Topics within the framework of this cross-sector CU working group include: Covering the entire value chain of lightweight components from development to industrialization Manufacturing and

The sub-working group (SWG) “Composite Fatigue” brings together representatives from industry and science who are concerned with the failure of fiber composites. The main focus

Essential work contents are: Closing of technology gaps to inline non-destructive evaluation (NDE) in automated manufacturing Drastic cost reductions for component NDE (both for NDE

The CU BW (CU Baden-Württemberg) cluster established the WG “Structural Integrity” in October 2014. The topics of crash, high velocity impact (HVI), damage tolerance (LVI),

Multifunctional composites combine optimal structural mechanical performance with a variety of functional properties. The mechanical and diverse physical properties of the multifunctional composite can be

The “Function-Integrating Lightweight Engineering in Multi-Material Design” (Dresden model) offers numerous advantages over conventional designs. In order to exploit these advantages and accelerate the industrial

As a joining technology, adhesive bonding technology covers topics ranging from the chemistry and physics of adhesives, joining parts and surfaces to the mechanical behaviour

A steady increase in knowledge about the manufacturing process has been captured by dedicated simulation tools for virtual manufacturing assessment in recent years. In this

Practically and theoretically oriented engineers work together in the WG Engineering. These come from smaller and larger companies as well as from universities and institutes.