Fraunhofer IWM

🎄 Today, we are wrapping up our brief introduction series of our partners with the Fraunhofer IWM, our project consortium lead. At Fraunhofer IWM, we are dedicated to advancing the safety and reliability of #materials and components. With our expertise in materials science, our work bridges the gap between the intrinsic behavior and properties of materials, and the functional, efficient, and durable technical systems they enable. For our industrial partners, we research the effects of various stresses — mechanical, tribological, thermal, electrical and chemical — on material function and durability. Moreover, we develop solutions so that they can be used in processes and components as adjustable systems. Together with our partners, Fraunhofer IWM is tackling some of the most pressing challenges of our time in the Fraunhofer-Leitprojekt ORCHESTER: ⭐ conserving resources in #manufacturing ⭐ the #substitution of critical materials ⭐ the energy transition ⭐ providing solutions for the digitalization of materials and processes   We stand out with our ability to capture the interaction between alloy composition and process-structure properties across multiple scales —  while enabling the unique combination of simulation and experiment. Not only that: At Fraunhofer IWM, we are at the forefront of #digitalization, developing semantically structured material and process data that integrate with physical models and #AI to predict material properties and component performance with accuracy. Please contact Dirk Helm or Christoph Schweizer for questions. Learn more about our project here: https://lnkd.in/evf8hZWs 📷 Fraunhofer IWM

🤝 Today marks the beginning of the 2nd Working Meeting of our Fraunhofer-Leitprojekt ORCHESTER, taking place in Dresden on December 10–11, 2024. This flagship initiative by Fraunhofer IWM, Fraunhofer IWS, Fraunhofer IZFP, Fraunhofer IWU, Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI, and Fraunhofer IWKS is redefining how we tackle #material #criticality by creating a digital #ecosystem for a resilient and sustainable supply of functionally reliable materials. Key topics include: 👉🏽 Data-driven innovation: #Digital models and simulations in combination with experiments to building a robust digital ecosystem to predict process-structure-property linkages. 👉🏽 AM-driven material screening: #AdditiveManufacturing accelerates the material development process and determines optimal material compositions in record time 👉🏽 Hands-on demonstration: A live showcase of material screening techniques showing the potentials of our approach from sheet metals to complex structures to magnetic materials. 👉🏽 Addressing material criticality: Strategies for predicting and ensuring materials resilience irrespective of geopolitically induced shortage of critical elements.   Through simulations and advanced testing methods, ORCHESTER enables swift evaluation of material properties, paving the way for reliable, sustainable, and circular material supplies. 🎵 The analogy of an orchestra fits perfectly: diverse materials and methods harmonize to meet the challenges of resource scarcity and supply chain vulnerabilities. Learn more about the project here: https://lnkd.in/e-y5CPsQ   Many thanks to everyone involved: Christoph Leyens, Dana Zucker, Martina Zimmermann, Jörg Kaspar, Dr. Anandi Kugele, Manuel Enns, Jacob Maetje, Mario Schönfeldt, Ralf Tschuncky, Frank Leinenbach, Philipp Zimmer, Dr.-Ing. Matthias Nestler, Verena Kräusel, Konrad Güth, Jürgen Gassmann, Nadine Lehnert, Dirk Helm, Emanuel Ionescu, Alexander Butz, Torsten Münch, Priskila Foresto, Leonid Gerdt, Yoav Nahshon, Jan Walger, Ann Wahu K., Johannes Preußner, Christoph Wilsnack, Christoph Schweizer, Sebastian Biastoch, Philip Träger #MaterialsScience #AdditiveManufacturing #Sustainability 📷 Fraunhofer IWS

📣 New research project "nanoAR" ➡️ In order for future laser fusion power plants to work efficiently and reliably, current laser technologies must be adapted to the extreme requirements of high power and continuous operation. In the new "#nanoAR" research project, nine project partners from industry and research 🔬 are working on methods for structural antireflection solutions and reducing sub-surface damage of the optical components used. Their approaches could also be transferred to other fields of application for high-power optics. Read full press release 📰 https://lnkd.in/dwP9BgPV In this project, we are working together with: 🔹 Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung 🔹 Fraunhofer IOF 🔹 Fraunhofer IWM 🔹 Leibniz Institute of Surface Engineering (IOM) 🔹 Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena 🔹 GLATT INGENIEURTECHNIK GMBH 🔹 POG POG Präzisionsoptik Gera GmbH 🔹 FLP Microfinishing GmbH 🔹Trionplas Technologies GmbH #materialsInsights #microstructureanalysis

Thrilled to reshare this outstanding review article on Additive manufacturing of piezoelectric ceramics, published in Materials Science and Engineering: R: Reports. This work highlights the collaborative efforts between Dipartimento di Ingegneria Industriale - DII UNIPD and Fraunhofer IWM, providing valuable insights into the parameters shaping ceramic 3D printing across various AM technologies. Kudos to the entire team for this impactful work!

Am 3. Dezember von 14:00–14:45 Uhr findet ein kostenfreies #Webinar des Fraunhofer IWM zum »Virtuellen #Labor« statt! Mit der virtuellen Kennwertermittlung in unserem »Virtuellen Labor« stellen wir eine Methode vor, mit der die experimentelle Werkstoffcharakterisierung deutlich erweitert wird und Herausforderungen in der #Umformtechnik beherrscht werden können. Sie wollen mehr erfahren? Melden Sie sich an und lernen Sie unsere Methoden und Experten kennen! Inhalte und Anmeldung: https://s.fhg.de/7mm9 #IWMaterials

Improve your simulation procedures by using »𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬« Material cards are required for the simulation of manufacturing processes and to simulate the behavior of components. A material card is part of an input file for such simulations to specify the material's behavior. However, the process to connect test data to validated material cards is time consuming and the quality is not guaranteed. To this aim, we are harmonizing heterogenous test data on a semantic level in an ontology-aware dataspace. The generalized material card representation enables the export to multiple material card types for different simulation engines. Moreover, it contains all information about the origin of the material model parameters (e.g., provenance of original test data). A proof of concept was successfully demonstrated in the BMBF-project StahlDigital, which is a project related to Plattform MaterialDigital. Would you like to improve your processes for determining material cards to save time and costs? Our technologies and research expertise can help you to optimize your procedure for identifying material parameters and to determine the material cards. For more information, please contact Lukas Morand, Yoav Nahshon, Matthias Büschelberger, or Dirk Helm. #IWMaterials Fraunhofer IWM #sustainability #machinelearning (cf. https://lnkd.in/eYmYmRrn)

Understanding the Importance of Debinding in Material Processing At Fraunhofer IWM, we recognize that debinding is a critical step in the manufacturing of advanced materials, particularly in powder technology and additive manufacturing. When is Debinding of Interest? 1. Removal of Binders: Debinding is essential when using binders to shape materials, as it ensures that all unwanted materials are removed, allowing for the desired properties of the final product. 2. Preservation of Part Integrity: This process is crucial for maintaining the structural integrity of components, especially in complex geometries where traditional machining may not be feasible. 3. Enhancing Material Properties: Effective debinding improves the density and mechanical properties of the final materials, making them suitable for high-performance applications. 4. Applications in Various Industries: Debinding is particularly important in sectors such as ceramics, metal parts manufacturing, and 3D printing, where precision and quality are paramount. Our research aims to optimize debinding processes, contributing to advancements in material performance and manufacturing efficiency. For more information on our work in powder technology and particle simulation, visit: Fraunhofer IWM. #insideMaterials #simpartix #FraunhoferIWM #MaterialScience #Innovation

Visit us tomorrow in Hall 11, booth C4, to see what’s new in #hydrogen at #Fraunhofer! Are you specifically looking for materials solutions for your hydrogen application? Our team from Fraunhofer IWM will be happy to answer your questions and help accelerate your #innovation efforts! #IWMaterials

Supraschmierung oder der Weg zu Reibungskoeffizienten kleiner als 0,01 Kombiniert man ta-C-Schichten oder spezielle Keramiken mit darauf abgestimmten Schmierstoffen, lassen sich Reibungskoeffizienten unter 0,01 in der Grenzreibung erzielen. Dieser bemerkenswerte Effekt ist auf die mechanochemische Bildung nanoskaliger, extrem gleitfähiger Oberflächenstrukturen zurückzuführen. Diese Grenzreibungssupraschmierung, kürzlich vom Fraunhofer IWS und Fraunhofer IWM entdeckt und in Nature Communications veröffentlicht, eröffnet neue Möglichkeiten: Wälzlager und konventionelle Gleitlager könnten durch Supragleitlager ersetzt werden. Dies würde die Gestaltung von E-Achsen und Pumpen erheblich erleichtern und zugleich deren Zuverlässigkeit, Kosten- und Ressourceneffizienz steigern. Zudem könnte eine nie dagewesene Präzision in Positioniersystemen realisiert werden. Weitere vielversprechende supraschmierende Systeme, wie etwa Keramiken, Diamant und Graphen in Kombination mit wasserbasierten Schmierstoffen, sollen im Projekt SupraSlide zu einem modularen Baukasten für Supragleitlager weiterentwickelt werden. Ziel ist es, damit eine Energieersparnis von bis zu 90% zu ermöglichen. Das Bild zeigt von links nach rechts unsere höchsterfreuten Akteure Dr. Gianpietro Moras, Prof. Michael Moseler und Dr. Tobias Amann bei der Betrachtung eines Gleitlagerprototyps. Der Gleitlagerprüfstand mit dem Namen GLEX ist eine Eigenentwicklung des µTC.

📅 Ankündigung: Webinar zum »Virtuellen Labor« am Fraunhofer IWM Wann: 3. Dezember | 14:00-14:45 Wo: Online via MS Teams Lernen Sie unser »Virtuelles #Labor« kennen! In diesem 45-minütigen Webinar zeigen wir, wie wir moderne Simulationstechniken zur virtuellen #Charakterisierung von Blechwerkwerkstoffen einsetzen. Die Besonderheit besteht darin, dass im »Virtuellen Labor« die #Mikrostruktur des Werkstoffs zur Ermittlung der mechanischen Eigenschaften mit einbezogen wird. Somit lassen sich nicht nur richtungsabhängige Eigenschaften von Blechwerkstoffen ermitteln, sondern auch schwer handhabbare Materialien charakterisieren, wie etwa dünne metallische Folien oder Bauteile im umgeformten Zustand. Melden Sie sich hier an: https://lnkd.in/enVgXkXM #IWMaterials #event #VirtualEngineering