The department Component Safety carries out materials research and testing with the aim of improving the safety of technical components in various mechanical engineering fields and transportation. Special consideration in research and testing is given to the interactions between materials, design, manufacturing processes, and thermal, mechanical, and corrosive stresses during operation. The focus is on welding and additive manufacturing processes of metals. Thanks to our comprehensive testing equipment, we are able to cover different realistic loads and describe failure and damage mechanisms. The department also develops new testing methods and test facilities for this purpose. Through close exchange with industry, cooperation projects, and participation in standardization and technical regulation, we transfer scientific findings into practical applications.

Divisions

Division 9.1 Com­ponents for Energy Car­ri­ers Division 9.2 Testing Devices and Equipment Division 9.3 Wel­ding Technology Division 9.4 Weld Me­cha­nics Division 9.5 Tri­bo­lo­gy and We­ar Protection Division 9.6 Additive Ma­nu­fac­tu­ring of Me­tal­lic Com­ponents

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