About us

Management and organization

Meet the institute's leadership and learn more about our organization.

Mission

Our research enables our customers to develop innovative and reliable products.

Quality Management

Publications

Good scientific practice

Networks

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Focus topics

Hydrogen

Digitalization of Materials

Failure analysis

Core Competencies

Material and component characterization

Identifying the internal structures of materials

Material modeling and simulation

Avoiding trial and error loops in the develpoment stage 

Tribology and surface design

Identifying stress and loads which affect the surfaces of components; modifying these surfaces for optimal functionality and performance.