The DFG Research Group FOR 5620 took part in the international Materials Science and Engineering Congress (MSE 2026) in Darmstadt from September 29 to October 1, 2026. In their own session, “Simulation-Based Design and Additive Manufacturing of Load-Optimized Components,” the researchers presented current results on simulation-supported design and manufacturing of load-optimized components using wire-based laser additive manufacturing (DED-LB/M).
The focus was, among other things, on modeling and controlling the manufacturing process, the development of microstructures and properties, as well as simulation-supported process management. Besides the technical presentations, the MSE offered plenty of opportunities for interesting conversations and intensive exchanges with researchers and industry representatives. We thank everyone for the many exciting discussions and new ideas!
At the MSE conference 2026 in Darmstadt, Dr. Felix Großwendt presented results on the local phase stability of 1.4404 after DED manufacturing, which were developed within the DFG research group FOR5620. He correlated these with the process-related and component-specific thermal history and was able to show that the material properties can differ substantially compared to a conventionally manufactured stock of the same composition.
Three days filled with scientific presentations, lively discussions, and shared activities – that was the LWT Seminar 2026 in Attendorn! The employees came together to discuss the latest research findings as well as the current knowledge of our trainees. In addition to the professional highlights, there was plenty of room for networking and shared activities: from sports competitions to an impressive tour of the Atta Cave.
With the acquisition and commissioning of a DIL805 quenching and forming dilatometer from TA Instruments, the Department of Materials Technology has expanded its technical equipment. This state-of-the-art measurement system enables a wide range of analyses of metallic materials — in particular, the detailed characterization of phase transformations under defined thermal and mechanical conditions.
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.
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