Universität Kassel - Institut für Werkstofftechnik / Metallische Werkstoffe
University research department specializing in metallic materials, metallurgy, and additive manufacturing technologies
- CEO / Founder
- Department Director (Title varies)
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Materials research and development; Microstructure analysis; Properties testing (fatigue, corrosion, shape memory alloys); Additive manufacturing process development; Industrial failure case evaluation
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Research on microstructure effects, properties analysis (fatigue, surface optimization, shape memory alloys, corrosion, radiographic analyses) of additively manufactured metallic materials
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial partners seeking materials engineering solutions, technical issue evaluation, and damage/failure case analysis
Industry Verticals
Manufacturing; Biomedical; Aerospace; Automotive
Competitors
Stiftung Institut für Werkstofftechnik (IWT) Bremen; OST – Institut für Werkstofftechnik und Kunststoffverarbeitung
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Active in additive manufacturing research as of 2026 events
Major Milestones
1971: Institute founded; 2015: Prof. Thomas Niendorf appointed department head; 2021: Publication in Progress in Materials Science; 2022: Installation of Europe-unique adAM-RD 3D printing system
Notable Customers
Daimler AG; BENTELER Automobiltechnik GmbH; Hörmann Automotive Gustavsburg GmbH; AMAG rolling GmbH; LKR Leichtmetallkompetenzzentrum Ranshofen GmbH; Werner Schmid GmbH; Linde + Wiemann GmbH KG; AP&T; FILZEK TRIBOtech