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Article / 29.10.2024

What Wastewater Tells Us About Infections

In Rhineland-Palatinate, the incidence of infection was investigated using wastewater analyses and the representative cohort study »SentiSurv«. The data obtained provides valuable insights for the early detection of waves of infection and the development of targeted health prevention measures.

New Project / 18.09.2024

Simulations Optimize the Design of Actively Ventilated Face Visors

Our experts are supporting DesCap GmbH in optimizing the design of face shields with the help of simulations.

We report on this exciting collaboration on the project page.

Annual Report 2023/24

The highlight projects from our department in the current annual report can be downloaded here as a PDF:

Press Release / 27.08.2024

MESHFREE Simulates Highly Dynamic Processes in Shipping

Together with four other Fraunhofer Institutes, the Fraunhofer ITWM will present its current research results live at this year's world's leading trade fair for the maritime industry SMM (Shipbuilding, Machinery and Marine Technology) from September 3 to 6, 2024 in Hamburg. In Hall B6 at Booth 327, the researchers will be presenting their solutions.

Press Release / 12.06.2024

MESHFREE Wins Joseph von Fraunhofer Prize 2024

Because highly dynamic processes often cannot be satisfactorily mapped with conventional software, we have developed a solution with the MESHFREE tool that can simulate complex processes cost-effectively. We will be awarded the Joseph von Fraunhofer Prize 2024 for this software.

Short News Cooperation / 06.02.2024

Optimizing Airlay Technology With Simulation

Nonwovens play a key role in many industries, for example in the automotive and healthcare sectors. In production, simulations help to further develop the important airlay technology for staple fibres. In the ongoing cooperation with bematic^® and Siriotek, we are jointly optimising the carding machines in this process.

Shortnews / 27.9.2023

Dr. Sebastian Blauth wins ICT Dissertations Award

For his work entitled "Adjoint-Based Shape Optimization and Optimal Control with Applications to Microchannel Systems", Dr. Sebastian Blauth, from the department "Transport Processes" received this year's first place ICT Dissertation Award of the Fraunhofer Group IUK Technology.

to the announcement of the Fraunhofer Group IUK Technology (iuk.fraunhofer.de)

Short News / 23.05.2023

Lecture on the Virtual Design of Nonwovens Production Processes

At INDEX 2023, our colleague Dr. Andre Schmeißer from the department »Transport Processes« gave a lecture on »Show Cases for Virtual Design of Nonwovens Production Processes«.

The recording of the lecture can be viewed here:

Lecture on YouTube

Fairs & Events

Stuttgart / Conference / 21.11. – 22.11.2024

Aachen-Dresden-Denkendorf International Textile Conference (ITC) 2024

Our expert Dr. Walter Arne is on site for us and gives a presentation on »Advancements in Modeling and Simulation for Fiber Melt Spinning«.

Dortmund / Fair / 26.11. – 28.11.2024

HEATEXPO 2024

HEATEXPO is taking place for the second time this year. It offers a platform for discovering innovative technologies in the field of heat supply.

Our experts Dr. Matthias Eimer and Johanna Heidrich from the »Transport Processes« department are present with a booth.

Karlsruhe / Conference / 04.12.2024

SWIM 2024

SWIM offers researchers in disease modeling, epidemiology, and biostatistics the opportunity to exchange ideas and experiences and to present research.

Our colleague Marvin Schulte from the »Transport Processes« department gives a lecture entitled »An Epidemiological Model With Stochastic Appearance of Mutations«.

Digital Seminar / 25.03 – 27.03.2025

MESHFREE – Beginners

»MESHFREE« can be used to simulate a variety of situations as it efficiently adapts to moving geometry elements. In the training course, we provide an overview of the tool and show how the software can best support your requirements. In addition, practical examples will be presented to illustrate the versatile application possibilities and advantages.

Here we will inform you about the latest research topics, upcoming events and other news of the department.

News

From PhD Candidate to Permanent Staff

Since its establishment, our institute has continually offered scholarships for PhD candidates in cooperation with TU Kaiserslautern and other universities, which can lead to the award of a PhD in just over three years. Because of the close relationships to the supervisors, this program strengthens the research orientation of our department.

In addition, the program provides excellent job opportunities for the doctoral candidates while representing a potential source of outstanding qualified employees for the department. The two new staff members for 2017, Jaroslaw Wlazlo and Tobias Seifarth, successfully completed their doctorates in Kaiserslautern and Kassel.

Job Offers

Scientific Assistants/Interns

We are always looking for student assistants and interns with good programming skills, especially in C/C++, Python, or Matlab. We offer a variety of practical activities in our projects. In addition, other large software packages (for example, dSpace, Labview) are often used, where the possibility exists. The remuneration is to be agreed upon.