The Institute for Lightweight Design with Hybrid Systems is pleased to welcome Mr. M.Sc. Alexander Hanecker as a new research associate at the Chair of Materials Science. With immediate effect, Mr. Hanecker will strengthen the research in the field of additive manufacturing with a focus on copper-based alloys. The ILH wishes him every success in his work at the Chair and good co-operation!

The DiSerHub project was represented at the Hannover Messe and used the leading international trade fair to present itself to a broad specialist audience from industry, research and politics. The participation offered a valuable platform to visualise the current results, objectives and application perspectives of the project. The presentation focussed on the exchange of information on digital solutions and innovative approaches for the industry…

On Friday, 12 June 2026, the Institute of Mechanical Engineering invites you to experience research and innovation up close. Under the motto "Backstage in Mechanical Engineering", the Y-building will open its doors to the public and provide insights into current projects, laboratories and pioneering ideas. The programme offers a mixture of information and interaction for all age groups. The day begins at 2 p.m. with the "Imagination Machines"…

This year’s Belgium Day is dedicated to the challenges and opportunities of the circulareconomy from a Belgian-German perspective:How can cross-border cooperation combine economic and environmental sustainability? On 9 June 2026, to mark the run-up to the 10th Belgium Day, there will be a reading and a discussion with Stefan Hertmans, moderated by Prof. Dr. Norbert Eke.Start: 6.15 pmVenue: Deelenhaus, City of Paderborn

10th Belgium Day - Institute for Lightweight Design with Hybrid Systems will host on 10 June 2026 For a decade, the Belgium Centre has stood for lively interdisciplinary exchange - within Paderborn University and far beyond. The 10th Belgium Day at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering is a special sign of this commitment: sharing knowledge, overcoming borders, shaping the future. This year's Belgium Day is dedicated to the challenges and…

Around 15 trainees from the Richard-von-Weizsäcker technical vocational college in Paderborn visited the Institute for Lightweight Construction with Hybrid Systems (ILH) at Paderborn University on 25 March 2026. The participants are in the dual training programme with the additional qualification (ZQ) "Digital Manufacturing Processes" - a programme that is open to particularly committed trainees. At the Richard-von-Weizsäcker-Berufskolleg, a…

On 25 March 2026, representatives of CP Tech GmbH from Büren visited the Institute for Lightweight Construction with Hybrid Systems (ILH) at Paderborn University together with representatives of PMC - Shanghai Prime Machinery. PMC is a bearing manufacturer from Zhenhua, China, and CP Tech produces lightweight components for vehicle construction in Paderborn's neighbouring town. The product range includes components from motorsport to aerospace.…

The ILH welcomes Dr. Maja Groll as a new team member at the LWK. Dr. Groll will be working in the field of transmission electron microscopy and will specialise in analytical methods for the detailed characterisation of materials from materials science. The LWK team wishes her lots of fun and success.

New addition to the Y-building: a new induction system is currently being built, which will serve as a central component for the more sustainable production of lightweight components. The project is part of the Re²Pli research project, which is investigating the use of renewable energies in press hardening. Project supervisor André Jungeilges explains the objectives and technical structure as follows: "As part of the research project…

After the annual private hustle and bustle at the turn of the year had been overcome and the individual faculties had gradually awoken from their two-week hibernation, the new year 2026 was traditionally rung in on Sunday, 18 January with the Paderborn University's New Year's Reception. In addition to musical entertainment from the university orchestra and speeches on the festive occasion and the relevance of Paderborn University and Bielefeld…

We congratulate Dr.-Ing. Manuel Ott on the successful completion of his doctorate on the topic "Methodology for the development of a development environment for data-driven design prediction of components" The doctoral committee, consisting of the reviewers Prof. Dr. Iryna Mozgova and Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Thomas Tröster, as well as Prof. Dr.-Ing. Alexander Schlüter (chair) and Dr.-Ing. Osman Altun congratulated the new Dr.-Ing. The DMB…

Professor Alexander Schlüter provided important impetus in the debate on the future of production at the Industry Summit Germany in Münster on 5 November 2025. As part of the panel discussion "Do AI and sustainability have a future in production?", he brought the perspective of application-oriented research to a high-calibre panel of experts. In the discussion, Prof Schlüter focussed in particular on the importance of resilient supply systems.…

As part of the 21st Global Conference on Sustainable Manufacturing (10-12 September 2025 in Bologna, Italy), Katharina Rohde from the DMB presented the paper "Unveiling Barriers to Recycling with a Focus on Design: An Ishikawa Diagram-Based Approach with Industrial Application" . The results make it clear that the efficiency of recycling is less dependent on a large number of detailed design rules than is often assumed in the literature. The…

Paderborn, 25.09.2025 - The Institute of Lightweight Design with Hybrid Systems (ILH) has unanimously elected Professor Mirko Schaper as its new Director. He will take over the management of the interdisciplinary research network, which focuses on innovative lightweight construction solutions for a sustainable future. The ILH would like to thank the previous board member, Professor Thomas Tröster, for his many years of dedicated service. Under…

Pia Holtkamp successfully represented the Laboratory for Materials and Joining Technology at the renowned International Deep Drawing Research Group (IDDRG) Conference 2025 in Lisbon. She presented her latest research results on the topic of "Integration of multiple-linear and tumbling kinematics into self-piercing riveting" to an international audience of forming technology experts. Her presentation was met with great interest and provided…