The diverse research topics at the ILH can be found in the three research fields of
Materials and interfaces - Our research on high-performance materials addresses material behaviour on different size scales.
Production technology and processes - Forming technology, joining and assembly technology as well as plastics technology are central areas of manufacturing technology at ILH.
Methods and models - Simulation technology is essential to minimize costs for time-consuming and expensive experiments.
Projekte der ILH-Fachgruppen
Goal-oriented adaptivity for non-linear homogenizations using hierarchical models
The development and the production of innovative products using novel materials require in-depth knowledge of simulation methods for a safe design of components and machines. The increasing use of heterogeneous materials like composites in the industrial praxis has made the finite element (FE) simulation using homogenization techniques a ...
Duration: 07/2020 - 06/2025
Funded by: DFG
Experiments, modeling and parameter identification for inhomogeneous distortion states of plastics with induced anisotropy
The project deals with the experimental characterization, modeling and parameter identification of polycarbonate (PC) films which receive a so-called "self-reinforcement" by cold-forming (pre-stretching). In this way, the initially isotropic material experiences a strain-induced anisotropy. Thus, properties such as strength and ductility can be ...
Duration: 10/2018 - 07/2024
Funded by: DFG
Light - Efficient – Mobile. Energy- and cost-efficient extreme lightweight construction with hybrid materials
The NRW Research College "Light - Efficient - Mobile" (FK LEM) simultaneously addressed important societal challenges such as resource efficiency, environmentally friendly mobility, climate protection, but also various aspects in other areas such as medical technology. A key to solving these challenges lies in the implementation of an extremely ...
Duration: 08/2014 - 12/2022
Funded by: MKW NRW
At a Glance
Major research instrumentation at ILH
- Anlage zur Miniaturisierung von Materialsynthese
- Fügezelle
- Heizplattenpresse
- Spritzgießanlage zur Herstellung von GITBlow-Formteilen
- Multiprobegerät mit near ambient pressure Photoelektronenspektroskopie (NAP-XPS)
- Scattering Scanning Near-Field Optical Microscope
- Doppelschneckenextruder
- Hochgeschwindigkeitsprüfsystem
- Biaxial-Prüfmaschine
- Laser Deposition Welding Machine
- Universal Hydraulic Press
- High-Speed Atomic Force Microscope