IABG (Industrieanlagen-Betriebs GmbH) was founded in 1961 as a central analysis and testing organisation for the aerospace industry and the Ministry of Defence as part of an initiative by the German government. Today, IABG is a leading European technology and science service provider.

The company employs about 1,000 highly qualified employees at 12 locations in Germany and the EU. The service spectrum of IABG covers analytical, technical and operational solutions in the following sectors: 

• Automotive
• InfoCom
• Mobility, Energy & Environment
• Aeronautics
• Space
• Defence & Security

IABG was privatised in 1993 and is now managed by its owners. The company is independent of commercial affiliation, hardware-neutral and exclusively represent the interests of its customers, who include national and international companies as well as the public sector.