Founded in 1926, DECHEMA stands as a beacon for chemical engineering and biotechnology. This Frankfurt-based non-profit has grown into a prominent hub for innovation. DECHEMA brings together over 5,500 individual and sustaining members. These experts span various disciplines.
DECHEMA promotes scientific and technical exchange among its members. It consolidates know-how from different organizations and generations. This wealth of knowledge allows DECHEMA to work across disciplines. They identify future trends in research and technology. These trends are then translated into actionable recommendations. DECHEMA boosts the competitiveness of Germany and Europe.
DECHEMA sees itself as an interface. This interface connects science, the economy, industry, and the public. Its aim is to position chemical engineering and biotechnology as key technologies. These fields are problem-solvers for society. DECHEMA also increases awareness of the benefits these disciplines bring.
DECHEMA e.V. represents chemical engineering and biotechnology in science. It also represents these fields in industry, politics, and society. Around 100 subject divisions offer a forum for knowledge exchange. This exchange is based on trust.
DECHEMA Ausstellungs-GmbH organizes trade shows for the process industries. ACHEMA is the global forum for the industry’s major meeting. It has occurred almost every three years for a century. AchemAsia serves as its counterpart for the Asian market. These international fairs have made DECHEMA Ausstellungs-GmbH a trailblazer. They are innovators in the process industries. They act as a pacesetter of the world economy.
DECHEMA-Forschungsinstitut or DFI conducts interdisciplinary research. The research spans chemical engineering, materials, and biotechnology. The Institute bridges the gap. It connects basic research and industrial application. Now a non-profit civil law foundation, the DFI continues a tradition. This tradition involves over fifty years of independent research at DECHEMA.
The organization also awards prizes. One is the DECHEMA medal. It recognizes outstanding achievements in chemical apparatus technology. DECHEMA supports developments in chemical technology. Biotechnology and environmental protection are also supported.
Andreas Föster is the current Executive Director. He assumed the role on July 1, 2021. DECHEMA’s headquarters are located in the DECHEMA-Haus. This is at Theodor-Heuss-Allee 25 in Frankfurt am Main.
DECHEMA hosts the ACHEMA trade fair every three years in Frankfurt. It is the world’s leading show for the process industries. The AchemAsia trade fair takes place in China. It focuses on the Asian market.
DECHEMA manages databases and publications. Detherm is an electronic database. It contains data on thermodynamic and thermophysical properties. Chemsafe used to be operated by DECHEMA. It contains safety characteristics of flammable substances.
DECHEMA also fosters interest in science among young people. The Dechemax student competition targets students in grades 7 to 13. It promotes interest in natural sciences. Events for students also occur during ACHEMA.
So, remember DECHEMA as you explore Frankfurt. It is a hub of innovation. It is also a society dedicated to progress in chemical engineering and biotechnology.