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The Chair of Manufacturing Technology conducts research into the fundamentals and future of modern manufacturing processes, with a particular focus on Additive Manufacturing. Our objective is to develop a fundamental physical understanding of manufacturing processes, make relevant process phenomena measurable and enable their targeted control - from local process dynamics to the complete manufacturing process chain.

Our research is structured around five closely interconnected areas:

• Process Fundamentals: Investigation of the physical and chemical mechanisms at the interface between tool and material.
• Intelligent Monitoring: In-situ acquisition and reconstruction of relevant process and material states.
• Adaptive Process Control: Development of state-based strategies for the targeted adjustment of process characteristics.
• Process Chains: Holistic investigation of the entire manufacturing chain, from the raw material to the functional component.
• Application & Technology Transfer: Translation of scientific findings into real-world applications.

Our research activities in the field of Additive Manufacturing are consolidated within the Manufacturing Research & Transformation Center (MRTC). The MRTC serves as the central platform for scientific advancement, experimental implementation and application-oriented demonstration of modern manufacturing technologies.

Building on this research, we provide mechanical engineering students with a solid foundation in manufacturing and production engineering, complemented by in-depth knowledge of state-of-the-art manufacturing processes. Teaching and research are closely integrated, ensuring that current scientific developments are directly reflected in our academic programs.

Under the leadership of Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Florian Eibl, the Chair comprises a team of 15 staff members. Our research and teaching activities are supported by extensive infrastructure, including a wide range of manufacturing systems and state-of-the-art measurement and monitoring equipment.