The paper titled “Additive Manufacturing of Hot-Work Tool Steel by In Situ Alloying Using Laser Powder Bed Fusion and Directed Energy Deposition—Strategies to Improve Chemical Homogeneity,” authored by researchers at LWT, was selected as one of the top 20 publications in the journal “Steel Research International” for the year 2025 and included in the special issue “Best of Steel Research International 2026.”
Last Friday (08/05), the 9th Early Career Researchers (ECR) Day organized by the Materials Research Department (MRD) at RUB took place. This year’s edition of the event consisted of a half-day program of presentations by ECRs from the many chairs affiliated with the MRD, followed by a poster session and networking activities. Best talk and best poster awards were presented by the organizers.
On April 23, 2026, we welcomed six enthusiastic students to LWT as part of the nationwide Girls’ Day. Under the exciting theme “Off to the Lab: Become a Materials Scientist for a Day!”, they had the opportunity to engage in hands-on activities and gain insights into the fascinating world of materials science and engineering.
The three-day LWT seminar took place at the RUB at the end of March. LWT doctoral students presented the current status of their research in engaging presentations and discussed their work afterward. A get-together in the Ideenwerkstatt provided a chance to relax with delicious drinks and food prepared by the team. On the third day, research assistants presented the potential applications of ThermoCalc and MatCalc and how they are specifically used in their research as part of a Calphad seminar.
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.
