We warmly welcome Victor Contreras and Virgilio del Bosque! Victor and Virgilio study mechatronics at the University of Monterrey in Mexico and are completing their internship at LWT as part of their stay abroad in Bochum, gaining insights into studying in Germany as well as practical research in materials engineering.
The Chair of Materials Technology (LWT) has expanded its infrastructure with a state-of-the-art PBF-LB/M system – the AconityMINI. This advanced setup offers a wide range of innovative features and opens up extensive opportunities for research in the field of additive manufacturing of metallic materials.
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On June 26, 2025, Ruhr-Universität Bochum hosted an open day - Inside RUB. The aim was to get pupils interested in engineering degree courses such as mechanical engineering, civil and environmental engineering, sales engineering and product management or materials science. On this day, the Institute of Materials offered exciting insights into the world of materials. In experiments such as light microscopy and mobile X-ray analysis, participants examined the microstructure and chemical composition of jewelry, 3D-printed knives and bicycle parts. Other highlights included turbine blades made from high-temperature materials and live demonstrations of the shape memory effect - an impressive example of smart materials.
On June 30 and July 1, 2025, four students took part in the Materials Science Summer School at the Institute for Materials and ICAMS at Ruhr-Universität Bochum. They had the opportunity to carry out experiments and simulations independently and to explore and get to know aluminum in a completely new and exciting way. This gave them their first insights into the study of materials science and allowed them to talk to enthusiastic researchers.
A LOOK BEHIND THE SCENES
A virtual tour through the different laboratories and rooms of our chair as well as the associated halls and the equipment located there can be found here.
FUTURE-ORIENTED RESEARCH
The research focus of our chair lies in the new and further development of metallic materials with the inclusion of the relevant processes.
SUSTAINABLE AND INNOVATIVE
Our concept is characterized by innovative research under the responsibility for sustainable development and responsible use of energy and resources.
INNOVATIVE COOPERATION
The LWT is staffed by a diverse team of PostDocs, PhD students and student employees, supported by technical and administrative staff.
