Our Story and Timeline
More than 25 years of research, engineering and technological development
Since our foundation, InVerTec has developed numerous process technologies in the fields of advanced materials, chemical recycling, and resource optimization. Today, we operate state-of-the-art laboratory and technical-scale facilities, supporting both industrial and research partners in developing innovative process technologies—guiding projects from basic engineering all the way through to pilot-scale implementation.
1997
Foundation of InVerTec
Founded at the University of Dortmund as an interdisciplinary institute dedicated to applied research and development in electrothermal processes and process intensification.
1998
First Major Industrial Project
Launched the solar silicon project, marking the beginning of our large-scale industrial collaborations.
2001
Relocation to Bayreuth
The institute moved to Bayreuth, establishing our core laboratory and technical-scale facilities, which have been continuously expanded ever since.
2007
Affiliation with the University of Bayreuth
InVerTec officially became an affiliated institute of the University of Bayreuth, significantly strengthening the cooperation between academic research and industrial application.
2015
PTFE Upcycling Pilot Plant
Achieved a major engineering milestone with the commissioning of a pilot plant in Gendorf. InVerTec provided the basic engineering and consulting support during the detailed engineering phase in close cooperation with industrial partners.
2022
Expansion of Facilities
Opened an additional facility to further expand our advanced laboratory and technical-scale engineering capabilities.