Institute for Materials Science

The Institute for Materials (Institut für Werkstoffe, IfW) at the Technical University of Braunschweig conducts applied research on high‑performance materials for a wide range of applications. Its core activities combine numerical and experimental alloy development, additive manufacturing (laser-beam powder‑bed fusion), systematic damage analysis, and finite‑element simulations. The institute focuses on materials for high-temperature applications (e.g., turbine- and rocket engines), lightweight design and medical applications. Close collaborations with industry partners and research organisations ensure rapid technology transfer and practical solutions for aerospace, power‑generation and mobility sectors.