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From a textile tradition to sustainable high-tech materials: Engineering degree programmes at Hof University of Applied Sciences, Münchberg campus

With ‘Innovative Textiles’ (B.Eng), ‘Sustainable Textiles’ (M.Eng) and ‘Composite Materials’ (M.Eng.), the Münchberg campus offers three degree programmes that combine expertise in textile technology, resource-conscious

18. June 2026

Fraunhofer IFAM in Stade under new leadership: Christian Böhlmann and Dr.-Ing. Simon Kothe – New co-leadership heads Automation and Production Technology in Stade

On June 1, 2026, Dr. Dirk Niermann handed over leadership of the Fraunhofer IFAM Stade branch to the next generation in order to begin building

16. June 2026

Surface pre-treatment, barrier layer, automated machining and assembly of cryogenic CFRP hydrogen tanks

At ILA 2026, Fraunhofer IFAM presented “HYTANK” project results on the efficient production of lightweight hydrogen tanks for zero-emission aviation Researchers from Plasma Technology and

15. June 2026

Fraunhofer IMWS’s lightweight solution suitable for series production awarded

The Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems IMWS in Halle (Saale) has been honored at the Hugo Junkers Prize by the State of

15. June 2026

CU Innovation Day „Industrialized Composite Production of Tomorrow“

This event explores the evolving requirements for mechanical engineering in the composites sector. Experts from across the entire value chain will discuss the tools, technologies,

11. June 2026

ReDesign

3. June 2026

Fraunhofer IFAM: Focus on innovative repair solutions for composite materials

Fraunhofer IFAM in Bremen is a research institute specialising in materials and manufacturing technologies, with a focus on metallic and polymeric materials, forming, surface engineering

28. May 2026

Transnational Eureka Lightweighting Call 2026

The increasing scarcity of resources, rising energy prices and the necessary transition to a climate-neutral economy require new approaches in material and product development. Lightweight

26. May 2026

ICC Newsletter 01/2026

The sixth edition of the joint Japanese-German newsletter provides an overview of events of the second half of 2025 and exciting news

22. May 2026

2026 Busan Aerospace Composites Global Partnership Forum

The forum is an international conference on current developments in the aviation and aerospace industry will be held in Busan. Experts from industry, research, and

22. May 2026