Here & now
Trade fairs in June: The LZH at the IdeenExpo and LASER fair
LZH | For the LZH, June 2019 is all about the IdeenExpo (Hannover, 15 to 23 June) and the LASER fair (Munich, 24 to 27 June). At the IdeenExpo, lasers will be melting moondust. Afterwards, at the LASER fair, the LZH will be showing, among others, a laser processing head for internal cylindrical structures.
Success for Collaborative Research Centre “Tailored Forming”
PZH | The collaborative research centre (CRC) at Leibniz University Hannover has been extended for a further four years. The German Research Foundation will provide around ten million euros of additional funding.
There are no limits to creativity
IFA | As an innovative research institution, the Institute of Production Systems and Logistics (IFA) wants to offer its students, staff members and visitors an innovative space for creative developments. Since last year, IFA has been given a new appearance.
Smart laser processes and AR-assisted assembly
LZH/IPH | At the Hannover Messe, the Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V. (LZH) will be presenting individual all-in-one solutions for processes and systems for laser material processing. The Institute for Integrated Production Hannover (IPH) gGmbH will be showing the virtually supported assembly using an additively manufactured gearbox.
Colloquium shows developments in sheet bulk metal forming
PZH | With contributions of science and industry, the Transregio 73 presents the current state of the art of sheet bulk metal forming, a new forming technology. Registration for the colloquium on 12 March 2019 at the Hannover Centre for Production Technology (PZH) is already possible.
PhoenixD Excellence Cluster: official launch on 1 January 2019
PZH/LZH | All institutes of the Hannover Centre for Production Technology as well as the Laser Zentrum will contribute to the cluster's motto "Photonics, Optics, and Engineering: Innovation Across Disciplines". The common goal of the scientists is to redefine the design and manufacture of precision optics.
Mittelstand 4.0 Centre of Excellence goes to the second round
PZH/IPH | Since 2015 the Mittelstand 4.0 Centre of Excellence „Mit uns digital!“ informs SMEs in Lower Saxony and Bremen about the opportunities and challenges of digitalisation. Now the funding from the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs was renewed.
Lasers live in action at the Open House during EuroBLECH 2018
LZH | During the EuroBLECH 2018, the Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V. will be opening the labs for visitors on 25 October 2018 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. In live demonstrations, the research institute will be showing application examples for the laser material processing of the future.
Workshop on modern coating methods in Witten
IW | The Division Joining and Surface Technology (FORTIS) of the Institute of Materials Science (IW) organizes in cooperation with the German Society for Materials Science (DGM) the workshop “Modern Coating Methods” taking place on 6 and 7 November 2018 in Witten.
International symposium on automation technology in Hannover
ITA | For the fifth time in a row, ITA hosts the symposium on “Automated Systems and Technologies” (AST) in cooperation with the Saint Petersburg State Polytechnic University. The conference takes place on 27 and 28 September 2018 at the Hannover Centre for Production Technology (PZH).
Innovation requires courage — and girls!
IMPT | Discovering and experiencing technology: This is the topic of the experience day “Mädchen und Technik – MuT” (meaning Tech needs Girls). On 19 November 2018, schoolgirls from 13 years and older will have the opportunity to discover STEM subjects at the PZH in Garbsen. The online registration process has started already.
Designing parts for additive manufacturing? Here is how it works!
LZH | Additively manufactured parts offer many advantages, but they must be designed differently than before. Which methods are suitable? And how can they be integrated into existing processes? Answers will be given in the workshop "Konstruktion für die Additive Fertigung" on 26 September 2018 in the LZH.
High-tech impulses for SMEs: Forum Additive Fertigung
LZH/IPH | Additive processes are revolutionizing industrial production. With the "Forum Additive Fertigung" that will be held in Hannover on 12 September 2018, Niedersachsen ADDITIV – Zentrum für Additive Fertigung offers a platform for exchange on best practice examples, research topics and business models.
Human-robot collaboration at automatica 2018
Match/IFA | The project SafeMate focuses on general implementation strategies for an accepted and safe human-robot collaboration. A team of researchers will present the research work using the exemple of the assembly of a washing machine at automatica 2018 in Munich from 19 to 22 June.
New forming simulator: Gleeble 3800 launched at IFUM
IFUM | For a more comprehensive determination of material properties: At the Institute of Forming Technology and Machines (IFUM), the Gleeble system has been installed at the Department Material Characterisation and Simulation. It is even suitable for simulating bulk metal forming processes.
