Institute of Vocational Sciences in Metals Technology
The Institute of Vocational Sciences in Metals Technology researches the competence, qualification and occupational requirements in the vocational fields of metal technology and automotive engineering. Research findings are used to design job profiles and to further develop vocational teaching/learning processes and are incorporated into didactic concepts for vocational training and teacher training for vocational schools.
The courses offered include vocational didactics and the introduction to vocational research methods for the study of the vocational specialisation of metal technology in the Technical Education (B.Sc.) and Teacher Training at Vocational Schools (M.Ed.) degree programmes. The guiding principle of IBM is a design-oriented and sustainable vocational education characterised by the design of work, technology and vocational education and their interrelationships.
Institute of Production Systems and Logistics
The Institute of Production Systems and Logistics is dedicated to researching and applying the fundamental principles of industrial production processes and teaching the relevant subjects in the fields of factory planning, production management, production design and ergonomics. The programme is aimed at students of mechanical engineering, production technology, industrial engineering and business administration. The programme is supplemented by public and in-house seminars and workshops on the topics of factory planning, production planning and control, ergonomics and lean production.
Institute of Forming Technology and Machines
The aim of the research activities of the Institute of Forming Technology and Machines is to take a holistic view of production processes in solid and sheet metal forming. In addition to machines and tools, topics such as computer-aided design and numerical simulation are also addressed.
As a practice-orientated institute, the IFUM is involved not only in basic research but also in the investigation of current forming technology problems from industry. The IFUM is a committed and competent partner both for solving specific problems and for developing overarching concepts.
Institute of Production Engineering and Machine Tools
The Institute of Production Engineering and Machine Tools examines the process chain from machining production to the development of machine tools and their drives and control systems through to the organisation of production.
The staff analyse the latest manufacturing processes and develop them for practical application.
Analytical methods, practical tests and simulation procedures help to improve the quality and speed of processes and machines.
Institute of Plastics and Circular Economy
Defossilisation strategies for increased sustainability in the plastics sector are the overarching focus of research work at the Institute of Plastics and Circular Economy.
In its research work, the IKK considers the entire life cycle of bio-based and conventional plastics, from material development to application-orientated implementation.
In this area, the focus is on recycling and resource efficiency.
Institute of Micro Production Technology
The research activities of the Institute of Microproduction Technology focus on the design and production-orientated manufacture of micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) for applications in quantum technology, industry-related sensor technology and biomedical technology.
The Institute's core competencies range from thin-film technology, structuring technology, assembly and connection technology, mechanical processing and characterisation of MEMS and MEMS materials to the development of concepts that shorten the time to market for high-tech products.
Institute of Transport and Automation Technology
Driven by intralogistics as a scientific discipline, the Institute of Transport and Automation Technology focuses on research in the field of transport and automation technology. Current topics include energy efficiency, measurement data acquisition and its automated evaluation.
A key technology in automation technology today is assembly and connection technology for the purpose of integrating electronic components into systems and parts, which is why the ITA has created a further research focus here.
Institute of Materials Science
In addition to basic research, the Institute of Materials Science is involved in the transfer of current research results into application and is available to interested companies for services in the areas of materials and process development, testing and consulting.
In addition to research, teaching is another mainstay of the institute, in particular the supervision of students from the mechanical engineering, production and logistics, biomedical engineering, metal technology, mechatronics and industrial engineering degree programmes.
Institute of Assembly Technology and Robotics
The Institute of Assembly Technology and Robotics specialises in concepts and components for handling and assembly technology. The focus is on flexible (partially) automated assembly technologies using robots.
Research focuses on the development and utilisation of collaborative robots (soft robotics), gripping technologies for fragile or flexible components, the development of new kinematic structures and precision assembly.
