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Testing Methods and Material Models Contact

For the design of lightweight structures and systems, the knowledge and
mathematical description of the process-specific material properties as well as
the damage and failure processes is essential. Due to the testing equipment
at the ILK, it is possible to comprehensively record the material and compo-
nent characteristics. The characterization can be carried out starting with the
determination of the thermomechanical properties of the materials, through
the analysis of the stiffness and strength properties of the semi-finished prod-
ucts, to complex load tests on structures and systems. For the correct use and
further development of the experimental methods and the implementation of
the findings in material models and validation strategies, the experience and Dr.-Ing. Ilja Koch
competences are bundled in the specialist group Testing Methods and Mate- +49 351 463 38394
rial Models. We thus see ourselves as an open forum for all issues relating to ✉ ilja.koch@tu-dresden.de
scientific experimentation and description – from the choice of methodology
and statistical data evaluation to interpretation and mathematical description.
In the area of material models, we therefore concentrate on the elucidation
and description of the process-structure-property relationships.

In the area of materials and component testing, we devote ourselves to stand-
ardized and newly developed methods of destructive and non-destructive
testing and meet the challenges of new materials and hybrid functional struc-
tures.

Dr.-Ing. Christoph Ebert
+49 351 463 39636
✉ christoph.ebert@tu-dresden.de

Function Integration Contact

Scientists at the ILK see function integration as a physical expression of their
interdisciplinarity. Our well-coordinated, multidisciplinary team unites experts
from a variety of disciplines including lightweight engineering, electrical engi-
neering, mechatronics and computer science. By ensuring the targeted com-
bination of mechanical, electronic and software-based R&D activities, ILK is
able to develop products and solutions that go far beyond the state of the art.

The institute’s approach not only combines functions and reduces the num-
ber of parts at component level, but also factors system-level interactions
that arise from phenomena in the different scientific “worlds”. This includes Dr.-Ing. Anja Winkler
the identification and targeted application of cross-sector synergies between +49 351 463 38074
fields such as aviation, e-mobility, energy, mechanical and plant engineer- ✉ anja.winkler@tu-dresden.de
ing, medical technology, consumer products, custom machine building and
safety equipment. Through the successful cooperation of lightweight design,
electronics and software experts and the associated “speaking a common
language”, the scientists meet the requirements placed on them. A special
focus is the integration of mechanical, electronic, acoustic, haptic, actuatory
and sensory functions into overall systems.

Tom Ehrig
+49 351 463 38568
✉ tom.ehrig@tu-dresden.de

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