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.
With the support of an EXIST startup grant from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, Pinar Sahbaz, a graduate of Ruhr University Bochum, Florian Lohkamp, and Ahmed Erciyaz are developing a mill that uses a gentler grinding process for tencha tea leaves. Dr. Jonathan Lenz and Prof. Dr. Sebastian Weber are contributing their expertise in the fields of metal 3D printing and materials engineering to the project.
Congratulations to Ulf Ziesing, who successfully completed his PhD on 03.07.2026 with the topic 'Additive Manufacturing of Hot Work Tool Steels using DED-Arc/M – Alloy Design, Material Processing, and Modification of Material Properties'.
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.
