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Multifunctional Materials


We bring more functions to materials.
Our research is focused on:
  • Fiber- & nano composites
  • Smart materials
  • Health monitoring & material characterization
“From materials to intelligent composites“
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Structural Mechanics


With high fidelity to virtual reality for the entire structural life cycle
Our research is focussed on
  • Fast and accurate design and simulation methods
  • Innovative experimental methods
  • Virtual structures for the entire life cycle
"From the phenomenon via modeling to simulation"
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Composite Design


Our design for your structures!
Our research is focussed on:
  • Composite design for future components and structures
  • Design competence in aerospace and terrestrial traffic
  • Design of components, tools and facilities for efficient and economic CFRP-production
  • Multi-functional structures in lightweight composite design
“From requirements via concepts to multi-functional structures”
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Composite Technology


We are experts for the complete process chain for composite structures
Our research is focussed on
  • High performance composite materials
  • Composite optimized design concepts for light weight systems
  • Process optimized composite manufacturing
“From the idea to the prototype and beyond”
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Adaptronics


The adaptronic pioneers in Europe
Our research is focussed on
  • Active vibration control
  • Active noise reduction
  • Active shape control
"From functional composites to the adaptive systems"
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Composite Process Technology


Research in industrial scale
Our research is focussed on:
• Automated fibre placement and tape laying
• Online quality assurance
• Automated manufacturing for high production rates
• Simulation methods for maximum process reliability and assessment
For a sustainable production
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Fields of Research
Von Nano über Mikro zu Makro
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Strukturkonforme Funktionsverdichtung
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Nachhaltige Produktionsprozesse
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