At the GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung and the Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research (FAIR) in Darmstadt, Germany, the boundaries of science and technology are pushed daily. Together, GSI and FAIR represent one of the world’s most advanced research infrastructures, dedicated to exploring the fundamental structure of matter and the evolution of the universe — from the building blocks of atoms to the origins of the cosmos.

FAIR is currently in an intensive phase of construction and installation. Once completed, it will extend GSI’s existing accelerator complex with a new international accelerator facility—a system of superconducting magnets, ultra-high vacuum systems, high-power targets, cryogenics, and precision detection technologies.

This vast scientific infrastructure is built through close cooperation with industry. FAIR’s success depends on advanced engineering, manufacturing excellence, and reliable technology partners who can deliver solutions for demanding environments and long-term operation, as well as on companies with experience in industrial installations, maintenance, logistics, or system integration.

Opportunities for Industrial Partners

FAIR provides a steady flow of procurement opportunities and long-term collaborations across diverse technological areas, including:

• Mechanical and cryogenic systems
  Design, fabrication, and installation of precision mechanical structures, cryostats, and cooling systems.
• Vacuum and ultra-high vacuum technology
  Expertise in vacuum chambers, leak testing, pumping systems, and surface treatment.
• Electrical and power systems
  High-voltage and low-voltage systems, control cabinets, and energy distribution solutions.
• Instrumentation and control
  Advanced sensors, data acquisition systems, and automation solutions for experimental setups.
• Civil engineering and facility management
  Construction, installation, and maintenance of infrastructure for high-tech environments.
• Precision manufacturing
  High-tolerance components, machining of special materials, and assembly of complex systems.