Laboratory for Materials Science, Laser and Joining Technology
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The combination of these fields offers an ideal opportunity not only to perform the processes but also to quickly evaluate the results. “What is the strength of the weld?” or “How does the material harden after processing?” are just a few of the questions that must be answered to produce high-quality products.
Explore the interdisciplinary topics on this website. For more information, please contact the laboratory directors, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Esther Held and Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Schüning, as well as research associates B. Eng. Hermann Merkel and M. Eng. Marcel Stamm.
Areas of Application for the Laboratory
Laser beams offer a unique combination of high intensity, a consistent spectrum, and sharp focusing into a well-defined beam. This makes it possible to deliver energy to materials with a high degree of precision, which is a prerequisite for further processing using various application methods.
The wide variety of lasers available makes it possible to utilize these specific properties in a diverse range of applications.
In the materials science laboratory, the properties and behavior of various materials under different loads are analyzed. As part of the laboratory work, material samples are tested and evaluated for their mechanical properties, among other things. Damage analyses can also be conducted.
The field of joining technology focuses on industrial fusion-based joining processes and determines optimal process parameters for robust welding processes for various joining geometries.
The Laboratory for Materials Science, Laser, and Joining Technology consistently offers interesting topics for research in term papers, bachelor’s theses, and master’s theses. A detailed introduction to operating the equipment and assistance with writing scientific papers are, of course, provided.
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Current opportunities:
Thesis (Bachelor’s/Master’s)
Thesis (Bachelor’s/Master’s) or Project (10 CP)
Thesis (Bachelor’s/Master’s)
Thesis (Bachelor’s/Master’s) in the “Research and Technology” department within Product Development at MeyerWerft in Papenburg
Topics:
- Investigations into the use of innovative cobot systems for conventional welding tasks in specialized shipbuilding, including implementation in pilot areas
- Maritime hydrogen systems (hydrogen storage, tank technologies, process plants, carbon capture systems, reformer technology, fuel cell systems, ...)
- Development and further refinement of DC-based power distribution networks for cruise ships, incorporating renewable energy sources and storage systems
- Research on current regulations regarding additive manufacturing in shipbuilding
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