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Our offerings in damage analysis

Leibniz-IWT provides support in the systematic analysis of damage to metal components and materials. The aim is to identify the causes of damage, taking into account the material, manufacturing process, stress, and operating conditions.
Our damage analyses provide sound insights into how to prevent future failures and optimize materials and processes.


From the MPA Bremen

Fracture surface analysis (REM), comprehensive metallographic analysis, hardness testing

Contact:
Dr.-Ing. Andree Irretier
Head of Department Metallic Materials and Structures / Head of Department Metallographic Analysis
Tel.: +49 421 218 51419
E-Mail: irretier@mpa-bremen.de

 

for industrial companies, insurance companies, experts, and private individuals

Contact:
Dr.-Ing. Andree Irretier
Head of Department Metallic Materials and Structures / Head of Department Metallographic Analysis
Tel.: +49 421 218 51419
E-Mail: irretier@mpa-bremen.de

Support for on-site sampling, use of molecular biological methods to identify existing microorganisms, evaluation of the corrosive activity of microorganisms

Contact:
Dr. Antje Stahl 
Head of Working Group Microbiology
Tel.: +49 421 53708 79 
E-Mail: a.stahl@mpa-bremen.de
 


From the field of materials engineering

Damage analyses in accordance with VDI guidelines for damage to components and samples, court expert opinions (Expert Opinion)
 

Contact:
Dr.-Ing. Matthias Steinbacher 
Head of Heat Treatment 
Tel.: +49 421 218 51330 +49 421 218 51324 
Mobil: +49 171 6282368 
E-Mail: steinbacher@iwt-bremen.de


Dr.-Ing. Holger Surm 
Team Leader 
Tel.: +49 421 218 51342 
E-Mail: surm@iwt-bremen.de