BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg
Research institution focused on additive manufacturing, rapid prototyping, and digital production technologies
- CEO / Founder
- Prof. Dr. Gesine Grande (President)
- Team Size
- 1001-5000
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $51.2M
Technology & Products
Key Products
Additive manufacturing process research and development; Hybrid manufacturing technology integration; Advanced material systems development; Production process optimization and digitalization
Technological Advantage
Partnership with Fraunhofer IAP and Fraunhofer IWS combines academic research rigor with industrial R&D infrastructure and commercialization networks. Multi-disciplinary approach enables integrated solutions spanning materials, processes, and production systems for energy technology applications.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides integrated research capabilities across polymer lightweight design, advanced joining/welding with additive processes, and production digitalization to enable cost-effective, resource-efficient, decentralized manufacturing of complex industrial components.
How They Differentiate
Public research institution distinct from commercial AM equipment manufacturers. Emphasis on applied research, process innovation, and material systems development rather than equipment commercialization. Focus on sustainability and decentralized manufacturing aligns with emerging industrial trends.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers; energy technology sector
Industry Verticals
Industrial Manufacturing; Energy Technology
Competitors
Other German technical universities (TU Dresden, TU Berlin, RWTH Aachen), Fraunhofer Society research institutes
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Uses Desktop Metal systems for metal AM with build space 200 x 100 x 40 mm³, max rate 1,200 cm³/h, resolution 1,200 dpi, and materials including 17-4 PH, 304L, 316L, CoCrMo, Inconel 625/718; has 10,000 students and 1,378 employees; holds 33 patents since 2002 and filed 19 patents in 2023
Major Milestones
Founded 1991 (consolidated institution combining Brandenburg Technical University and Academy of Sciences traditions); SpreeTec neXt research project established as collaborative initiative with Fraunhofer institutes
Notable Customers
Research partners include LEAG/MCR Engineering, DESY, BAM, various industry collaborators for additive manufacturing projects