Research

IW | Cochlear implants offer many people with hearing loss an enormous improvement in quality of life, but unfortunately, this benefit is not permanent. The Institute of Materials Science (IW) is conducting research on solutions for long-lasting, smart implants.

IFW | The Institute of Production Engineering and Machine Tools (IFW) is researching how an oxygen-free process atmosphere is transforming the machining of titanium as part of Collaborative Research Center 1368 – with the goal of unlocking new potential in manufacturing technology.

IFA | Reusing used components conserves resources—while also presenting an economic challenge for companies in the mechanical engineering and electrical industries. The CIRCE research project aims to promote remanufacturing within these companies.

IW | Oxygen is vital for life, but often acts as a disruptive factor in production engineering. The IW is demonstrating how sheet metal composites with tailor-made properties can be produced without oxygen as part of the Collaborative Research Centre (SFB) 1368.

LZH | In the EU project Bio.3DGREEN, 14 partners are developing graphene foams from renewable raw materials. They aim to create a sustainable alternative to conventional damping and lightweight materials for automotive, aerospace and marine applications.

IPH | Local AI facilitates digital retrofits in bulk forming. The IPH – Institut für Integrierte Produktion Hannover gGmbH and the Labor für Massivumforming (LFM) have developed a AI demonstrator that recommends retrofit steps and classifies their benefits in advance.

match | Additive manufacturing of porous metal components opens up new possibilities, but poses major challenges for production. The Institute of Assembly Technology and Robotics is developing model-based path planning for reproducible manufacturing.

IMPT | In order to reduce energy costs and relieve the burden on the grid, electricity consumption must become more flexible, as renewable energy sources also fluctuate in their output. AI at the house connection can forecast energy requirements, intelligently control energy flows, and utilize flexible electricity rates.