Members' meeting
2026
Your benefits:
Help shape topics
You decide on projects and contribute your own requirements.
Individual application
Our experts apply the latest findings specifically to your processes.
Network and partnership
You benefit from exchanges with leading companies and industry colleagues.
Access to resources
You have access to our institute's state-of-the-art research facilities and machinery.
Who is the SMART Surfaces working group suitable for?
The working group is aimed at companies from the coating and measurement technology, tool manufacturing, marking systems, automotive, medical technology, engine and turbine construction, railway and rail vehicle technology, bearing and joint technology, and pump construction sectors. It is particularly aimed at members of management boards and technical directorates as well as employees from project management.
Objectives of the working group
- Analyse interfaces such as surface quality, wear and service life
- Identify future research and industry trends and evaluate them in a practical manner
- Actively shape pre-competitive research
- Transfer findings to new applications in a targeted manner
- Overcome obstacles to new processes in manufacturing
Next event
The members of our working group meet every six months at our institute or at a member company's premises. The meetings include an exchange of ideas and specialist presentations on current project topics, discussion of new project ideas, and a joint evening event.
Are you interested in becoming a member?
If you would like to find out more about current trends in tool manufacturing or membership of the working group, please contact us now by telephone or email. We will be happy to provide you with all the important information.
We look forward to hearing from you!
M. Sc. Beate Legutko
Research Staff
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M. Sc. Beate Legutko
Research Staff
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