• Optimization and new development of production technologies
  • Processing strategies and development of machine tools, tools and devices
  • Numerical simulation of manufacturing processes
  • Cutting fluids analysis and development
  • Networking of production facilities – Industrie 4.0
  • Condition monitoring, predictive maintenance
  • Gears and powertrain technologies / surface engineering
  • Machining robots
  • Development of systems for microproduction technology
  • Development and application of high-performance laser and arc welding methods
  • Welding of thick sections (20 mm – 450 mm) with Laser-Hybrid or Submerged Arc Welding
  • Resistance spot welding of advanced high strength steels (AHSS) – understanding & avoiding liquid metal embrittlement (LME)
  • Numerical simulation of welding processes, process and distortion optimization for RSW, LBW
  • Additive manufacturing processes for innovative materials based on laser metal deposition