From October 8 to 10, 2025, the 59th Metallography Conference of the DGM took place at the event center of the Ruhr University Bochum. Among the approximately 250 participants were several speakers from the LWT, who reported on current research questions and their answers using metallographic methods. Individual contributions were published in a special issue of the journal “Praktische Metallografie” (Practical Metallography).
Our employees Hendric Schaefer and Stefan Müller represented LWT at this year's EuroPM, which took place in Glasgow from September 14 to 17, 2025. Organized by the European Powder Metallurgy Association (EPMA), the conference is considered the leading industry gathering and, with around 250 technical presentations and posters as well as a 5,000 m² exhibition, offered a comprehensive overview of current developments along the entire PM value chain.
We welcome Meline and Janik, who began their 3.5-year training programme as materials testers specialising in metal technology at LWT on 1 September 2025, and wish them every success!
This year's LWT seminar took place in Hattingen over three days with the participation of all LWT employees and scholarship holders. In addition to presentations by scientists, contributions from MTV employees and the two trainees were discussed. A hike with a nature guide, a canoe trip, and a barbecue in the evening provided additional variety and team building.
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.