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Book Article »Women Researchers in Focus« / 21.02.2025

A Question of Personality

Do women work differently to men and does the interaction of mixed teams have an impact on science? Dr. Isabel Michel and Dr. Jörg Kuhnert report on their day-to-day work in the book »Female Researchers in Focus«. They jointly develop the »MESHFREE« software and work with other researchers on grid-free simulation projects at the Fraunhofer ITWM.

Press Release / 02.01.2025

Simulation Tool for Climate-Friendly District Heating Management

District heating networks are becoming increasingly complex due to the feed-in of renewable energies and the trend towards decentralization. Our simulation tool »AD Net Heat« simulates the heat flows in the entire network, forecasts peak loads and helps with the planning of new networks.

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.

Fairs & Events

Düsseldorf / Fair / 08.10. – 15.10.2025

K – The International Trade Fair for Innovations in the Plastics and Rubber Industry 2025

Our experts from the »Flow and Material Simulation«, »Materials Characterization and Testing« and »Transport Processes« present their research on site.

Campus Bockenheim / Fair / 27. 05.2025

Enter Future Math and IT

The job fair at Goethe University Frankfurt invites mathematicians and other interested parties to network.

Our experts Dr. Laura Lindner from the »Transport Processes« department and Isabelle Dieckhoff from the »Human Resources« team are on site to provide insights into our career opportunities and invite you to a discussion.

Salzburg, Austria / Congress / 19.05. – 22.05.2025

NAFEMS 2025

The conference offers a platform to discover the latest technologies and innovative techniques. Our experts from the departments »Transport Processes« and »Flow and Material Simulation« are on site with our simulation software »MESHFREE« and a lecture.

Villa Denis in Frankenstein / Conference / 08.04.2025

Conference »Weitergedacht« (»Thinking Ahead«)

The conference offers scientists the opportunity to discuss the impact of AI on research. Esther Packullat and Dr. Isabel Michel are on site and give a presentation on »Women in AI research – Underrepresented, Invisible and Indispensable«, based on our book »Women Researchers in Focus – We Create Change«.

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

Job Offers

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.

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.