Research

As a partner for science and industry, we conduct application-oriented research and enable the development of up-to-date knowledge on the basis of joint projects. We are active in basic research and anticipate future problems and solutions. In our research projects with industrial and scientific partners, we apply existing knowledge. These activities are complemented by new aspects arising from current technical and technological developments. These include, in particular, digitalisation and sustainability.

Key Research Areas

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Innovation and Development

We meet the challenges of the future through intensive, focus-based research. The aim is to develop innovative, economical and sustainable solutions in the following key areas:

Digital mechanical engineering
Materials
Mobility
Planning, organisation and Industry 4.0
Manufacturing processes

Projects

Research and Implementation

Our research is reflected in a large number of projects with public clients and close cooperation with industry. In addition, we conduct a wide range of research activities of various kinds and with different project sponsors.

Here you can find out what topics individual projects deal with, who the actors are and how they contribute to solving the major issues facing our society.

Technology and Equipment

Approach and Implementation

The institutes have well-equipped laboratories at their disposal for research work, in which the latest scientific methods are used. We present a selection of the technical equipment available. For detailed information, please contact the respective institutes.

Doctoral Candidate

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Doctorates and Qualifications

A doctorate is the awarding of the academic degree of Doctor in a specific subject area and serves as proof of the ability to conduct in-depth scientific work. It is based on independent scientific work – the dissertation – and an oral examination.

The Faculty of Mechanical Engineering offers you various paths to a doctorate.