous research and development with our partners ensures that we are optimally prepared for future challenges.

Areas of application

Protection of critical infrastructure

Robust and durable solutions for securing sensitive facilities and infrastructure against external threats.

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Floating components for shipbuilding

Lightweight and buoyant components enable considerable weight savings in shipbuilding and at the same time ensure greater stability and improved safety.

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Lightweight construction in transportation and mobility

Reduced weight and improved efficiency for land vehicles, ships and airplanes thanks to innovative metal foam technology.

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Stealth technology

Targeted electromagnetic shielding by our metal foam structures effectively reduces signatures - for demanding applications in the field of stealth technology and tactical camouflage.

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Armor and ballistic protection systems

Maximum protection with minimum weight - for efficient armoring and ballistic protection of military and civilian vehicles and security-relevant applications.

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Protective equipment - helmets, vests and modular systems

For helmets, waistcoats and modular systems we develop lightweight metal foam
Composite structures; protection classes are only specified after successful certification.

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License system sustainably scalable.

Opening up markets with licenses. Securing the future with innovation.

The international security situation is changing - and with it the requirements for protection, technology and responsibility. International Metal Foam AG is facing up to this new reality with a unique license and partner concept: scalable, modular and regionally anchored. Whether production, sales or market development - we offer companies, institutions and industry partners various ways to shape the future together and to develop and expand sustainable solutions.

Our partners benefit not only from highly innovative products, but also from decades of experience, proven expertise and a clearly structured organizational model that focuses on the long term, responsibility and economic strength.

About the license system

Country license partner

Receive the exclusive right to develop a country's market and to grant production and distribution licenses.

Production partner

The production and marketing rights for a specific country are granted.

Sales partners & representatives

Trading companies, brokers and sales groups purchase IMF products and sell and market them independently.

Light in construction. Strong in effect.

Protection meets innovation - think smarter build lighter

Innovation is at the heart of our company and enables continuous progress in the development of sustainable, high-performance materials. Our unique metal foam technology is the result of intensive, decades-long research and creates pioneering solutions for the most pressing challenges of our time.

We focus on the continuous improvement of products and processes in order to develop materials that are lighter, more stable and safer. By cooperating with internationally recognized research partners, we drive innovation in a targeted manner in order to develop new applications and optimize existing technologies.

Our focus is on environmentally friendly and resource-saving processes that enable the industrial use of sustainable and recyclable products. In doing so, we set new standards in safety, sustainability, and efficiency, securing our customers crucial competitive advantages.

With our innovations we are actively shaping a sustainable, safe, efficient future.

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Customized metal foam production

High-performance armor technologies

Ultralight and sustainable facade solutions

Vibration-damping constructions for industrial plants

Innovative protective vests and personal equipment

Floating and corrosion-resistant components

Environmentally friendly production processes

Growth with system and substance.

Global strength meets technological progress

As a globally active company, International Metal Foam AG is perfectly positioned with its developed metal foam and serves a growing global demand for sustainable and innovative material solutions. Our licensing model enables us to tap into international markets quickly and efficiently by integrating experienced industrial partners and established production capacities. This strategic approach enables us to serve global markets flexibly and grow in the long term.

Our technology opens up new opportunities for industry, infrastructure and defense and meets a strong, long-term demand.

Our multi-stage licensing process gives production companies the opportunity to manufacture our metal foam products directly in their own country. We distinguish between country, production and distribution licenses. This structure enables licensees to operate in specific markets. Local production not only saves time and resources, but also ensures that the entire added value remains in the respective region - a clear advantage for industry, the environment and location development.

Sustainability

We

We We are continuously working on recyclable materials to always advance the approach of sustainability. In doing so, we make an active contribution to conserving resources and reducing the environmental impact – from production to the end of the product’s life cycle.

Versatility

Protect

Protect means more to us than just maintaining infrastructure or buildings - we are primarily concerned with protecting human lives. Our customized solutions are used worldwide wherever safety is important. That is our vision: functional protection on a global scale.

Liveliness

Life

Life means change. We meet these ongoing changes with continuity in product development and intensive research, with know-how. Our technologies are always adapting to new requirements - flexible, innovative and ready for the challenges of tomorrow.

An equilibrium of safety and environmentalism

Research for the protection of people and nature

Sustainability is not an added feature at IMF; it is a fundamental principle. Our research is consistently aimed at protecting both people and the environment – through technological excellence that creates ecological and social value. The metal foam is not only extremely efficient but also recyclable.

This leads to solutions that meet the highest standards of safety, resistance, and environmental compatibility. Whether in the field of disaster protection, transport, energy, or critical infrastructure: Metal foam helps protect lives while at the same time conserving natural resources.

We think of sustainability not just as an environmental issue, but as an overall responsibility - for people, markets and future generations. That's why we continuously invest in research and development to create technologies that combine safety with climate protection - reliably, responsibly and with an eye to the future.

Sustainability

Always up to date

International Metal Foam AG

Headquarters:
Switzerland

Representation:
Germany

Target markets in development:

  • Europe - Southeast Asia - North America - South America - Middle East - Africa

Protection for life

Together with its partners, International Metal Foam AG has developed innovative material solutions based on metal foam technology. As a global partner for protection, lightweight construction and structural safety, IMF stands for technical excellence, regional value creation and responsible innovation.

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