An all-around successful "Open House" at the IfW

On August 24, the Institute of Materials Engineering held its “Open House” amid perfect weather.

Whether it was a personalized design printed on a 3D printer, exciting experiments with nitrogen, a Carrera racetrack controlled by smart bands, or surprising insights under the microscope: there was plenty to discover at every station and, above all, plenty to try out for yourself.

The guided tours of the laboratories also generated a great deal of interest and offered the opportunity to delve even deeper into the world of materials engineering: How does the IfW work on new materials and technologies? What happens during injection molding? How can materials be specifically analyzed to understand their properties? The institute’s scientists explained, demonstrated, and answered questions about their work—from the processing and analysis of a material to the fine structures that determine its properties. This allowed visitors to experience just how versatile materials engineering is and how many exciting facets lie behind the institute’s research.

Conclusion: An all-around successful afternoon!