Press article in 2022
Laser additive manufacturing in industrial series production: New standards to increase component quality and reduce industrial hurdles
13.12.2022
HärtereiKongress 2022: Pauliebensahm Prize goes to Dr. Nicole Mensching
02.11.2022
Award for regional projects: Bremen resource efficiency table nominated for “Local Heroes” sustainability award
06.10.2022
Regional resource conservation through waste avoidance
25.04.2022
Press article in 2021
“Leibniz-IWT live” - The Leibniz-IWT with a new online event series
12.05.2021
Press article in the year 2020
Recognizing the fingerprint of material damage
19.02.2020 (Joint press release by Leibniz-IWT and the University of Bremen)
3D printing: New high-tech facility for materials science in Bremen
16.01.2020 (Joint press release by Leibniz-IWT and the University of Bremen)
Press articles in 2019
Otto von Guericke Prize 2019: Novel case-hardening steel among the three best IGF projects of the year
18.11.2019
BMBF joint project “MaterialDigital innovation platform” launched
01.08.2019 Making material data faster, safer and more accessible: Research knowledge in data platform.
Press articles in 2018
Rescue of historic organ instruments
30.11.2018 Saving historic organ instruments: Measures against corrosion on lead pipes.
Sound memory and cultural heritage at risk
23.11.2018 Bremen scientists from the Leibniz
Senate approves funding for 3D printing test facility
20.11.2018 At its meeting today, the Senate approved funding for a test facility to carry out test procedures in 3D printing.
IGF research network “Massive lightweight construction”
12.10.2018 Closing event of the IGF research network “Massive lightweight construction - innovation network for technological progress in component, process and material design for massively formed automotive components”
Great success for the Leibniz-IWT's Production Engineering working group at the CIRP General Assembly
03.09.2018 Leibniz-IWT and Bremen University's Production Engineering Working Group very successful at CIRP General Assembly / Leibniz-IWT's Bremen-based production engineers now have four CIRP members / Professor Ekkard Brinksmeier appointed “Honorary Fellow” by the Council.
Leibniz-IWT involved in space mission: Metallographic analysis supports experiments in space
14.08.2018 Leibniz-IWT involved in fundamental experiment in space. Metallographers support preparation of samples for planetary laboratory of German ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst's space mission “Horizons”.
Into space with aluminum: @ALL joint project at the ILA 2018
27.04.2018 Bremen scientists are researching new aluminum alloys for additive manufacturing as part of the Bremen Aerospace Research Program 2020
Places still available: 11th Bremen Cooling Lubricant Workshop on June 27/28, 2018 at the ATLANTIC Hotel in Bremen
27.04.2018 The 11th Bremen Cooling Lubricant Workshop will take place this year on June 27 and 28. There are still a few places available for last-minute participants.
Major award: Lutz Mädler receives the ERC Advanced Grant
06.04.2018 Only top researchers in Europe succeed in receiving the most coveted funding from the European Research Council - and Bremen process engineer Professor Lutz Mädler is now one of them.
More safety for commercial vehicles
07.03.2018 In a three-year project, Bremen scientists are researching the development of an electronic monitoring system for the early detection of crack damage during driving.
MPA opens area of expertise on the research topic of wood
13.02.2018 MPA Bremen strengthens itself with a wood science competence area. Ceremonial opening with presentation and laboratory tour.
André Wagner receives Fritz Studer Award 2017
06.02.2018 Dr.-Ing. André Wagner from the Leibniz Institute for Materials-Oriented Technologies - IWT receives the CHF 10,000 innovation prize for his dissertation.
Senate reception on the occasion of admission to the Leibniz Association
31.01.2018 The IWT has been a member of the Leibniz Association since January 1, 2018. To mark this admission, Senator Prof. Quante-Brandt invited representatives from science, business and politics as well as the new “Leibnizians” to a festive Senate reception on January 30.
Leibniz-IWT joins research network U Bremen Research Alliance
02.01.2018 The U Bremen Research Alliance research network has been strengthened by a new member: the Leibniz Institute for Materials-Oriented Technologies - IWT (Leibniz-IWT for short) has recently joined the network
Press article in 2017
Final decision: IWT Bremen becomes a Leibniz Institute
01.12.2017 On January 1, 2018, the Foundation Institute for Materials Technology (IWT) will become a new member of the Leibniz Association. At the 23rd annual meeting of the scientific organization, the members voted for the admission of IWT Bremen.
Prof. Brinksmeier receives Lifetime Achievement Award from the ASPE
07.11.2017 Bremen production engineer Ekkard Brinksmeier receives the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Society for Precision Engineering (ASPE) for his outstanding scientific achievements and innovative developments
Professor Brinksmeier receives honorary professorship from Tianjin University
27.04.2017 Bremen professor honored with highest distinction of Tianjin University / Production engineer Ekkard Brinksmeier receives honorary professorship for his outstanding scientific achievements and cooperation with the Chinese university.
Excellent research: Foundation Institute for Materials Technology (IWT Bremen) becomes a member of the Leibniz Association
07.04.2017 Great joy in Bremen: IWT Bremen becomes a new member of the Leibniz Association on Jan. 1, 2018.
After evaluation: Science Council rates IWT Bremen as “excellent”
23.01.2017 In the context of applications for admission and expansion to the Leibniz Association, the German Council of Science and Humanities has spoken out in favor of admitting the Institute of Materials Technology (IWT), Bremen, to the Leibniz Association and thus strengthening engineering research there.
Press articles in 2016
Light as a feather & heavy as a ton: 6th VDI Lightweight Construction Congress in Bremen
29.07.2016 The 6th VDI Lightweight Construction Congress took place in Bremen on July 5 and 6. Experts from industry and research discussed lightweight construction trends in the automotive and aviation sectors.
IWT researchers to be involved in collaborative research center again from July 2016
27.05.2016 Two interdisciplinary projects start at the University of Bremen in materials science and in marine sciences at MARUM under the leadership of the University of Hamburg
June 3 is World Savior Day
18.04.2016 Well-known university institutes invite you to a joint information day for engineering courses / Exciting workshop program for students interested in improving the world
Safe through simulation
17.03.2016 In order to reduce the need for real crash tests to a minimum, IWT researchers successfully participated in the development of computer-based simulation models for automotive engineering as part of the UmCra research project.
Safe through simulation
17.03.2016 In order to reduce the need for real crash tests to a minimum, IWT researchers successfully participated in the development of computer-based simulation models for automotive engineering as part of the UmCra research project.
World savior special prize for waste robot
10.03.2016 Department of Production Engineering at the University of Bremen awards special world savior prize at the Bremen state competition “Jugend forscht 2016”.
Material detectives investigate at school and university
18.02.2016 IWT Bremen cooperates with Wilhelm-Focke-Oberschule / Girls and boys discover the world of materials with teachers and researchers
IWT Bremen receives family-friendly award
05.02.3016 IWT Bremen receives Bremen seal OF AWARD FOR FAMILY FRIENDLINESS / Employers in the state of Bremen are recognized for their family-friendly personnel policy
IWT Bremen receives family-friendly award
05.02.2016 IWT Bremen receives Bremen seal OF AWARD FOR FAMILY FRIENDLINESS / Employers in the state of Bremen are recognized for their family-friendly personnel policy